Quality control and testing

The company's products have been designed to withstand extreme conditions and are subject to extensive testing to ensure that quality standards have been met.

Such tests are conducted in Comrod's on-site laboratories in Norway and France. They include chemical, mechanical, electrical and climatic procedures.

The manufacturing and technical platform is based on substantial development of and experience with composites and with antenna and mast manufacturing to ensure the best possible performance for these products.

All vital antenna components are completely protected from the elements. The antenna conductors are encapsulated in polyurethane foam, which excludes humidity to prevent corrosion and ensures that the conductor lies stably in the antenna sheath. The foam also prevents fractures from engine vibration and enhances mechanical stability.

The Howald production method using fibreglass-reinforced epoxy provides unique strength and flexibility. To achieve optimal quality on the antenna surface, all tubes go through a grinding process before a strong two-component elastic polyurethane coating is applied.

As a result, salt and dirt cannot adhere. That in turn reduces the danger of sparkover, and the antenna is effectively protected against water, ice and damaging UV radiation. 

The companies apply the standards listed below.

- MIL-STD-810F
- MIL-STD-461E
- MIL-STD-464
- MIL-HDBK-454A
- MIL-HDBK-217F
- DEF-STAN 00-35
- IEC 60945
- IEC 60060-2
- IEC 60068-2
- ANSI TIA/EIA-222-F

These are all well-known international standards for defence and shipborne equipment.