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PTL Ensures OEM Compliance for Automotive Flooring Materials
In North America, automotive recalls have cost the automotive industry roughly $20 billion annually...
Why Choose PTL For Comprehensive Consumer Product Testing
Professional Testing Laboratory (PTL) provides comprehensive consumer product testing across a...
The Value of an Accredited Material Testing Laboratory For Product R&D
Rigorous materials testing is a cornerstone of the quality, safety, and performance of your...
Assess Carpet Cleaning Effectiveness With XRF Testing for ASTM F2828
Carpet cleaning efficiency goes beyond surface results. It takes advanced technology such as XRF...
Ceramic Tile Coefficients: What Testing Reveals About Friction & Wear
Ceramic tile flooring affects both safety and durability, particularly in high-traffic areas such...
The Professional Testing Laboratory Guide to ASTM Testing Standards
In industries from flooring to aerospace, ASTM testing standards are vital to ensuring product...
ASTM Standards For Rigid Flooring: ASTM F3261
There are no regulatory standards established by the government that apply to rigid core flooring....
ASTM D412 Tensile Tests For Flooring, Tapes, and More
ASTM International has established stringent tensile testing standards that manufacturers...
16 Flexible Cellular Material Tests For ASTM D3574
The ASTM D3574 standard – commonly referred to as the ASTM foam test – defines a series of tests...