When the Swedish Armed Forces require documented reliability under extreme conditions, HMK Bilcon delivers. Our specially built fuel tanker has been tested at –32 °C in FORCE Technology’s climate chamber – the largest of its kind in Northern Europe – and the result sets a completely new standard for our future deliveries of products designed for operations in Arctic conditions.

Documented Performance in Arctic Cold

To meet NATO standard AECTP-230 C1 (–32 °C), HMK Bilcon carried out an extensive climate test of the entire tanker. Sensors were placed at critical points, and all functions were tested live.

“Testing equipment in extreme cold often reveals unexpected challenges. We worked closely with HMK Bilcon to minimize the number of these and were able to test again almost immediately once the adjustments were in place,” says Rasmus Gehrt Cardél, Test Engineer at FORCE Technology.

A Result That Expands the Operational Scope of Tankers in Arctic Regions and Strengthens Quality

The climate test confirmed that HMK Bilcon can deliver reliability even under harsh conditions. The result was not just a successful test – it marked the beginning of a new internal product standard, where Arctic testing is now an integrated part of our development and quality assurance process.

“The test has helped us optimize our design, improve our testing procedures, and further strengthen our products. We are continuing development and are already working on C2 testing of several models,” says Peter Jensby, CEO of HMK Bilcon.

Test Facts

• Climate test down to –32 °C in accordance with NATO AECTP-230 C1
• Sensors placed at critical points on the tanker
• Conducted in FORCE Technology’s climate chamber at Lindø