Physical Testing
Conquering challenges. Creating Solutions.Our physical testing pushes materials to their limits, helping you overcome challenges through smart solutions so your products exceed expectations.
Types of Physical Testing
Abrasion Resistance Testing
ASTM D3389 and ASTM D5963
Adhesion Testing
ASTM D413, ASTM D429, ASTM D903, and ASTM D2229
Cold Testing
ASTM D1329, ASTM D746, and ASTM D2137
Compression
ASTM D395, ASTM D575, ASTM D6147, ISO 6056, ISO 3384
Durometer Hardness
ASTM D2240
Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)
Electrical Testing
ASTM D257 and ASTM D991
Flammability
ASTM C1166, UL94, and FMVSS302
Flex Fatigue
ASTM D813, ASTM D430, and ASTM D4482
Flexible Cellular Materials (Sponge)
ASTM D1056
Fluid Aging
ASTM D471
Heat Aging
ASTM D573
O-Ring
ASTM D1414
Ozone Exposure
ASTM D1149
Rebound Resilience
ASTM D7121 and ASTM D2632
Sample Preparation and Conditioning
ASTM D3182, ASTM D3183, and ASTM D1349
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (ASTM D792)
Tear Resistance
ASTM D624
Tensile Testing of Rubber Materials
ASTM D412
Testing for Your 6PPD Alternative Solution
ASTM D1149-18, ASTM G154, ASTM D4329, ASTM D4587, ISO 4892, ASTM G155-21
Weathering
ASTM D1149-18, ASTM G154, ASTM D4329, ASTM D4587, ISO 4892, ASTM G155-21
Wiper Blade Testing
SAE J903, SAE J198
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.