Proven reliability for critical builds, verified to industry test protocols
Quality and testing at Select Controls include detailed verification methods, acceptance criteria, and documentation that support risk-free deployment across aerospace and defense applications. Our ISO 9001:2015-certified processes combine rigorous lab testing with traceable documentation, providing the confidence engineers need when specifying components for mission-critical systems.
Each switch undergoes 100% functional testing to meet specified activation levels, with complete traceability from raw materials through final inspection, backed by our proven track record of zero defects across 300,000 units shipped in 2024 alone.
Category Overview:
Quality & Testing for Mission-Critical Manufacturing
From design validation to lot acceptance, testing confirms performance under real operating stress. Select Controls' quality and testing approach combines lab methods, acceptance criteria, and test reports and certificates for risk reduction and compliance. Each acceleration switch and impact switch undergoes 100% activation-level verification, supported by ISO 9001-certified processes that provide audited traceability and stable lead times.
This approach delivers consistent activation-level matching, backed by Certificate of Conformance documentation that meets standard quality assurance requirements. Our switches are validated to MIL-STD-331 with MIL-STD-810 as a complementary benchmark, ensuring quality management systems that support mission-critical applications.
Select Controls: Proven Performance Pillars
Four measurable pillars define Select Controls' approach to quality and testing for mission-critical manufacturing. Each pillar represents decades of refinement in processes, partnerships, and performance validation. These pillars encompass our manufacturing excellence, delivery reliability, proven track record, and industry leadership—demonstrating why defense programs trust Select Controls for the most demanding systems.
Zero-Defect Manufacturing Excellence
300,000 switches shipped in 2024 with zero reported defects. Every unit receives 100% testing to customer-specified activation levels, backed by comprehensive documentation. Our environmental testing follows rigorous protocols that validate performance under real operating conditions across temperature, vibration, and shock parameters.
100% On-Time Delivery Performance
Consistent delivery schedules support program timelines and budget predictability. Our U.S.-based manufacturing and testing facilities maintain rapid prototyping capabilities while meeting production demands without compromise to quality standards or performance specifications.
Global Service Record
Over 40 million switches in service across global aerospace, defense, and industrial programs. This installed base demonstrates proven reliability across diverse operating environments, from commercial aircraft to unmanned systems and artillery deployments, validating our quality and testing methodologies in real-world conditions.
Four Decades of Innovation Leadership
Since 1981, Select Controls has advanced kinetic switch technology through continuous improvement in design, materials, and testing protocols. Our engineering team collaborates directly with customers to develop solutions that meet evolving mission requirements and emerging technology demands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Each switch undergoes 100% testing to customer-specified activation levels. Our ELT crash sensors demonstrate DO-160 qualification with full test documentation supporting TSO-C126 integration and airworthiness requirements.
We follow DO-160G environmental conditions for airborne equipment and MIL-STD-331 for military fuzing applications. Our ISO 9001:2005-certified processes provide consistent quality management across all testing protocols and documentation.
Yes. Prototypes undergo identical validation testing as production units, including environmental stress screening (temperature, vibration, and shock testing) and activation-level verification. This validation approach eliminates surprises during production scaling.
Every shipment includes a Certificate of Conformance, test data records, and traceability documentation. Environmental test reports and calibration certificates are provided when specified, supporting your quality assurance and program compliance needs.
Ready to discuss your specific test plans or have quality and testing FAQs answered? Contact us to explore your program requirements.
Proven By Data, Backed By Process
Select Controls builds confidence through measurable performance and transparent systems. Every component ships with comprehensive test reports, calibration certificates, and activation-level verification data that validates our commitment to precision manufacturing.
Our track record speaks directly to reliability: zero defects across 300,000 units shipped in 2024, with over 40 million components now operating in field applications globally across aerospace and defense programs. This performance is maintained through 100% on-time delivery, giving program managers the predictable supply chain they need for mission-critical timelines.
Aerospace systems engineers and procurement teams choose Select Controls because we combine proven field performance with transparent verification. When your program depends on reliable activation under stress, these measurable outcomes and audited processes provide the foundation for confident switch procurement decisions.
Custom Engineering
Rapid Prototyping.
Precise to Your Spec.
With over 40 years of engineering depth, we customize every parameter to match your mission profile and event envelope.
- 100% testing on all manufactured switches
- Custom activation levels and specifications
- High-volume production capabilities
- Rapid prototyping and turnaround
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