Although composites have been used since the first brick was formed, new composites are wonders of materials science. Our state-of-the-art composite testing laboratories are ISO 17025 accredited.
Composite testing is increasingly crucial for aerospace, military, power generation, and transportation applications. By combining desired properties of ceramics, polymers, metals, glass, cellulose, and other materials, advanced composites protect spacecraft from the heat of launch or stop bullets as a layer in lightweight body armor.
Composite testing services
We can support your composite testing requirements, no matter how complex, using a wide range of methods.
- Composite curing autoclave
- Composite damage tolerance
- Composite fatigue testing
- Composite material testing
- Composite sandwich panel testing
- Fiber reinforced composite materials
- Mechanical testing of composites
- Open hole compression testing
- Shear testing of composites
- Tensile testing of composites
- Polymer matrix composites
- Ceramic matrix composites
Composite testing in the hands of experts
Testing composite materials requires specialized knowledge, experience, and equipment. Our chemists, engineers, and materials scientists will evaluate your composite samples to meet your quality standards or regulatory requirements, no matter how rigorous.
The Element advantage
Find out more about composites and how testing can help you.
Element’s composite testing laboratories are equipped with the tools necessary for even the most sophisticated projects. We support customers globally to make certain your composite materials are fit for purpose.
For more information about our composite testing capabilities or to speak with an expert, contact us today.
Composites testing that minimizes risk
Element is a proactive participant and leader within the international advanced aerospace composites community with active membership in ASTM D30 (Committee on Composite Materials), ASTM C28 (Committee on Advanced Ceramics) and CMH-17 (Committee for the Composite Materials Handbook), NADCAP and A2LA and as such will remain at the forefront of all future testing of composite materials helping our customers to help minimize the risk with their future product development activity.
Find out more about how we help you with materials testing for the Aerospace industry.
Our Services
Element offers comprehensive composite materials testing services.
Composite Material Testing
Element’s composite raw material testing helps manufacturers understand the physical, thermal, and mechanical properties of the constituents used to create their composite product.
Composite Autoclave Curing & Fabrication
Composite curing autoclaves are a useful tool for fabricating a composite material with the desired properties. Our experts are ready to assist with your R&D or quality assurance needs.
Examining Fiber-Reinforced Composite Materials
Microscopic and macroscopic examination of fiber-reinforced composite materials helps ensure the quality of the material early in the manufacturing process.
Ceramic Matrix Composite Testing
Find out how Element applies its unique combination of experience and the financial investments we have made so far, to develop leading edge and repeatable testing protocols for CMCs in the Aerospace sector.
Mechanical Testing of Composite Materials
Element’s global network of composite testing laboratories offers an array of mechanical testing services, including compression, shear, tensile, and fatigue.
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
Find out about the range of NDT services Element uses to evaluate the properties of a material, parts, products, welds, or systems without materially affecting the integrity of the items being tested.
Thermal Analysis (DSC, TMA, DMA, TGA)
Thermal analysis methods measure mechanical changes under differing temperatures and loads, and can pinpoint when and at what temperature significant thermal events occur.
Carbon Fiber Testing
The use of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers (CFRP) is growing in many industries. As a result, there is a higher demand for mechanical testing and carbon fiber testing of composite materials.