Mechanical & Material Testing
AlfaTest offers a diverse range of mechanical testing services including routine mechanical property testing of all materials and load testing of engineered components to Australian and international standards.
Metallographic Services
Failure analysis and problem solving on test specimens, finished parts, and fasteners.
Grain size.
Depth of Decarburization.
Banding/Orientation of Microstructures.
Inclusion Content.
Microhardness.
Case Depth.
Macro Examination.
Mechanical Testing
Tensile testing (AS/NZS and ASTM and BS EN).
BS EN) Fasteners Tested to AS/NZS 4291.1 and AS/NZS4291.2.
Impact testing (AS/NZS and ASTM, BS EN) from ambient.
Hardness testing (Brinell, Rockwell, and Vickers).
On site anchor and safe ring testing.
Chemical analysis.
Hydrostatic testing.
Proof load testing.
Bend tests.
Poly Pipe Testing
Tensile Test: ISO 13953:2001.
Peel Test: ISO 13954: 1997.
Crushing Decohesion: ISO 13955: 1997.
Saddle Decohesion: ISO 13956: 2010.
Machine and Sample Preparation Services
Our state-of-the-art machining centres allows machining of all test specimens to the exacting tolerances required by our customer’s company drawings.
The full service machine shop is fully equipped with CNC mills and lathes. Bulk material removal using band saws enable us to cut difficult and complex shapes and materials so that test pieces can be obtained from almost any object.
The machine shop is a key aspect of our in-house quality control, employing machinists with experience working in tool rooms, manufacturing facilities and aerospace ventures.
Product Testing
Scaffolding: load tests on scaffold assemblies and components to AS/NZS1576 parts 1 to 3.
Testing of guard rails & components.
Ladders: testing of ladders to AS 1892.
Roof edge protection systems to AS/NZS4994.1.
Swimming pool gates and fences to AS 1926.1.
Vehicle jacks to AS 2538, AS 2615 and AS 2693.
Vehicle stands and ramps to AS /NZS 3856.1.
Hydro Testing to AS 4014, AS 1210, AS 3788 and AS 4037.