Print PageSearch

Laboratory Testing

Sira provides a range of testing services, conducted at our UKAS accredited testing facilities in Crayford, Southern England.

Gas Detector Calibration and Testing

Sira provides a comprehensive test and calibration service for a wide range of gas detection equipment. Our laboratory has the following capability:

Domestic Safety Applications

  • Testing of flammable gas detectors
    • BS EN 60079-29-1, BS EN 50054-58, BS EN 61779, Parts 1 to 5
  • Testing of toxic gas detectors
    • BS EN 45544, Parts 1 to 3
  • Testing of domestic carbon monoxide detectors
    • BS EN 50291
  • Testing of domestic combustible gas detectors
    • BS EN 50194

      Instruments for Measuring Vehicle Exhaust Gas Emissions

      Testing of vehicle exhaust gas analysers and diesel smoke meters to support VOSA approval for use in UK MOT test stations

      • Exhaust gas analysers
        • OIML R99, VOSA specification VPB/07/24/20
      • Diesel smoke meters
        • VOSA specification MOT/05/01/01

      Gas Detectors, Alarms, Sensors etc.

      We are able to carry out tests on a wide variety of test samples, from prototype sensors to complete systems, to your individual specifications. Please contact us to discuss details.

      Climatic Testing

      Sira has the facilities and experience necessary for conducting climatic (temperature and/or humidity) testing. We are able to supply input signals and measure outputs to verify that instruments operate correctly over a range of environmental conditions. Tests can be applied to almost any type of sample, from plastic bottles to instrumentation intended for use onboard ships.

      Our laboratory has the following capabilities:

      • Temperature (constant and cyclic) over the range -60°C to +180°C
      • Humidity (constant and cyclic) 20 to 98% rh over the temperature range +20°C to +90°C

      We can test to the following standards:

      • IEC 60068-2-1
      • IEC 60068-2-3
      • BS EN IEC 60068-2-2
      • BS EN IEC 60068-2-30
      • BS 2011, Part 2.1A
      • BS 2011, Part 2.1C
      • MIL-STD-810F
      • DEF STAN 00-35

      For further information on our calibration services and prices, please contact Sira

      For more information about our range of services, please email info@siraenvironmental.com
      or tel +44 (0) 1322 520 500  

      Laboratory Testing