Silver Fox is ISO 9001:2008 registered. An important part of this quality standard is the testing that we undertake as a part of our production.
We recognise that the quality, durability and reliability of our labelling solutions is of critical importance to our customers across the globe.
We independently test our labels at recognised independent UKAS certified test laboratories in compliance with a number of different MIL and other standards.
Product TestingDownload our product testing information sheet
SAEJ1960
Simulated External Weathering |
Samples were tested according to the SAE J 1960 test method used by the North American Automotive Industry for the evaluation of the weatherabilty of components used on the exterior of an automobile. |
MIL-STD-202G Method 106G
Moisture Resistance |
Testing according to MIL-STD-202G Method 106G for relative humidity. The test comprised of temperature cycling between 25ºC (77°F) and 65ºC (149°F) with 80% to 100% relative humidity and five excursions to -10ºC (-14°F) with uncontrolled humidity.
Samples were tested for a duration of 10 cycles of 24 hours following 24 hours of pre-conditioning at 50ºC (122°F). |
MIL-STD-202G Method 108A
Elevated Temperature 85°C (185°F) |
Testing according to MIL-STD-202G Method 108A for high temperature performance.
Samples were tested for a duration of 1000 hours at a constant 85°C (185°F) |
MIL-STD-810F Method 502.4
Low Temperature -40°C (-40°F) |
Testing according to MIL-STD-810F Method 502.4 (Procedure I - Storage) for low temperature performance.
Samples were tested for durations of 24, 48 and 72 hours at -40ºC (-40°F). |
IEC 600628-2-52
Test kb Salt Mist (Cyclic)
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Testing according to IEC60068-2-52 test kb Salt Mist (Cyclic).
Samples were submitted for testing comprising of two hours of salt mist exposure followed by 7 days at 35°C (95°F) 90% / 95% relative humidity. Four cycles were repeated in succession total of 28 days. |
H2S Exposure
(Sour Ageing)
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Samples were independently subjected to an aggressive environment containing hydrogen sulphide. The exposure was designed to accelerate any potential degradation of the labels.
The samples were exposed to a gas mixture containing 2% hydrogen sulphide (H2S) at 10 bar and 30ºC (86°F) for 7 days.
The exposure represented a huge acceleration factor based on the allowable working limits of 8 hours at 10ppm H2S, an environment in which the labels would be expected to remain unchanged for considerably longer than 50 years. |