NES M0140 Automotive Salt Spray Test

EUROLAB laboratory provides testing and compliance services within the scope of NES M0140 standard. The NES M0140 test specifies abrasive salt spray tests for coated or painted metals used for anti-corrosion and decorative purposes in automobiles.

Classification of NES M0140 Test Objects

• Metal coated with metallic inorganic or organic film, metal coating, painting, resin coating, etc.,
• non metal metal plating, vacuum plating, hot stamp, etc,
• Metal stainless steel, aluminum alloy, titanium alloy, etc.

The units and numerical values ​​expressed in this standard are based on SI units.

Test equipment parts consist of a temperature controlled chamber, test solution chamber, test solution feed tank, air saturator, air compressor and exhaust fan equipped with spray nozzles, test piece holder and spray collection cup.

The materials used for the equipment parts must not affect the results of the corrosion test and must not corrode themselves during the test. The spray nozzle and test liquid should not be sprayed directly on the test pieces. Drops of test solution condensed on the ceiling or cover of the test room should be prevented from falling on the test samples.

Drops of test solution that have fallen from test specimens should not be reused for another test. Spray collection containers should be clean and have a 100 mm diameter collection area and 80 horizontal collection areas of approximately 2 cm each. They are placed adjacent to the test pieces in more than two positions to provide a uniform spray pattern.

The test pieces shall be the product itself or a portion of the product containing the effective surface area. If it is difficult to use the product for testing or if the test results are inconclusive, alternative test pieces can be used to represent the product.

EUROLAB laboratory provides the best service to you, our manufacturers, with its experienced and professional staff for NES M0140 testing within the scope of all automotive standards.