One Eighty is the most widely scoped metallurgical testing laboratory in Africa.
In order to provide this service, various routine metallurgical and materials tests are required according to detailed codes and standards. One Eighty is ISO 17025:2017 accredited by SANAS and is able to provide these test certificates for a wide range of metallurgical and materials tests that mitigate risk and guarantee product quality.
Metallurgical Testing
Metallurgical CONSULTING
Welding Engineering and Weld Verification
As the most widely scoped laboratory in Africa, we offer on-site testing which includes tests for duplex welding, Ferrite count, and a full range of corrosion tests. The services that fall under our ISO 17025 Accreditation include mechanical testing, NDT data and trouble shooting. We insist on in-depth and intelligent results that protect your business. As an added benefit, we organize the transport of samples to and from our laboratory.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TESTING
Thermal
Analysis
DSC TGA
Chemical
Analysis
FT-IR, XRF AND XRD, CC-MS
Optical
Analysis
Microscopy, SEM/EDS
Industry Specific
Analysis
Coal Analysis, Oil/Fuel Analysis, Water Analysis
Mechanical
Testing
Compression Testing,
Lap Sheer Tests
Exposure
Testing
UV Exposure, Corrosion Simulation, Salt Spray Testing, Accelerated Aging
Biotechnology and Industrial Chemistry
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Quality Managament Systems Consulting
As an established Laboratory, not only supporting routine testing, but Engineering Consultancy Work, One Eighty Materials Testing (Pty) Ltd has achieved Its status as the most Widely Scoped Materials Testing Laboratory in Africa by means of its ISO 17025:2017 Quality Management System. Being Bureau Veritas Approved, and exposed to numerous facets of Industry on a daily basis, we understand the critical need and positive influence an implemented Quality Management System can have on any Company.