Equilam North America

What Equilam North America does

Equilam North America is a Florida-based manufacturer and supplier of precision-engineered corrosion and weathering test equipment, founded in 1987 and operating as the North American arm of Equilam. The company designs and assembles fiberglass corrosion test chambers built around US Patent No. 10,371,623 — a high-thermal-coefficient composite that enables indirect water-jacket heating, eliminating galvanic corrosion distortion and producing chamber temperature uniformity within ±0.60°F to ±0.90°F. Its product portfolio spans salt spray (ASTM B117/ISO 9227/JIS Z2371), cyclic corrosion test (CCT/CORR AUTO), UV weathering, Kesternich SO2, CO2-SO2, ammonia corrosion (IEC 62716:2013), immersion tanks for EV battery programs, IPX9K ingress testing, and gravelometers, with custom-engineered chambers ranging from 300L benchtop units to 3000L+ walk-in configurations. Underlying chamber features include Venturi-principle atomization nozzles, stainless steel automatic bubble towers, 100-degree angled fiberglass lids, and PLC/PID-based temperature controllers compliant with UL 508/508a.

The company operates a direct enterprise sales motion via phone, website quote requests, and a network of local sales representatives, with no public pricing disclosed. Revenue streams include hardware sales, ISO 17025-traceable calibration services, commissioning and start-up, technical training, and spare parts stocked at its Doral facility. Its Fort Lauderdale/Doral laboratory is ISO 17025 certified (with A2LA accreditation pending) and serves both as a testing service hub and a demonstration site.

The customer base is highly diversified across enterprise buyers in automotive (Honda, VW, Tesla/SpaceX, Stellantis, Ford, GM, Mercedes, BMW, Renault, Nissan, Volvo, Peugeot, Fiat, Visteon, Magneti Marelli, Eaton, Nitto, Visteon, Sherwin-Williams), electronics (Samsung, LG, Panasonic, Huawei, Waymo), aerospace (Safran, Embraer), industrial (Bosch, Siemens, BASF, DuPont, 3M, Saint-Gobain, AkzoNobel, Alcoa, Scania, TE Connectivity, Pilkington, Electrolux), coatings, and research (University of Dayton). The company has 11-50 employees, no disclosed external funding, and operates from its Doral, FL headquarters and Fort Lauderdale lab.

Name

Equilam North America

Legal name

Equilam North America

Website

https://equilamna.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Equilam North America designs, assembles, and services patented fiberglass corrosion and weathering test chambers for automotive, aerospace, electronics, and industrial OEMs across North America, selling via direct enterprise sales with ISO 17025-traceable calibration support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corrosion Test Equipment

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Corrosion Inspection & Coating/CP Surveys (CUI, CP, DCVG/ACVG) (EUAEAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corrosion Control & Asset Integrity Services (Cathodic Protection/Coatings QA) (IMAIACAK)

Keywords

• Corrosion test chambers
• Salt spray testing
• Cyclic corrosion testing
• Accelerated weathering testing
• Material testing equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Corrosion Test Chamber Hardware Sales: Sale of specialized corrosion testing equipment including salt spray chambers, cyclic corrosion test chambers, UV weathering testers, gravelometers, immersion tanks, and custom-built chambers. Equipment ranges from standard 300L units to large 3000L+ walk-in chambers.
2. Professional Services: Calibration services with ISO 17025 traceability, start-up/commissioning services, and technical training programs. Calibration includes electronic temperature/pressure/humidity verification, chamber validation (temperature uniformity, humidity validation, fog distribution), and corrosivity verification.
3. Spare Parts: Full assortment of spare parts stocked at Doral, FL facility. Recommended spare part packages available for combination with new equipment purchases.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Equilam North America designs, manufactures, and services precision-engineered corrosion test chambers and accelerated weathering testing equipment. Their portfolio includes salt spray chambers (ASTM B117), cyclic corrosion test chambers, UV weathering testers, gravelometers, immersion tanks for EV battery testing, Kesternich SO2 chambers, and custom-built test systems, all featuring patented fiberglass construction. The company also provides ISO 17025-certified calibration, commissioning, and technical training services from its facilities in Doral and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Product overview

