Metal

List of equipment for metal testing.
  • Accelerated laboratory testing in Germany

    Elastocon offers a full range of contract laboratory testing services in Q-Lab's fully-equipped laboratories in Germany,for those who are interested in accelerated weathering, light stability, and corrosion testing but are not yet ready to purchase QUV, Q-SUN, or Q-FOG test equipment.

  • Accelerated weathering tester QUV

    The QUV accelerated weathering tester reproduces the damage caused by sunlight, rain and dew. In a few days or weeks, the QUV UV tester can reproduce the damage that occurs over months or years outdoors.

  • Analytical balance KERN ABT

    The analytical balance KERN ABT is a premium model with single-cell weighing system.

  • Analytical balance KERN ACJ

    The analytical balance ACJ is the bestseller in analytical balances, with high-quality single-cell weighing system.

  • Arizona outdoor exposure testing

    Elastocon mediates Q-Lab's outdoor testing of products and materials in desert climate in Arizona. Q-Lab Arizona ranks among the largest desert exposure facilities in the world.

  • CNC milling machine, FPA‑20

    The FPA-20 is a 3-axis vertical tabletop milling machine for the production of precision specimens of rigid materials such as plastics, aluminium and composites, for subsequent tensile, bending, tearing, shearing and impact tests.

  • Condensation tester QCT

    The QCT condensation tester simulates the damaging effects of outdoor moisture attack by condensing warm water directly onto test specimens. In a few days or weeks, the QCT tester can reproduce the damage due to moisture that occurs over months or years outdoors.

  • Corrosion coupons, Q‑PANEL CX series

    Q-Lab’s CX series of standard corrosion test coupons are consistent, clean, convenient, and cost-effective. They are specifically designed to meet the stringent standards specified in modern corrosion test methods, such as GMW 14872, GM 9540P, SAE J2334, SAE J2721, ASTM B117, ISO 9227, and VDA-233-102.

  • Counting scale KERN CPB

    The counting scale KERN CPB is a professional model, also with EC type approval [M], counting resolution up to 60,000 points.

  • Cyclic corrosion tester Q‑FOG CRH

    Q-FOG CRH cyclic corrosion chambers can perform traditional salt spray, Prohesion, and most cyclic automotive tests. They feature fully-adjustable relative humidity and precise control over ramp times. An optional shower function is also available. Q-FOG CRH chambers are available in two sizes to fulfill a wide range of testing requirements.

  • Cyclic corrosion tester Q‑FOG SSP/CCT

    Q-FOG corrosion test chambers are available in two types. Model SSP performs traditional salt spray and Prohesion tests. Model CCT performs salt spray, Prohesion, and 100% humidity for most cyclic automotive tests. Q-FOG chambers are available in two sizes to fulfill a wide range of testing requirements.

  • Density set for KERN analytical balances

    Universal density set for KERN analytical balancesfor density determination of liquids and solids with density ≤/≥ 1.

  • Florida outdoor exposure testing

    Elastocon mediates Q-Lab's services for outdoor exposure testing of materials and products in Florida. Q-Lab Florida has more specimens on test than any other outdoor weathering facility in the world.

  • Gloss meter CS-380

    The gloss meter CS-380 is an affordable, hand-held instrument, which is mainly used for measuring the gloss of surfaces of paint, plastic, metal, ceramics, building materials and and so on. CS-380 has three measuring angles (20°, 60° and 85°) and complies with ISO 2813, among other standards.

  • Handheld XRF Analyzer, S1 Titan

    The S1 Titan is a lightweight and rugged handheld XRF analyzer designed to quickly report the elemental composition of a sample, using X-ray radiation.

  • Hanging scale KERN CH

    The hanging scale KERN CH is the classic among manual hanging scales – perfect for rapid weighing of higher loads.

  • Hardness tester for ball indentation and Rockwell, 3106

    Hardness tester 3106 for ball indentation and Rockwell is a modular hardness tester for plastic, metal and building materials etc.

  • High energy pendulum impact tester, model IT406

    ​Tinius Olsen’s high energy pendulum impact tester, model IT406, can be easily changed from a Charpy configuration to an Izod configuration and has a maximum available energy of 406 J. These testers are designed primarily for determining the impact resistance of metals and are designed to fully comply with the specifications outlined in ASTM E23, ISO 148-2 and ISO 148-3.

  • High energy pendulum impact tester, model IT542

    ​Tinius Olsen’s high energy pendulum impact tester, model IT542, has an available energy of 542 J. Easy insertion of interchangeable strikers in the pendulum head quickly adapts the machine for either Charpy or Izod testing. These testers are designed primarily for determining the impact resistance of metals and are designed to fully comply with the specifications in ASTM E23, ISO 148-2 och ISO 148-3.

