About us: SOREM

Created in 1953, SOREM, a subsidiary of Wintech Groupe, is a well-known and key participant in the field of design, manufacturing and production of optic and optomechanical solutions.

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Created in 1953, SOREM, a subsidiary of Wintech Groupe, is a well-known and key participant in the field of design, manufacturing and production of optic and optomechanical solutions.

SOREM stands out through constant research for the development of complex and custom-made technologies that meet the evolving needs of the industry in France and abroad. SOREM, master of crystallisation thanks to its Pyrenean resources, has created many prestigious fluorinated pieces such as a Cherenkov Detector and a Grism for the Galex telecscope.

SOREM is known worldwide for its H.VIR® brand (range of infrared windows dedicated to preventive maintenance) and creation of complex parts on hard materials (specialisation in Sapphire). A major participant in the French optical industry, SOREM continues to strengthen its R&D service and production units.

Adress : SOREM, Rte de Nay, 64110 Uzos, France

Qualifications and Certifications – HVIR

International Standards – HVIR

Windows H.VIR ® are compliant to:

  • IEC 60529 standard
    Water and dust penetration : IP67 code : LCIE (2008)
  • IEC 62262 standard
    Mechanical Impact : IK07 code : LCIE (2008)

IP 67 Qualification

  •  IEC 60255-21-1 & IEC 60255-21-3 standards
    • Vibration and seism (severity class: 1) : CETIM (2008)
  •  To NEMKO (Norway) standards
    • NEK – EN 60439-3
    • NEK 511 (18b-18c)

Certification UL (2008) USR and CNR Recognized

Manufacturer Tests – HVIR

Internal pressure behaviour (with cover open)

  • SOREM internal tests
  • Square D tests
    • H.VIR® 75 = 4 bars
    • H.VIR® 85 = 3 bars
    • H.VIR® 105 = 2 bars

Internal Arc fault Behaviour

  • High Voltage tests
    • EFFACEC tests (2014)
    • EKEMA tests (1998)
    • ABB tests (1998)
    • AREVA tests (2008)
  • Low Voltage tests
    • NATA tests (1997)