The Applied Technical Services Family of Companies (FoC) performs fluid resistance testing services on a wide range of products and materials.
What is a Fluid Resistance Test?
Fluid resistance tests evaluate a product or material’s ability to endure various levels of exposure to liquids by measuring its susceptibility to the following:
- Chemical degradation
- Physical changes
- Changes in visual appearance
During fluid resistance tests, technicians expose specimens to a wide range of fluids, including oils, fuels, water, and cleaning agents. Technicians expose test specimens to fluids they’re likely to come into contact with throughout their life cycle, so the information collected from the tests is critical to identifying vulnerabilities in a product’s design. This grants manufacturers the opportunity to optimize their product’s design, ensuring it remains functional and safe in its intended application.
More About Our Fluid Resistance Testing Services
Our A2LA-accredited environmental testing laboratory features state-of-the-art technology to simulate the real-world weather patterns that many materials will encounter throughout their life cycle. Our accelerated environmental testing experts are adept at creating and maintaining the controlled environmental conditions needed to effectively evaluate the fluid resistance of various types of materials, including:
- Aerospace components, such as fuel systems and seals
- Automotive components, including coatings, gaskets, and seals
- Medical devices, such as surgical tools and respiratory devices
Our accreditation demonstrates our ability to comply with internationally recognized quality standards, ensuring that our services are conducted competently and professionally. Our fluid resistance tests comply with the following standards:
Why are Fluid Resistance Tests Important?
While compliance with important safety and performance standards is certainly a benefit of fluid resistance tests, they also give manufacturers critical insight into their product’s performance. Effective testing will help companies do the following:
- Determine a material’s suitability for specific environments and tasks.
- Refine product designs, reducing the risk of degradation.
- Bolster material selection processes.
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
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