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Every industry has different failure modes, different regulatory pressures, and different definitions of “acceptable.” Our engineers understand the application context behind your test request — from incoming raw material through field failure investigation.
Industry–Service Dependency Matrix
Which testing services matter most for your sector
| Industry | Critical Tests | Key Standards | Typical Deliverables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | Tensile, Impact, Fatigue (HCF/LCF), Salt spray, Product validation, Metallography | ASTM E8, E466, B117, IATF 16949 |
PPAP reports, Material certificates, DV/PV reports |
| Oil & Gas | SSC, HIC, IGC, Fracture toughness (CTOD), Weld qualification, Onsite PMI | NACE TM0177/TM0284, ASTM E1820, ASME IX, API 5L/5CT |
NACE compliance certificates, WPS/PQR, Fitness-for-service data |
| Aerospace & Defence | Fatigue (S-N, da/dN), Fracture (KIC), SEM fractography, Creep, EBSD texture | ASTM E647, E399, E139, AMS specs, NADCAP |
Crack growth curves, Paris law constants, Creep rupture data |
| Power & Energy | Creep, Elevated-temp tensile, Metallography (remaining life), Hardness surveys | ASTM E139, E21, IS 2062, IBR |
Residual life assessment, Replica metallography, Hardness maps |
| Infrastructure & Construction | Rebar tensile/bend, Concrete/mortar, Weld testing, Civil materials | IS 1786, IS 2062, IS 1608, IS 456 |
Mill test certificates, BIS compliance, Third-party verification |
| Marine & Offshore | Corrosion (salt spray, pitting), CTOD, Weld qualification, Cathodic protection | ASTM G48, DNV, Lloyd's, ASME IX |
Classification society reports, Corrosion rate data, Weld PQR |
Primary Industries
Industries Where We Lead
⚙ Automotive & Auto Components
From incoming raw material certification to field failure investigation — complete automotive testing under one roof. Components operate simultaneously under cyclic loading, vibration, thermal cycling, chemical exposure, and UV degradation. A single material non-conformance can cascade into a production halt, warranty claim, or recall. We support OEMs, Tier-1 and Tier-2 suppliers across the full product lifecycle.
| Testing Need | What We Do | Standards |
|---|---|---|
| Incoming Material | OES composition (28+ elements), tensile, hardness, metallography, grain size, inclusion rating | ASTM A370, E8, E18, E112, E45 |
| Advanced High-Strength Steel | Tensile with video extensometer, n-value, r-value, forming limit, DIC strain mapping for AHSS springback characterisation | ASTM E8, E646, E517; OEM specs |
| Weld Qualification | PQR and WPQ per ASME/AWS, macro/micro, bend, nick break, hardness survey (HAZ), impact | ASME IX, AWS D1.1, EN ISO 15614 |
| Fatigue & Durability | HCF/LCF under axial, bending, and torsional loading; structural endurance rigs (±400 kN); driveshaft torsional fatigue | ASTM E466, E606, OEM |
| High-Strain-Rate / Crash | Split-Hopkinson Pressure Bar (SHPB) for dynamic flow stress data used in crash simulation material cards | ASTM E8 (modified), OEM |
| Failure Analysis | FE-SEM fractography, EBSD for fracture mode and deformation mechanism, root cause with corrective action report | Multi-standard |
| Fasteners | Proof load, wedge tensile, hydrogen embrittlement (sustained load), torque-tension, strikethrough | ASTM F606, IS 1367, EN ISO 898 |
| Paint Qualification | Full OEM specification: pencil hardness, cross-cut adhesion, MEK rub, stone-chip, CASS, QUV, Xenon arc, thermal shock, humidity | MS 655-10, MS 652-15, ASTM B117 |
