About 51³Ô¹ÏÍøHouston Cypress
51³Ô¹ÏÍøHouston Cypress is a world-class facility and trusted partner for comprehensive testing of polymers and non-metallic materials. As part of Element's global network of accredited laboratories, the Houston Cypress location offers state-of-the-art equipment and expertise across a wide range of mechanical, chemical, and analytical testing services. With capabilities spanning tensile, compression, hardness, thermal analysis, spectroscopy, and more, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøHouston Cypress provides unparalleled solutions for characterizing and qualifying polymers and non-metallic components per industry standards like ISO, ASTM, API, and NACE. This ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab is a premier choice for ensuring quality, safety and performance of non-metallic materials and products across industries.Non-Metallic Services at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøHouston Cypress
- Tensile testing
- Tear Strength Testing
- Compression Testing
- Flexural -Three and Four-Point Bend
- Adhesion testing
- Abrasion Testing
- Hardness Testing
- Immersion testing
- Izod impact
- Coating Penetration Resistance
- Poisson's Ration, with DIC
- Fatigue Testing
Analytical Testing Services at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøHouston Cypress
- MFI (Melt Flow Index)
- TGA (Thermogravimetry Analysis)
- DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry
- DMA (Dynamic Mechanical Analysis)
- FTIR (Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy)
- Gas permeation
- Density
- Thermal Conductivity
- GC/MS
- Failure Analysis
- 3D Optical Profilometer
- SEM (Scanning electron microscope)
- Digital Megohmmeter/IR tester
- Optical Emission Spectrometer (OES)
Immersion/Aging Testing at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøHouston Cypress
- API Spec 6A
- NACE
- ISO
- NORSOK
- ASTM
- NACE
- Accelerated weathering
- Water absorption
Houston Cypress
Materials Testing
Find out more about Element's comprehensive ranges of materials testing services available in the TIC sector, covering materials selection, application and performance testing as well as failure analysis testing services.
Non-Metallic Material Failure Analysis
We conduct failure analyses of a wide range of advanced materials, including rubber, adhesives and sealants, paints/coatings and composite failure analysis.
Polymer Testing
51³Ô¹ÏÍøhas world-class expertise in polymeric materials testing services including elastomers, thermoplastics, composites and structural adhesives the Aerospace, Transportation, Medical, Energy and Consumer Product sectors.
Energy Testing Services
51³Ô¹ÏÍøis developing and deploying new technologies to deliver innovative, reliable, and cleaner oil, gas, and low-carbon energy solutions, which are revolutionizing the way in which our current and future needs are met.
