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Commercial Services > Testing > Endurance and strength testing

Contacts

Vince Kerrigan (email) (doors and windows)
t 44 (0)1494 569 836

Mark Salt (email) (other products)
t 44 (0)1494 569611

For safety and practical reasons we believe that most building products should have their endurance and strength capabilities established accurately in a test laboratory.

TRADA Technology and Chiltern Dynamics (TRADA Technology's sister company) have over 30 years experience of proving the limits of capability for different products and materials. Testing and analysis to various standards is offered in the following areas:

Product areaStandards tested to
DoorsetsPAS 23, BS DD 171, BS EN 947, BS EN 948, BS EN 949, BS EN 950, BS EN 12400, BS EN 1192, BS EN 1191
WindowsBS 6375: Pt 2, BS EN 947-1, BS EN 948-1, BS EN 949-1, BS EN 950-1, BS EN 13115, BS EN 12400
PartitionsSoft and hard body impact
WallsHard body impact
Mechanical fastenersA wide range of tests are available to test the stiffness and strength of joist hangers, truss clips and nailplates.

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