LIST OF TESTS |
Research Subject /
Product | Type of Activity / Tested characteristics / Method | Standard / Reference documents |
Metals, alloys and metalic products | Rockwell hardness testing, scales A, B, C, D, E, F, N and T | IRAM –IAS NM ISO 6508-1-2 |
Brinell hardness testing | IRAM –IAS NM ISO 6506-1-2-4 |
Vickers hardness testing | IRAM –IAS NM ISO 6507-1-2-4 |
Tensile testing at room temperature | IRAM-IAS U 500 102 |
Bend testing | IRAM –IAS U 500-103 |
Flattening testing | IRAM-IAS U 500- 2592-1 y 2 |
Aluminium and alloys | Tensile testing of aluminium alloys | IRAM 766 |
Cast irons | Assessment of graphite microstructure in cast irons | ASTM A247-19 |
Metals, alloys and metalic products | Determination of grain size | ASTM E 112 |
Vickers microhardness testing | ASTM E384 |
Vickers microhardness testing | ASTM E 92 |
Determination of non-metallic inclusion content | ASTM E45 |
Coated steel sheets | Determination of metallic coating mass on steel sheets coated with Zn, Zn-Fe or Al-Zn | ISO 1460 |
Determination of overall coating adhesion on Zn-, Zn-Fe- or Al-Zn-coated and pre-painted steel sheets | IRAM–IAS U 500-72 |
Determination of surface hardness of organic coatings on Zn-, Zn-Fe- or Al-Zn-coated and pre-painted steel sheets | IRAM–IAS U 500-72 |
Measurement of organic coating thickness on Zn-, Zn-Fe- or Al-Zn-coated and pre-painted steel sheets | IRAM–IAS U 500-72 |
General-purpose steel wire ropes, excluding ropes with diameters greater than 35 mm, grade 1960, with steel core, and equivalent ropes in other grades and core types. | Determination of breaking load | IRAM 547 |
Measurement of steel wire rope diameter | IRAM 547 |
Simple torsion testing of wires | IRAM 547 |
Gravimetric determination of coating mass per unit area on hot-dip galvanized wires | IRAM 547 |
Measurement of wire diameter and maximum ovality | IRAM 547 |
Tensile testing of wires | IRAM 547 |
Reverse bend testing of wires | IRAM 547 |
Tensile testing of knotted wire (dn < 0.5 mm) | IRAM 547 |
Zinc coating adhesion testing | IRAM 547 |
General-purpose cables | Tensile testing | Regulamento de Avaliaçao da Conformidade para Cabos de Aço da Uso General– Anexo da Portaria INMETRO Nº 181 / 2013. |
Measurement of steel wire rope diameter |
Tensile testing | Norma ABNT NBR ISO 2408 – Cabos de Aço para Uso Geral – Requisitos Mínimos, Versión Julio/2008 |
Measurement of steel wire rope diameter |
Steel wire ropes for the petroleum and natural gas industries, except for steel-core ropes of grade 1960 with diameters greater than 35 mm and equivalent ropes in other grades and core types, manufactured without an ISO 9001 quality management system. | Measurement of diameter and maximum ovality | ISO 10425 |
Determination of minimum breaking load | ISO 10425 |
Measurement of wire diameter and maximum ovality | ISO 10425 |
Tensile testing of wires | ISO 10425 |
Simple torsion testing of wires | ISO 10425 |
Tensile testing of knotted wire (dn < 0.5 mm) | ISO 10425 |
Determination of zinc mass deposited per unit surface area | ISO 10425 |
Zinc coating adhesion testing | ISO 10425 |
Determination of breaking load | ISO 2408 |
Measurement of steel wire rope diameter | ISO 2408 |
Simple torsion testing of wires | ISO 2408 |
Gravimetric determination of coating mass per unit area on hot-dip galvanized wires | ISO 2408 |
Measurement of wire diameter and maximum ovality | ISO 2408 |
Tensile testing of wires | ISO 2408 |
Reverse bend testing of wires | ISO 2408 |
Tensile testing of knotted wire (dn < 0.5 mm) | ISO 2408 |
