Certifications Overview
Our materials are certified to meet the most stringent international standards for quality, safety, and performance.
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Certified quality management system ensuring consistent product quality and continuous improvement.
- Certificate Number: PFQ-9001-2025-001
- Certification Body: DNV GL
- Valid Through: December 2026
- Scope: Design and manufacture of porous metal foam materials
MIL-STD-461G Compliance
Verified compliance with U.S. military electromagnetic compatibility requirements for equipment and subsystems.
- Test Laboratory: TÜV SÜD America
- Test Date: March 2025
- Frequency Range: 10 kHz - 40 GHz
- Key Tests: RE102, RS103, CE102, CS101
DEF STAN 59-411 & NATO AECTP
Compliance with UK defense standard and NATO electromagnetic environmental effects requirements.
- Test Laboratory: Eurofins EMC Laboratory
- Test Date: February 2025
- Standards: DEF STAN 59-411, AECTP 250
- Applications: NATO naval and ground vehicle platforms
IATF 16949:2016 Automotive
Certification for automotive quality management systems, required for Tier 1 automotive suppliers.
- Certificate Number: PFA-16949-2025-001
- Certification Body: BSI Group
- Valid Through: November 2026
- Scope: EMI shielding materials for automotive applications
RoHS 3 & REACH SVHC
Compliance with EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances and Registration, Evaluation, Authorization of Chemicals regulations.
- RoHS 3 Directive: 2015/863/EU
- REACH Regulation: (EC) No 1907/2006
- Substances Tested: 10 restricted substances
- Test Method: XRF and ICP-MS analysis
ITAR Registered & EAR Compliant
Registration with U.S. Department of State for International Traffic in Arms Regulations and compliance with Export Administration Regulations.
- ITAR Registration: M31456
- USML Category: XII(f) - Materials for signature reduction
- EAR Classification: ECCN 1C007
- Compliance Officer: John Smith, Export Manager
EMC Testing Standards
Our materials are tested to the most rigorous electromagnetic compatibility standards for defense and industrial applications.
MIL-STD-461G: Requirements for the Control of Electromagnetic Interference Characteristics of Subsystems and Equipment
This U.S. military standard establishes electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements for equipment and subsystems used by the Department of Defense.
RE102: Radiated Emissions, Electric Field
Limits radiated electric field emissions from equipment and associated cabling.
Frequency Range: 10 kHz to 18 GHz
Limit: 24-80 dBμV/m depending on frequency
RS103: Radiated Susceptibility, Electric Field
Verifies equipment can withstand radiated electric fields without degradation.
Frequency Range: 10 kHz to 40 GHz
Field Strength: Up to 200 V/m
CE102: Conducted Emissions, Power Leads
Limits conducted emissions on power leads.
Frequency Range: 10 kHz to 10 MHz
Limit: 66-90 dBμV depending on frequency
CS101: Conducted Susceptibility, Power Leads
Verifies equipment can withstand conducted signals on power leads.
Frequency Range: 30 Hz to 150 kHz
Signal Level: Up to 6 Vrms
Our Performance: PrometheanFoam materials provide 80-95 dB shielding effectiveness across the MIL-STD-461G frequency range, exceeding typical military requirements by 15-25 dB.
DEF STAN 59-411: Electromagnetic Compatibility
UK Ministry of Defence standard for electromagnetic compatibility, harmonized with NATO standards and aligned with MIL-STD-461.
Part 3: Radiated Emissions
Limits for radiated emissions from equipment and platforms.
Applications: Naval, ground, air platforms
Aligned with: MIL-STD-461 RE102
Part 4: Radiated Susceptibility
Immunity requirements for equipment exposed to radiated fields.
Applications: All military environments
Aligned with: MIL-STD-461 RS103
Part 5: Conducted Emissions
Limits for conducted emissions on power and signal lines.
Applications: Power distribution systems
Aligned with: MIL-STD-461 CE102
Part 6: Conducted Susceptibility
Immunity to conducted interference on power and signal lines.
