Overview of Capabilities


Universal Laboratory, Inc. specializes in the physical, mechanical, and chemical testing of plumbing fixtures 
and products such as cultured marble, cultured onyx, solid surface, fiberglass, acrylic, gel coat, etc., per the following standards...

 
Plumbing Fixtures
   Plastic Bathtubs
   Plastics Shower Receptors
   Plastic Lavatories
   Plastic Water Closets
   Plastic Sinks
   Whirlpool Bathtubs
   Solid Surface-HDL
   Vitreous China
   Stainless Steel
   Porcelain Enameled
   Water Closets
   Suction Fittings 
   ANSI Z124.1.2
   ANSI Z124.1.2
   ANSI Z124.3
   ANSI Z124.4
   ANSI Z124.6
   ANSI A112.19.7M
   NEMA LD-3-ICA-SSFA
   ASME/ANSI A112.19.2M
   ASME/ANSI A112.19.3M
   ASME/ANSI A112.19.4M
   ASME/ANSI A112.19.6M
   ASME/ANSI A112.19.8M

 

Plumbing Fixture Fittings
   ASME/ANSI A112.18.1M   Faucets Back Flow Valves
 

 

Pipe (PVC, CPVC, ABS, PE)

Hydrostatic Design Testing

   Long Term    ASTM D 1598
   Quick Burst    ASTM D 1599
   

Compound Blends/Cell Class

   PVC- CPVC- ABS- PE    ASTM F-789
   ASTM D-1784
   ASTM D-3350
   ASTM D-4398
   ASTM D-3212
   ASTM D-3034
   ASTM D-2241

Certifies Products For:  IAPMO    ASSE   


Universal Laboratory, Inc. also offers 40 years of continuous service in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical and NDT testing. 

Chemical Analysis
   Atomic Absorption/Gas chromatograph      Colormetric--Plasma ICP

Environmental Testing
   Salt Spray (Fog)    Humidity      Weatherometer

Mechanical Testing
  Tensile    Compression    Impact    Hardness (Superficial, Micro, Barcol)

Flame/Smoke Tests
   Flame Tunnel Test
   Flame Spread
   Smoke Density
   Ignition Properties
   ASTM E-84
   ASTM E-162
   ASTM D-2843
   ASTM D-1929
 
Listed Testing Laboratory With...
   ASSE
   City of Dallas, TX
   Commonwealth of Massachusetts
   Department of Urban Development (HUD)
   IAPMO
   City of Los Angeles, CA
   City of Houston, TX
   Metro Dade County Florida
 
Solid Surface Testing
Characteristic Test Method
Hardness
Elongation
Tensile Strength
Tensile Modulus
Abrasion Resistance
Water Absorption
IZOD Impact
Thermal Expansion
Deflection
High Temperature Resistance
Boiling Water
Gloss
Stain Resistance
ASTM D 2583
ASTM D 638
ASTM D 638
ASTM D 638
ASTM C 501
ASTM D 570
ASTM D 256
ASTM D 696
ASTM D 648
NEMA LD 3
NEMA LD 3
NEMA LD 3
Z124.6

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1726 Commerce St.
Garland, TX 75040-6710
 Phone: (972) 272-7337 Fax: (972) 272-7790
Email: universal.laboratory@yahoo.com