Overview
Rubber sector: an overview of conformity processes
For rubber, hardness, tensile strength, compression set and ageing behaviour are the basic characterisation parameters. Ozone resistance is additionally assessed for rubbers with unsaturated bonds; contact legislation applies for food and medical uses.
How we work
Six steps from scope to certificate
Scope
We determine your product, target market and sector; the required legislation list is produced.
Quote
Testing and audit items are priced separately; the quote is delivered within 24 hours.
Sample / Planning
Sample requirements are shared, or an on-site audit is scheduled.
Testing & Audit
Testing or audit is carried out according to the method of the relevant standard.
Report & Document
A report is issued; if within certification scope, the process proceeds to the decision stage.
Maintaining the validation
Surveillance audits and legislative changes are tracked.
Product groups
Rubber sector: what do we test?
- 01Gaskets and sealing elements
- 02Hoses and bellows
- 03Vibration mounts
- 04Belts and drive elements
- 05Rubber compounds
Services
The work we carry out in this sector
From testing laboratories to inspection, surveillance, audit, verification and calibration — all the services the Rubber supply chain needs are under one roof.
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Standards
Standards referenced by the sector
Content is linked to standards based on the product's intended use, target market and technical characteristics.
- MIL-STD-810environmental engineering assessments and laboratory tests
- ASTM D1149ozone cracking in rubber
- ASTM D2000classification in automotive rubber parts
- ASTM D2137Low temperature brittleness in rubber materials
- ASTM D2228abrasion of tread compounds (Pico)
- ASTM D2240Shore hardness in rubber and plastic
- ASTM D395permanent deformation of rubber under compression
- ASTM D412Tensile properties of vulcanized rubber
- ASTM D471swelling of rubber under the influence of liquid
- ASTM D573aging of rubber with hot air
- ASTM D5963abrasion wear on rubber
- ASTM D624tear resistance in rubber
- DIN 53504tensile test in rubber
- DIN 53505Shore hardness in rubber and plastic
- IEC 60068-2-27mechanical shock test
- 16 CFR Part 1203Safety specification for bicycle helmets
- 16 CFR Part 1512safety specifications for bicycles
- API 610centrifugal pumps in the oil and gas industry
- API 617axial and centrifugal compressors in the oil and gas industry
- API 682Seal systems in pumps and compressors
- ASME B46.1surface roughness and waviness
- ASME PTC 19.3Performance test code in temperature measurement
- ASTM A370Mechanical test methods on steel products
- ASTM D1002shear strength in metal adhesive connections
- ASTM D1876peel resistance in adhesives (T-peel)
- ASTM D2344short beam strength in composites
- ASTM D3039Tensile properties in polymer matrix composites
- ASTM D3410Compression properties in polymer matrix composites
- RTCA DO-160Environmental conditions and test methods in aviation equipment
- MIL-STD-810environmental engineering assessments and laboratory tests
- ASTM G154fluorescent UV accelerated aging
- ASTM G155Accelerated aging with xenon arc
- IEC 60068-2-1low temperature (cold) test
- IEC 60068-2-14temperature change test
- IEC 60068-2-2high temperature (dry heat) test
- IEC 60068-2-30cyclic moist heat testing
- IEC 60068-2-6sine vibration test
- IEC 60068-2-78constant moist heat test
- IEC 60068series of environmental testing methods
- IEC 60068-2-11series of environmental testing methods
- IEC 60068-2-18series of environmental testing methods
- IEC 60068-2-38series of environmental testing methods
- ASTM B117salt spray corrosion test
- ASTM G85modified salt fog (cyclic) test
- ISO 9227salt spray corrosion test
- SAE J2334cyclic laboratory corrosion testing
- VDA 233-102cyclic corrosion testing in automotive
- ASTM G154fluorescent UV accelerated aging
- ASTM G48pitting and crevice corrosion in stainless steels
- ISO 16701cyclic corrosion test
- ISO 6270strength in condensation environment
- ASTM A262susceptibility to intergranular corrosion in stainless steels
- ASTM B368copper accelerated acetic acid salt mist (CASS)
- ASTM D1141artificial sea water preparation
- ASTM D1654Evaluation of painted samples exposed to corrosive environment
- ASTM D2247coating resistance in high humidity
Certification
Documents that enable your product to reach the market
Global Market Access
Rubber which market will you offer your product to?
Rubber when offering products to different markets, technical legislation, tests, documents and conformity requirements may vary by country and region.
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