Zinc coating adhesion testing | ISO 2408 |
Steel wire ropes for elevators | Measurement of diameter and maximum ovality | ISO 4344 |
Determination of minimum breaking load | ISO 4344 |
Measurement of wire diameter and maximum ovality | ISO 4344 |
Tensile testing of wires | ISO 4344 |
Simple torsion testing of wires | ISO 4344 |
Reverse bend testing of wires | ISO 4344 |
Tensile testing of knotted wire (dn < 0.5 mm) | ISO 4344 |
Determination of zinc mass deposited per unit surface area | ISO 4344 |
Zinc coating adhesion testing | ISO 4344 |
Measurement of diameter and maximum ovality | IRAM 840 |
Determination of minimum breaking load | IRAM 840 |
Measurement of wire diameter and maximum ovality | IRAM 840 |
Tensile testing of wires | IRAM 840 |
Simple torsion testing of wires | IRAM 840 |
Reverse bend testing of wires | IRAM 840 |
Tensile testing of knotted wire (dn < 0.5 mm) | IRAM 840 |
Determination of zinc mass deposited per unit surface area | IRAM 840 |
Zinc coating adhesion testing | IRAM 840 |
Ribbed steel reinforcing bars for concrete structures | Dimensional measurement | IRAM-IAS U 500-528 |
Steel wire reinforcement mesh for concrete structures | Dimensional measurement | IRAM-IAS U 500 - 06 e IRAM-IAS U 500 - 26 |
Hot-rolled steel U-sections with tapered flanges | Dimensional measurement | IRAM-IAS U 500 - 509 |
Hot-rolled steel I-sections with tapered flanges | Dimensional measurement | IRAM-IAS U 500-511 |
Hot-rolled wide-flange steel I-sections with parallel flange faces | Dimensional measurement | IRAM-IAS U 500-215-1 al 8 |
Hot-rolled steel T-sections with rounded edges | Dimensional measurement | IRAM-IAS U 500-561 |
Hot-rolled equal-leg steel angles | Dimensional measurement | IRAM-IAS U 500-558 |
Welded carbon steel tubes for structural use | Dimensional measurement | IRAM-IAS U 500-2592 parte 1 y parte 2 |
Cold-formed open steel sections for general and structural use | Dimensional measurement | IRAM-IAS U 500-206 parte 1 a 7 |
Cold-formed open galvanized steel sheet sections for load-bearing building structures | Dimensional measurement | IRAM-IAS U 500-205 parte 1 a 5 |
Hot-rolled steel bars | Dimensional measurement | IRAM-IAS U 500-605 |
Hot-rolled rectangular steel bars | Dimensional measurement | IRAM-IAS U 500-657 |
Aluminium radiator elements | Dimensional measurement | UNE-EN 442-1 y 442-2 |
Metal products and mechanical parts, including rolled, forged, cast and welded products | Non-destructive testing – liquid penetrant testing (PT) | ASTM E 165 |
Non-destructive testing – liquid penetrant testing (PT) | IRAM-NM 334 |
Non-destructive testing – X-ray radiographic testing (RT), 60 kV to 300 kV | ASTM E94 |
Non-destructive testing – X-ray radiographic testing (RT), 60 kV to 300 kV | API STD 1104 |
Non-destructive testing – X-ray radiographic testing (RT), 60 kV to 300 kV | ASME IX |
Non-destructive testing – magnetic particle testing (MT) | ASTM E1444 |
Non-destructive testing – magnetic particle testing (MT) | ASTM E3024 |
Non-destructive testing – magnetic particle testing (MT) | ASTM E709 |
Carbon steel products | Non-destructive testing – X-ray radiographic testing (RT), 60 kV to 300 kV | API STD 1104 |
Non-destructive testing – X-ray radiographic testing (RT), 60 kV to 300 kV | ASME IX |
Carbon and low-alloy steel products | Non-destructive testing – ultrasonic thickness measurement, 0.6 mm to 300 mm (temperature < 93 °C) | ASTM E797 |
Lift/elevator components and parts | Elevator overspeed governor tripping test | IRAM 3681-1 |
