Testing Ethos

Our Testing Ethos

Our testing standard at Scanstrut is encapsulated by the acronym SCA, which stands for Safe, Certified, and Approved. With over 35 years of experience and expertise in designing products for outdoor use, we design our products to be able to thrive in the harshest of outdoor environments.

Before any product is released, it must pass through our rigorous testing program which involves relevant assessments in electrical, mechanical, U.V., corrosion, thermal, and waterproof categories. To ensure the highest level of accuracy, testing is conducted both internally and by independent accredited test houses.

Our commitment to quality has earned us the approval of renowned names such as Mercury Marine, Grady White Boats, Boston Whaler, Winnebago, Airstream and many more. To learn more about our testing program and certifications, please feel free to reach out to us.

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Our Testing Ethos

Our testing standard at Scanstrut is encapsulated by the acronym SCA, which stands for Safe, Certified, and Approved. With over 35 years of experience and expertise in designing products for outdoor use, we design our products to be able to thrive in the harshest of outdoor environments.

Before any product is released, it must pass through our rigorous testing program which involves assessments in electrical, mechanical, U.V., corrosion, thermal, and waterproof categories. To ensure the highest level of accuracy, testing is conducted both internally and by independent ISO accredited test houses.

Our commitment to quality has earned us the approval of renowned names such as Mercury Marine, Grady White Boats, Boston Whaler, Winnebago, Airstream and many more. To learn more about our testing program and certifications, please feel free to reach out to us.

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Scanstrut has significant experience and knowledge in creating products that are ready for use outdoors:

At sea. In the mountains. On the trail
In the fields. In urban spaces.

  • Electrical.
  • Mechanical.
  • U.V.
  • Corrosion.
  • Thermal.
  • Waterproof.  
Testing Process
On Water Test

On Water Test

Dynamic on water testing in harsh coastal conditions. Mounted to a test vessel to evaluate its performance in rough sea states. 
Shaker Table Test

Shaker Table Test

Shock testing in X / Y / Z and +/- axis at 5G increments up to 30G to evaluate the products strength, particularly relevant for our Radar mounts. 
Corrosion Test

Corrosion Test

100-hours of a special formula salt spray that simulates accelerated marine environmental effects on the product.
FEA Analysis

FEA Analysis

Finite Element Analysis, simulates the behaviour of the design in virtual conditions to allow us to optimise the design before prototyping and physical testing.
IP Test

IP Test

Water and dust protection under test laboratory conditions to international IP standards. We test between IPX4 (waterjet) and IP68 (submersion).
30G Shock Test

30G Shock Test

Shock testing at 30G (30 times the force of gravity) to evaluate strength, particularly relevant for our Radar mounts and other powerboat products. 
Impact Test

Impact Test

Drop tests to assess the impact of items falling onto our products and ensure they can withstand impacts while being used as intended. 
Material Test

Material Test

Positive Material Identification (PMI) ensures consistent quality of 316 Stainless Steel and Aluminium products. This controls strength and environmental performance. 
Cable Bend Test

Cable Bend Test

Electrical products are bolted into a specially designed automated jig to mechanically bend the cable -45° to +45° for 3000 cycles. This ensures cables will not fail even after prolonged use. 
Cable Twist Test

Cable Twist Test

Electrical products are bolted into a specially designed automated jig to mechanically twist the cable -45° to +45° for 3000 cycles. This ensures cables will not fail even after prolonged use. 
On Water Charge Test

On Water Charge Test

Using real life on water temperature data to ensure devices will continue to charge at an acceptable speed in extreme cold and hot temperatures.  
Thermal Chamber Test

Thermal Chamber Test

Laboratory chamber running from -40°C (-40°F) to +85°C (185°F) and back to -40°C (-40°F) for 120 cycles, this accelerates material ageing to simulate real world environment. 
Accelerated UV Material Test

Accelerated UV Material Test

We accelerate the effects of UV exposure to replicate our products usage in extreme tropical climates. We do this to ensure parts do not become brittle, discolour or fail over time. 
Temperature Chamber Test

Temperature Chamber Test

Product placed in a laboratory chamber at high temperatures to ensure our products continue to perform as designed.
Humidity Chamber Test

Humidity Chamber Test

Similar to our brutal SCA Thermal Chamber Test, but we’ve added humidity to make it even more punishing.  
On Water Testing Global

On Water Testing Global

Similar to SCA standard on water testing, however we select locations and vessels for more varied and challenging environmental conditions.  
CE / UKCA

CE / UKCA

Signifies that our products have been assessed to meet high safety, health, and environmental protection requirements. 
QI

QI

The world’s No.1 wireless charging standard, this ensures our chargers are built to an extreme level of safety and ensures compatibility of all phones.  
FCC

FCC

A legal requirement to sell any communication device (RF) in the United States of America. 
ECE R10

ECE R10

The global automotive standard recognised by RV and Marine OEMs to ensure electrical devices are suitable to use in automotive builds.
ROHS

ROHS

Confirms the levels of substances and chemicals in our electrical products, with the aim of protecting human and animal health.  
PROP65

PROP65

Confirms the exclusion of substances of very high concern in our products, with the aim of protecting human and animal health.
C Tick

C Tick

An identification trademark registered to the ACMA indicates that the equipment complies with the relevant EMC standard. 
Ignition protection Test

Ignition protection Test

Electrical devices that are certified Ignition Protected safe are suitable for use in marine engine compartments and fuel tank spaces.