Laboratory

All our plastic components that come into direct contact with electric current are tested to make sure that an accidental fire can self extinguish, as required by standard EN 60695-11-5. The Glow Wire Test simulates the effects of overheating a plastic material in the event of an overloaded connector or...

Our products are long lasting even in extreme weather conditions. We test our products well over the stated temperature range, from -40° to +80° and from 5% to 90% for humidity. To check this performance, we use our new generation environmental chamber, which is able to reproduce the most extreme...

The hose and the fittings can be subjected to sudden changes of pressure. With Zeca proprietary machinery, we create sudden changes of pressure inside the hose to ensure the resistance and long life of the fittings in the most demanding applications.

During use, the hose is subjected to traction. By using special machinery, we test the hose traction up to 200kg to ensure its resistance to breaking.

In some operating conditions, the hose may be subjected to sudden tears. We are able to simulate tears with impulse loads up to 2000N in our laboratory in order to ensure the resistance to stresses of our products.

We guarantee the resistance to wear over time of the on/off switch fitted to our lamps. To carry out this test, we use our own machinery that presses the on/off button of the lamps. We subject the button to a staggering 100,000 on/off cycles, thus ensuring maximum reliability and long...

Zeca’s new generation lamps contain LEDs selected to ensure a continuously intense light over the years. We make sure that the LEDs of our lamps comply with strict quality parameters by selecting quality components, which are tested in-house.

Our rechargeable lamps undergo a test that triggers a continuous switching on, use and recharging cycle, which detects their operating parameters (battery voltage, temperature, charging and operating time). This test ensures the optimal performance of the product over time.

This tool allows us to measure the specifications of LEDs (luminous flux, colour temperature, colour rendering index).

Whilst in use, lamps can accidentally fall. To ensure impact resistance of our lamps, we subject them to up to 1000 falls from a height of 1.5m, using a basket manufactured in compliance with standard IEC 600 68-2-31. Once the test is completed, we check that all the product components...

The components of our balancers are tested in order to ensure they keep their standard efficiency over time. Our balancers undergo full winding and unwinding rope cycles. At the end of the test, we verify that the force exerted by the spring still meets the requirements stated in the nameplate.

All the components of our reels are tested to ensure they can withstand the operating stresses they are subjected to over time. We simulate the intensive and continuous use of cable and hose reels by means of automatic unwinding/rewinding cycles. This allows us to test the life of the product.

The light intensity of rechargeable lamps can be greatly reduced whilst in use. To make sure that our quality parameters are complied with, the light intensity of our lamps is measured in lux.

This test checks the IP rating of a product, i.e. its level of protection from the ingress of water: IPX2: Protected from drops of water fallen at a 15° angle IPX3: Protected from the rain IPX4: Protected from water sprays IPX5: Protected from water jets (10 litres per minute)

By carrying out this test, we subject our hoses and fittings to a high pressure, up to three times higher than the values stated in the nameplate to check their strength and quality.

The magnets are essential in order to keep the lamps in position and consistently direct the light beam where it is required. During this test, a dynamometer measures the minimum force required to remove a magnet from a metal surface.