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Mechanical tests coverage :

▪     Sheet Binding Sequence: the purpose of this test sequence is to simulate normal book handling over its lifetime.
Real-life stresses include opening and closing the book and manipulating data and visa pages.

▪     Torsion Fatigue Sequence: the purpose of this test sequence is to subject the document to torsional forces.

▪     Bending Fatigue Sequence: the purpose of this test sequence is to evaluate the susceptibility to fatigue of the passport. 

▪     Impact Sequence: the purpose of this test sequence is to subject the document to simulated border inspection stamping. 

▪     Back Pocket Sequence: the purpose of this test sequence is to subject the document to simulated back-pocket stresses. 
 

▪     Pen Sequence: the purpose of this test sequence is to simulate writing on the passport. 

▪     Datapage Abrasion Sequence: the purpose of this test sequence is to determine the wear characteristics of the MRZ.  

Other ICAO Durability Tests:

▪     Colour Fastness Sequence: the purpose of this test sequence is to evaluate the susceptibility of the document to sunlight.

▪     Thermal Cycling Sequence: the purpose of this test sequence is to evaluate the susceptibility to fatigue due to thermal stresses.

▪     Delamination Sequence: the purpose of this test sequence is to evaluate the inner layer bonds within a passport.

▪     Storage Climate Sequence: the purpose of this test sequence is to subject the MRP to various climate stresses at which it is expected to be stored.

▪     Operational Climate Sequence: the purpose of this test sequence is to subject the MRP to various climate stresses at which it is expected to operate.

▪     Resistance to Chemicals Sequence: this sequence subjects passports to a range of chemicals that are commonly found in day-to-day situations.

▪     X-Ray Sequence: the purpose of this test sequence is to simulate putting a passport through an airport security X-Ray inspection station. 

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To have more information about these testing services, please contact us at: contact-lab@soliatis.com