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.

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.

The AIM™ (Axxicon ISO Manufactured) Quick Change Mould is a multi-functional injection mould with interchangeable inserts, used on conventional injection moulding machines and capable of producing plastic samples for quality specimen tests according to international standards.

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

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

The EB 34 apparatus is designed for tests according to ISO 1817, Determination of the effect of liquids, for testing one surface only.

ES 16 is an instrument for determination of apparent density of plastic granulates according to ISO 60.

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.

Elastocon's autoclave, ES 42, is used for testing of materials in liquids, such as fuels, coolants and oils to avoid evaporation.

The Barofix 4 is the next generation of high-accuracy specimen positioning device which is designed as an add-on accessory for the Bareiss flagship hardness testing system the digi test II.

The automatic relaxation and creep tester EB 18‑II‑3 has individual control of the 3 test stations as well as the temperature of each cell. The temperature range is between +40 °C and +200 °C. The EB 18‑II‑3 instrument perfoms tests according to ISO 188 method A, ISO 3384-1 method A, ISO 6914 method A, ISO 8013, and ISO 899 with modified test specimen (no strain gauge required).

Barofix centering device – for hardness testers digi test II, Triple Shore A, and IRHD Compact III – for a quick centring of O-rings of a cord diameter between 0,6 to 5,0 mm. Outer diameter up to 50 mm.

Barofix centering device with a plexiglas plate and a sample clamping device for a quick centring of O-rings – for hardness testers digi test II, Triple Shore A, and IRHD Compact III.

The Bizerba Slicer is used for slicing rubber products for preparation of test pieces.

The EB 04-II cabinet oven has low air speed and a flow meter that can be set between 3 to 20 changes per hour, which meets the requirements in ISO 188 method A.

The EB 12-II cabinet oven has high air speed with laminar flow from bottom to top, and a factory set throttle to give a fixed air exchange rate of 7 (default) or 14 changes per hour, which meets the requirements in ISO 188 method B.

The EB 26HT ageing cabinet has high air speed and a fixed air exchange rate of 7 (default) or 14 changes per hour, which meets the requirements in ISO 188 method C. This oven also has a carousel for simple and fast mounting of the samples. The carousel – which rotates during ageing – has room for up to 36 samples.

The EB 27 cabinet oven has 2 flow meters to cover the exchange rates between 3 to 200 changes per hour, but still with low air speed inside the chamber. This cabinet oven meets the requirements in ISO 188 method A, IEC 60811-401, IEC 60216-4-1, ASTM D5423 type 1 and 2, ASTM D573 and ASTM E145 type IIA.

The EB 19 cell oven is equipped with 4 cells, each with individual temperature. Each cell has individual control of the air exchange rate, and has room for 24 test pieces. The oven performs well inside the apparatus requirements in ISO 188 method A, IEC 60811-401, IEC 60216-4-3 and DIN 53508 p. 6.4.

The EB 20 cell oven is equipped with 6 cells, each with individual temperature. Each cell has individual control of the air exchange rate, and has room for 24 test pieces. The oven performs well inside the apparatus requirements in ISO 188 method A, IEC 60811-401, IEC 60216-4-3 and DIN 53508 p. 6.4.

The EB 36 cell oven has a stirrer that stirs the air in the cells with about 60 rpm and meets the standard AS/NZS 1660.2.3:1998.

The EB 37 cell oven is equipped with 4 cells, each with individual temperature up to +350 °C. Each cell has individual control of the air exchange rate, and has room for 24 test pieces. The oven performs well inside the apparatus requirements in ISO 188 method A, IEC 60811-401, IEC 60216-4-3 and DIN 53508 p. 6.4.

Centrofix centering device for quick centering of rubber tubes or hoses with hardness testers digi test II, Triple Shore A, and IRHD Compact III.

The HACS-720 clarity and haze meter is suitable for one-stop measurement solution of clarity, color, haze, spectral transmittance and total transmittance of transparent and translucent materials such as plastic, film, glass, LCD panel and touch screen.

