Research and Development (R&D) is the beating heart of innovation at Fandis. For over forty years, we have been committed to delivering increasingly advanced, safe, and internationally compliant thermal management solutions. Our in-house laboratory is not just a place for testing and experimentation, but a true competence center, where technology, method, and continuous improvement come together to create value.
Designing climate control systems for electrical enclosures requires increasingly specialized technical expertise. Engineers must consider factors such as component overheating, thermal excursions, air pollution levels, and—when it comes to outdoor applications—environmental agents such as wind, rain, and solar radiation.
Advanced equipment: simulation, prototyping, and validation
In recent years, Fandis has invested significantly in strengthening its laboratory, introducing cutting-edge tools and methodologies:
- Digital simulation and 3D prototyping to virtually analyze products in their operating environment, test new sustainable materials, and produce prototypes for field testing.
- Climatic and airflow chambers to assess the performance of ventilation and air filtration systems.
- Water tightness testing system, capable of verifying IP protection ratings (IPX3, IPX4, IPX5, IPX6) in compliance with IEC 60529 and UL standards. The system recycles the water used, reducing waste and improving test sustainability.
Let’s take a closer look.
The new airflow chamber: precise and reproducible data
Our laboratory is now equipped with a new airflow test chamber, designed in compliance with AMCA-210 and UNI EN ISO 5801 standards.
Fitted with state-of-the-art differential pressure transducers and pneumatically controlled nozzles, the chamber delivers highly accurate and reproducible results. Thanks to this equipment, we can determine fan pressure/airflow curves, pressure drop across passive filters, and the performance of thermoelectric exchangers.
This is a tangible advantage for designers, who can rely on accurate, real-time data.
The IP test chamber: validating protection against water
IP protection is a fundamental requirement for devices intended for electrical enclosures. Thanks to our ITS GmbH IP test chamber, we can verify resistance to the ingress of water through standardized testing, including:
- IPX3 and IPX4, using oscillating tubes and directed water jets.
- IPX5 and IPX6, using high-flow nozzles to simulate splashes and water jets.
These tests make it possible to validate the safety and reliability of our components under real-world operating conditions.
Laboratory procedures according to ISO/IEC 17025
All Fandis laboratory procedures comply with the principles of ISO/IEC 17025, the international standard for testing and calibration laboratories. This ensures a systematic approach and consistent quality, both in internal activities and in collaborations with accredited external laboratories.
The data and reports generated from testing are immediately integrated into the company’s management system, ensuring real-time updates and the availability of reliable technical documentation.
WTDP: a new methodology to accelerate UL certification
One of the key milestones achieved by our laboratory is the accreditation by UL Solutions into the WTDP (Witness Test Data Program), which enables us to carry out UL certification tests directly on-site, under the supervision of UL International technicians.
This methodology not only shortens certification times significantly but also allows our team to continuously gain deeper technical know-how.
Innovation for industrial thermal management
In a context where sustainability and the integration of advanced technologies are increasingly crucial, it is essential to rely on qualified partners like Fandis, capable of providing tested, reliable components to ensure the continuous operation of systems and installations.
At Fandis, we believe that the future of thermal management lies in continuous research and transparent sharing of results, supporting designers and companies in creating increasingly efficient and sustainable systems.
The Fandis R&D Laboratory is therefore a concrete example of how innovation, certifications, and sustainability can coexist in a single technological ecosystem, delivering reliable, high-performance, and safe solutions for our customers.
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