| Plastics / Rubber | Tensile, flexural, impact (Charpy/Izod/dart), hardness (Shore A/D), chemical resistance, heat deflection, flammability | ASTM D638, D790, D256, UL 94, FMVSS 302 |
| PU Foam (Seating) | IFD, CFD, dynamic fatigue, compression set, resilience (ball rebound), density, airflow | ASTM D3574, OEM |
| Adhesive Tapes | Peel strength (90°/180°), shear adhesion, tack, temperature resistance, automotive aging simulation | PSTC, ASTM D3330, OEM |
| Environmental | Xenon arc, UV-B/UV-A, thermal shock, cyclic corrosion (CCT), salt spray, humidity, IP ingress rating | OEM specs, ISO 16750, IEC 60529 |
Also Available for Automotive
Metallography for cast iron and forged parts (grey iron graphite morphology, carbide evaluation) • DIC strain mapping for AHSS springback and forming characterisation • SHPB high-strain-rate testing for crash simulation material cards • Torsional fatigue for driveshafts and powertrain components • Rubber & foam testing for seating systems (ASTM D3574: IFD, CFD, compression set, resilience, fatigue) • Adhesive tape peel, shear, and tack per PSTC / ASTM D3330 • RoHS/REACH/PFAS restricted substance screening • Corrosion qualification for EV battery trays and underbody components
Materials: Carbon and alloy steels, HSLA, DP (dual-phase), TRIP, press-hardened boron steel (22MnB5/34MnB5), aluminium alloys (5xxx/6xxx/7xxx series), cast iron (grey/SG), forged components, welded assemblies, fasteners, plastics, elastomers, PU foams, adhesive tapes, painted surfaces, copper and brass connectors, magnesium alloys.
⚲ Oil & Gas
Sour service. High temperature. High pressure. Deepwater. Your materials must qualify — we prove they do. From pipeline procurement qualification and weld procedure qualification through downhole component failure investigation. We serve upstream, midstream, and downstream clients with a test portfolio that covers the most demanding international oil & gas standards.
Sour Service (H₂S)
Sulphide Stress Corrosion Cracking (SSCC) per NACE TM0177 Methods A, B, C, D. Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC) per NACE TM0284. SOHIC evaluation. Threshold stress (KISSC) determination.
IGC & Pitting
Intergranular corrosion per ASTM A262 Practice A-E, ASTM G28 (Ni alloys), GOST 6032. Pitting and crevice per ASTM G48 Methods A-F. Critical pitting temperature (CPT) for duplex and super-duplex SS.
Chloride & Other SCC
Chloride SCC per ASTM G36. Slow strain rate testing (SSRT) per ASTM G129. Galvanic corrosion coupling studies. Electrochemical polarisation and Tafel analysis.
| Testing Need | What We Do | Standards |
|---|---|---|
| Fracture Toughness — Pipeline Steel | KIC, JIC, CTOD for base metal and weld. Weld HAZ fracture toughness using notched specimens positioned at fusion line and HAZ | ASTM E399, E1820, E2818; ISO 15653; BS 7448-2 |
| Fatigue Crack Growth | da/dN (Paris law constants C and m) for pipeline and riser steels. Aggressive environment fatigue crack growth (corrosion fatigue) | ASTM E647 |
| Weld Procedure Qualification (PQR) | Full PQR package: tensile, bend (face/root/side), Charpy impact (base/HAZ/weld), macro/micro, hardness survey, ferrite number | API 1104, ASME IX, EN ISO 15614-1 |
| Elevated Temperature Tensile | Tensile at 50–700°C for downhole and process equipment materials. High-temperature 0.2% proof stress and elongation reporting | ASTM E21, EN ISO 6892-2 |
| Creep & Stress Rupture | Creep and stress rupture tests at process temperatures for headers, reactors, and high-temperature piping | ASTM E139 |
Phase Quantification
Ferrite content per ASTM A800. Phase fraction by point counting (ASTM E562) and EBSD phase mapping. Detrimental phase detection (sigma, chi, Laves) per ASTM A923 Methods A, B, C.
