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 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.

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.

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

The Crocktec is a crockmeter which is used to determine colour fastness to rubbing (crocking). A crocking test shows the resistance of the colour of a textile and other materials to rubbing off and staining.

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.

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

ES 22 is a digital stiffness tester for determination of the stiffness of texile materials according to ASTM D4032.

Durawash is the perfect choice if you have a high volume of repeating washing colour fastness tests or specific garment or fabric print durability tests, pleat retention, waddings and quilted waddings.

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.

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 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 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 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.

Martindale AXYZ redefines textile abrasion and pilling tests, by offering the highest test capacity available, with new digital precision Lissajous, and individual retracting abrading tables. Maximise your output, and run your tests for longer, with less interruptions.

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.

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.

Opti-Pill fulfils the requirements of ISO 12945 part 1 and is a tester for accurate determination of surface fuzzing, snagging and pilling test methods, using a rotating pilling box apparatus.

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.

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.

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.

The EV 07 pneumatic thickness gauge is intended for textile thickness measurement according to ISO 5084.

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.

HADS-700D is a portable spectrophotometer for colour measurementthat eliminates colour deviations and guarantees accuracy – every time. It combines laboratory-grade precision with complete mobility, enabling you to measure, control, and ensure colour quality directly on the production floor or out in the field.

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

The Sentire fabric handle tester is developed to create a common language to communicate the experience of fabric handle. Understanding the complexities of how materials feel is crucial in various industries, from textiles and apparel to home furnishings and automotive.

The stereo zoom microscope KERN OZO-5 is a high-quality product for flexible and professional users. The magnification range is 0,8×–7×.

The stereo zoom microscope KERN OZP-5 is a professional and powerful microscope thanks to its extremely large magnification range (0,6×–5,5×), strong illumination and first-class optics.

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×).

Tinius Olsen Tensile grips are used for uni-axial material testing where a sample is pulled apart from two ends. 

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.

The EV 06 thickness gauge is intended for textile thickness measurement according to ISO 5084 and for testing of compression set of rubber according to ISO 815.

C-Therm’s thermal effusivity touch tester Tx is the only product for quantifying touch performance of textiles and fabrics that fully complies with ASTM D7984.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

KERN OIV 345 is an entry level video microscope with bright image reproduction and intuitive operation.

Washtec is compliant with AATCC and ISO standards, constructed from high grade stainless steel for long life and is available in either single size pot (P) or duel size pot (P A2) options, allowing you to choose the best configuration for your colour fastness testing requirements.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.