Accredited climatic testing for defence applications — drive-in chamber (−35 °C to +70 °C, up to 98% RH), NO-06 and OiB 69/MON/2026.
AB 308
ILAC MRA
JB 69/MONThe Refrigeration Equipment Laboratory (AB 308) offers accredited climatic testing of equipment intended for the armed forces — including complete military vehicles and containers.
Thanks to the drive-in thermo-climatic chamber (test space 23 m × 4 m × 4.6 m), we test not only components but full-size objects under temperatures from −35 °C to +70 °C and humidity up to 98% RH.
Methods follow NO-06-A107:2021 and internal procedure PB-TD edition 2 of 19.05.2025. Results are covered by PCA AB 308 with ILAC MRA recognition and by OiB 69/MON/2026 for defence conformity assessment.
We support manufacturers and contracting authorities who need documented environmental resistance for defence procurement and international recognition of test reports.
Accredited climatic and temperature-distribution tests for military equipment and vehicles.
We perform total temperature and humidity resistance tests and temperature mapping in the drive-in chamber — covered by AB 308 and OiB 69/MON/2026.
Accredited tests of resistance to reduced and elevated ambient temperature in the range (−35 ÷ +70) °C — direct measurement method per NO-06-A107:2021.
Total resistance to increased humidity up to 98% RH — direct measurement method covered by PCA AB 308 and OiB 69/MON/2026.
Mapping of temperature distribution in the thermo-climatic chamber and inside tested objects — procedure PB-TD edition 2 of 19.05.2025.
Test space 23 m × 4 m × 4.6 m with vehicle drive-in access — complete vehicles, containers and mobile command posts without disassembly.
Wheeled, tracked and rail vehicles, tanks, police and rescue special vehicles tested under controlled climatic conditions.
Transport containers, engineering shelters, mobile command posts and other large-format defence products.
NO-06-A107:2021 pts. 4.2, 4.3, 4.4; NO-06-A004 series; MIL-STD-810H environmental guidelines where required by the test plan.
Laboratory tests under OiB accreditation No. 69/MON/2026 for defence product groups 6, 7, 11, 16 and 17.
Accredited temperature-distribution mapping in the same climatic chamber for pharmaceutical transport.
K-coefficient, refrigeration unit efficiency and airtightness for ATP / ISO containers.
Conformity assessment of defence and security products for the Polish Armed Forces.
Download available files below, or contact the laboratory to agree scope and receive a quote.
Write to us about the service scope, sample delivery and timeline. We prepare an individual quote after the enquiry.
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Key facts about military equipment testing at COCH Kraków.
COCH Kraków is the only body in Poland authorised to issue ATP certificates. PCA accreditation AB 308 with ILAC MRA recognition guarantees international acceptance of all test reports and certificates.
JB 69/MONILAC MRA
IAF MLAPCA · ILAC MRA · ACCREDITATION
The laboratory is accredited by the Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) with international recognition under the ILAC MRA. Certificates issued by COCH are mutually recognized by all countries that are signatories to the ATP Agreement worldwide. We also hold the Polish Ministry of National Defence (MON) accreditation OiB 69/MON/2026 for testing military equipment and military vehicles.The laboratory is accredited by the Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) with international recognition under the ILAC MRA. Certificates issued by COCH are mutually recognized by all countries that are signatories to the ATP Agreement worldwide. We also hold the Polish Ministry of National Defence (MON) accreditation OiB 69/MON/2026 for testing military equipment and military vehicles.
Decision 11/WCNJiK of the Minister of National Defence of 3 April 2026 — scope of accreditation for defence laboratory testing.
| Groups | Products / Objects | Tested Features / Methods | Reference Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6, 7, 11, 16, 17 | Military equipment; Special vehicles and cars for military applications; Tanks; Wheeled, tracked and rail vehicles; Containers; Mobile command posts; Electronic devices; Other products for military applications. | Total resistance to reduced and increased ambient temperature Temp. range: (−35 ÷ +70) °C · Direct measurement method Total resistance to increased humidity Humidity: up to 98% RH · Direct measurement method | NO-06-A107:2021 pts. 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 PB-TD ed. 2 of 19.05.2025 |
| 6, 7, 11, 16, 17 | Military equipment; Cars and vehicles; Mobile machinery; Engineering objects and devices; Other machines and devices. Test space: L 23 m × W 4 m × H 4.6 m. | Temperature distribution in the climatic chamber Temperature distribution in tested objects Direct measurement method Temp. range: (−35 ÷ +70) °C | PB-TD ed. 2 of 19.05.2025 |
* Product groups as defined in art. 6 ust. 2 of the Act of 17 November 2006 on the conformity assessment system for defence and security products.
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Location & Directions
Centralny Ośrodek Chłodnictwa „COCH”
ul. Juliusza Lea 116, 30-133 Kraków
Laboratory open Mon–Fri, 7:00–15:00
SEMI-TRAILER ENTRY: GATE NO. 2
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