Corrosion Testing
Ensuring Component Durability
VEXAGroup offers comprehensive corrosion testing services to help you predict the lifespan of your components, select the most suitable materials, and ensure optimal performance in harsh environments.
Corrosion testing, particularly Salt Spray Testing (also known as Salt Fog Testing), is an accelerated environmental simulation that exposes materials to a controlled salt spray or fog at elevated temperatures. This process helps us estimate how a component will resist corrosion over time under real-world conditions.
Overview of Corrosion Testing
Our team of experts utilizes state-of-the-art testing chambers to conduct a variety of corrosion tests, including:
Salt Spray Testing (ASTM B117)
The most widely used standard for evaluating corrosion resistance in simulated ocean environments.
Copper-Accelerated Acetic Acid Salt Spray (CASS Testing, ASTM B368)
Designed to replicate the harsher conditions experienced by automotive parts exposed to road salt.
Additional Corrosion Testing Methods
We offer a comprehensive suite of corrosion testing services beyond Salt Spray and CASS Testing, including Humidity, Water Fog, and others.
Industries That Benefit from Corrosion Testing
- Automotive: Enhances vehicle reliability and safety by ensuring materials can withstand corrosive environments.
- Construction: Assists in material selection to improve the longevity and safety of structures.
- Marine: Critical for evaluating the resistance of materials and coatings in saltwater environments.
Benefits of Working with VEXAGroup
- Enhanced Service Life Prediction: Evaluate the expected lifespan of your components and identify potential weaknesses before they cause costly failures.
- Informed Material Selection: Compare different materials and coatings to select the option that offers the best corrosion resistance for your specific application.
- Improved Design and Material Selection: Optimize your designs and material choices based on real-world corrosion data, leading to more durable and reliable products.
- Compliance Testing: Ensure your components meet industry standards for corrosion resistance, such as ASTM B117 and ASTM B368 (CASS Test).
Typical Materials Tested
- Phosphated and painted metal surfaces
- Organic coatings
- Electroplated metals (Zinc, Zinc alloys, Chromium, Nickel, Copper, Tin)
- Non-electrolytic coatings (Zinc flake)
- Painted surfaces with Hot-Dip Galvanized undercoats
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