Details of Tests Performed by DERA
The earth bonding system has been independently tested by the ‘Defence Evaluation and Research Agency’ (DERA).
The Earth Bonding system has Lloyds Register Type Approval: Certificate number 02/00022 issued 27 March 2002.
Application ENV1, ENV2, ENV5.
| Test | Specification | Test Level | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile/Compression | IEC60068-2-21 | Test to point of failure | Destructive |
| Torsion | IEC60068-2-21 | Test to point of failure | Destructive |
| Bending Moment | IEC60068-2-21 | Test to point of failure | Destructive |
| Withstand Short Circuit | M6 –3 x 5 Ka M10 –3 x 10 Ka | Destructive |
| Test | Specification | Test Level | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Continuity | IEC60512-2b | Measure results | Initial & after test |
| Pressure Seal | IEC6006802017 Test Qa | 20 PSI | Record results |
| Vibration | IEC60068-2-6 | 10-500 Hz @ 0.75 mm/4 gn | Sinusoidal |
| Shock | IEC60068-2-27 | 300g,3 ms, half sine | |
| Rapid Change of Temperature | IEC60068-14 | Temperature range -25C + 70C | 16 cycles |
| Endurance | IEC60068-2-52 | 10 cycles | |
| Salt Mist | IEC60068-2-52 | 500 hours continuous – Marine environment solution |
The Earth Bonding system has been approved for use by the Ministry of Defence, Warship Support Agency and is NATO codified. The system has been endorsed by the following companies for Railway Mass Transit, Marine, Military and Industrial applications: Bombardier Transportation Projects, Alston, CAF, Siemens, General Dynamics, BAE Systems, Network Rail, London Underground Ltd, Stolt Off Shore – Sub Sea Applications.
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