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Defining 'Military Rugged'

If claiming to be MIL-STD 810G isn't even a guarantee that a product is suitable for a defence combati role, let alone a field support role, how do you know that a product is genuinely MILITARY RUGGED, that is, fit for use in a Military role?

The standards listed below define the base level requirements for any product we supply to defence forces.

Rugged Class MILITARY
Level of Ruggedisation Super Rugged	Level of Ruggedisation Combat Rugged
Required to operate in extremes of dust, vibration, heat, cold & humidity with high levels of up-time to support mission critical applications; suited to outdoor general operations or use aboard closed cockpit boats or in closed cabin aircraft, in military support or battlefield roles	Required to operate in extremes of dust, vibration, heat, cold & humidity with high levels of up-time to support mission critical applications; suited to aboard open boats or in ground vehicles (offroad), in military support or battlefield roles
Impact Resistance (read more)
26 drops from 1.1m (42"); 1 unit to pass; unit operating	26 drops from 1.2m (48"); 1 unit to pass; unit not operating
Vibration Resistance - Operating (read more)
MIL-STD-810F Method 514.5 Procedure I, Cat. 20, Fig 514.5C-1 (operating) ASTM 4169-99 Truck Assurance Level II Schedule E 11.5.2	MIL-STD-810F Method 514.5 Procedure I, Cat. 20, Fig 514.5C-1 (operating) ASTM 4169-99 Truck Assurance Level II Schedule E 11.5.2
Vibration Resistance - Non-operating (read more)
MIL-STD 810F, Method 514.5, Procedure I, Cat. 24, Fig 514.5C-17 & Fig 514.5C-18	MIL-STD 810F, Method 514.5, Procedure I, Cat. 24, Fig 514.5C-17 & Fig 514.5C-18
Dust Resistance - Operating (read more)
Exceeds at least IP5x MIL-STD 810F, Method 506.4, Procedure II (operating)	Exceeds at least IP5x MIL-STD 810F, Method 506.4, Procedure II (operating)
Moisture Resistance (read more)
Exceeds at least IPx4 MIL-STD 810F, Method 506.4, Procedure II, 4 hrs total; unit is operating	Exceeds at least IPx4 MIL-STD 810F, Method 506.4, Procedure II, 4 hrs total; unit is operating
Temperature Resistance (read more)
0C to 50C	-20C to 55C
EMC Performance (read more)
MIL-STD 461E 'Navy' up to 'Ground Army' (general ops up to EW ratings)	MIL-STD 461E 'Navy' up to 'Ground Army' (general ops up to EW ratings)
Hinge Durability
36,000 cycles	36,000 cycles
PCB Inspection level
standard product inspection	meets IPC-A 610, Class 3

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