Pipeline Coating Evaluation
Holiday detection, dry film thickness (DFT), cathodic disbondment, adhesion pull-off, blast profile (Rz), abrasion resistance. FBE and 3LPE coating qualification.
PMI & Field Verification
Portable OES and XRF for positive material identification (PMI) of piping, fittings, and valves. On-site hardness testing. Heat traceability for clad and CRA materials.
Also Available for Oil & Gas
Charpy impact at sub-zero temperatures (−60°C) for arctic and LNG service • Microstructural evaluation of service-exposed components (temper embrittlement, sigma phase, carbide precipitation) • FE-SEM/EBSD failure analysis for preferential weld corrosion and SCC mechanism confirmation • ICP-MS for trace elemental analysis of corrosion products and inhibitor residues • NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 material compliance review
Materials: Carbon and low-alloy pipeline steels (API 5L X60–X80, ASTM A106, A333), duplex SS (UNS S31803, S32205), super-duplex (S32750, S32760), Inconel 625/825, Hastelloy C-276/C-22, Monel 400, clad pipe and CRA overlays, Incoloy 028, titanium Grade 2/5.
✈ Aerospace & Defence
When the margin for error is zero, the depth of characterisation must be absolute. We provide the full spectrum of materials testing and advanced characterisation required for airworthiness qualification, structural certification, and failure investigation of flight-critical and defence-critical components. Our capabilities span fracture mechanics, high-temperature testing, advanced microstructural characterisation with FE-SEM/EBSD, and composites evaluation.
| Parameter | Test Detail | Standards |
|---|---|---|
| Plane-strain Fracture Toughness (KIC) | Compact tension (CT) and single-edge notch bend (SENB) specimens. Full plane-strain validity checks. Fatigue precracking to requirements | ASTM E399, B645, B646, B909 |
| J-Integral & CTOD | JIC, J-R curve, CTOD (δ) for ductile metals. Elastic-plastic fracture mechanics (EPFM) for lower-toughness alloys | ASTM E1820, ISO 12135 |
| Fatigue Crack Growth Rate (da/dN) | Paris law, threshold ΔKth, near-threshold behaviour, load shedding. Variable amplitude loading capability | ASTM E647 |
| Low-Cycle Fatigue (LCF) | Strain-controlled LCF with extensometer. Cyclic stress-strain response, Masing behaviour, Ramberg-Osgood constants | ASTM E606 |
| High-Cycle Fatigue (HCF) | S-N curves, run-out determination, fatigue limit. Notched vs. unnotched specimen comparison for stress concentration effects | ASTM E466 |
Elevated Temperature Tensile
Tensile testing at 50–900°C for turbine disc alloys, blades, and airframe structure. High-temperature extensometry. Full 0.2% proof stress, UTS, elongation, and reduction of area reporting for Ti, Ni, and Al alloys.
Creep & Stress Rupture to 1000°C
20+ dedicated creep machines. Minimum creep rate, time to rupture, creep elongation and reduction of area. Larson-Miller parameter determination. Weld and base metal creep comparison.
Ti Alloy Characterisation
EBSD grain orientation mapping and phase distribution (α/β phase ratio) in Ti-6Al-4V. Texture analysis for forged vs. wrought vs. AM product forms. Fractography for fatigue vs. overload failure mode determination.
Ni-Superalloy Characterisation
Gamma-prime (γ') size, distribution, and morphology in Inconel 718/625 and Waspaloy. EBSD for grain boundary character and misorientation. EDS elemental mapping for segregation, TCP phase detection, and oxidation front characterisation.
