ISO 12944 Testing - Steel Corrosion Protection

Protect your steel structures from costly corrosion damage with comprehensive ISO 12944 testing services. Our expert analysis helps you select optimal protective coating systems for your specific environmental challenges, whether standard or extreme corrosivity conditions, ensuring long-term infrastructure integrity and compliance with international standards.

What is ISO 12944 Testing at Element?

ISO 12944 testing evaluates protective coating systems for their ability to prevent corrosion on steel structures under different environmental conditions. At Element, we provide comprehensive testing to international standards ISO 12944-6 and ISO 12944-9 (formerly ISO 20340), helping you select suitable paint systems that effectively protect steel structures across various corrosivity categories from C2 to CX and Im4.

Element testing specialist examining precision measurement equipment for materials analysis

What Can Element Offer You For Steel Corrosion Protection?

Components and materials we test

We comprehensively evaluate protective coating systems designed for steel structures exposed to different environmental conditions. Our testing covers all corrosivity categories from C2 (low) to the extreme CX and Im4 immersion categories, ensuring your coatings provide adequate protection regardless of where your steel structures are deployed – from mild industrial settings to harsh offshore environments.

Protective coatings for atmospheric exposure
Paint systems for marine environments

Coating systems for industrial settings

Protective systems for immersed steel structures

Steel surface treatments for corrosion prevention

Key tests offered

Our state-of-the-art laboratories perform a complete range of ISO 12944-compliant testing methods to evaluate your coating systems' performance against different corrosion mechanisms. Our comprehensive testing regime assesses durability under various environmental stressors to provide you with reliable data on coating performance and longevity.

Methods and solutions offered

We deliver customized testing programs tailored to your specific project requirements, going beyond standard testing to address your unique challenges. Our experts guide you through the transition from the 1998 to the 2018 standard version, helping you understand key differences and ensuring the most appropriate testing approach for your protective coating system.

Standards we test to and materials we test

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ISO 12944-6
ISO 12944-9 (formerly ISO 20340)
ISO 6270-1
ISO 9227
ISO 2812-2
ISO 15711

Your Challenges, Our Solutions

Preventing costly corrosion damage

Your steel structures face continuous corrosion threats that can compromise integrity and lead to expensive repairs. Element's comprehensive ISO 12944 testing evaluates your protective coating systems against specific environmental conditions, helping you select solutions that extend infrastructure lifespan and reduce maintenance costs.

Meeting international standards with confidence

Navigating complex ISO requirements for corrosion protection can be overwhelming. Our corrosion testing experts guide you through the latest 2018 standard updates, explaining differences from the 1998 version and ensuring your protective coatings receive the most appropriate testing for compliance and performance.

Customized solutions for unique environments

Standard tests may not address your specific environmental challenges. Element creates tailored testing programs that accurately simulate your real-world conditions, providing precise data about how your protective coatings will perform in your unique operating environment.

Performance certainty in extreme conditions

The harshest environments demand exceptional protection. Element's testing capabilities cover all corrosivity categories including the new CX extreme and Im4 immersion categories, giving you confidence that your coating systems will perform even under the most challenging conditions.