Independent Testing Laboratory

ITL specializes in evaluations of materials including plastics,
equipment and related components for lead-acid batteries.

The staff at Independent Testing Laboratory is vastly knowledgeable and has many years of experience with a wide variety of materials. We welcome all inquiries regarding test methods, equipment, and limitations, as well as any material related questions.
We offer a full complement of destructive and non-destructive test methods and services including:

Powder X-ray diffraction (XRD) Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) Fourier transform infrared spectrometry (FTIR) Inductively coupled argon plasma – optical emission spectroscopy (ICAP-OES) Mercury-intrusion porosimetry (MIP) Helium multi-pycnometer for true density determination Microtome for cross-section analysis Color and gloss matching and measurement NDT ultrasonic's thickness measurement Cross sectioning & encapsulating samples for metallographic analysis Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS)

		Metallography Leco Sulfur-content analysis Fiberscope/boroscope analysis Adhesive qualification tests Micromeritics particle size analysis UV-Vi's spectroscopy BET surface area analysis Viscosity measurement Thermal cycling Shock impact Tensile strength Yield strength Elongation Compression Flexural modulus Flexural strength Chemical compatibility Electrochemical compatibility (ECC) Flame resistance Chemical resistance