XRD Residual Stress
Surface and subsurface residual stress measurement by X-ray diffraction. Shot-peening and machining residual stress profiles for fatigue life correlation. Phase identification and retained austenite quantification.
| Requirement | Capability | Standards |
|---|---|---|
| Alloy Composition — OES | Full elemental analysis of Ti, Ni, Al alloys; 28+ elements in a single analysis. NIST-traceable calibration standards for aerospace alloys | ASTM E1251 (Al), E2594 (Ni), AMS specifications |
| Gas Analysis (O, N, H) | Oxygen and nitrogen by inert gas fusion. Hydrogen by hot extraction. Critical for Ti and superalloy porosity and embrittlement assessment | ASTM E1019, E1409, E1447 |
| Grain Size | Lineal intercept and comparison chart methods. Prior austenite grain size for heat-treated parts | ASTM E112 |
| Inclusion Rating | Worst-field and mean-field rating by image analysis. Thin-disc and thick-disc methods | ASTM E45, EN 10247 |
| Microstructure Evaluation | Phase identification, heat treatment condition verification, sensitisation, overheating, forge flow lines, recrystallisation | AMS 2750, customer SOP |
Mechanical
Tensile (D3039), compression (D3410/D6641), in-plane shear (D3518), ILSS (D2344), Mode I GIC (D5528), Mode II GIIC. Open-hole tensile and filled-hole configurations.
Thermal & Physical
Tg by DSC and DMA. Fibre volume fraction by acid digestion and burn-off (D3171). Void content determination. TGA for thermal stability and moisture uptake.
Advanced Characterisation
Micro-CT for internal void, delamination, and porosity mapping without sectioning. FE-SEM cross-section for fibre-matrix interface evaluation and failure surface analysis.
Also Available for Aerospace & Defence
Bearing steel testing (AISI 52100, M50): fatigue life, inclusion-initiated crack analysis • Stress corrosion cracking of high-strength Al alloys (G47, G49) • Galvanic compatibility testing for dissimilar metal joints • Thermal barrier coating (TBC) characterisation by SEM cross-section • NDT: liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, ultrasonic • Specimen machining from near-net shapes (EDM, CNC) to tight dimensional tolerances • Classified/export-controlled sample handling protocol available on request
Materials: Ti-6Al-4V (ELI and standard grade), Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-2Mo, Inconel 718, Inconel 625, Waspaloy, Hastelloy X, Mar-M247, 7075/7050/2024 aluminium, 300M/AerMet 100 ultra-high-strength steel, 15-5PH/17-4PH precipitation-hardening stainless, CFRP, GFRP, ceramic matrix composites (CMC) for preliminary evaluation.
⚡ Power & Energy
Power plant materials operate at elevated temperatures under sustained stress for decades. Fitness-for-service assessment, remaining life estimation, and root cause investigation of boiler tube failures require a testing partner who understands high-temperature degradation mechanisms. With 20+ creep machines and a furnace fleet capable of testing to 1000°C, we are one of India’s most capable laboratories for thermal power and energy sector testing.
| Testing Need | What We Do | Standards |
|---|---|---|
| Creep / Stress Rupture | 20+ dedicated lever-arm creep machines. Tests at 500–1000°C. Minimum creep rate, time to rupture, Larson-Miller analysis, remaining life extrapolation | ASTM E139, EN ISO 204 |
| Elevated Temperature Tensile | Tensile properties at operating temperature for boiler tubes, headers, and superheater materials. High-temperature 0.2% PS for fitness-for-service input | ASTM E21, EN ISO 6892-2 |
| Impact — Sub-Zero | Charpy V-notch impact testing at ambient and sub-zero (to −80°C) for LNG storage, hydrogen service, and pressure vessel steels | ASTM E23, EN ISO 148-1 |
| Weld Procedure Qualification | Full PQR package for power piping and pressure vessels: tensile, bend, Charpy (3 positions), hardness survey, macro/micro, PWHT verification | ASME I, ASME IX, EN ISO 15614-1 |
| Hardness Survey | Laboratory hardness mapping across weld cross-sections (Vickers HV10). Field-portable hardness (UCI, Leeb) for in-situ assessment of piping and headers | ASTM E92, E110 |
Carbide Precipitation & Sigma Phase
Metallographic evaluation of carbide morphology change (M23C6 coarsening) in Cr-Mo steels and sensitisation in austenitic grades. Sigma phase detection in duplex SS by ASTM A923 and EBSD phase mapping.
