DIN EN 60068 Vibration Testing: Quality Assurance for Transport & Automotive

Precise Vibration Testing for Your Products

SADAP offers precise and standardized vibration testing to evaluate product reliability under real operating conditions. Our tests according to DIN EN 60068 - a globally recognized standard - cover various mechanical stresses and test the resilience of your components. We also adapt testing procedures to other standards such as IEC 61373, MIL-STD-810 or ISO 16750, or develop customized solutions. Our advanced analysis methods identify weaknesses, reduce failure risks and optimize your product development - a decisive advantage for companies that want to ensure the highest reliability.

DIN EN 60068 Vibration Testing in Action

Advanced Vibration Testing according to International Standards

Certified testing protocols for maximum product reliability and transport safety

DIN EN 60068 Vibration Testing: Advanced Quality Assurance for Transport & Automotive

Why Choose DIN EN 60068?

DIN EN 60068 is established as a global standard for environmental testing of technical products and ensures a comprehensive evaluation of the resilience of components under various environmental conditions. This international standard is crucial for companies looking to ensure the highest quality and reliability of their products, particularly in industries with extreme operating conditions such as automotive, aerospace, and industrial equipment.

The test standard covers a wide range of environmental influences, including mechanical stresses such as vibrations, shocks, and accelerations. The endurance testing phase plays a particularly critical role, where we employ advanced analyses such as frequency stability monitoring, amplitude drift monitoring, damping analysis, and structural fatigue assessment. These methods enable precise prediction of long-term behavior and early identification of potential weaknesses, not only reducing failure risks but also significantly optimizing the overall lifespan and reliability of technical systems.

  • Robust product qualification for international market access
  • High-precision endurance test analyses with predictive failure forecasting
  • Continuous Q-factor monitoring for early detection of material fatigue
  • Validated product durability under extreme operating conditions
  • Cumulative damage calculation according to recognized models for service life prediction
  • Advanced resonance frequency identification and monitoring
  • Comprehensive NVH analysis to reduce noise and vibrations in machines

Industry Challenges Being Addressed

Automotive & E-Mobility:

Electromobility presents the automotive industry with complex challenges regarding vibration and noise behavior. While combustion engines traditionally served as the main source of noise, in electric vehicles other mechanical components such as battery systems, electric motors, and electronic control units now need to be precisely examined for vibration behavior and acoustic properties.

The DIN EN 60068-compliant testing methodology enables a detailed analysis of the mechanical integrity and performance of electric vehicle components. Through high-precision vibration tests, critical resonance frequencies can be identified, material fatigue predicted, and design optimizations suggested that directly improve reliability, service life, and vehicle quality.

  • Advanced vibration safety testing for battery and powertrain systems
  • Reliability validation of electronic control units (ECUs)
  • Durability assessment of sensor systems
  • Resonance peak detection for fatigue prevention
  • Comprehensive NVH measurements for driving comfort and noise reduction

Transport & Logistics:

Modern logistics chains require a precise understanding of the mechanical stresses products are exposed to during transport. From sea freight to air transport to road logistics, vibration profiles vary significantly and can cause significant damage to sensitive components.

The DIN EN 60068 test methods simulate realistic transport conditions with the highest precision. Through multimodal vibration tests, the resilience of packaging systems, electronic devices, and industrial components can be evaluated under a wide variety of transport scenarios. This enables optimized packaging design, damage minimization, and cost reduction in the logistics chain.

  • Protection validation for sensitive electronics during transport
  • Advanced packaging system certification
  • Multimodal transport conditions simulation
  • Vibration stress analysis for long-distance transport
  • Resonance testing to minimize mechanical damage during shipping

State-of-the-Art Testing Process

The testing equipment represents the cutting edge of modern measurement technology. By integrating precision instruments from leading manufacturers such as Modal Shop, Keyence, and Ono Sokki, a testing environment is created that can detect the smallest deviations and subtle mechanical changes. This goes far beyond standard vibration tests and enables an almost microscopic analysis of dynamic system behavior.

The combination of advanced shaker systems, laser vibrometry, and high-resolution data acquisition technology enables complex analysis of mechanical impedance. Test methods cover frequency ranges from 0.1 Hz to 10 kHz and can detect deformations in the nanometer range -- a precision that far exceeds conventional testing methods.

Premium Testing Equipment

  • Precision shaker system: Modal Shop (USA) with excitation powers up to 2000 N
  • Non-contact measurement technology: Keyence laser displacement sensor (JAPAN) with nanometer resolution
  • Data acquisition: Ono Sokki (JAPAN) high-precision systems with 100 kHz sampling rate

DIN EN 60068 Test Protocol

The standardized testing process according to DIN EN 60068 represents a systematic approach to the comprehensive characterization of mechanical systems. With a detailed initial analysis of the test specimen, its initial properties and system parameters are precisely documented. These baseline data form the reference for all subsequent investigations and enable a precise assessment of changes.

The vibration stress is applied via defined excitation forms that precisely simulate real operating conditions. Various signal types are used -- from sine sweeps to broadband random vibrations to specific shock excitations. After the controlled stress, a detailed post-examination is conducted, in which even minimal changes in structure, material properties, and system behavior are recorded and analyzed.

  • Initial test specimen characterization and baseline analysis
  • Controlled vibration stress (sine, random vibration, shock)
  • Post-test characterization and comparative analysis
  • Documentation and creation of comprehensive test reports
  • Derivation of optimization recommendations

Quality Assurance & Expertise

Our vibration tests are conducted by experienced engineers who are specifically certified in the field of DIN EN 60068. Each test follows a strict quality assurance process that includes multiple validation steps to ensure the highest accuracy and reliability.

With over 15 years of experience in conducting vibration tests for leading companies in the automotive, aerospace, and electronics industries, we have a deep understanding of industry-specific requirements and can offer customized testing solutions that are precisely tailored to your product specifications.

  • Regular calibration of all measuring instruments
  • Continuous training of test engineers
  • Comprehensive documentation of each test step
  • Strict adherence to international standards

Adaptive Solutions

At SADAP, we adapt to your individual requirements. While we offer you complete testing solutions with our DIN EN 60068 vibration testing services, we also develop powerful software for companies that want to conduct their tests themselves.

Discover our VibroAnalytics Software -- the same technology we use in our laboratory, now available for your internal testing processes.

Your Customized Testing Program

Benefit from our modern measurement technology and advanced analysis methods. Whether modal analysis, vibration testing, or mechanical impedance measurement - we offer precise and standard-compliant testing for your specific requirements. Contact us for detailed insights into the dynamic behavior of your structures.

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