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Field-Proven Strength. Tougher than Ever.

HIOKI’s measuring instruments have evolved as we work to ensure they can be used even in harsh
environments by constantly improving their toughness, durability and reliability.

Rigorous Testing on All Products

Drop test (destructive test) Vibration test (destructive test)

We evaluate the drop impact and We test how well the product can
increase product drop resistance. resist vibrations during use and
The product is subjected to free- transport. The instrument is subjected
fall conditions from a height of 1 m to vibrations with an amplitude of 2
repeatedly so that it lands on each mm and a frequency of 33 Hz in the
of its six surfaces in turn. Testing X, Y, and Z directions for four hours
continues at increasingly greater each while not operating.
heights until the product is destroyed.
Rotary switch durability test
Thermal shock test (destructive test)
Switches are operated 10,000 times
We check how well the product at a speed of 1,800 times per hour.
can resist changes in the ambient Furthermore, the test is continued
temperature. The product is until the switch is destroyed.
repeatedly subjected to a rapid-
cooling cycle that takes the
temperature from 150°C to -50°C.

Clamp open/close test Probe bending test

The clamp sensor is repeatedly The probe is bent 90° to the left and
opened and closed 10,000 times at right with a 500 g weight hanging
the speed of one cycle per second. from it. Then the test is continued
Then test is continued until the until the probe is destroyed.
product is destroyed to ascertain
its capabilities and improve its Quality control and quality assurance
toughness.
HIOKI has earned certification
Electrical safety under ISO 9001, an international
standard for quality control and
We develop numerous products IEC61010 quality assurance.
that comply with IEC 61010, an
international standard for electrical
measuring instruments.