Graphitisation
Graphitisation severity rating in C-Mo and Cr-Mo steels (ASTM A530 and EPRI guidelines). Random vs. aligned graphitisation distinction. Correlation to creep remaining life.
Boiler Tube Failure Analysis
FE-SEM for oxide scale characterisation and failure mode identification (overheating, corrosion fatigue, erosion-corrosion, hydrogen damage). EDS elemental mapping of deposit and scale layers.
Also Available for Power & Energy
Onsite PMI (portable OES/XRF) for positive material identification of piping systems • In-situ metallographic replication for ferritic/austenitic piping without component removal • Corrosion and erosion coupon testing for flue gas and steam environments • Coating evaluation for steam turbine blade coatings (TBC, bond coat) • Renewable energy: fatigue testing for wind turbine structural components, offshore mooring chain links • Solar panel encapsulant material testing (EVA aging, thermal cycling per IEC 61215)
Materials: P91 (9Cr-1Mo-V), P92 (9Cr-2W), P22 (2.25Cr-1Mo), P11 (1.25Cr-0.5Mo), P5, T23, Inconel 617/625/718, austenitic SS (TP304H, TP347H, TP316H), low-alloy ferritic steels, carbon steel headers and drums.
⚓ Marine & Offshore
Marine and offshore structures face the harshest combination of mechanical and electrochemical degradation — high cyclic stress, sub-zero impact requirements, and continuous chloride-rich environment exposure. Whether you are qualifying structural steel for a FPSO, certifying weld procedures for a jack-up platform, or investigating pitting in a ballast tank, we have the test capability and the standards knowledge to support class society and regulatory submissions.
Salt Spray & Cyclic Corrosion
Neutral salt spray (NSS) per ASTM B117 / ISO 9227 for coating qualification. Cyclic corrosion (wet/dry/salt) for more field-representative coating evaluation. Creep at scribe and blister evaluation.
Pitting & Crevice
Pitting and crevice corrosion per ASTM G48 Methods A–F for duplex SS and Cu-Ni alloys. Critical pitting temperature (CPT) and critical crevice temperature (CCT) for grade selection decisions.
Chloride SCC
Stress corrosion cracking in boiling MgCl₂ per ASTM G36. Slow strain rate testing (SSRT) per ASTM G129 for SCC susceptibility ranking in seawater environments.
| Requirement | Test Detail | Standards |
|---|---|---|
| CTOD for Offshore Structural Steel | CTOD of parent plate and weld. HAZ notched specimens for fusion line toughness. Sub-size and full-size SENB specimens for thick sections | BS 7448-2, ASTM E1820, ISO 15653 |
| Charpy Impact at −40°C | Impact testing at −40°C for offshore structural and mooring chain steels. Lateral expansion and shear fracture area reporting. Full transition curve on request | ASTM E23, EN ISO 148-1, DNV specifications |
| Weld Procedure Qualification | PQR per ASME IX / EN ISO 15614: tensile, bend, Charpy, macro/micro, hardness. Ferrite number for austenitic/duplex weld metal. PWHT simulation | ASME IX, EN ISO 15614-1, AWS D1.1 |
| Coating System Evaluation | Holiday detection, DFT, pull-off adhesion, cathodic disbondment, blast profile (Rz). Qualification of epoxy, polyurethane, and thermal spray coatings for ballast tanks and topside | ISO 12944, NACE SP0188, ASTM D4541 |
| Class Society Witness & Reports | Test witness and reports formatted for submission to Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, DNV, and TUV. Third-party inspection coordination | Lloyd's Rules, DNV-OS-B101 |
Also Available for Marine & Offshore
Galvanic corrosion studies for dissimilar metal coupling (steel/Cu-Ni, steel/titanium) • Seawater immersion testing with impressed current • Fatigue crack growth in simulated seawater (corrosion-fatigue, da/dN) • Mooring chain fatigue testing on structural rigs • Ballast tank coating qualification under PSPC requirements (IMO MSC.215) • FE-SEM failure analysis for propeller shaft pitting, anchor chain link fatigue, and heat exchanger tube failures
Materials: S355 structural steel, EH36, DH36, FH36 (offshore grades), E36, E40, duplex SS (S31803/S32205), super-duplex (S32750), Cu-Ni alloys (70/30, 90/10), naval brass, titanium Grade 2, mooring chain steel (R3, R4, R5 grades), HDPE and epoxy coatings.
