ABOUT US WORLD CLASS
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IMPLABS offers a wide range of metallurgical testing services. These currently include failure investigations, consulting, mechanical testing, chemical analysis, metallographic examinations, hardness testing of the most common ferrous and non ferrous materials.
Brief Introduction
Celebrating its 25th year in industry in 2022, IMPLABS continues to serve the steel and engineering industries ensuring that the quality of their input materials conform to local and international standards.
We are also Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Approved.
IMPLABS is situated in the heart of the industrial area of Benoni, Gauteng, but service customers nationwide.
We are also Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Approved.
IMPLABS is situated in the heart of the industrial area of Benoni, Gauteng, but service customers nationwide.
OURPROFESSIONAL SERVICES
IMPLABS has been offering professional and affordable services to the steel supply, mining and manufacturing industries of South Africa and abroad.
MECHANICAL TESTING
THE PROCESS OF TESTING MATERIALS AT A SPECIFIED TEMPERATURE, TO DETERMINE ITS SUITABILITY FOR ITS INTENDED APPLICATION.
The tests are carried out by measuring properties such as tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, hardness and impact resistance. Mechanical testing also includes bend testing including welds.
The Innovatest Falcon 500 Vickers hardness tester uses the latest available software which meets ASTM, EN and ISO specification requirements
ANALYSIS
* Spectrometric Analysis (OES)
* Diffusible Hydrogen Analysis
SPECTROMETRIC ANALYSIS: THE PURPOSE OF MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION, MATERIAL CLASSIFICATION AND QUALITY CONTROL MONITORING.
Spectrometric analysis is used to determine the content of the elements in the material.
A change in the ratio of the elements is what determines the hardness, strength, ductility and other physical properties of that specific alloy.
DIFFUSIBLE HYRDOGEN ANALYSIS: THE CONFRIMATION OF LOW HYDROGEN CLASSIFIED WELDING ELECTRODES AND WIRES.
Diffusible Hydrogen analysis of welding consumables to ensure reduced cracking.
Diffusible Hydrogen analysis of welding consumables to ensure reduced cracking.
METALLOGRAPHY
THE PROCESS OF REVEALING THE MICROSTRUCTURE OF METALS AND THEIR ALLOYS.
By means of correct sample preparation, polishing and etching techniques, the structures are assessed using a Zeiss module optical microscope with the latest software.
This aids to interpret grain size, cleanliness and more to ASTM, EN and ISO specification requirements.
WORLD CLASS STANDARDSWhy Choose US
25 Years of Experience
IMPLABS continues to serve the steel and engineering industries ensuring that the quality of their input materials conform to international standards.
Fully Equipment Workshop
IMPLABS has a fully equipped workshop which allows for all sample preparation to be controlled in house.
Capabilities
IMPLABS is equipped to undertake the most common of metallurgical tests.
The lab is fully equipped.
The lab is fully equipped.
Communication
Clients have direct access to management for all testing and advice requirements.
BEE
IMPLABS is an exempt micro enterprise (EME), and supports BBBEE rated companies where possible.
ISO 17025:2017 ACCREDITATION CERTIFICATE
Fully accredited according to the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation system, by SANAS.
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Fully Equipped Workshop
IMPLABS has a fully equipped workshop which allows for all sample preparation to be controlled in house. This includes cutting, turning, milling, grinding and polishing all test specimens into standard test pieces.
Capabilities
Professional Services