The VFE test determines how well a given material filters virus-containing droplets of about 3 microns in size.

The “Viral filtration efficiency” (VFE) test is a modification of the SS-EN 14683 standard, which uses the bacteriophage ΦX174 as the challenge organism.

A material with filtration properties is clamped between a six-stage cascade impactor and an aerosol chamber. An aerosol of bacteriophage ΦX174 is introduced into the aerosol chamber and drawn through the filter material and the impactor under vacuum. The VFE of the tested material is given by the number of plaque forming units passing through the material expressed as a percentage of the number of plaque forming units present in the challenge aerosol. A higher VFE means that the material has higher effectivity to function as a barrier against viruses.      

The test is done in a BSL-2 laboratory and can be performed with other types of bacteriophages on request.

The test results and conclusions are presented in a written report. 

The laboratory at RISE Packaging Excellence Centre is certified by ISTA and is one of the most well equipped and advanced laboratories in all of Scandinavia for testing packaging and packaging materials. We conduct tests in a controlled environment according to international standards.

By increasing the temperature, the test time can be shortened to see how materials are affected by aging, for example to see the effects of storage. The effects of a year's storage can for instance be evaluated after a few months in a climate cabinet.

The test is carried out in climate or temperature chambers.

Report containing test protocol.

The length of the test depends on the chosen acceleration time.

ASTM F1980

The laboratory at RISE Packaging Excellence Centre is certified by ISTA and is one of the most well equipped and advanced laboratories in all of Scandinavia. We specialize in simulating various transport conditions according to international standards to ensure that your packaging protects the product all the way through its distribution cycle.

Through a compression test, measure the ability of the container to resist external compressive loads.

Compression test to a calculated load or to failure

BCT (Box Compression Test)

Report of results along with detailed test protocol.

Delivery time is about 2 – 4 weeks depending on chosen test methods and number of units to be tested.

ASTM D642

TAPPI T 804

ISO 12048

ISTA

ASTM D4169

Svensk standard SS-84 20 03

The laboratory at RISE Packaging Excellence Centre is certified by ISTA and is one of the most well equipped and advanced laboratories in all of Scandinavia for testing packaging. We carry out tests according to international standards, to ensure the performance of the packaging.

Leakage tests are performed to ensure that the packaging, including closures and caps, are intact or to detect possible leaks.

Depending on the choice of standard, leakage tests are performed in different ways, e.g. in water, in vacuum, by color detection.

Report received after completion of testing.

The delivery time is approximately 2 - 4 weeks depending on the selected test method and number of packages to be tested.

ASTM F2096 Detecting Gross Leaks in Packaging by Internal Pressurization (Bubble Test)

ASTM D4991 Leakage Testing of Empty Rigid Containers by Vacuum Method (Vacuum Leak)

ASTM D6653/D6653M Determining the Effects of High Altitude on Packaging Systems by Vacuum Method

ASTM D3078 Determination of Leaks in Flexible Packaging by Bubble Emission

Integrity (Leak Test) according to ISTA

ASTM F1929 Detecting Seal Leaks in Porous Medical Packaging by Dye Penetration

The lifespan of fuel cells today is often determined by the lifespan of the membranes. We can help evaluate and compare the lifetime of different membrane materials in fuel cells.

We can help evaluate and compare the life of membranes in fuel cells. The membranes are made of polymeric materials and are therefore affected by, among other things, of moisture content and temperature in combination with mechanical loads that occur in the fuel cell during operation. The membranes are thin, therefore equipment with high resolution and precision is needed.

The method we use is DMA-based, Dynamical Mechanical Analyze. The membranes are exposed to both temperature, moisture and mechanical load, this gives a quick response to differences in the properties of different membranes. Doing this in a fuel cell would be significantly more time consuming.

We will agree together what you want delivered.

According to agreement

The sale of electric vehicles is on the rise, and the transportation industry is facing a major electrification. This requires accessible, safe, and reliable charging infrastructure with charging stations and charge points. We have extensive expertise in testing and certification and can assist you with all existing and upcoming standards.

What can we do for you?

We offer a broad range of services for testing and certification of charging stations and other charging infrastructure. With our collective expertise in electrical safety, environmental durability, EMC, radio, electrical measurement, cybersecurity, and functional safety, we help you ensure that your products meet existing and upcoming standards and other safety and quality requirements. 

We advise you on how requirements should be applied and how to prepare your operations and products for future regulations in areas such as electrical measurement and cybersecurity, so you can stay ahead. Naturally, our solutions are flexible to suit your specific needs.

Evaluation of cybersecurity and functional safety

RISE conducts accredited testing and evaluation of cybersecurity for charging stations and public charging points.

Cybersecurity testing is performed according to relevant standards, such as:

• ETSI 303645
• SS-EN IEC 62443-4-2
• EN 18031-1, -2, -3

We also offer penetration testing of charging stations, where an ethical hacker attempts to breach the system and, based on identified vulnerabilities, produces a report.

For functional safety, we perform accredited evaluations and risk analyses according to IEC 61508.

Cybersecurity is characterized by rapid development, which also applies to regulations. The Radio Equipment Directive and the upcoming Cyber Resilience Act impose new cybersecurity requirements. RISE’s expertise and experience help you stay up to date with the latest legal requirements. Together, we can find the best solution for your specific needs.

Method

Evaluation according to standards is conducted under accreditation according to ISO/IEC 17025 in our laboratories in Borås.

Delivery

The results of our evaluation are compiled into an accredited report.