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.

Tinius Olsen compression platens can be machined to all different sizes, slotted for easy sample placement, and either be fixed or self-aligning with a spherically-seated joint. Compression Jigs and Fixtures are the most varied type of attachment.

The EP 05 conditioning box is used for temperature conditioning of the samples in a stable environment before testing, usually at 23 °C.

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

The EP 04 specimen cutting dies are manufactured in both standard and special shapes. A special shank is used when mounting the cutting die in presses EP 02 and EP 08. Shanks for other cutting presses are also available.

The EP 10 specimen cutting dies are suitable for punching in most materials. A thinner knife is inset into plywood and manufactured in special shapes.

The model 603 HDTM and the model 303 HDTMare the latest generation of Tinius Olsen’s digitally controlled automatic deflection temperature/Vicat test equipment.They are used for for determination of temperature of deflection of plastics under load, according to ISO 75 or determination of Vicat softening temperature (VST) of thermoplastic materials, according to ISO 306.

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

ES 20 is used for determination of flotation of granular plastics, according to DIN 53492.

The DSC 4000 offers dependable performance and quality results. This single-furnace, heat flux DSC is designed to run all your routine applications and includes an easy-to-load vertical furnace that is resistant to oxygen and chemical corrosion.

The DMA 8000 is flexible and cost effective. Its innovative design, high functionality, and flexible operation make it ideal for advanced research and routine quality testing in the polymers, composites, pharmaceutical, and food industries.

The Tinius Olsen environmental chamber provides a means for performing physical tests within a temperature range of -70 to +300 °C, and is suitable for most twin screw materials testing machines.

The Tinius Olsen model 100R is a high elongation extensometer that is designed to measure the ‘stretch’ of a wide range of materials including elastomers and non-rigid plastics.

The Tinius Olsen model 100S is designed as a dual purpose extensometer to measure E modulus and offset yield stress (proof stress) on relatively high modulus materials while also providing the ability to measure high elongations up to break.

Easy operating falling weight tester for window profiles, frames, pipes, etc, according to RAL 716-1 and others.

The EB 24 film creep tester has a digital ruler system including a line laser pointer for manual creep measurement of plastic.

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.

Elastocon offers several accessories and supplies for fogging tests.

The EB 03C fogging tester is an equipment for determination of windscreen fogging in vehicles according to ISO 6452 and SAE J1756.

The FT-IR spectrometer Spectrum Two breaks ground in operational simplicity, combining superb performance with low maintenance design. True laboratory performance IR for everyday analysis is possible for everyone, everywhere.

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.

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.

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

The digi test II is a modular digital measuring device for fully-automated hardness tests, according to Shore, VLRH and IRHD on polymers with variable test geometries.

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

The Bareiss HP Digital is designed to provide ease of use without compromising on precision. Testing methods: Shore A and D, according to ISO 48-4, ISO 868 and ASTM D2240.

HPE III Basic is a handheld hardness tester with constant contact pressure and measuring time according to Shore standards, and with optical and acoustical signal.

The Pusey & Jones hardness tester is used for hardness determination on rubber- and rubberlike materials; e.g. rubber rollers of the paper industry. Minimum material thickness of 13 mm.

The transmittance and haze meter TH-100 is designed for haze and transmittance measurement of plastic sheets, films, glasses, LCD panel, touch screen and other transparent and semi-transparent materials.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The EB 07.02 insert is used for testing of heat stability of PVC insulations and PVC sheaths for electric and optical fibre cables according to IEC 60811-405, using a cell oven for stable temperature instead of oil.

The EB 07.03 insert has nine test tubes for testing in accordance with ISO 305 Method A, using the cell oven for stable temperature instead of oil.

MonTech manufactures a comprehensive range of precise and durable sample curing moulds according to ISO, DIN, ASTM and GB standards in various different versions. MonTech curing moulds guarantee easy handling and accurate moulding results.

