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Testing (chemical, mechanical and microstructure)

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The LoneStar Group provides comprehensive, ISO/IEC 17025-accredited independent testing and inspection services across Europe (Oracle Test Laboratory), the Middle East (TripleFast Test Laboratory), the USA (LoneStar Fasteners Test Laboratory) and China (LoneStar PHIT Test Laboratory).

A global network of testing excellence

Our world-leading test laboratories specialise in the chemical, mechanical and microstructure evaluation of materials used in oil and gas, petrochemical, energy, aerospace derivative, automotive, critical construction, marine and nuclear (defence and civil) industries.

The Oracle Test Laboratory, based within our global headquarters (Universal Point, Wednesbury, United Kingdom), provides the blueprint for all LoneStar Group test labs globally. Under the guidance of this pioneering laboratory, our expert technicians offer an unrivalled scope of tests in either destructive or non-destructive formats.

By testing the chemical and mechanical conformity of mission-critical materials and components with ultimate diligence, we provide our customers with independently verified results, documentation and peace of mind, all available with unmatched turnaround times.

Driven by rigour, collaboration and deep technical understanding

We work alongside customers to ensure the traceability, compliance, integration, safety and performance of materials in real-world applications.

Where excellence meets accountability

Our expert teams ensure the right-first-time deployment of approved and accredited components, delivered to specification with full certification packs as standard.

Destructive and non-destructive evaluation

Our laboratories provide an unrivalled scope of tests, incl. non-destructive processes carried out by PCN level 2 and 3-qualified operators.

Mechanical

  • Tensile testing
  • Compression testing
  • Hardness testing
  • Impact/charpy testing
  • Fatigue testing
  • Stress rupture
  • Flexural (bend) testing
  • Shear testing
  • Elevated temperature testing

Chemical composition

  • Qualitative analysis 
  • Quantitative analysis

Non-destructive testing and evaluation (NDT/NDE)

  • Ultrasonic (UT)
  • Magnetic particle (MPI)
  • Dye penetrant inspection (DPI)
  • Positive material identification (PMI)

Microstructure

To evaluate at a microscopic scale the grain size, phase distribution, inclusions, voids and defects that may affect mechanical, thermal and electrical properties of a material or component.

Contact our test laboratories to discuss your requirements

We look forward to collaborating with you.

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