Testing for wind load, air tightness and rain tightness is part of extensive testing of the fire ventilator aiming at certification. Other parts of RISE are tests for fire resistance, snow load, opening/closing test and vibration test.

The following tests are offered: air tightness, rain tightness and wind load

Testing of function and safety during use.

Safety against wind load according to EN12101-2, Annex F static load of the ventilator with 10 kg soft weight bags on the inside of the ventilator with the inverted upside down, and applies to the ventilator of magnitude on long side even 3 m.

Air tightness, rain tightness and wind load according to EN 1873 and EN 14963 testing of the ventilator mounted on a horizontal airtight platform

Delivery time will be given on request of a quote

Any required preparatory work will be advised on request of a quote

EN12101-2 Annex F

EN 1873 

EN 14963

RISE can offer technical evaluation of air filters. We mainly work with testing against the established standards such as ISO 16890 and EN 1822, but we also perform testing adapted to the customer’s requirements.

RISE offers accredited tests of ventilation filters, which can be used to verify their products, used as a part of a product development process, or used as a basis for procurement.

Within the framework of P-labelling, we also offer long-term tests where the filters are evaluated with regards to filtration properties after being used in a real environment.

Testing are conducted at RISE's laboratory in Borås within the testbed of Ventilation and Indoor environment. We have the possibility to evaluate ventilation filters according to the ISO 16890- and EN 779 standard. We also carry out long-term tests according to SP-Method 1937, which forms the basis for P-marking of ventilation filters. 

A technical report is provided and delivered for each testing. The preliminary results and data are presented based on the purpose of the testing. If the testing is a part of the P-marking, a certificate will be obtained with an approved implementation.

According to tender

ISO16890

EN779

EN1822

SP-Metod 1937

ISO 29461-1

Type testing of intruder alarms where the test result can be a base for certification according to SSF requirements and European certifications.

Unfortunately, burglary is a major problem that leads to many problems in our society. For many years there have been burglar alarms on the market. Unfortunately, these initially showed problems with operational reliability such as false alarms. To avoid these problems, standards for equipment used in  intruder alarms have been developed, This has created the conditions for operational reliability, robustness and reliability. This service for testing intruder alarms has been used since the 1970s at RISE and there is much experience in this area.

A professional intruder alarm may require proof of its robustness and reliability. We have extensive experience and a broad and deep knowledge to create valuable evidence of this.

The type testing according to European standards is performed accredited according to requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 at our test lab in Borås.

The testing according to European standards is reported in one or more accredited type test reports that can be used as a basis for certification.

An intruder alarm system may differ in complexity. The delivery time depends on this and will be defined at the request for a tender.

At request for a tender, we will need information about what Security grade and Environmental class according to EN 50131-1 you like to fulfil. We will also need a general description of you product/ products.

EN 50131-1

EN 50131-3

EN 50131-4

EN 50131-6

EN 50131-10

EN 50136-1

EN 50136-2

EN 50136-3

EN 60839-11-1

SSF1014 edition 6

SSF114 edition 3

SSF 1120 Cybersecurity

Ensure that your electrical products comply with applicable safety requirements and standards. RISE offers accredited electrical safety testing and certification services that help you minimize risks, meet regulatory requirements, and bring your products to market faster.

We perform electrical safety testing for a wide range of electrical products, including:

• Household appliances and consumer equipment
• IT and communication products
• Equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use

Through our collaboration with Intertek Semko, we can also offer CB certification and ETL certification for the United States and Canada, simplifying your access to international markets.

In addition to full testing, we also conduct preliminary assessments of technical documentation and prototypes, allowing potential design flaws to be identified early in the development of a new product.

Electrical safety testing is essential to ensure that your product is safe to use and complies with relevant standards (such as IEC and EN). We verify that the product does not pose risks such as:

• Electric shock
• Fire and overheating
• Energy and mechanical hazards
• Hazardous radiation
• Chemical risks

By identifying risks at an early stage, you reduce the likelihood of costly delays, product recalls, and non-compliance with regulations.

Testing is conducted in our accredited laboratory in Borås by experienced experts. Before testing begins and throughout the process, you will have direct contact with the test engineer.

We follow a structured approach by:

• Identifying relevant standards and requirements
• Reviewing and testing the product according to applicable clauses
• Documenting results and any deviations

You will gain a clear understanding of how your product performs from an electrical safety perspective.

