Let us perfect your polymer products.
ACE Laboratories offers industry-leading testing, consulting, and product development services for rubber, silicone, and polymer products.
End-to-End Services from Rubber Experts
From testing to manufacturing, ACE Laboratories supports every step of the polymer development process for companies across the globe.
Testing
Our exhaustive testing services push polymers to their limits – exceeding standards and ensuring your products will hold up to even the most demanding use cases.
Product Development
With a passion for innovation and deep technical expertise, we develop high-performance polymer products through creative formulation, root cause analysis, reverse engineering, and benchmarking.
Consulting
Get access to a network of rubber and silicone experts who are passionate about making your products the best they can be. You know your industry – ACE Laboratories can give you the tools you need to revolutionize it.
The ACE Advantage
We offer what other laboratories can’t: a wider range of rubber testing services, faster turnaround times, and reliable data in digital form. Our team of experts has decades of experience developing and refining products for consumers across a diverse range of industries.
Always Compliant
No matter what industry you’re in, your products must meet relevant standards in order to be sold and used by customers. Our ISO/IEC 17025-accredited lab, industry-leading testing methods, and experienced team ensure that your products are fully compliant.
We’re seriously passionate about polymers.
Based in Ravenna, Ohio, ACE Laboratories is an independent, ISO/IEC 17025-accredited materials laboratory specializing in rubber, elastomer, and silicone components. Founded in 2015 by CEO Erick Sharp, ACE Laboratories offers comprehensive testing, consulting, and development services for polymer products.
“The evaluations performed by ACE have been critical in bringing new products to market. The formal reports provided us with valuable information to show potential customers.”
“ACE provided more value to our company on this project than there is room to list. I would recommend hiring any company whose culture is being created and driven by Mr. Sharp.”
“The staff has routinely gone far beyond expectations to provide expedited turnaround and troubleshooting that has minimized downtime and improved customer relations.”
Experience the ACE Advantage
Partner with ACE Laboratories to advance your polymer products.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.