Performance Validation

Durability Testing

Our durability testing program validates that architectural metalwork will perform as specified throughout its design life. We test to international standards and develop custom protocols for specific project requirements.

1,000+

Tests Per Year

ISO/ASTM

Standards Compliance

25yr

Warranty Support

100%

Documentation

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Our Capabilities

Durability Testing Services

Salt Spray Testing

ASTM B117 neutral salt spray testing for corrosion resistance validation.

1,000+ hour capability
Cyclic salt spray options
Scribe evaluation

Hardness Testing

Surface hardness measurement for scratch and wear resistance evaluation.

Pencil hardness
Buchholz indentation
Microhardness Vickers

Impact & Flexibility

Testing coating flexibility and impact resistance for fabrication compatibility.

Direct/reverse impact
Conical mandrel bend
T-bend evaluation

Chemical Resistance

Exposure testing to common cleaning agents and environmental chemicals.

Spot testing
Immersion testing
MEK double rub

Laboratory Resources

Equipment & Instruments

Ascott S1000 Salt Spray Cabinet

1,000L ASTM B117 chamber

Elcometer 501 Pencil Hardness

Coating hardness evaluation

BYK Gardner Impact Tester

Direct and reverse impact

Erichsen Cupping Tester

Coating flexibility

Fischer FMP30 Ferrscope

Magnetic film thickness

Chemical Spot Test Kits

Resistance screening

Real World Applications

Case Studies

Metro Station Durability Program

Full testing program for high-traffic metro station metalwork including impact, abrasion, and chemical resistance.

Coating specification upgraded to meet 50-year design life

Marine Environment Validation

3,000 hours salt spray testing to qualify PVD finish for marina development.

Grade 316 with PVD achieved zero corrosion

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Other Lab Capabilities

Material Analysis

Our Material Analysis laboratory provides comprehensive testing and characterization services for metals, coatings, and finishes used in architectural applications.

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