Combined vibration temperature testing : a key method for product qualification

In sectors like aerospace, automotive, defense and industrial electronics, products are exposed to extreme, multi-factor environments. It’s no longer enough to perform isolated temperature or vibration tests. Engineers now rely on combined vibration temperature testing to validate product durability under real-world conditions where mechanical stress and thermal variations act together.

What is combined vibration temperature testing?

A combined vibration temperature test exposes a component or system simultaneously to thermal cycles (hot/cold) and mechanical vibrations. This method reflects real-life stress scenarios—such as high-speed transport, altitude changes, or engine operation—where products must perform under dynamic conditions.

This type of testing is more than just rigorous—it’s realistic. Unlike traditional sequences where temperature and vibration are tested separately, the combination often reveals weaknesses that would otherwise remain undetected: cracked solder joints, deformed connectors, premature material fatigue, or insulation breakdowns.

Why it matters : industry standards and compliance

To meet international reliability and certification standards, combined testing has become essential. It is commonly required by:

• IEC 60068-2-6 / 2-64 / 2-14 (mechanical and thermal shock tests)

Qualification tests using combined vibration temperature methods are used across a product’s life cycle: during R&D, pre-certification, production screening, and lifecycle durability studies.

Solutions offered by climats

At Climats, we provide advanced chambers that interface seamlessly with vibration platforms. Our solutions manage both temperature (and humidity if needed) while allowing precise mechanical vibration control. Our systems are built for integration with your HALT/HASS protocols or long-duration qualification tests.

Thanks to our proprietary SPIRALE VISION software, users can synchronize environmental and vibration conditions with advanced programming logic. Each stage of the test is traceable, customizable and exportable in standard formats.

Whether you are testing a PCB, an embedded automotive system, or an aerospace subassembly, Climats offers combined vibration temperature solutions tailored to your environment, your standards and your product size.

Optimize your testing with Climats

Climats is your trusted partner in environmental simulation. Explore our combined testing chambers to enhance your validation process, ensure regulatory compliance, and accelerate your product development with precision and confidence.