Elevator overspeed governor tripping test | NM 0207 // IRAM NM267 // UNE-EN 81-20 // UNE-EN 81-50 |
Instantaneous safety gear test | IRAM 3681-1 |
Instantaneous safety gear test | NM 0207 // IRAM NM267 // UNE-EN 81-20 // UNE-EN 81-50 |
Progressive safety gear test | NM 0207 // IRAM NM267 // UNE-EN 81-20 // UNE-EN 81-50 |
Testing of energy-accumulation buffers with linear characteristics for elevators | IRAM 3681-1 |
Testing of energy-accumulation buffers with linear characteristics for elevators | NM 0207 // IRAM NM267 // UNE-EN 81-20:2017 |
Testing of energy-accumulation buffers with non-linear characteristics for elevators | IRAM 3681-1 |
Testing of energy-accumulation buffers with non-linear characteristics for elevators | NM 0207 // IRAM NM267 // UNE-EN 81-20 // UNE-EN 81-50 |
Testing of energy-dissipation buffers for elevators | NM 0207 // IRAM NM267 // UNE-EN 81-20 // UNE-EN 81-50 |
Testing of rupture valves and one-way restrictors | IRAM NM267 (2002) // UNE-EN 81-20 // UNE-EN 81-50 |
Rope slip test on elevator overspeed governor sheave | IRAM 3681-1 |
Rope slip test on elevator overspeed governor sheave | NM 0207 // IRAM NM267 // UNE-EN 81-20 // UNE-EN 81-50 |
Static testing of elevator door locking devices | IRAM 3681-1 // IRAM 3681-5 |
Static testing of elevator door locking devices | NM 0207 // IRAM NM267 // UNE-EN 81-20 // UNE-EN 81-50 |
Dynamic testing of elevator door locking devices | IRAM 3681-1 // IRAM 3681-5 |
Dynamic testing of elevator door locking devices | NM 0207 // IRAM NM267 // UNE-EN 81-20 // UNE-EN 81-50 |
Durability testing of elevator door locking devices | IRAM 3681-5 |
Durability testing of elevator door locking devices | NM 0207 // IRAM NM267 |
Breaking capacity testing of elevator door locking devices | IRAM 3681-1 // IRAM 3681-5 |
Breaking capacity testing of elevator door locking devices | NM 0207 // IRAM NM267 // UNE-EN 81-20 // UNE-EN 81-50 |
Metallic materials | Determination of absorbed energy by impact bending test | IRAM-IAS U500 16-1 |
Determination of macrostructure in metallic specimens | ASTM E340 |
Steel bars and wires for reinforced concrete | Bend and rebend testing of steel products for reinforced concrete | IRAM-IAS-U500-91 |
Pressure vessels | Hydrostatic pressure test | product standard |
Low-alloy and low-carbon Fe-based alloys (<1.1%) and Al-based alloys | Determination of chemical composition of Fe- and Al-based alloys | ASTM E415 |
Puncture and/or soft body impact testing of window glass | Glass testing | ISO 614 |
Fire compartmentation panels | Fire resistance testing of panels | IRAM 11949/11950 |
Wall and ceiling linings; insulating materials | Surface spread of flame | IRAM 11910-3/ASTM E162 |
Wall, ceiling and floor linings; insulating materials and materials in general | Optical density of smoke | IRAM 11912/ASTM E662 |
Floor coverings | Critical radiant flux | IRAM 11916 |
Wall and ceiling linings, and materials in general | Non-combustibility | IRAM 11910-2 ISO 1182 |
Textiles and curtains | Vertical flammability | IRAM INTI CIT G 7577 |
Bare and painted metallic materials | Corrosion testing in artificial atmospheres – salt spray | ISO 9227/ASTM B117/IRAM-IAS U 500 72 |
Corrosion testing in artificial atmospheres – humidity chamber | ISO 6270/ASTM D2247/IRAM IAS U500 72 |
Organic coatings (paints) | Impact resistance of organic coatings (paints) | ASTM D2794/IRAM IAS U500 72 |
Cross-cut adhesion testing of organic coatings (paints) | ASTM D7091/IRAM 1109/ISO 2409 |