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Additional Sectors We Support
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Infrastructure & Construction
390+ NABL parameters under TC-14270. Cement chemistry and physical testing (fineness, soundness, compressive strength). Concrete characterisation: RCPT, bulk conductivity, chloride diffusion, alkali-silica reactivity. TMT rebar and prestressing strand qualification. Coupler fatigue for seismic zones. Structural NDT (ultrasonic, rebound hammer). Aggregate crushing value, impact, abrasion, and specific gravity. Soil and geotechnical testing (Proctor, CBR, atterberg limits). Bitumen and asphalt evaluation.
Manufacturing & Heavy Engineering
Comprehensive weld PQR/WPQ support (ASME, AWS, EN ISO 15614) for fabricators, EPC contractors, and equipment OEMs. Incoming raw material verification (composition, mechanical, metallography) for steel mills, foundries, and forging houses. Production test certification for pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and structural fabrications. Failure analysis and RCFA with corrective action recommendation. Ferrous and non-ferrous castings: microstructure, porosity, shrinkage rating.
Chemical & Petrochemical
Intergranular corrosion (IGC) qualification per ASTM A262 Practice A–E for austenitic SS process piping and vessels. ASTM G28 for Ni alloy IGC. Potentiostatic polarisation and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) for inhibitor evaluation. Stress corrosion and corrosion fatigue testing in process fluids. Material grade verification by OES and XRF for piping spools, fittings, and valves. Rubber lining and PTFE liner material testing for chemical compatibility. Weld PQR for reactive metal and CRA equipment.
Additive Manufacturing
Powder characterisation: FE-SEM for morphology, circularity, and satellite detection. PSD (particle size distribution) by laser diffraction. Chemical composition and gas content (O, N, H) for reactive metal powders. Post-build qualification: tensile (XY and Z-direction), fatigue, and fracture toughness. EBSD for columnar vs. equiaxed grain mapping and texture development with build direction. Micro-CT for internal defect (pore, lack-of-fusion, keyhole) mapping. Relative density by Archimedes method. Metallographic cross-sections for layer band identification and melt pool geometry.
Medical Devices & Implants
Material characterisation for orthopaedic implants, trauma devices, and surgical instruments: tensile, fatigue, and hardness per ASTM F136 (Ti-6Al-4V ELI), F138 (316L SS), F2229 (Ni-free SS), F562 (Co-Cr-Mo). Surface roughness (Ra, Rz) for osseointegration correlation. Corrosion testing: potentiodynamic polarisation and fretting corrosion for modular junction simulation (ASTM F2580). ICP-MS metal ion release (nickel, cobalt, chromium, vanadium). RoHS and REACH restricted substance compliance. FE-SEM for coating delamination and surface defect analysis.
Electrical & Electronics
RoHS 3 compliance per IEC 62321 (Pb, Hg, Cd, CrVI, PBB, PBDE, DEHP, BBP, DBP, DIBP). REACH SVHC screening for 224+ substances of very high concern. Solder alloy composition and joint metallography — cross-section, IMC layer characterisation by SEM/EDS. Electrical insulation: volume and surface resistivity (ASTM D257), dielectric strength (D149), dielectric constant and dissipation factor (D150). Cable and wire insulation: tensile, elongation, heat ageing. PCB laminate: peel strength, Tg (DSC/TMA), moisture absorption. Connector contact plating thickness and composition.
