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SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION TO ISO/IEC 17025:2005
TUV SUD AMERICA - AUBURN HILLS1
1670 Harmon Rd.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Richard Hatmaker
Phone: 616-546-4611
MECHANICAL
Valid To: June 30, 2016
Certificate Number: 2955.03
In recognition of the successful completion of the A2LA evaluation process, accreditation is granted to
this laboratory at the location listed above, as well as the satellite laboratory location listed below, to
perform the following automotive, aerospace, medical products, and telecommunications tests:
Mechanical Shock: Up to 100 G’s, Drop Test from 10 meters.
Thermal Testing: Custom Profiles (-100 to 374) °F
Temperature and Humidity: Temperature up to 194 °F; Relative Humidity up to 97 %RH.
Thermal shock: (-100 to 374) °F.
Vibration: Sine and Random, 3 Axis and Simultaneous Dual Axis Vibration, Frequency Range
(5 to 5,000) Hz, Force Pound Rating to 12,000 lbf., Table Sizes up to 4 ft x 12 ft.
Environmental Vibration: Temperature (-100 to 350) °F and Relative Humidity (10 to 97) %RH
Battery Testing: (0 to 900) VDC; (-1,000 to 1,000) ADC; (-250 to 250) kW.
Voltage: (0 to 900) VDC; (-1,000 to 1,000) ADC; (-250 to 250) kW.
Amps: (0 to 6,000) A
Resistance: (0 to 100G) Ohms
Environmental Life Cycle Durability/Fluid Dynamics: Custom Liquid Temperature, Pressure and/or
Flow Profiles ranging from (-10 to 100) °F, (0 to 100) PSI and (0 to 15) gpm, respectively.
Durability/Cycling Testing: Utilizing fixtures with Pneumatic Actuators up to 12 inches stroke and
up to 2,000 lbs at Ambient, or using custom Thermal/Humidity Profiles from (-40 to 300) °F and
(10 to 97) %RH
Water Tests: Up to 1,500 PSI, up to 22 GPM and up to 194 °F
Hydraulic Capabilities: Up to 110,000 lbs. load, up to 40 inches of travel
Test Technology/ Equipment Capabilities:
Test Method(s)2:
Durability / Cyclic Reliability*
Chrysler PF-10817
Electric Energy Storage System Testing*
-Transport of Dangerous Goods
UN ST/SG/AC.10/11, Section 38.3.4:
38.3.4.1 Altitude Simulation;
38.3.4.2 Thermal Test;
38.3.4.3 Vibration;
38.3.4.4 Shock;
38.3.4.5 External Short Circuit;
38.3.4.6 Impact;
38.3.4.7 Overcharge;
38.3.4.8 Forced Discharge
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Test Technology/ Equipment Capabilities:
Test Method(s)2:
Electric Energy Storage System Testing*
Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Rechargeable Energy Storage System
Safety and Abuse Testing
SAE J2464, Section 4:
4.3.1 Shock Test;
4.3.2 Drop Test;
4.3.3 Penetration Test;
4.3.4 Roll Over Test;
4.3.5 Immersion Test;
4.3.6 Crush Test;
4.4.2 Thermal Stability Test;
4.4.4 Thermal Shock Cycling;
4.4.5 Passive Propagation Resistance Test;
4.5.1.1.1 Cell Hard Short;
4.5.1.1.2 Cell Soft Short;
4.5.2 Overcharge Test;
4.5.3 Overdischarge Test
Freedom CAR Battery Test Manual*
Rechargeable Energy Storage System
Safety and Abuse Testing
DOE/ID-11069:
3.2 Static Capacity Test;
3.3 Hybrid Pulse Power Characterization;
3.4 Self Discharge;
3.5 Cold Cranking;
3.6 Thermal Performance Test;
3.7 Energy Efficiency Test;
3.9 Cycle Life Test;
3.10 Calendar Life Test
Fuel Tank Testing*
Fuel Tank Specification-Plastic
Chrysler PF-8950 (2009):
7.2 Climatic Cycle Test;
7.3 Pressure/Vacuum Cycling and Deflection;
7.5 Slosh;
7.6 Assembly Shake/Vibration Durability;
7.7 Vibration Resonance and Frequency Response
Environmental Life Cycle / Durability*
PF 10827 (2008);
GM 9505P (2005), 9080P (Section 5.6);
SAE J2044, Section 7.5 (2002);
GMW 14785, GMW 14124
Humidity*
GMW 3431 (Section 4.4.5);
GMW 3172 (Sections 9.4.5 and 9.4.6);
MIL-STD-810, Method 507;
IEC 68-2-38
Mechanical Shock Testing*
GMW 3172 (Sections 9.3.3, 9.3.4 and 9.3.5);
GMW 3431 (Section 4.3.11);
MIL-STD-810, Method 516
Temperature / Thermal Shock*
PF-10388 (Section 3.2) (2004);
GM 9505P (2005);
GMW 3172 (Sections 8.4.2 to 8.5.1, 9.4.1 to 9.4.3);
GMW 14124;
MIL-STD-810, Method 501, 502, and 503
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Test Technology/ Equipment Capabilities:
Test Method(s)2:
Vibration*
(Including Environmental Vibration)
Chrysler PF- 10827 (2008);
GM 9110P (Section 7.7);
GMW 3172 (Section 9.3.1);
GMW 3431 (Section 4.3.12);
MIL-STD-810, Method 514;
SAE J2380 (1998)
Material Evaluations*
Cleanability / Solvent Rub
Impact Resistance
Cycle Crack
Fluid Resistance
Resistance to Heat Age
Cold Crack Impact Resistance
Water Tests*
LP-463PB-31-01 (2007)
LP-463PB-19-01
LP-463PB-22-01
LP-463PB-31-01 (2007);
GMW 3431 (Section 4.5.1)
MS-JP7-5;
463LB-13-01;
PF-11084
Nissan M0134 (2002)
DIN 40 050-9;
ISO 16750-4 Section 5.4
*Including customer supplied and industry specifications directly related to the test technologies and
parameters listed above.