Clear results and strong decision support

After the testing is completed, you will receive:

• An accredited test report
• Verification from an independent third-party body
• Documentation supporting CE marking and certification
• Support throughout your process of accessing the market

According to tender

According to tender

IEC 60335-1, EN 60335-1,
IEC 60335-2-40, EN 60335-2-40
IEC 60335-2-103, EN 60335-2-103

IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1
IEC 60950-22, EN 60950-22

IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1
IEC 61010-2-030, EN 61010-2-030
IEC 61010-2-101, EN 61010-2-101

IEC 62368-1, EN 62368-1

Accredited tests for mechanical, physical, and chemical properties of cement, masonry cement and mortar according to EN 197-1 and EN 413-1. We also perform sampling, audit inspections and evaluations in the above-mentioned areas against the Construction Products Regulation, CPR. RISE is a notified body in areas such as cement, masonry cement and m

Binders such as cement and masonry cement are included in system AVCP 1+ according to the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) which means autocontrol testing, supervisory testing, audit inspections and evaluation.

The results consume, among other things, the basis for customers' CE marking against EN 197-1 and EN 413-1, autocontrol testing and demonstrating that the product meets requirements in, for example, AMA Anläggning or SS 137003. For example, we have the opportunity to issue statements for compliance with moderate heat generation (MH), low alkali content (LA) and national sulfate resistance (NSR) according to AMA Anläggning.

We can also help analyze the properties of the cement as an independent actor. For example, we can analyze water-soluble hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) according to the test method SS-EN 196-10:2016.

Our work includes both accredited and non-accredited test methods. The extent of the accreditation is available on request. Please contact us for more information.

See also our services in the areas of additions as well as aggregates for concrete and certification according to the Construction Products Regulation (CPR).

Testing and evaluation of cement, masonry cement and mortar takes place in our laboratory located in Borås. Audit inspections and sampling take place at the manufacturer. See common methods under Standards.

Test report, audit inspection report or evaluation report according to method/standard is obtained. Upon demonstration of compliance with the requirements of the AMA Anläggning, a statement is obtained.

Information about delivery time is given by the contact person

EN 196-1 Tryckhållfasthet

EN 196-2 Kemisk analys

EN 196-3 Bindetid och volymbeständighet

EN 196-7 Uttag och beredning av cementprov

EN 196-10 Krominnehåll i cement

EN 413-2 Provning murcement

IP-classification of electrical products

IP-classification of electrical products according to IEC 60529,
EN 60529 and ISO 20653.

RISE delivers a test report with accreditation status that confirms that a third party testing institute has tested your products.

The tests are performed in our lab in Borås.

Depending of specified IP-class the product is exposed to different test probes, fine dust and water. After the exposures the product is disassembled for visual inspection.

Test report

According to tender

According to tender

IEC 60529, EN 60529 

ISO 20653

Coating thickness variation can affect the print results and give mottle because the local absorption will differ

The measurement of coating thickness variation will reveal if this is the cause for mottle on the printed samples or if the print results is bad because of other paper or paper board properties like surface roughness or white-top mottle.

The measurement can be used to answer:

• Measure if the mottle (e.g. coating thickness variation) level is acceptable and stable over time
• Check if coating thickness variations is the cause for mottle
• Monitor how new settings in the productions affect the coating thickness variation
• Check if new products are better or not when it comes to coating thickness variation

First the samples are treated with a burnout technique where the fibres become black, but the coating remains white. Next step is to scan the samples in a flatbed scanner and the gray level image is calibrated to reflectance using a calibration set.
Variations in the range 1 to 8 mm are summed since these have been found to be the most disturbing range in visual assessments.

The mottle value, which is the reflectance variations as Coefficient of Variation in size interval (wavelengths) 1-8 mm proved to correlate to the perceived mottle at a normal reading distance of 400 mm. Also, detailed mottle values divided in spatial octave bands, ex. 0.25-0.5 mm, 0.5-1 mm, 1-2 mm, 2-4 mm, 4-8 mm and 8-16 mm revealing the coating thickness variations in fine scale, medium scale and large scale. The results are saved in an Excel file.
Optional: To also get the orientation of the coating thickness variations.

Delivery of results within 3 weeks after receiving the samples

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Print sharpness is a factor of immediate importance in inkjet printing due to the inherent risk of lateral spread of the low viscosity inks used. High print sharpness is a basic characteristic of high print quality.

