Testing

What is IP rating? 

The term IP stands for international or ingress protection marking that reflects the degree of protection a product holds. It was drawn up by the International Electrochemical Commission (ICE) to help consumers select the best and quality assured product. IP rating is followed by two nombre where the first digital helps consumers to determine the extent to which the product is protected against different particles and hazards. Whereas the second number displays the protection of the product against liquid products. 

Importance of IP rating

By getting the IP rating for your product you are able to highlight the level of protection your product holds against solid and liquid elements. This way consumers are able to determine whether the product they are buying meets their expectations or not. Apart from that, users buying the product are well aware of the protective measure so that they are able to work more safely without damaging the product.

If a product is certified with IP68 rating then it means one can easily drop his/her smartphone in the freshwater. Whereas if the phone is droppers in the ocean or chlorinated water then it can cause problems. Whereas if the particular product is having IP67 rating then it indicated that the product is dust tight and can survive upto one metre of water for not more than 30 minutes. 

Today consumers are educated enough to differentiate between various types of IP rating and so that they get the best product. If your product has an IP rating of 67 or 68 then it will not only make your product the first choice of consumers but they are likely to make the final purchase of your product. 

Many products undergo a variety of tests before they reach the market. These tests include product safety testing, electromagnetic compatibility, vibration testing and many others. Ingress Protection testing, or IP testing, tests a product’s ability to protect against “ingress,” that is, the infiltration of water, dust and foreign objects.

Why hire CDG For IP rating?

When a company or a manufacturer plans to get an IP rating for their product then they need to get it tested by a certified or independent company. The company put the product into test testing then assigned the numerical rating that signifies how well the product is protected from the solid and liquid. If you are looking to get the IP rating for the product then you need to look for professionals that can help you with that. 

CDG is one of the leading IP rating service providers helping manufacturers and businesses across different countries to get IP rating for their product. No matter whether you are starting new or planning to launch a new product. You can always reach out to our highly experienced professional that will help you to get the IP rating as soon as possible. Our highly experienced technical experts will not only help you with the documentation but will also help you with designing your product so that it meets your requirements. So if you are looking to get IP rating for your product then you can always reach out to us. 

BIFMA - Business and Institutional Furnitures Manufacturers Association is an organisation which developes standards for institutional / office furnitures. BIFMA was founded in 1973. BIFMA's standards are recognised worldwide & these standards has been accepted & implemented by most of furniture gaints. Now BIFMA certification is accepted as parameter of furniture quality & safety worldwide. CDG is one of few organisations worldwide which provide BIFMA testing & compliance services for different ANSI/BIFMA standards. If you are willing to know more about BIFMA standard & it's aplicability on your product, you can contact us. CDG is a pioneer BIFMA certification company worldwide.

BIFMA - Business and Institutional Furnitures Manufacturers Association is an organisation which developes standards for institutional / office furnitures. BIFMA was founded in 1973. BIFMA's standards are recognised worldwide & these standards has been accepted & implemented by most of furniture gaints. Now BIFMA certification is accepted as parameter of furniture quality & safety worldwide. CDG is one of few organisations worldwide which provide BIFMA testing & compliance services for different ANSI/BIFMA standards. If you are willing to know more about BIFMA standard & it's aplicability on your product, you can contact us.

As an organisation, you can always choose to work in accordance with the BIFMA standard, but you can also choose to be certified by an independent party (such as a certification body). In practice, we see eight major benefits in choosing a certified BIFMA business and institutional furniture manufacturers:

You have objective proof that your organization attaches great importance to quality and that you have it checked regularly by an independent party. This commitment increases confidence in your organization.

You achieve higher operating efficiency. Organizations that consider quality management to be an integral part of their business operations usually achieve a higher operating efficiency than those that do not.

A certified BIFMA business and institutional furniture manufacturers increases the quality of your services and raises your staff’s awareness.

A certified BIFMA business and institutional furniture manufacturers ensures clear processes and (communication) structures, tasks and responsibilities throughout the entire organization. This increases the involvement of your staff, which improves the working atmosphere and reduces the pressure of work.

You can detect and identify problems in good time, which means that you can quickly take steps to avoid the same mistakes in the future.

You make it clear to your staff, your partners, your clients and the outside world that customer satisfaction is at the core of your business.

A certified BIFMA business and institutional furniture manufacturers gives you a positive company image, raising you up to the level of your competitors or perhaps even a level higher.

It is possibly also in your commercial interest, seeing that more and more clients demand that their suppliers work in accordance with a certified BIFMA business and institutional furniture manufacturers.

BIFMA: Certification Process

We certify numerous companies on BIFMA: on an annual basis. The process is very easy to follow into below basic steps.

 Apply for BIFMA: certification on application form & send application to CDG 

General requirements for seals specified by ISO 17712

ISO 17712 requires that all security seals have the following general features:

Security seals must be unique, difficult to imitate and be marked with the corresponding information.

The design should be easy to inspect and to determine whether it is being used properly or its application is defective. No room must be left for doubt.

Security bolt seals must be at least 18 millimetres in diameter.

They are single use devices: by removing them, the seals must be destroyed and become unusable. They have to show clear proof in case of inviolability.

They must meet the thresholds of strength specified by the standard and pass all the tests to which they are submitted at the accredited bodies.

Three types of seals allowed by ISO 17712

ISO 17712 defines the various types of certified cargo container seals. There are three of these:

1. Indicating seals

They are plastic or metallic seals that are easy to open after they are fitted. As container seals, this type is used on empty containers which have to be moved over short distances, for example, in the same city. These seals ensure that the container is clean and suitable for loading. Of course, the indicating security seals must bear the regulatory marking including the numbering and the logo of the company.

2. Security seals

Security seal with metallic cable F-150Locking this type of seal already provides greater security, in order to prevent the unauthorized opening of cargo containers. The difference between this category of seals and the next is that security in this case is more restricted. In any case, if a seal has been broken, it must be evident during an inspection. They are also marked with numerical information and the logo.

3. High security seals

Clik-Lok high security sealThey are made of extremely strong materials such as metal, or they incorporate steel cable. The ultimate purpose of this type of seals is to prevent and hinder at all costs any attempt to open or tamper with them. In addition, advanced special tools are needed for its removal. The most commonly used type of marking for these seals is by laser, due to its excellent resistance to environmental aggression. The letter “H” (from High Security Seals) defines the classification of this type of seal.

Mechanical strength tests in ISO 17712

Security seals certified in accordance with the standard must comply with specific tests in relation to tensile, cutting and impact strength. These tests must be carried out in institutions accredited by the regulations. Let us see in detail what they consist of:

Tensile strength: defines the strength of the security mechanism, which must be greater than 1,000 kg. It consists of pulling the ends until they eventual separate.

Cutting: both in security bolt seals and those with metal cables, the cutting strength must be greater than 340 kg.

Lateral impact: this test consists of striking the security bolt seal perpendicularly in an attempt to break it. Tests the flexibility of the seal shaft and its ability to bend.

Vertical impact: in this case, the impact may come from any angle until the seal is broken.