Differences between Ford CEPT.00.00.L-467 & Ford TM 00.00.L-467

Introduction In January 2019 Ford released a new Global Laboratory Accelerated Cyclic Corrosion Test Standard, the TM 00.00-L-467. It is quite often assumed this new standard replaced the existing Ford CETP 00.00-L-467 which was first released in October 2008, but this isn’t the case, they are similar but different standards, and here we will discuss […]

Ford / Volvo / Scania kit for Cyclic (CC) Chambers

This new accessory adds 6 very important test standards to the capabilities of our cyclic chamber range, as listed below; ISO 16701 Ford CETP 00.00-L-467 Volvo VCS 1027,149 (ACT-1) Volvo VCS 1027,1449 (ACT-2) Volvo STD 423-0014 Scania STD4319 This new accessory includes a psychrometric humidity system for accurate monitoring and control of humidity, a re-circulating […]

LV124

In recent years the automotive industry has been faced with many technical challenges in attempting to comply with a series of industrial norms. One of the most important of these norms is LV 124, which was jointly developed by a group of German automobile manufacturers; Daimler Benz, Audi, BMW, Volkswagen, and Porsche. Most of these […]

Scania Approval

Ascott are pleased to announce that all 6 models of the Atmosfär range of corrosion test chambers (including the AtmosfärLite) have been given official approval by Scania. There are only two manufacturers of corrosion test equipment that have approval from Scania to test to STD4319 and STD4445.

Mag-Drive

During development of an oscillating spray bar for the Atmosfar chamber to ensure close compliance with pluviometry requirements of Volvo Std-423-0014 (ACT-1), Volvo VCS 1027, 1449 (ACT-2) and Ford CETP 00.00-L-467, the Ascott development team were faced with a challenge. Actuation of the spray bar would normally require some form of access hole for the […]

New Renault Test Kit

Ascott Analytical Equipment has developed an adaptation of its latest range of cyclic corrosion chambers to suit major vehicle manufacturer, Renault, and its suppliers worldwide. Based on a CC1000iP unit, the adaptation is centred on a kit that comprises a series of special attachments to meet Renault’s D17 2028 cyclic corrosion test standard – commonly […]