Cleanliness Testing Information
Now offering large part cleanliness testing services, including crankshaft and axle assemblies, performed in a cleanroom environment
RTI Laboratories is an authoritative source for environmental, chemical and materials testing. Our laboratory has over 30 years of experience and operates out of two, state-of-the-art facilities spanning more than 28,000 square feet in Livonia, Michigan. Our team includes highly trained scientists, metallurgists and technicians that have helped our laboratory attain numerous accreditations, including A2LA and the ACIL Seal of Excellence.
Cleanliness Testing Specifications
RTI Laboratories provides cleanliness testing services on a routine basis. The list below represents the typical cleanliness specifications routinely performed in the laboratory, however it is not all inclusive. Every major transportation OEM and tier 1 supplier has component cleanliness standards that the laboratory can likely perform upon specification review.
- ISO-4405 – Determination of particulate contamination by the gravimetric method
- ISO-4406 – Method for coding the level of contamination by solid particles
- ISO-4407 – Determination of particulate contamination by the counting method using an optical microscope
- ISO 16232-2 – Method of Extraction of contaminants by agitation
- ISO 16232-3 - Method of Extraction of contaminants by pressure rinsing
- ISO 16232-4 – Method of Extraction of contaminants by ultrasonic techniques
- ISO 16232-5 – Method of extraction of contaminants by functional test bench
- ISO 16262-6 – Particle mass determination by gravimetric analysis
- ISO 16232-7 - Particle sizing and counting by microscopic analysis
- ISO 16232-8 – Particle nature determination by microscopic analysis
- ISO 16232-9 – Particle sizing and counting by automatic light extinction particle counter
- ISO 16232-10 – Expression of results (CCC coding)
- STD 107-0002 – Volvo powertrain component cleanliness standard
- DBL 6516 – Daimler Benz standard (gravimetric, sizing and composition)
- VDA 19 – Comprehensive German cleanliness specifications for automotive industry
- ZF 701 – ZF Transmission component cleanliness standard (gravimetric, sizing, composition)
- AAM – American Axle standard series specific to driveline components (comprehensive)
- Caterpillar 1EXXXX – Caterpillar powertrain component cleanliness specifications
- GMW 16037 – General Motors Cleanliness of Powertrain Components
- AITM6-3002 – Airbus hydraulic systems cleanliness
- TSES 1338 – Borg Warner systems cleanliness
- ES5L2P-7W092-AA – Ford Motor Company Engineering cleanliness specification
- 84A214647 – General Electric Diesel Component cleanliness