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This accreditation covers testing performed at the main laboratory listed above, and the satellite
laboratory listed below:
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TUV SUD AMERICA - AUBURN HILLS
1755 Atlantic Blvd.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Richard Hatmaker
Phone: 616-546-4611
Thermal Testing:
Custom Profiles (-58 to 302) °F
Temperature and Humidity:
Temperature up to 194 °F
Relative Humidity up to 97 %RH
Thermal shock: (-85 to 347) °F
Mechanical Shock: Up to 100 G’s
Vibration: Sine and Random, Frequency Range (5 to 2,000) Hz, Force Pound Rating to 2,200 lbf.,
Table Sizes up to 4 ft x 4 ft.
Environmental Vibration: Temperature (-58 to 302) °F and Relative Humidity (11 to 97) %RH
Environmental Life Cycle Durability/Fluid Dynamics/Corrosion/Erosion: Custom Liquid
Temperature, Pressure and/or Flow Profiles ranging up to 230 °F, (0 to 60) PSI and
(0 to 50) gpm, respectively.
Altitude Testing: Up to 50,000 ft, with custom profiles (-85 to 302) °F
Test Technology/ Equipment Capabilities:
Test Method(s)2:
Electric Energy Storage System Testing*
-Transport of Dangerous Goods
UN ST/SG/AC.10/11, Section 38.3.4:
38.3.4.1 Altitude Simulation;
38.3.4.2 Thermal Test;
38.3.4.3 Vibration;
38.3.4.4 Shock
Environmental Life Cycle / Durability*
GM 9505P (2005), 9080P (Section 5.6);
SAE J2044, Section 7.5 (2002);
GMW 14785, GMW 14124
Humidity*
GMW 3431 (Section 4.4.5);
GMW 3172 (Sections 9.4.5 and 9.4.6);
MIL-STD-810, Method 507;
IEC 68-2-38
Temperature/ Thermal Shock*
PF-10388 (Section 3.2) (2004);
GM 9505P (2005);
GMW 3172 (Sections 8.4.2 to 8.5.1, 9.4.1 to 9.4.3);
GMW 14124;
MIL-STD-810, Methods 501, 502, and 503
Vibration*
(Including Environmental Vibration)
GM 9110P (Section 7.7);
GMW 3172 (Section 9.3.1);
GMW 3431 (Section 4.3.12);
MIL-STD-810, Method 514
Altitude*
MIL-STD-810D, Method 500.2;
GMW 3172 (Rev F, Section 4.2.8);
SAE J1455
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Test Technology/ Equipment Capabilities:
Test Method(s)2:
Dust Testing*
GMW 3172 (Section 9.5.1);
GMW 3431 (Section 4.4.9)
Corrosion/Erosion*
ASTM D2570, GMW14193 (2008) Section 4.12
Eye Protectors for Selected Sports
ASTM F803
Eye Protective Devices for Paintball Sports
ASTM F1776
Safety Specification for Bunk Beds
ASTM F1427
Safety Standard for Entrapment Hazards
Bunk Beds
16 CFR 1213
Requirements for Bunk Beds
16 CFR 1513
Furniture Tests
Safety and Performance Test
Requirements for Bunkable and
Loftable Beds, Beds with Drawers and
Drawer Units for use Under Beds
GSA 3FNE 99-582D
*Including customer supplied and industry specifications directly related to the test technologies and
parameters listed above.
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When the date, revision, or edition of a test method standard is not identified on the scope of
accreditation, the laboratory is required to be using the current version within one year of the date of
publication, per part C., Section 1 of A2LA R101 - General Requirements - Accreditation of ISO-IEC
17025 Laboratories.
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A2LA has accredited
TUV SUD AMERICA - AUBURN HILLS
Auburn Hills, MI
for technical competence in the field of
Mechanical Testing
This laboratory is accredited in accordance with the recognized International Standard ISO/IEC 17025:2005 General Requirements for
the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories. This accreditation demonstrates technical competence for a defined scope and the
operation of a laboratory quality management system (refer to joint ISO-ILAC-IAF Communiqué dated 8 January 2009).
Presented this 13th day of June 2014.
_______________________
President & CEO
For the Accreditation Council
Certificate Number 2955.03
Valid to June 30, 2016
For the tests to which this accreditation applies, please refer to the laboratory’s Mechanical Scope of Accreditation.