Paint and Coating Testing Services
Ensure your painted or coated products stand the test of time with Element's paint and coating testing. Our world-class laboratories deliver tailored solutions covering most industries, so your products can handle everything from everyday wear to the toughest conditions. Count on us for customized solutions that meet rigorous international industry standards and help you get to market faster.
What is Paint and Coating Testing at Element?
Paint and coating testing evaluates material properties to assess behavior, durability, and surface interactions under various conditions. At Element, we deliver tailored testing solutions covering regulatory compliance, failure analysis, process evaluation, chemical analysis, de-formulation, hardness assessment, and adhesion strength - supporting industries from automotive to aerospace.
What Can Element Offer You For Testing Paint and Coatings?
Key tests offered
Key tests offered
We provide comprehensive testing services for material properties, performance assessment, and regulatory compliance of your paints and coatings. Our capabilities extend from basic evaluation to advanced environmental testing, helping you validate coating performance across all critical parameters. This includes testing for:
- Paint and coating film thickness
- Flexibility
- Film hardness
- Color and gloss measurements
- Paint or coating deformulation/material identification
- Basic and controlled irradiance spray
- Cyclic corrosion
- Rotary and vertical dip/dry
- Temperatures up to 260°C (500°F) (ovens) and 1100°C (2000°F) (furnaces)
- Subambient testing to -100°C (-150°F)
- Chemical compatibility
- Gravelometer testing
- Thermal cycling
- Autoclave testing
Methods and solutions offered
Methods and solutions offered
Our testing methods encompass the full spectrum of coating evaluation techniques, from basic analysis to complex environmental simulation. We deliver detailed insights into coating performance under various conditions, supporting both development and compliance needs.
- Basic and controlled irradiance spray
- Rotary and vertical dip/dry processes
- Immersion and chemical compatibility testing
- Gravelometer and autoclave procedures
- Temperature cycling from -100°C to 1,100°C
Materials we test
Materials we test
Our testing capabilities cover industrial coatings, thermal spray applications, fusion bonded epoxy, and specialized thermal insulation coatings. We evaluate these across diverse environmental conditions to validate performance in real-world applications, from everyday wear to the most demanding situations. Our expertise spans protective coatings for multiple industries, including specialized medical and environmental applications.
- Industrial and manufacturing coatings
- Thermal spray and insulation coatings
- Protective surface treatments
- Medical device coatings
- Environmental and sustainable coatings
Cutting-edge equipment we use
Cutting-edge equipment we use
Our state-of-the-art facilities feature advanced testing equipment designed to deliver precise, reliable results across all testing parameters. Our technology enables accurate simulation of real-world conditions and detailed analysis of coating performance.
- Temperature-controlled environmental chambers
- Specialized ovens and furnaces
- Advanced measurement and analysis tools
- Automated testing systems
- Environmental simulation equipment
Industry-specific expertise
Industry-specific expertise
We offer a wide variety of testing tailored for specific needs and industries, including the environmental, energy and medical sectors:
- In the oil and gas industry, coatings play a crucial role in shielding your equipment and structures from tough conditions. Element's experts ensure your coatings can handle extreme temperatures, corrosion, and chemical impacts. Learn about our energy coating testing services.
- For medical products and devices, we know safety and reliability are non-negotiable, so our testing services ensure coatings used in medical devices and equipment meet rigorous quality and safety standards, prioritizing patient well-being and regulatory compliance.
- For environmental applications, we offer services that consider the particulate release of a product, allowing for assessments to be drawn regarding the environmental impact of your coatings – this is essential for both sustainability and compliance with environmental regulations.
Standards we test to and materials we test
- SS
- PACCAR
- CMT
- NORSOK
- NF
- NFA
- NFT
- NEN
- NEMA
- NASM
- NACE
- ISO
- GMW
- ICC
- FORD
- FLTM
- EN
- EIA
- EAD
- DIN
- D2794
- CSA
- Industrial coatings and paints
- Thermal spray coatings
- Protective surface treatments
- Medical device coatings
- Environmental coatings
- Oil and gas protective coatings
- Aerospace surface treatments
- Manufacturing coatings
- Construction materials
- Automotive finishes
Your Challenges, Our Solutions
Global compliance barriers
Time and budget pressures
Coating durability concerns
Managing multiple vendors
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Why Choose Element
Global reach, local service
Comprehensive testing solutions
End-to-end technical excellence
Custom testing programs
260°CMaximum testing temperature for ovens
1,100°C Maximum testing temperature for furnaces
-100°C (-150°F) Subambient testing capabilities for extreme cold environments
25+ industry standards
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