Independent testing.
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EPRI Endurance Testing
500 thermo-mechanical cycles were successfully completed (report # 3002021585 for EPRI members), simulating years of thermal and mechanical stress. A more extensive 1500-cycle test is planned to begin in Q4 2024 when EPRI's new testing facility becomes available.
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AEP Sequential Mechanical Testing
Often called the "torture test", this series of tests subjected AECC to extreme stresses far beyond real-world conditions, including sheave passing, galloping, aeolian vibration, and tension cycling.
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Kinectrics Type Testing
This comprehensive suite of 11 tests were performed in accordance with international
standards (IEC, ASTM, ANSI) to evaluate the electrical, mechanical, and environmental
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AFL Hardware Testing
Conducted by AFL in accordance with ANSI C119 standards, this test verified tensile
strength and connector performance, ensuring AECC’s compatibility with
industry-standard fittings and installation practices.