Equilam North America is a global leader in corrosion test chambers featuring patented fiberglass construction (US Patent No. 10,371,623). The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of precision-engineered testing equipment including: Salt Spray (Fog) chambers complying with ASTM B117/ISO 9227/JIS Z2371 for traditional corrosion testing; Cyclic Corrosion Test (C.C.T) and CORR AUTO series for accelerated real-world weathering simulation; UV Accelerated Weathering Testers for material degradation prediction; Gravelometer/Stone Chip Resistance Test equipment for impact testing; Immersion Tanks for battery and EV testing including VW Tennessee EV program; Water Resistance/Humidity Test Chambers; Kesternich SO2 and CO2-SO2 Chambers for acid corrosion testing; Ammonia Corrosion Test Chambers for photovoltaic module testing; IPX9K Code Test Chambers for water protection certification; and Custom Capabilities for specialized sizing and engineering requirements. All chambers are assembled, maintained, and calibrated in the United States with ISO 17025 certified testing services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Salt Spray (Salt Fog) Test Chamber – ASTM B117 / ISO 9227 / JIS Z 2371 / ASTM G85 A1 Traditional corrosion testing chamber for rapid corrosion tests on metal parts with organic or inorganic coatings, complying with ASTM B117, ISO 9227, JIS Z2371 and ASTM G85 A1. Used by automotive, renewable energy, construction, and industrial manufacturers.
• Cyclic Corrosion Test (C.C.T) Chamber Accelerated corrosion testing chamber that simulates real-world weathering conditions by exposing samples to alternating environmental conditions including salt spray, humidity, drying, and temperature cycles.
• Cyclic Corrosion Test CORR Auto (Walk-In) Walk-in cyclic corrosion test chamber providing realistic accelerated corrosion simulation for larger specimens, with programmable test cycles including salt spray, immersion, humidity, and temperature modes.
• Water Resistance / Humidity Test Chamber Humidity test chambers for constant temperature and humidity testing at 97% RH ±3%, with fiberglass construction and overtemperature protection.
• Kesternich SO2 Corrosion Chamber Acid and wet acid corrosion test chambers for rapid testing of metal parts with organic or inorganic coatings, with SO2 dosing from 25 ml to 6000 ml per DIN 50018.
• Gravelometer / Stone Chip Resistance Tester Chipping resistance testers that simulate stone impact on metal sheets and coated parts to evaluate coating resistance to chipping per ASTM/SAE and ISO/DIN/VDA standards, with a new 3D target for full-format DUT testing.
• Accelerated Weathering Tester – UV (EQNA-UV) UV weathering test chamber that simulates sunlight, dew, rain, and thermal shock using UVa and UVb irradiation to predict degradation of non-metallic materials, with UV lamp life up to 8,000 hours.
• Immersion Tank DI water or NaCl solution submersion test tanks for battery testing, with digital temperature control, water flow control, and support for battery modules and packs including EV applications.
• IPX9K Code Test Chamber Water protection degree testing device for IPX9K certification, with walk-in and drive-in chamber options for larger specimens.
• Custom-Engineered Test Chambers Custom-sized corrosion and weathering test chambers engineered to meet ASTM B117 or ISO 9227 compliant results with special engineering considerations.
• Custom Chamber – GMW 3172 Salt Spray (9.4.8) SS4000 series automatic test chamber designed to meet GMW 3172 standard for salt spray (IP water code) testing with continuous monitoring of energized components.
• Ammonia Corrosion Test Chamber (IEC 62716:2013) Corrosion chamber for testing photovoltaic (PV) modules against ammonia corrosion in agricultural environments per IEC 62716:2013, with 5,283 gal (20,000 L) internal volume.
• CO2 – SO2 Chamber Chamber for exposing samples to humid atmospheres containing CO2 and/or SO2 for acid rain simulation, carbonation testing, and corrosion/embrittlement studies.
• ISO 17025 Calibration and Laboratory Services Calibration services with ISO 17025 traceability and ILAC MRA-recognized certificates, including electronic temperature/pressure/humidity verification, chamber validation (temperature uniformity, humidity, fog distribution), corrosivity verification, equipment start-up/commissioning, and technical training.

Quantifiable outcome

• Temperature uniformity: ±0.60°F (0.33°C) to ±0.90°F (0.50°C)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers45 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Q-Lab Corporation: Q-Lab manufactures Q-FOG cyclic corrosion testers and Q-SUN xenon arc weathering testers — direct head-to-head competitor in salt spray, CCT, and accelerated weathering equipment for the same OEM customer base.
• Ascott Analytical Equipment (AMETEK): Ascott is a long-established British manufacturer of salt spray, cyclic corrosion, and humidity test chambers, now part of AMETEK, competing directly with Equilam in automotive and industrial labs worldwide.
• Atlas Material Testing Solutions (AMETEK): Atlas produces Xenon-Arc and UV weathering testers such as Ci-Series and SUNTEL, directly overlapping with Equilam's UV weathering product line for similar materials testing customers.
• Erichsen GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of corrosion and coatings testing instruments including salt spray testers, condensation testers, and Kesternich SO2 chambers, competing with Equilam in automotive and industrial OEM labs globally.
• Singleton Corporation: US-based maker of salt spray/corrosion test cabinets and accelerated weathering equipment used by automotive and industrial OEMs, with significant overlap in product portfolio and go-to-market motion to Equilam.
• Suga Test Instruments Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer of accelerated weathering, salt spray, and corrosion test chambers serving Asian automotive and electronics OEMs, comparable product range targeting similar standards-driven compliance use cases.

Broad incumbents

• Thermotron Industries: Large US environmental test chamber maker focused on temperature, humidity, vibration, and combined stress testing for aerospace/defense/electronics — broader portfolio but overlapping humidity and temperature chambers used by similar QA labs.

Emerging players

• Presto Group (Testing Instruments): Indian manufacturer of salt spray and environmental test chambers expanding globally; competes with Equilam in price-sensitive segments and emerging-market automotive and industrial labs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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