A wide selection of corrosion related facilities is available.

Accelerated Weathering

These cabinets are often used for a quick evaluation of the corrosion resistance of a coating

Many components require these laboratory exposures for quality assurance compliance.

 

Salt spray cabinet exposures are used to assess resistance to corrosion.

QUV machines expose products to strong UV light and high humidity to simulate external exposure. Tested in accordance with AS/NZS1580.483.2.

A Humidity Cabinet exposes coated surfaces to 100% humidity at elevated temperatures to determine resistance to blistering and peeling.

 

Microscopic Investigation

Optical (up to 1000 x) and scanning electron microscopes are available for investigative purposes.

Bacteria dissolving iron particles

Chemical Analysis

X-Ray diffraction can be used for identification of crystal phase

Asbestos Identification

Paint Testing

All testing is carried out in accordance with the appropriate standard

Test Method Relevant Standard
Dry Paint thickness AS 3894
Colour spaces (Munsell, Hunter Lab, L a*b* etc) AS/NZS 1580.601.3
Specular Gloss AS/NZS 1580.602.2
Pencil hardness, AS/NZS 1580.405.1
Scratch resistance AS/NZS 1580.403.1
Impact resistance AS 1580.406.1
Abrasion Resistance (Taber abraser), AS/NZS 1580.403.2  ASTM D4060
Adhesion (cross-cut) AS1580.408.4
Bend test AS1580.402.1

Microbiological Identification

Tests are available for the identification of sulphate reducing bacteria (SRB) and iron related bacteria (IRB) that can be a contributing factor to premature corrosion.