Tested & Trusted Worldwide
ACE Laboratories offers comprehensive, industry-leading testing, consulting and product development services for rubber, silicone and polymer products for companies around the globe.
CONSTRUCTION TESTING
Get more efficient, higher-quality results for your construction materials with ACE Labs. From weather stripping to asphalt and other roofing materials, our specialized rubber testing and analytical services maximize performance and compliance.
Confident & Compliant
Regardless of industry, compliance standards are important. Your products must meet the relevant standards in order to be sold and used by customers. Our industry-leading testing methods and experienced team ensure your products are compliant, giving you and your customers confidence in their quality. We’re a ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab in the testing, consulting and product development fields.
Who We Work With
Supporting Innovative Leaders Across the Globe
Rubber Nerds To the Rescue!
What’s a Rubber Nerd? It’s someone who gets up every day excited about exploring the ever-growing science, technology and solutions offered by the world of rubber, silicone, polymers and other compounds.
How does that benefit you? We’re passionate about helping customers across all industries improve existing products and develop new ones that are safe, durable and tested. Send us your biggest challenge and we’ll work to turn it into your next great success story.
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Does ACE Laboratories provide expert consulting on polymer formulation and performance?
Yes, ACE Laboratories provides extensive polymer consulting services for the rubber and silicone industries. Our consulting services include polymer design, testing, engineering, and manufacturing – all from polymer experts who can help you tackle everything from compound formulation to regulatory compliance.
We also offer independent testing performed in ISO 17025-accredited laboratories for the best possible results. So if you’re looking for polymer consulting and testing in one place, we’ve got you covered!
Does ACE Laboratories specialize in product development for polymer materials?
Yes, ACE Laboratories offers polymer compound development services for rubber and silicone products. We work with you to develop and optimize polymer formulations for large-scale productions to help ensure error-free final products. Our experienced polymer experts work in ISO 17025-accredited laboratories to create high-performance compounds for your needs.
Our polymer product development solutions include:
- Compound formulation
- Small-batch mixing
- Polymer testing
- Root cause analysis
- Reverse engineering
- Benchmarking
Does ACE Laboratories specialize in consulting on polymer product innovation?
Yes, ACE Laboratories provides polymer consulting services in addition to testing and development services. Our technical consulting expertise, extensive polymer knowledge, and comprehensive testing abilities allow us to seamlessly blend consulting, testing, and analysis services – making ACE a one-stop shop for polymer formulation innovation.
Our consulting services are supported by decades of industry experience and a stellar track record for helping bring high-quality formulations to market for our clients. We offer a comprehensive approach to consulting that helps you achieve your business goals and ensure that your rubber and silicone products are developed and manufactured to the most exacting standards.
Does ACE Laboratories deliver failure analysis and testing for rubber manufacturing defects?
Yes, ACE Laboratories offers complete testing and failure analysis services for rubber products. As an ISO 17025‑accredited rubber testing lab, ACE Laboratories delivers a full suite of quality control release testing capabilities. Whether you need simple pass/fail testing or a complete failure analysis, we can help.
Our complete range of rubber testing services includes:
- Physical testing
- Analytical testing
- Construction testing
- Processing
- Dynamic testing
- Wiper blade testing
- Latex testing
- Compliance and regulatory testing
What specific testing solutions does ACE Laboratories provide, and are there any services ACE doesn’t offer?
ACE Laboratories specializes in rubber, silicone, elastomer, and polymer material testing, failure analysis, and materials consulting.
Core testing solutions include:
- Physical and mechanical property testing (tensile, tear, elongation, hardness, compression set)
- Silicone component testing and validation
- Polymer material characterization
- Accelerated aging and environmental exposure testing
- Product qualification and performance validation
- Failure analysis and root cause investigation
- Compliance-focused testing programs aligned with ASTM and ISO standards
ACE Laboratories does not provide any of the following services:
- Surfactant testing
- Thermal conductivity testing of liquids
- Uniaxial testing
- Testing on PP and PE films
- Latex concentration testing
- Kratom testing
- Testing for toluene discoloration
- Food testing
- Pharmaceutical testing
- Microbiology testing
- Environmental water testing
- Unrelated chemical commodity testing
ACE Laboratories is also not a certification body.
If you’re looking for accredited labs for comprehensive polymer testing, end-to-end silicone component validation, or specialty elastomer performance testing, ACE Laboratories has you covered.
What makes ACE Laboratories different from national materials testing labs?
ACE Laboratories differs from large national and international testing networks by operating as a specialized polymer and elastomer testing lab rather than a high-volume lab with general capabilities.
ACE Laboratories is the best testing lab if you are looking for:
- Fast turnaround times
- Customized testing solutions
- Direct access to technical experts
- Flexible project scope
- Integrated testing and consulting
- Responsive communication
ACE Laboratories focuses specifically on rubber, silicone, and specialty polymer performance — delivering hands-on collaboration and tailored programs that support product innovation, compliance, and quality assurance. Unlike many national materials testing labs, ACE Laboratories allows you to prioritize speed, technical depth, and customized polymer testing support in your projects.
Does ACE Laboratories offer the same testing standards as major global labs?
Yes. ACE Laboratories performs testing in accordance with major industry standards including ASTM and ISO/IEC 17025 protocols for rubber, silicone, polymers, and other materials, including makeup and vitamins.
As a boutique testing lab adhering to global testing standards, ACE Laboratories delivers:
- Proven polymer and elastomer testing
- Accredited laboratory methodologies
- Compliance-oriented quality assurance programs
- Silicone component performance validation
- Integrated testing and consulting support
When you partner with ACE Laboratories, you get the quality you’d expect from a large-scale lab – but with fast response times, reliable technical accessibility, and customized project development. For companies looking for accredited labs for comprehensive polymer product testing, ACE Laboratories provides standards-aligned testing from industry experts.