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Sirius Prototype Assessment Test

Some of the quality tests carried out on prototypes prior to production.

High quality is essentially based on attention to the product, for this reason, before being put into production a new Sirius hood must be subject to certain tests that allow to verify how the product, technically and aesthetically designed, is actually compliant with all the requirements.

The mass production of Sirius hoods starts with an aesthetic and design study through which the technical feasibility is assessed, including the selection of the most suitable materials, and costs are estimated.

At the end of this initial stage, the first prototype is produced and subjected to tests which, if positive, will allow production go ahead.
The tests carried out are also an expression of the attention to the environment that Sirius has always had in mind: the aim is to offer a product that can be durable and reliable over time.

The Life Test aims precisely at this, i.e. to verify how long the product can last over time, avoiding the production of non-durable cooker hoods, whose message could have repercussions on the brand.

The Noise Test evaluates whether the prototype is able to provide the right domestic comfort. The hood is in fact an appliance that, more than others, fits into the family reality, being positioned in a key place of domestic life.

The lighting test evaluates the prototypes from the point of view of their ability to illuminate both the hob and a larger area of the kitchen. In fact, the hood also became a useful lighting element independent of the extraction function. Relative to this, consumption is also evaluated to guarantee the energy efficiency of the appliance.

The Flow Test evaluates whether the product is sufficiently performing performs sufficiently, that the motor is not negatively affected by the fluid dynamics of the housing to the point of losing performance.

The Filter Test examines the filters for their ability to retain a sufficient percentage of grease.

The Stand-by Test aims to limit the energy consumption of cooker hoods in stand-by mode to ensure a better energy efficiency.

The Functionality in Use Test consists of testing all speeds, switching lights on and off, timers and additional functions according to the specifications of each individual model.

The Packaging Test the cooker hood prototype also includes its packaging, which must be suitable for use, i.e. it must be able to protect the product inside in the event of impacts during handling and transport.

In addition to the common tests on prototypes that validate the product for production, there are specific tests depending on the model such as the Spillage test performed only on cooker hoods. Just think of extractor hobs, which due to their location can incur domestic accidents by spilling water into the extraction duct.

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The painted grilles of the vented induction hobs are also subjected to the Washing Test to assess the resistance of the paintwork and to the paint adhesion test by means of the so-called squaring test.

The Ceramic Breakage Test is used to ensure the safety of the handmade ceramic range of cooker hoods. This test was essential to highlight certain critical issues and remedy them through solutions designed to reduce dangers in the event of impact and breakage

Sirius accompanies the production of its cooker hoods from the first moment of selection of raw materials at its suppliers, right up to the moment of verification of the product functioning through final testing and sample checks.