  • Horizon software for materials testing, analysis and reporting

    The Horizon software is a computer assisted data acquisition and machine control system, which can be supplied with most Tinius Olsen testing equipment.

  • Hydraulic universal testing machine, model 1000SL

    Tinius Olsen’s hydraulic universal testing machine, model 1000SL, is suitable for tension, compression, transverse, shear and other tests to a maximum force of 1000 kN.

  • Hydraulic universal testing machine, model 1500SL

    Tinius Olsen’s hydraulic universal testing machine, model 1500SL, is suitable for tension, compression, transverse, shear and other tests to a maximum force of 1500 kN.

  • Hydraulic universal testing machine, model 150SL

    Tinius Olsen’s hydraulic universal testing machine, model 150SL, is suitable for tension, compression, transverse, shear and other tests to a maximum force of 150 kN.

  • Hydraulic universal testing machine, model 2000SL

    Tinius Olsen’s hydraulic universal testing machine, model 2000SL, is suitable for tension, compression, transverse, shear and other tests to a maximum force of 2000 kN.

  • Hydraulic universal testing machine, model 3000SL

    Tinius Olsen’s hydraulic universal testing machine, model 3000SL, is suitable for tension, compression, transverse, shear and other tests to a maximum force of 3000 kN.

  • Hydraulic universal testing machine, model 300SL

    Tinius Olsen’s hydraulic universal testing machine, model 300SL, is suitable for tension, compression, transverse, shear and other tests to a maximum force of 300 kN.

  • Hydraulic universal testing machine, model 600SL

    Tinius Olsen’s hydraulic universal testing machine, model 600SL, is suitable for tension, compression, transverse, shear and other tests to a maximum force of 600 kN.

  • Light booth for visual colour control, MiniMatcher series

    GTI MiniMatchers help you to evaluate and communicate colour with confidence. They are ideal for the viewing of coatings, textiles, packaging, cosmetics, and more.

  • Low cost replacement lamps and filters for Atlas Weather-Ometer testers

    Q-Lab offers water-cooled replacement lamps and optical filters for use in Atlas Weather-Ometer® models Ci35, Ci35A, Ci65, Ci65A, Ci4000, Ci5000, and SUNTEST CPS and CPS+.

  • Metallurgical microscope KERN OKO‑1

    The metallurgical microscope KERN OKO-1 is a fully-equipped reflected and transmitted light microscope for numerous applications in metallurgy.

  • Model SL – compression only

    Tinius Olsen’s popular line of SL hydraulic testing machines is complemented by a series of compression-only test frames. These frames have the same robust design, quality materials and precision engineering as the tension and compression frames, but test in compression only.

  • Moisture analyser KERN DAB

    The moisture analyser KERN DAB is particularly easy to use – now also as a version with [d] = 10 mg, ideal for recurring rapid tests.

  • Moisture analyser KERN DBS

    The moisture analyser KERN DBS has a graphics display and 10 memories for drying programs.

  • Moisture analyser KERN DLB

    The moisture analyser KERN DLB has an intuitive graphics display and step-by-step user guidance in 6 languages.

  • Outdoor exposure racks, Q-RACK

    Q-RACK outdoor exposure racks are the same aluminum racks that are used at Q-Lab Florida and Q-Lab Arizona to perform natural outdoor exposure tests. Now you can buy these professional quality racks to perform exposures at your own site.

  • Pallet truck scale KERN VHB

    The pallet truck scale KERN VHB has complete protection against dust and water splashes IP65/67 and a memory for a container weight. Weighing capacity 2 000 kg.

  • Platform scale KERN SFB

    The platform scale KERN SFB is a stainless steel platform scales with IP65 protection, also with XL platform or EC type approval [M].

  • Pocket balance KERN CM

    Pocket balance KERN CM is a pocket scale with an integrated calculator. It has an weighing capacity [Max] between 60 and 1 000 g. The readability [d] is between 0,01 and 1 g.

  • Portable surface roughness measuring instrument, Surftest SJ-220

    Surftest SJ-220 is a portable measuring instrument that allows you to easily and accurately measure surface roughness.

  • Precision balance KERN PLJ

    The precision balance KERN PLJ has a comfortable graphic display and an enormous weighing range.

  • Q‑PANEL standard test substrates

    Q-PANEL steel and aluminum test substrates have been recognized as the world standard for a consistent and uniform test surface for paints, plating, adhesives, sealants, rust inhibitors and other coatings.

  • Spectrophotometer HADS-660

    The portable spectrophotometer HADS-660 is an affordable, hand-held instrument with excellent repeatability accuracy. With this portable spectrophotometer you can capture colour data on a variety of surfaces, such as paint, textile, plastic, food, building materials and other types of materials or products.

  • Stereo zoom microscope KERN OZS-5

    The stereo zoom microscope KERN OZS-5 has high-quality parallel optics for the best images, depth of field and contrast – with extra large zoom range (0,8× to 8×).

