Ozone Testing Services
Ensure your product's long-term performance and validate supplier quality with expert-led ozone testing services. Serving industries like automotive, aerospace, and defense, we help you guarantee the ozone resistance of rubber and elastomer components to meet rigorous durability standards. Get certainty about your materials' resistance to ozone degradation.
What is ozone testing at Element?
Ozone testing determines a rubber or elastomer’s resistance to ozone degradation by exposing samples in a controlled chamber to a specified ozone concentration and duration, simulating real-world environmental conditions. At Element, we conduct specialized testing that exposes rubber and elastomer samples to precise ozone concentrations for specified durations, helping you identify potential surface cracking and material failures before they impact your products.
What can Element offer you for ozone testing?
Key Tests Offered
Key Tests Offered
Our ozone deterioration testing services assess materials for ozone-induced surface cracking and structural failure, including complete breaks in severe cases. These tests evaluate materials' integrity and long-term performance, aiding in informed decisions on material selection and supplier quality.
Testing follows recognized international standards: ASTM D518-99 (surface cracking), ASTM D1149 (ozone-controlled exposure), and ASTM D1171 (outdoor or chamber testing with triangular specimens).
Components And Products We Test
Components And Products We Test
We test a comprehensive range of rubber and elastomer components critical to automotive, aerospace, and defence applications. Our testing capabilities cover everything from vehicle hoses and tires to specialized military and aerospace components, ensuring your materials meet industry-specific durability requirements.
Which Labs Offer This Service
Which Labs Offer This Service
Our team operates from Materials Testing hubs across the world, providing comprehensive ozone testing services to customers around the world. Find your nearest Materials Testing hub on our Locations Page.
Standards we test to and materials we test
Our Engaged Experts conduct Ozone deterioration testing in compliance with the primary standards established by international organizations, including:
- ASTM D518-99: Standard Test Method For Rubber Deterioration-Surface Cracking
- ASTM D1149: Standard Test Methods For Rubber Deterioration - Cracking In An Ozone Controlled Environment
- ASTM D1171: Standard Test Method For Rubber Deterioration-Surface Ozone Cracking Outdoors Or Chamber (Triangular Specimens)
We test a wide range of materials and components critical to industries like automotive, aerospace, and defense, including:
- Rubber
- Elastomers
- Polymers
- Silicones
- Vehicle components (hoses, tires, grommets, wheels)
- Other rubber components used in various industrial applications.
Your Challenges, Our Solutions
Long-term Performance Uncertainty
Supply Chain Quality Concerns
Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Material Degradation Risks
Why Choose Element
Multi-Industry Experience
Standards Compliance
Quality Assurance Focus
Global Expert Network
Frequently asked questions
Why is ozone testing particularly important for automotive suppliers?
Ozone testing is a routine requirement in the automotive and transportation industries. It's particularly effective for rubber components and helps suppliers validate their materials meet industry durability standards before entering the supply chain.
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