Test of electricity meters for
CE-marking

We offer testing and certification of electric meters in charging stations according to Swedish and international standards. 

RISE is accredited for testing electric meters and certification to meet the Measuring Instruments Directive (MID). We are a notified body for MID and can issue approvals for the entire EU. Testing and certification can be performed for the electric meter module in AC charging stations according to MID. Charging stations are not yet covered by MID, but there is an ongoing process to implement them in the directive.

Method   

The test is accredited according to ISO/IEC 17025 and performed in our labs in Borås.

Delivery

Accredited test report and MID-certificate

EMC and radio communication: testing and certification for CE- marking

We conduct accredited EMC and radio testing of AC charging stations to comply with the EMC Directive and the Radio Equipment Directive (RED), where we are also a notified body. 

EMC testing is performed according to IEC 61851-21-2. 

Radio testing is conducted according to relevant ETSI standards, for example:

• ETSI EN 300 328
• ETSI EN 300 330
• ETSI EN 301 908 

RISE is a Telecommunications certified body for the FCC and has access to FCC- and ISED-recognized testing labs in the USA and Canada. Through partners, we offer services for Global Market Access (GMA).

Method  

The test is accredited according to ISO/IEC 17025 and performed in our labs in Borås.

Delivery

RISE delivers an accredited test report, which can be used as the basis for certification.

Electrical safety and environmental durability testing

In electrical safety and environmental durability testing, we ensure that the charging station is safe from electric shock and fire. We assist with:

• Accredited electrical safety testing of AC charging stations to meet the Low Voltage Directive (LVD).
• Testing according to SS-EN IEC 61851-1 Electric Vehicle - Conductive Charging (harmonized standard under LVD). The manufacturer certifies compliance with the directive through self-declaration.
• Environmental durability and IP testing according to generic standards as a complement for protection against heat, cold, moisture, water, and dust, as well as shocks and vibrations (partially included in SS-EN IEC 61851-1).

Method

The tests are accredited according to ISO/IEC 17025.

Delivery

RISE delivers an accredited test report, which can form the basis of the certification of compliance with the directive by self-declaration.

Accredited testing and evaluation.

Accredited report. Certificate if relevant.

Cyber security and functional security

ETSI 303645, SS-EN IEC 62443-4-2, EN 18031-1,-2,-3, IEC 61508

Electricity meters: testing and certification

MID-certificate

EMC and radio communication: testing and certification 

IEC 61851-21-2, ETSI EN 300 328, ETSI EN 300 330, ETSI EN 301 908, 

Electrical safety and environmental durability

SS-EN 61851-1

The laboratory at RISE Packaging Excellence Centre is one of the most well equipped and advanced laboratories in all of Scandinavia. We specialize in simulating various transport and storage conditions to ensure that your pallets are strong enough.

Carrying out a test on pallets ensures that the pallet can withstand the stresses it is exposed to during all or part of a transport chain.

A full test includes:

• Compressive strength of the pallet block
• Bottom deck strength
• Top deck strength
• Diagonal strength of the pallet
• Impact resistance of the pallet block
• Shear tendency of the pallet block
• The strength of the top deck edges
• Top deck friction

Report containing test protocol and images are received after the testing is completed.

Testing is carried out according to a common schedule. The delivery time is approx. 2-4 weeks depending on the chosen test program and the number of pallets to be tested.

Svensk standard SS-84 20 03

Metallic materials exposed to hydrogen can exhibit degradation of their mechanical properties during their service life due to hydrogen embrittlement. Ripple-load test (RLT) together with slow strain rate testing (SSRT) and constant load testing are mechanical tests meant to assess the materials resistance to cracking in different environments.

Assessing metallic materials suitability to hydrogen service can be a difficult task as the effects of hydrogen can take long time to be visible. We offer different testing methods to assess the suitability and compatibility of materials exposed to hydrogen, which can support an adequate materials selection.

Ripple-load test (sometimes referred to as rippled strain rate testing, RSRT) is a modified slow strain rate testing to assess hydrogen assisted cracking by applying tensile load cycles. We offer RLT under high pressure hydrogen gas (up to 120 bar) as a solution to assess susceptibility of metallic materials to hydrogen assisted cracking.

Written report in English together with the acquired data.

Specimens according to agreement can be provided directly by the client. We can also receive raw material from which the specimens are made.

We offer permeation test for polymeric and composite materials that are exposed to high pressure hydrogen gas environments.

The ability of polymeric and composite materials to withstand hydrogen service under high pressure is fundamental for their applications in such environment, including hydrogen production, utilisation, storage, transport and distribution. Different testing methods can be used to evaluate and qualify materials for hydrogen service, one of them particularly important for applications requiring sealing or barriers is the permeation test.

This method measures the permeation under pressure through polymeric and composite materials. We offer hydrogen permeation tests at high pressures (up to 400 bar) and temperatures ranging from 25 °C to 200 °C.

Written report in English together with the acquired data.

Test material is provided by the client according to agreement.

We offer static material exposures in autoclaves under high pressure hydrogen environment at different temperatures.

We offer autoclave exposures in high pressure hydrogen gas environment. The purpose of the test is to evaluate materials behaviour by exposing specimens to pressurised hydrogen whilst either under constant strain (for example U-bend, 4-point bend, C-ring and spring-loaded type of testing), or by delayed mechanical testing after the exposure.

High pressure hydrogen autoclave static exposures up to 200 bar.

Written report in English together with the acquired data.

Specimens according to agreement can be provided directly by the client. We can also receive raw material from which the specimens are made.