Our Mission
We are committed to providing independent, unbiased, complete and accurate test services to all of our customers. We will continue to be a dedicated resource to all the units of Hubbell Inc., providing expertise and recommendations in the development and testing of our products.
Certifications
The BURNDY® laboratory at Manchester certifies and tests tools and connector products to the following standards. We received ISO 9001 as of March 1993 and ISO 17025 as of November 2007 (through UL CTDP).
Explore our list of machines
Below is a variety of testing equipment in our state-of-the-art test facility and the tests they provide.
Baldwin Tensile & Compression
The tensile / compression machine is used to test the integrity of connectors and materials. This machine is capable of applying a tension or compressive force up to 120,000 lbs.
Current Cycle Room
The Current Cycle Room contains 12 banks, each of which monitors temperature and resistance. Capacity is 5VAC at 3,000 Amps, depending on conductor size and length.
Dielectric Tester
Dielectric testing is used to test the integrity of insulated products. The HIPOTRONICS model HD100 is capable of testing to 15kV at 5mA AC and 40kV at 5mA DC.
Hydraulics Lab
The MAX PRO is a 3-bay hydraulic tester used to perform life cycle testing of new and existing products. Cycle count, maximum and minimum hydraulic pressures are recorded.
Machine Shop
The Model Shop is where test fixtures and prototypes of new product designs are machined. Capabilities include multiple CNC mills, lathes, and an Electrical Discharge Machine.
Metallurgy Lab
Metallurgy analysis and testing services include sectioning, grinding, polishing, etching, mechanical, destructive, and non-destructive testing for a wide range of metal materials.
Oven Conditioning - Tenney
The heat chambers are used to condition parts before testing to determine the effects of temperature to a maximum of 176º C (350º F).
Riehle Tensile Machine
The horizontal tensile machine is used for testing high tension overhead components. This machine is capable of testing samples up to 60 feet and applying a force up to 100,000 lbs.
Salt Fog Machine
This is used to expose material to various percentages of salt solution at elevated temperatures. Exposure will determine the corrosive effects on samples.
Secureness Tester
The secureness test is part of the UL / CSA qualification sequence. The testing replicates movement the connections could see in real life applications.
Short Time Current
The short circuit tester is used to apply current to grounding connectors. The system capacity is 144 kVA with a 12 Volt maximum output at 12 000 A.
Spectrometer
The optical emission spectrometer is used to measure the chemical makeup of metals to determine the elements contained within a material and how it compares to its grade.
Temp & Humidity Environmental Chamber
This is used to expose parts to various humidity and temperature. Relative humidity range is from 20% -100%, and temperature range is from -70ºC - 150ºC.
INSTRON Tensile Tester
The tensile / compression machine tests medium gauge wire connectors and materials. It is capable of testing samples up to 2.5 feet and applying a force of up to 11,250 lbs.
SATEC Tensile Tester
The tensile / compression machine tests smaller gauge wire connectors and materials. It is capable of testing samples up to 2.5 feet and applying a force of up to 5,000 lbs.