Cutting mills are ideal for comminution of soft to medium-hard, brittle, fibrous, tough or temperature-sensitive materials as well as plastics and for preparation of heterogeneous mixtures.

Fontijne Presses’ floor standing LabEcon– a series available with a press range of 300, 600 or 1000 kN – is an automated hydraulic laboratory press, which incorporates many features and qualities of the top-of-the-line LabPro series.

LabManual 300 is a manually operated hydraulic laboratory press for rubber and polymer materials, where the number of samples to be processed is moderate. It can be used for pressing needs up to 300 kN at +300 °C, but also allows the use of low closing forces.

LabManual 50 is a manually operated hydraulic laboratory press for rubber and polymer materials, where the number of samples to be processed is moderate. It can be used for pressing needs up to 50 kN at +200 °C, but also allows the use of low closing forces.

Fontijne Presses’ LabPro is a series of highly customizable state-of-the-art laboratory presses. LabPro presses are known for their exquisite and consistent pressing quality and are used in demanding laboratory environments and R&D facilities around the world.

Fontijne Presses’ benchtop LabTop series – available with a press range of 150 or 300 kN – is an automated hydraulic laboratory press, which combines the modest footprint of our manually operated LabManual machines with the automated ProView control system that is used in our LabEcon and LabPro series.

LabVac is a series of laboratory hot platen presses that can create a vacuum condition inside the press chamber, which can prevent oxidation or contamination of the material by oxygen or other gases. A vacuum condition can also enhance the bonding and curing of the material, resulting in higher quality specimens.

The laboratory roll mill Polymix is a compact machine for mixing all types of plastic and rubber material. The machine is successfully used for research, development and quality control all over the world.

The Tinius Olsen model 500LC non-contacting extensometer is designed to measure the extension of medium to high elongation materials, typically elastomers.

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

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+.

The EP 08 manual cutting press is designed for preparation of test specimens foremost of rubber and plastic materials by punching.

The Bareiss HP mechanical hardness tester for Shore is still as modern and precise as it was 50 years ago.

Tinius Olsen's melt flow indexer model MP1200 is used for determination of the melt mass-flow rate (MFR) and melt volume-flow rate (MVR) of thermoplastics according to ASTM D1238, ISO 1133-1 & 2 and other international and industrial specifications.

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.

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

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

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

The EP 07 nick cutter makes the nick in test specimens for tear testing. It is available in three different configurations: for ISO 34 die B, ISO 34 die C and ASTM D624 die B.

Tinius Olsen's VectorExtensometer is a step change in extensometer technology, capable of replacing multiple contacting and non-contacting sensors with a single, industry specific instrument.

Tinius Olsen’s Epsilon ONE high-precision optical extensometers measure axial strain with industry-leading resolution, accuracy and speed.

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.

LOI 901 is a testing system for determining the burning behavior of plastics by oxygen index at ambient temperature in accordance with ISO 4589-2 och ASTM D2863.

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.

IdentiPol QA2 is designed to provide unskilled polymer manufacturing and processing staff with a simple tool to assess the quality and identity of mouldable thermoplastics.

Tinius Olsen's plastics impact tester, model IT503, continues to set the industry standard for versatility, ease of operation and display of information with high resolution.

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

The EP 02 pneumatic cutting press is designed for preparation of test specimens foremost of rubber and plastic materials by punching.

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.

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

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

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.

ERACK11 is a rack with extendable shelves for ageing ovens.

The HydroTracer HT3 is a highly precise measuring instruments for determining residual moisture in solids for plastic processing.

Elastocon's EE 02 resistance tester is an instrument for determination of electrical resistance on antistatic and conductive vulcanized rubber or thermoplastic products, according to ISO 2878.

Elastocon's ahear adhesion failure tester (SAFT), ES 07-II, is used for testing heat-fail temperature in shear of hot melt adhesives, according to ASTM D4498.