Our decades of experience in testing for a broad range of industries have positioned UL as the leader in materials testing. Our technical experts assist our customers in identifying and remediating potential product vulnerabilities throughout the entire production process.
Definition
UL utilizes recognized methods including American Society for Materials (ASM) International, American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International, International Standards Organization (ISO), United States Military Standard (MIL), Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI) and UL specifications to test products for compliance to global, national and regional standards.
Benefits
UL helps customers in the advancement of quality assurance programs for their products and leads the field in developing test methods for a wide variety of industries, including:
Adhesivesand coatings
Plastics
Rubber and elastomers
Industrial, automotive and aerospace
Commercial and government
Packaging and paper
The goal of materials testing is to meet regulatory and industry standards and to determine that products and their component parts meet specifications for intended use and expected life cycle. UL’s technical experts can help identify and correct product vulnerabilities through the entire production cycle, from product development and sourcing to failure analysis:
Standards testing and analysis
Test method development
Material recommendation and selection
In-house sample preparation
Packaging evaluation
Testing to client protocol
Visit the UL International (UK) Ltd website for more information on Materials Testing