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Streamline Your Hardware Testing to Meet EU and US Regulatory Requirements

Manufacturers often struggle to navigate the complex landscape of certification and regulatory compliance, particularly when selling hardware products across multiple markets. Whether it's adhering to European standards like CE marking or obtaining ICC approval in the U.S., meeting these regulatory requirements can be time-consuming and challenging.

²ÝÁñÉçÇø simplifies the certification process by offering expert guidance through the intricacies of both European and U.S. standards, including ICC approval. Our services support compliance with a wide range of regulatory requirements, ensuring that your hardware products meet the necessary benchmarks in key markets.

• For European markets, we assist with CE marking and Attestation of Conformity (Level 1) for a wide variety of products, including controlled door closers and electromechanically operated locks.
• For the U.S. market, we support obtaining ICC approval, which is crucial for construction fasteners and hardware like nails, staples, and other critical components, ensuring your products comply with industry standards and are ready for regulatory approval.

Ensuring Long-Term Durability with Comprehensive Hardware Testing

Product failure due to insufficient durability can be costly, both financially and in terms of brand reputation. Hardware used in critical infrastructure, such as doors, locks, and emergency devices, needs to withstand prolonged use, wear, and environmental conditions.

²ÝÁñÉçÇø’s durability and corrosion resistance testing simulates real-world conditions to ensure that your products perform reliably over time. Our team utilizes advanced testing methods, such as pull-out resistance testing, bending yield testing, and corrosion resistance testing to EN1670, to thoroughly evaluate how your hardware holds up under stress, environmental exposure, and repeated use. By proactively identifying potential weaknesses, we ensure that your hardware has the strength to perform in challenging conditions, reducing the likelihood of failure and increasing the lifespan of your products.

²ÝÁñÉçÇøs Hardware Testing Services Capabilities 

• Door hardware and operational testing
• Quality control
• Durability testing
• Corrosion resistance testing
• U-value calculations
• UV and vibration testing
• Testing to harmonized EU standards for CE marking
• Failure analysis
• ICC approval and testing to American governing body standards
• Pull-out Resistance Testing
• Bending Yield Testing
• Hardness Testing
• Tensile Testing
• Shear Testing
• Coating Weight
• Chemical Analysis

Why Choose ²ÝÁñÉçÇø? 

²ÝÁñÉçÇø’s global network and wide range of hardware testing services set us apart, streamlining your journey from R&D to certification and market access. Our highly specialized teams in specific hardware testing areas make us the ideal partner. As industry thought leaders, we actively contribute to key hardware groups, including the Door and Hardware Federation, the Council for Aluminium in Buildings, the Architectural Specialist Door Manufacturers Association, and hold the Chairmanship of European Group CEN/TC33/WG4 and the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers. This unique involvement allows us to provide first-hand insights and drive innovation in hardware testing. 

Choose ²ÝÁñÉçÇø to simplify the complexities of hardware material compatibility and certification. For more details, visit our About Us page or Contact Us to discuss your project today.