Measurement of Print sharpness can be used to:

• Check if the print raggedness and blurriness is acceptable and stable over time
• Benchmark to competitors
• Monitor how new settings in the productions affect the print raggedness and blurriness
• Check if new products are better or not

Quantify the print sharpness using high resolution images from a microscope or professional scanner.
The measurements are not restricted to a certain print form, instead any printed line or edge can be used for the analysis, for example part of a letter.
Two different properties are calculated:

• The raggedness which is the length of the contour of an edge compared to the perfect straight contour
• The blurriness meaning the width of the transition zone between ink and unprinted area

Image analysis is used to calculate the raggedness and the blurriness on the measured lines and shapes.

• The raggedness which is the length of the contour of an edge compared to the perfect straight contour
• The blurriness meaning the width of the transition zone between ink and unprinted area.

Results delivered as an Excel file.

Delivery within 3 weeks after receiving the printed samples

Send the samples to us.
The samples should by inkjet printed using black, magenta or cyan color or other quite dark color.
Also black on yellow color works (color on color).
The printed areas can consist of lines or squares. If lines are printed, it can be valuable to print the lines both vertical and horizontal to the print direction.

Mottle is without doubt one of the most important factors regarding visual impression of print quality. Investigations in our perception laboratory show that the calculated mottle values correlate very well to the human perception both for full tone prints, screened prints and unprinted samples (e.g. white-top mottle)

It is still common to use visual assessments to quantify the amount of mottle. However, the drawback of using visual evaluation is high cost and time consumption. Instrumental
evaluation using the STFI-Mottling tool solves this problem being both less time consuming and easier to compare with other evaluations.

The evaluation can be used for:

• Measure if the mottle level is acceptable and stable over time
• Benchmark to competitors
• Monitor how new settings in the productions affect the mottle level
• Check if new products are better or not when it comes to mottle

A flatbed scanner is used to collect the images and the data is calibrated to reflectance using a calibration set.
Small- and large-scale variations are removed using frequency analysis. Only variations in the range 1 to 8 mm are measured since these have been found to be the most disturbing range in visual assessments. The software is very flexible, and it is possible to measure areas of size 25x25 mm up to 200x200 mm. Normally, 4-8 areas are evaluated for better accuracy.

The mottle value, which is the reflectance variations as Coefficient of Variation in size interval (wavelengths) 1-8 mm proved to correlate to the perceived mottle at a normal reading distance of 400 mm. Also, detailed mottle values divided in spatial octave bands, ex. 0.25-0.5 mm, 0.5-1 mm, 1-2 mm, 2-4 mm, 4-8 mm and 8-16 mm revealing the mottle in fine scale, medium scale and large scale. The results are saved in an Excel file.

Delivery of results within 2 weeks after receiving the samples

The unique OptiTopo technique used for print prediction quickly reveals the correlation between paper surface and print defects such as uncovered area or missing dots

Very detailed height variations are calculated on a 32x32 mm area of the paper surface using a patented shape from shading technique. The high-resolution height maps (4 million height values) gives a great advantage to traditional air-leak instruments like PPS and Bendtsen that has traditionally been used for print prediction on paper and paperboard. The possibility to filter the height map makes it possible to filter out non-interesting large-scale variations and only count the “dangerous” craters.

The OptiTopo measurements can be used to answer:

• How do the surface defects look like?
• Why did we get a customer complaint from this sample?
• In which way does my new product differ from my old?
• Detailed fingerprint features of the surface roughness can be obtained.
• How should the surface of my product look like to ensure the desired print quality level?
• Can I fine-tune the filtering settings to find craters or hills that are potentially dangerous to reach my desired print quality level?

The shape from shading OptiTopo technique calculate a very detailed height map. The x/y resolution is 15.6x15.6 µm and the z-resolution < 0.1 µm. The height map is filtered using the image analysis technique Fast Fourier transform (FFT) to divide the height variation in spatial size classes and find craters and surface variation of the type we know correlate to the print results.

An Excel report consisting of:

• Surface variation in fine, medium and large scale.
• The amount of crater area below -1.5, -3 and 5 µm.
• Detailed surface variation spectra to reveal periodic variations like wire marks.
   

“A picture is worth a thousand words”.
It is difficult to describe everything with numbers but combined with images you get a better understanding of the relationship between the paper/board surface and the print quality.

Word report consisting of:

• Gradient maps that shows how the surface variation look like.
• Height maps (color coded)
• Crater maps where the “dangerous” craters are outlined

Delivery of results within 2 weeks after receiving the samples

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