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Thermal Shock!!!
Your CULTURED MARBLE
lavatory or SOLID SURFACE sink will probably never have a
thermal shock crack...
“Probably?”
To assure yourself as a manufacturer of the finest quality of
products, install only products that have been laboratory tested and
proved in-compliance with the applicable standards. We test to ANSI
Z124 .6 paragraph 6 for Thermal Shock requirements on products such as
Cultured Marble, Solid Surface, Fiberglass, & Acrylic.
Our customers know that after the rigorous series of tests and
surveys, once their product is approved for certification, they can
take pride that they have an outstanding product with the top quality
testing facility’s listing, labeling and mark of compliance -
UNIVERSAL LABORATORY, INC.
Where do your FIBERGLASS products Rate?
• For testing of FIBERGLASS products, Universal Laboratory
implements the complete scope of testing for the applicable industry
Standards, such as the Ignition Test of ANSI Z-124 Section 5.
• The maximum burn rating is 30 seconds for test specimens.
• To assure your product’s ability to retain its luster, shine, and
texture, we’ll perform the Stain Resistance Test of ANSI Z124 Section
5.
• The maximum stain rating for this Standard is 50.
• What’s your rating?
If you manufacture GELCOAT/ACRYLIC products, Universal
Laboratory provides complete testing for your company for
certification to ANSI Z124 - including; Water Resistance. For this
test, specimens are installed in distilled water in a boil test tank
and boiled for 100 hours to determine loss of gloss, cracking,
blistering, change in color, and surface profile ratings. To determine
the tests and qualifications required for all of your products, let a
member of our professional staff assist you.
SOLID SURFACE IS SOLID BUSINESS!
The Solid Surface industry has taken a strong hold in the kitchen and
bath market thanks to consumer education through occupational
professionals. And now has also seen its applications move to such
prestigious places as O’Hare Airport and Omni Hotels, and used in
diverse applications such as luxurious flooring, exquisite staircases,
superb wall coverings, and fascinating decorative accessories.
The solid application of Solid Surface, however, still remains
loyal to its roots...Countertops.
COUNTER INTELLIGENCE
What it takes to know Solid Surface is the periodic reviewing
and analyzing of your product. This industry continues to grow fast
and the competition is growing with new types of products. Being aware
of the dynamics and processes of Solid Surface material, we can remain
focused on building an even greater, more profitable industry.
Universal Laboratory, Inc. tests Solid Surface products
for compliance to the governing ICPA-SS-1 & applicable, related
standards (ASTM, ANSI). Universal Laboratory, Inc. offers
Listing, Labeling, and Certification programs. We will also perform
Research & Development testing at the manufacturer’s discretion to
give them ideas so that they may come up with more ways to enhance
their product’s appearance, structural integrities, and resistance to
certain conditions, as well as many other tests to simulate use, wear,
and reliability.
UNIVERSAL LABORATORY, INC. IS A NATIONAL RECOGNIZED TESTING
LABORATORY.
THERMAL SHOCK! THERMAL SHOCK! THERMAL SHOCK!
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