Applications: Sensitive electronic systems
Aligned with: MIL-STD-461 CS101
RTCA DO-160G: Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment
Standard for environmental testing of avionics hardware, including electromagnetic compatibility requirements.
Section 20: Radio Frequency Susceptibility
Immunity to RF fields from 100 MHz to 18 GHz.
Test Levels: Up to 20 V/m for commercial aircraft
Section 21: Emission of Radio Frequency Energy
Limits for conducted and radiated emissions from avionics.
Frequency Range: 150 kHz to 6 GHz
Section 22: Lightning Induced Transient Susceptibility
Immunity to lightning-induced transients and static electricity.
Test Levels: Multiple pin injection and cable bundle tests
Section 25: Electrostatic Discharge
Immunity to electrostatic discharge events.
Test Levels: Up to 15 kV air discharge
ANSI C63.4: Methods of Measurement of Radio-Noise Emissions from Low-Voltage Electrical and Electronic Equipment
American National Standard for measurement of radiated and conducted emissions from 9 kHz to 40 GHz.
Radiated Emissions Measurement
Measurement procedures using open area test sites and anechoic chambers.
Frequency Range: 30 MHz to 40 GHz
Conducted Emissions Measurement
Measurement of noise voltage on AC and DC power lines.
Frequency Range: 150 kHz to 30 MHz
Test Site Validation
Site attenuation measurements and normalization.
Reference: NSA within ±4 dB of theoretical
Measurement Uncertainty
Determination of measurement uncertainty budgets.
Requirement: Uncertainty ≤ measurement tolerances
Download Documentation
Complete certification packages, test reports, and compliance documentation available for download.
Complete Certification Package
All current certificates and test reports in a single ZIP file.
Material Compliance Matrix
Spreadsheet showing compliance status for all materials against key standards.
Test Report Library
Complete library of all test reports from independent laboratories.
Material Compliance Matrix
Overview of certification status for our primary material variants
| Material | ISO 9001 | MIL-STD-461G | DEF STAN 59-411 | IATF 16949 | RoHS 3 | REACH | ITAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel Foam (Standard) | Certified | Compliant | Compliant | Certified | Compliant | Compliant | Registered |
| Copper Foam (Enhanced) | Certified | Compliant | Compliant | Certified | Compliant | Compliant | Registered |
| Graded Composite | Certified | Compliant | Compliant | N/A | Compliant | Compliant | Registered |
| Aluminum Foam | Certified | Testing | Testing | Certified | Compliant | Compliant | N/A |
| Fabric-Over-Foam | Certified | Compliant | Compliant | Certified | Compliant | Compliant | N/A |
Legend: Compliant = Meets requirements | Testing = In testing phase | N/A = Not applicable for this material
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our testing and certification processes
ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certifications are valid for three years with annual surveillance audits. MIL-STD-461 and DEF STAN 59-411 compliance is verified with each material batch through sample testing. All test reports are updated annually or when standards are revised.
Yes, original signed certificates are available upon request. For procurement purposes requiring original documents, please contact our quality department at quality@prometheanfoam.com. There is typically no charge for original certificates for active customers with purchase orders over $5,000.
Complete traceability from raw material to finished product. All defense-grade materials include Certificates of Conformance with lot numbers that trace back to raw material sources, manufacturing dates, and test results. This documentation is essential for aerospace and defense applications requiring full material pedigree.
All testing is performed by ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories. Our primary test partners include TÜV SÜD America, Eurofins EMC Laboratory, and Intertek, all accredited to perform MIL-STD, DEF STAN, and automotive EMC testing. Accreditation certificates are available upon request.
All certificates can be verified through the issuing bodies. ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certificates can be verified through DNV GL and BSI Group's online certificate verification systems. Test reports include laboratory accreditation numbers that can be verified with the testing laboratory. For immediate verification, contact our quality department.
Need Specific Certification Documentation?
Our quality team can provide customized certification packages tailored to your procurement requirements. We support audits, supplier questionnaires, and custom documentation requests.
Response Time: Certification document requests are typically processed within 24 hours. Complex requests or custom testing may require additional time.