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Protective Umbrella for New Consumer Products - IP Code Waterproof Test

2021/08/15

Do you remember Miss Jinma from the 1950s? A lot of you may not have been born yet, so let me tell you a little about this once-coveted job!

 

Let’s turn back time to the 1950s. The job of Miss Jinma was one many women longed for. They were like today’s flight attendants, except they worked on buses instead of planes, performing tasks such as delivering tea, newspapers, towels and lunchboxes to passengers. Some of their more special responsibilities, however, included introducing the various sites and scenes along the journey to passengers and helping the driver check their surroundings for approaching vehicles and other possible dangers. They also reminded passengers how to stay safe while getting on and off the bus. Then, at the end of the day, they assisted the driver with backing up and parking the vehicle. Miss Jinma was like the bus driver’s second pair of eyes, responsible for keeping an eye on the bus’s surroundings.

 

The 1950s Miss Jinma

 

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The explosive development of technology in the 21st century has brought us technological innovations that go far beyond the imaginations and traditions of the general populace. The auto industry is a perfect example. We now have the vehicle backup warning system, car surround view system, blind-spot detection system and more. With these advancements, it’s as if every car has its own Miss Jinma built in, helping drivers keep an eye on their surroundings and watching out for hazards. As such, the reliability of these systems is extremely important.

 

 

Vehicle Detection System

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At present, car manufacturers in various countries have stringent sets of waterproof tests for systems and equipment that go on the outside of a vehicle’s body. The goal is to make sure these products can withstand any of the extreme, natural conditions that a vehicle might encounter, like rainstorms, floods and even the powerful jets of water emitted by the automatic car wash system at gas stations. If a design is not perfectly waterproof, it may lead to system failures and other potentially disastrous situations such as accidents.

 

Various Car Depot Regulations

 

 

In response to vehicle verification requirements, MA-tek has introduced the “Universal Waterproof Tester”. Its testing capabilities cover the IEC-60529 IP-Code Waterproof Test requirements (IPX1~IPX9K) commonly used in the industry and by major vehicle manufacturers as well as JIS, SAE and other regulatory requirements. It is well-suited to verify the reliability of automotive products and whether they meet the relevant waterproof requirements.

This equipment is suitable, however, for testing more than just automotive products. It can be applied to 5G products, medical equipment, wearable products, aerospace equipment, mobile phones, watches and more. It can even perform the waterproof performance verification of common household appliances. It can meet the waterproofing needs of clients from all kinds of industries, quickly verifying whether a product’s design meets the relevant regulatory requirements.

 

 

Waterproof Application Range

 

The rapid development of technology is driving the invention of a constant stream of new products. As such, every brand is constantly working to figure out how to seize new market opportunities. In response to the many and diverse verification needs of the numerous new applications on the market, MA-tek has been acquiring the equipment needed to satisfy all our customers’ needs and assist them with accelerating the launch of their new products. We aim to be the best research and development partner our customers can have.