Material Testing Service For Engineering

RMR Materials Testing is a UKAS accredited laboratory with over 80 years of experience, providing an extensive range of testing services across all sectors of the metals industry. Established in 1984, we leverage our wealth of knowledge and expertise to assist our clients with their testing needs.

RMR Materials Testing

Our Comprehensive Testing Services

Tensile Testing

Evaluating the mechanical properties of materials under uniaxial tension including Elevated tensile testing.

Impact & Izod Testing

Assessing the impact toughness of materials.

Bend Testing

Determining the ductility and resistance to fracture.

Hardness Testing

Measuring the hardness of materials using various scales.

Metallurgical Testing

Microscopic testing including Macro, Micro, Decarburisation, Ferrite counts*, Corrosion*, Volume Fraction* Inclusions counts and Grain sizes. 

Full-Size/Wedge Tensile Testing & Proof loads

Conducting tensile tests on complete components or products.

Chemical Analysis (OES)

To determine the proportion of elements that are present in a test sample to ensure the desired chemical properties are obtained. 

Prevailing Torque Testing*

Measuring the resistance encountered when a threaded fastener is turned relative to its mating thread in the absence of any axial load.

Stress Rupture*

Determining the time it takes for a material to rupture under a constant load and elevated temperature.

Heat Treatment*

A process used to alter the physical and sometimes chemical properties of a material to suit your requirements.

On-Site Poldi Testing*

Providing testing services directly at the client’s location for convenience and efficiency.

*Not currently in our UKAS accreditation.

RMR Materials Testing

Expansion and Development

Innovation at Our Forefront

At RMR Materials Testing, innovation drives our continuous growth and development. We strive to enhance our facilities and testing capabilities to align with the evolving needs of our customers. By investing in new advanced technology, we are able to offer the latest testing methods and maintain our position at the cutting edge of the engineering industry. Our commitment to technological advancement ensures we provide accurate, reliable, and efficient testing results and services.

Our Accreditation

As a UKAS accredited laboratory, RMR Materials Testing adheres to the highest standards of quality and competence. This accreditation underscores our commitment to delivering precise and trustworthy results, giving our clients confidence in the integrity of our testing services.

Premium Services

Same Day & 24 Hour Service

We offer a premium service ensuring you receive results within a 24-hour period after receipt of your test piece. In some cases, we can offer a SAME DAY service for any time critical projects.

Family Business

With over 40 years of experience since our establishment in 1984, we have continually grown and evolved. Our expanded team now boasts a combined 80 years of expertise and knowledge, ensuring we have the resources to meet all your testing requirements.

As a family-run business, we thrive on building and maintaining strong, loyal relationships with our customers. Our commitment to you is at the heart of everything we do. We aim to respond to your enquiries promptly, ensuring a reliable and efficient service that you can count on.