Mining — Ores & Minerals
Chemical analysis of ores, concentrates, and minerals by XRF (major elements), ICP-OES/ICP-MS (trace and precious metals), wet chemistry (titrimetry, gravimetry). AAS for specific elemental quantification. Particle size distribution (PSD) by wet and dry sieve analysis, laser diffraction. XRD for mineral phase identification and quantification (Rietveld method). Coal and coke quality: proximate and ultimate analysis, calorific value, ash fusibility, Hardgrove grindability. Graphite: carbon content, ash content, crystallinity by XRD. Equipment steel abrasion resistance (ASTM G65).
Packaging
Corrugated board: edge crush test (ECT), flat crush test (FCT), ring crush, Cobb water absorption, burst strength, puncture resistance. Paper and paperboard: tensile, tear (Elmendorf), grammage, caliper. Plastic film: tensile, elongation, dart impact, seal strength, coefficient of friction, oxygen and moisture vapour transmission rate (WVTR/OTR). Vibration and shock simulation per ASTM D4169 / ISTA 2A for FMCG, e-commerce, pharma, and industrial goods. Adhesive tape: peel strength, shear adhesion, tack, temperature cycling.
Textile & Leather
Physical and mechanical characterisation: tensile strength and elongation (ASTM D5035), tear strength, seam slippage, abrasion resistance (Martindale, Taber). Colour fastness (wash, rubbing, light, perspiration). Fabric weight, thread count, weave analysis. Restricted substance screening: PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons), phthalates, heavy metals (AAS/ICP), formaldehyde, azo dyes per REACH Annex XVII and Oeko-Tex Standard 100. Leather: tensile, flex, colour fastness, chrome VI content per EN ISO 17075, shrinkage temperature.
Home Appliances
Component material validation for steel stampings, cast and die-cast parts, plastics, and surface finishes. Paint and powder coating qualification: adhesion, hardness, chemical resistance, humidity, thermal shock. Environmental simulation: thermal shock (IEC 60068-2-14), damp heat (IEC 60068-2-78), UV ageing. Polymer aging: heat ageing, thermal index (UL 746), UV yellowing index. Plating thickness and composition (Cr, Ni, Zn). Flammability per UL 94 and IEC 60695-11-10. RoHS compliance for export markets (EU, UK, India).
Universal Capabilities
Also Available Across All Industries
Regardless of your sector, these capabilities are available as standalone services or integrated into a full testing programme.
Onsite Testing & PMI
Portable OES and XRF for positive material identification (PMI) of installed piping, structures, and equipment. Field-portable hardness testing (UCI, Leeb/Equotip). Onsite metallographic replication for in-situ microstructure assessment without component removal. Magnetic particle and dye penetrant inspection.
Metrology & Calibration
Dimensional verification of machined specimens to tight tolerances. Calibration of testing equipment traceable to national standards (NPL/equivalent). Surface roughness measurement (Ra, Rz, Rmax). Gauge calibration (micrometers, vernier, Rockwell indenters, load cells, extensometers).
Failure Analysis & RCFA
Systematic root cause and failure analysis (RCFA) integrating visual examination, FE-SEM fractography, EDS elemental mapping, metallography, mechanical testing, and chemical analysis. Structured report with identified failure mode, contributing factors, and corrective action recommendations. Expert witness support available.
Environmental Testing
Salt spray (ASTM B117), Xenon arc weathering (ASTM G155), UV-B/UV-A (ASTM G154), cyclic corrosion, thermal shock, damp heat, humidity cabinet. IP ingress protection rating (IEC 60529). Vibration and shock per IEC 60068-2 series. OEM-specific environmental simulation protocols.
