Specialty Testing Lab

At ECS, safety comes first. So, when ECS was provided with an opportunity to open a lab where we could test and certify a product’s safety, there was no hesitation. Located in our Pittsburgh, PA office, our brand new, specialty testing lab is one of only a handful of laboratories in the United States certified to perform a multitude of unique tests. These tests could not only help determine if your product is safe to use, but also safe to ship.

At ECS, safety comes first. So, when ECS was provided with an opportunity to open a lab where we could test and certify a product’s safety, there was no hesitation. Located in our Pittsburgh, PA office, our brand new, specialty testing lab is one of only a handful of laboratories in the United States certified to perform a multitude of unique tests. These tests could not only help determine if your product is safe to use, but also safe to ship.

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What Is Specialty Testing?

Specialty testing describes the variety of unique, niche tests provided in our new laboratory. We use such a broad term because no one word can accurately encompass the scope of tests we’re able to perform. The main purpose of each of these tests, however, is always the same: quality assurance and safety. We protect the public by testing your product, and we protect you, the client, from liability if your product is misused and legal action is taken.

Third-Party Testing

Our specialty testing lab is a certified third-party testing facility. In some cases, third-party testing is required before a product may be marketed to the public as safe to use. Contact us to learn more about third-party testing and whether it is required for your product.

Specialty testing describes the variety of unique, niche tests provided in our new laboratory. We use such a broad term because no one word can accurately encompass the scope of tests we’re able to perform. The main purpose of each of these tests, however, is always the same: quality assurance and safety. We protect the public by testing your product, and we protect you, the client, from liability if your product is misused and legal action is taken.

Third-Party Testing

Our specialty testing lab is a certified third-party testing facility. In some cases, third-party testing is required before a product may be marketed to the public as safe to use. Contact us to learn more about third-party testing and whether it is required for your product.

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Department of Transportation Certified Third Party Testing

When it comes to the full scope of our lab services, ECS is the “total package”. The Department of Transportation requires a United Nations hazmat package certification for any company shipping hazardous materials or substances. ECS is federally certified by the Department of Transportation as a third-party testing lab to test, certify and issue a required U.N. number to print on your packages. Testing is performed to strict D.O.T. regulations.

When it comes to the full scope of our lab services, ECS is the “total package”. The Department of Transportation requires a United Nations hazmat package certification for any company shipping hazardous materials or substances. ECS is federally certified by the Department of Transportation as a third-party testing lab to test, certify and issue a required U.N. number to print on your packages. Testing is performed to strict D.O.T. regulations.

Lab Services Include:

Freeze/Heat Exposure Testing

Products such as building materials must be able to retain their strength and quality under a wide spectrum of temperatures. When we test products in our freeze/heat exposure chamber, they are met with these varying extremes so you will be well informed if there is a threshold at which your products no longer retain their quality.

Hydrostatic/Inert Gas Induced Pressure Testing

High pressure containers, high pressure fittings and closed loop piping systems can be dangerous if not handled properly or tested for safety. Additional precautions must be made when shipping liquid filled containers by air. By testing these containers or systems with hydrostatic pressure or inert gas induced pressure testing, you can help prevent hazardous conditions from occurring.

Drop Testing

Products designed to protect important objects (i.e., cell phone cases) or products and materials designed to withstand an impact from objects falling at specific heights (i.e., flooring) can be tested for quality assurance before marketing to consumers.

Flow Testing

This primarily on-site test is crucial to verifying that systems for fire suppression or industrial water supply valves/fixtures are not only working properly but are supplying equipment with enough water to function. Without these safety tests as part of an annual systems check, failure of these systems could occur when you need them most. In addition, lab testing of residential plumbing fixtures designed to control water flow can be tested as a part of a manufacturer’s quality assurance program.

(COBB) Water Absorption Testing

COBB water absorption testing will inform you how long your packaging or any fiberboard based product can be exposed to water or moisture before it degrades and is rendered ineffective, and the contents or products therein are compromised. Whether the goal is to assess the fiberboard material combination you want to choose for your package, or simply determine how long your fiberboard-based product can sit in the rain, COBB water absorption testing will help you make informed decisions when choosing materials.

