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Technical cleanliness

Technical cleanliness refers to the control of contaminants in technical components, particularly in the automotive, aerospace, electronics and medical technology industries. These contaminants can consist of particles that get onto the parts during production, assembly or transportation. Monitoring technical cleanliness is crucial to ensure the service life, functionality and safety of products.

We can further analyze any detected particles using methods such as SEM/EDX or FTIR.

According to which standards do we test?

Whenever possible, we carry out our testing services in accordance with or based on these international standards:

Which devices do we use?

Extraction:
  • Ultrasonic baths
  • Hydac CTU 1400 wash cabinet
  • Manual rinsing and spraying
Filtration:
  • Vacuum filtration units (stainless steel, glass), different filter types and materials
Microscopic analysis:
  • Jomesa HFD4 automated filter analysis system
Microscopic analysis:
  • Analytical balance Mettler AX205
Specific particle analysis:

For which material tests do
do we use this method?

Technical cleanliness testing can be used for technical components in the automotive, aviation, electronics and medical technology industries, among others:

What you should know about this method?

What needs to be considered with this method with regard to the samples?

Suitable samples: Solid samples made of metal, plastic or ceramic.

Sample specifications: Samples must be supplied packaged.

Measuring range/options: The measuring range covers particle sizes from 10 - 10'000 µm.
Which products can be tested at the RMS?

We can test products with and without packaging. Contact us and we will discuss your individual problem.

Are all tests carried out by RMS?

We have many years of experience and extensive knowledge in the field of technical cleanliness. Contact us so that we can show you further possibilities and methods of particle analysis.

Are the RMS analyses accredited?

RMS is an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited analytical laboratory (accreditation type C). The tests according to VDA 19 and ISO 16232 are validated and accredited.

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Who is your contact person?

Thomas Imwinkelried
Dr. sc. EPFL, Certified Materials Engineer EPFL
Senior Scientist
+41 32 644 2018

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Since 1995, the services of our materials testing laboratory have been accredited according to ISO/IEC 17025. Our QM system is ISO 9001 certified.
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