Physical Testing

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Our physical testing pushes materials to their limits, helping you overcome challenges through smart solutions so your products exceed expectations.

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Comprehensive Testing for Demanding Applications

Physical property testing helps answer key questions about your products and materials, including compliance with industry standards, composition, durability, performance and more. Our comprehensive physical testing services for rubber, silicone, latex and polymer products deliver fast, reliable results that other testing facilities simply can’t match. We work with clients from a variety of industries, including numerous Fortune 500 companies, to provide physical testing every step of the way – from research and development to ensuring a product is ready for market.

Testing to a Higher Standard

Customized Testing Solutions

Our experienced team is passionate about the rubber, silicone, polymer and latex industries and works with you to build testing solutions that meet your needs.

Immediate Results

Delayed testing results slow the production process and cost you money. Our industry-leading turnaround times provide you with the answers to keep your product moving toward production.

Guaranteed Order Traceability

Our cutting-edge Laboratory Information Management System provides accurate and complete order traceability. Every step of the testing process is documented to ensure valuable data isn’t lost.

ANAB Certification

As an ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Laboratory, ACE has been audited to the highest technical competence, traceability and customer confidentiality standards.

What does that mean for you?
It means you work with experts who are trained and knowledgeable about not only the testing methods they utilize, but with the industries we serve and the standards each brings. We understand every step of the process, how to apply the right physical testing methods to deliver the results you need and how to interpret testing data. It also means we have an approved quality management system in place and the capability to provide accurate testing and calibration results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does ACE Laboratories support product development specifically for industrial rubber parts?

Yes. ACE Laboratories provides specialized, comprehensive product development and compound development laboratory support for industrial rubber components, including seals, gaskets, molded parts, and other custom elastomer applications.

ACE Laboratories combines laboratory-based physical testing, small-batch mixing, and formulation refinement to help manufacturers reduce development risk and ensure that industrial rubber components perform reliably in demanding operating environments before reaching full-scale production. Our team will help you meet compliance while streamlining the product development lifecycle with expert polymer consultants at your side.

Can ACE Laboratories handle custom testing for rubber seals and gaskets?

Yes. ACE Laboratories specializes in custom physical testing for rubber seals, gaskets, and other industrial elastomers used across manufacturing, transportation, and other heavy-duty applications. Our ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory performs a comprehensive range of physical testing for rubber, including:

  • Tensile Strength & Elongation: Measuring material break points and elasticity
  • Compression Set: Evaluating how rubber recovers after prolonged stress
  • Hardness Testing: Determining resistance to indentation
  • Fluid Resistance & Aging: Testing performance when exposed to oils, chemicals, and extreme temperatures

By providing accurate, data-driven insights, ACE Laboratories enables manufacturers to validate that their industrial rubber products meet or exceed industry-specific benchmarks for quality and safety.

Does ACE Laboratories deliver failure analysis and testing for rubber manufacturing defects?

Yes, ACE Laboratories performs extensive failure analysis and defect testing, utilizing advanced polymer science to identify and prevent key failure points. Our expert team accurately recreates failure conditions and adapts formulations as needed until they meet or exceed benchmarks for performance.
ACE Laboratories’ rubber failure analysis and defect testing services include:

  • Rubber Fatigue Testing (ASTM D430): Evaluating dynamic fatigue and crack initiation
  • Crack Growth Analysis (ASTM D813): Measuring the rate of crack propagation under repeated stress
  • Root-Cause Evaluation: Identifying failure points across various tests
  • Performance Validation: Ensuring high performance through repeated flexing and other types of stress

By combining expert-led ASTM testing with data-driven results, ACE Laboratories helps companies in the rubber industry reduce liability, improve formulations, and prevent future product failures.