Rotary/Vertical Vibration Testing

Rotary/vertical vibration testing acts as a shipping simulation which imitates the rigors of shipping your package or product. Vibration testing is especially useful if you are shipping particularly fragile products, or a standalone shipped product and you need to know if your package design or product will survive to its destination.

Lab Services Include:

Freeze/Heat Exposure Testing

Products such as building materials must be able to retain their strength and quality under a wide spectrum of temperatures. When we test products in our freeze/heat exposure chamber, they are met with these varying extremes so you will be well informed if there is a threshold at which your products no longer retain their quality.

Hydrostatic/Inert Gas Induced Pressure Testing

High pressure containers, high pressure fittings and closed loop piping systems can be dangerous if not handled properly or tested for safety. Additional precautions must be made when shipping liquid filled containers by air. By testing these containers or systems with hydrostatic pressure or inert gas induced pressure testing, you can help prevent hazardous conditions from occurring.

Drop Testing

Products designed to protect important objects (i.e., cell phone cases) or products and materials designed to withstand an impact from objects falling at specific heights (i.e., flooring) can be tested for quality assurance before marketing to consumers.

Flow Testing

This primarily on-site test is crucial to verifying that systems for fire suppression or industrial water supply valves/fixtures are not only working properly but are supplying equipment with enough water to function. Without these safety tests as part of an annual systems check, failure of these systems could occur when you need them most. In addition, lab testing of residential plumbing fixtures designed to control water flow can be tested as a part of a manufacturer’s quality assurance program.

(COBB) Water Absorption Testing

COBB water absorption testing will inform you how long your packaging or any fiberboard based product can be exposed to water or moisture before it degrades and is rendered ineffective, and the contents or products therein are compromised. Whether the goal is to assess the fiberboard material combination you want to choose for your package, or simply determine how long your fiberboard-based product can sit in the rain, COBB water absorption testing will help you make informed decisions when choosing materials.

Rotary/Vertical Vibration Testing

Rotary/vertical vibration testing acts as a shipping simulation which imitates the rigors of shipping your package or product. Vibration testing is especially useful if you are shipping particularly fragile products, or a standalone shipped product and you need to know if your package design or product will survive to its destination.

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Why Is Specialty Testing Important?

Safety

Safety comes first. By ensuring the quality of your packaging, product, or materials, we work together with you to keep you and the public safe. 

Protection

When dealing with hazardous materials or substances or safeguarding against potential failures, it’s nice to know the homework has been done. Specialty testing ensures whatever is tested is performing as it was designed to do.

Insurance

As a Third-Party testing lab, our non-biased testing results provide you with protections against legal liability if your products are mishandled, misused or if product or material failures occur. Investing in tests with our specialty testing lab gains you a new security by carefully detailing the parameters in which it is safe to use your product – saving you time and money.

Why Is Specialty Testing Important?

Safety

Safety comes first. By ensuring the quality of your packaging, product, or materials, we work together with you to keep you and the public safe. 

Protection

When dealing with hazardous materials or substances or safeguarding against potential failures, it’s nice to know the homework has been done. Specialty testing ensures whatever is tested is performing as it was designed to do.

Insurance

As a Third-Party testing lab, our non-biased testing results provide you with protections against legal liability if your products are mishandled, misused or if product or material failures occur. Investing in tests with our specialty testing lab gains you a new security by carefully detailing the parameters in which it is safe to use your product – saving you time and money.

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Why Use Specialty Testing Services?

 Customizable testing, a thorough addition to your research and development, and any results-based analysis your product requires to identify a problem, ensure safety or use as a quality assurance program before marketing your product to the general public.

 Customizable testing, a thorough addition to your research and development, and any results-based analysis your product requires to identify a problem, ensure safety or use as a quality assurance program before marketing your product to the general public.

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Work With ECS for Specialty Testing

ECS offers specialized testing to ensure safety and quality assurance in your products and projects. To learn more about our testing methods and the benefits of specialized testing, contact us for a quote today.

ECS offers specialized testing to ensure safety and quality assurance in your products and projects. To learn more about our testing methods and the benefits of specialized testing, contact us for a quote today.

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