RoHS / REACH / PFAS Compliance
RoHS 3 restricted substances per IEC 62321. REACH SVHC screening (224+ substances). PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) screening by LC-MS/MS. PAH, phthalates, heavy metals by ICP-MS. Compliance reports structured for EU, UK, and Indian regulatory submission.
Specimen Preparation (In-House)
CNC machining and EDM wire cutting for fatigue, fracture, creep, and tensile specimens from customer-supplied material — to ASTM/ISO dimensional tolerances. Notch machining (V-notch, U-notch, chevron). Pre-cracking for fracture mechanics specimens. Metallographic mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching. Cross-section preparation for weld macro/micro.
Engineering Problems We Solve
Industry-specific challenges and the testing pathways that address them
Automotive — From Raw Material to PPAP
- Incoming raw material verification against OEM material specs (tensile, chemistry, hardness)
- Weld joint qualification for chassis and structural assemblies (AWS D8.1, ASME IX)
- Component fatigue life validation under cyclic loading (HCF/LCF per ASTM E466/E606)
- Salt spray and cyclic corrosion resistance for coated fasteners and brackets (ASTM B117, G85)
- Full PPAP documentation with accredited test reports for Tier 1/Tier 2 submissions
ASTM E8 · E466 · E606 · B117 · IATF 16949 · IS 2062
Oil & Gas — Sour Service to Subsea
- Sour-service material qualification: SSC (NACE TM0177), HIC (TM0284), SWC screening
- Weld procedure qualification for pressure equipment (ASME IX, API 1104, ISO 15614)
- Fracture toughness assessment for subsea and cryogenic applications (CTOD per BS 7448)
- Intergranular corrosion testing for stainless steels and nickel alloys (ASTM A262, G28)
- Field PMI verification and hardness surveys during turnaround shutdowns
NACE TM0177 · TM0284 · ASME IX · API 5L · API 5CT · ASTM A262
Aerospace & Defence — Damage Tolerance and Life Prediction
- Fatigue crack growth rate (da/dN) characterisation for damage-tolerance design (ASTM E647)
- Plane-strain fracture toughness (KIC) for critical structural alloys (ASTM E399)
- SEM fractography for failure origin identification and fracture mode classification
- EBSD crystallographic texture analysis for additive-manufactured aerospace components
- Creep and stress-rupture testing for turbine blade and disc materials (ASTM E139)
ASTM E647 · E399 · E139 · E1820 · AMS 2750 · NADCAP
Power & Energy — Remaining Life and In-Service Integrity
- Creep life assessment for boiler tubes, headers, and steam piping (ASTM E139, IBR)
- Replica metallography for in-situ microstructure evaluation without destructive sampling
- Elevated-temperature tensile testing for reactor vessel and heat exchanger materials
- Hardness survey mapping across weld HAZ for fitness-for-service evaluation
- Failure investigation of boiler tubes — overheating, corrosion fatigue, hydrogen damage
ASTM E139 · E21 · E112 · IS 2002 · IBR · API 579
Infrastructure — Code Compliance and Third-Party Verification
- Rebar and structural steel testing per IS 1786 / IS 2062 for construction projects
- Concrete, morite, and aggregate testing for building material qualification
- Weld testing for steel structures — bridges, stadiums, industrial sheds
- Soil, water, and environmental testing for site compliance (CPCB/TNPCB)
- Third-party inspection and certificate generation
IS 1786 · IS 2062 · IS 456 · IS 1608 · IS 383
Procurement & Quality Assurance Support
Documentation formats designed for your quality system
ISO 17025 Endorsed Reports
All accredited tests are issued with unique report numbers, full traceability to calibrated equipment, and authorized signatories.
Material Test Certificates
EN 10204 Type 3.1 / 3.2 equivalent certificates with chemical composition, mechanical properties, and heat/lot traceability for incoming inspection.
Custom Report Formats
Reports tailored to customer templates, ERP integration formats, or specific OEM documentation requirements. Digital delivery via secure portal.
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