  • Test weights for calibration of electronic balances

    KERN offers you the appropriate test weight package for your balance, consisting of the test weight, box and DAkkS-calibration certificate, as proof of its accuracy.

  • Thermal conductivity instrument, Trident

    Trident from C-Therm is an instrument which you can configure with multiple sensor options, for three different transient methods for thermal conductivity measurement; MTPS, TPS and TLS. The methods conforms to ASTM D7984, ASTM D5334, ASTM D5930, ISO 22007-2, and GB/T 32064.

  • Thermal conductivity kit, C-Therm TCkit

    TCkit (thermal conductivity kit) from C-Therm is an economical “do-it-yourself” solution, the TCkit is targeted primarily towards academic researchers.

  • Thermal shock environmental test chambers

    The SCAL range of thermal shocks environmental test chambers are designed and developed by Climats to meet the strictest test standards with extreme thermal conditions from -90 °C to +220 °C.

  • Ultraviolet fluorescent lamps for QUV

    Q-Lab supplies the highest quality UV fluorescent lamps available. The technology behind the lamps produces a spectrum that is inherently stable throughout their use.

  • Universal calibrator system

    The universal calibrator system (UC) is a revolutionary, handheld device for calibrating temperature and irradiance across all Q-Lab weathering chambers. It utilizes inexpensive, modular, and disposable “smart sensors” to simplify calibrations and dramatically lower operating costs over competing approaches.

  • Universal testing machine, model 100ST

    Model 100ST of Tinius Olsen's electromechanical universal testing machines is a floor-standing UTM with a maximum force of 100 kN.

  • Universal testing machine, model 10ST

    Model 10ST of Tinius Olsen's electromechanical universal testing machines is a bench-mounted UTM with a maximum force of 10 kN.

  • Universal testing machine, model 150ST

    Model 150ST of Tinius Olsen's electromechanical universal testing machines is a floor-standing UTM with a maximum force of 150 kN.

  • Universal testing machine, model 1ST

    Model 1ST of Tinius Olsen's electromechanical universal testing machines is a bench-mounted UTM with a maximum force of 1 kN.

  • Universal testing machine, model 25ST

    Model 25ST of Tinius Olsen's electromechanical universal testing machines is a bench-mounted UTM with a maximum force of 25 kN.

  • Universal testing machine, model 300ST

    Model 300ST of Tinius Olsen's electromechanical universal testing machines is a floor-standing UTM with a maximum force of 300 kN.

  • Universal testing machine, model 50ST

    Model 50ST of Tinius Olsen's electromechanical universal testing machines is a bench-mounted UTM with a maximum force of 50 kN.

  • Universal testing tachine, model 5ST

    Model 5ST of Tinius Olsen's electromechanical universal testing machines is a bench-mounted UTM with a maximum force of 5 kN.

  • Xenon arc lamps for Q‑SUN

    The Q-SUN testers’ xenon arc lamps produce the most realistic reproduction of full spectrum sunlight including ultraviolet, visible light and infrared radiation. For many materials, exposure to the full spectrum is necessary to provide an accurate simulation, especially when testing for color change and lightfastness.

  • Xenon arc weathering tester with large capacity, Q-SUN Xe-8

    The Q-SUN Xe-8 is the NEW standard in large capacity, rotating rack xenon arc weathering testers. In addition to its unmatched technical capabilities, the Q-SUN Xe-8 tester offers greater capacity, lower price, and significantly longer lamp life – about 8000 hours at normal irradiance – than leading competitors, which all results in low operating costs.

  • Xenon test chamber Q‑SUN Xe‑1

    The Q-SUN Xe-1 tester is a tabletop lightfastness, colorfastness, and photostability chamber. It has a single xenon arc lamp and is available with optional water spray and chiller. Its small scale is perfect for a lab with a limited budget or only an occasional need for testing. Installation of the Xe-1 tester is simple and specimens can be conveniently mounted horizontally on its flat specimen tray.

  • Xenon test chamber Q‑SUN Xe‑2

    The Q-SUN Xe-2 rotating rack xenon arc chamber is a full featured weathering and lightfastness chamber at a breakthrough price. It provides precise control of critical test parameters including spectrum, irradiance, relative humidity, chamber temperature and black panel/black standard temperature. Water spray is also an available option.

  • Xenon test chamber Q‑SUN Xe‑3

    The Q-SUN Xe-3 tester is a full-featured lightfastness, colorfastness, and photostability chamber at a breakthrough price. It utilizes three separate xenon lamps for a large capacity. The Q-SUN Xe-3 tester’s slide out specimen tray is 451 mm × 718 mm and is useful for exposing large, three-dimensional parts or components. The Xe-3 tester offers standard humidity control, and optional spray, back spray and chiller features.