The test entails:

1. Salt Mist Resistance

   TÜV Rheinland has tested this product in order to ascertain how corrosion-resistant its surface is to salt mist. TÜV Rheinland has defined a catalogue of tests which establish minimum standards for the salt corrosion resistance characteristic according to the product and manufacturer's information as well as type of application and environmental conditions. The test catalogue is based on internationally applicable standards or standards in common use in the industry (amongst others IEC 60068-2-11 or. IEC 60068-2-52) and also exceeds these. The product has been tested in the laboratory according to these criteria. In so doing the product has been continuously sprayed with salt spray over a defined period. Following this, the product has been inspected and the level of corrosion established. The product may not be significantly adversely affected in its functioning and mechanism following this test. The use of the keywords "Salt corrosion resistance" confirms that the product satisfies TÜV Rheinland's test criteria.

   

2. Regular Production Surveillance

   In order to ensure that products initially tested and certified by TÜV Rheinland continue to be produced in consistent quality, the production is inspected at regular intervals. The procedures in the production premises are inspected, such as the purchasing of components (supplier assessment), the individual processing stages and pre-delivery inspections. The use of the keyword "Regular Production Surveillance" confirms that the production has been subjected to such inspections.