MSL offer a comprehensive range of mechanical testing, for further details please contact us. For the full list of our UKAS Accredited testing please select the link below:
Metaltech Services – UKAS Schedule of Accreditation
Mechanical Testing |
In Accordance with Standard |
Tensile Test (Forces 5kN – 1200kN) – Fully computerised. | BS EN ISO 6892- 1 ASTM A370 ASTM E8/E8M |
Bend Tests – Tension and compression | BS EN ISO 7438:2016 ASTM E290 ASTM A370 |
CHARPY IMPACT( V Notch) – Fully computerised -Temperatures ( -80ºC to ambient) IZOD |
ASTM A370 BS EN ISO 148-1 1961 (2007) |
HARDNESS VICKERS – Automated and computerised ( HV0.5; HV5; HV10). | BS EN ISO 6507-1 ASTM E92 & E384 |
HARDNESS ROCKWELL Scale C | BS EN ISO 6508-1 & ASTM E18 |
HARDNESS BRINELL – (HB10/3000) | BS EN ISO 6506-1 ASTM E10 |
Portable Hardness checking. | MSL TEINST 7 – Internal Specification |

IZOD impact testing
An important mechanical test that we retain UKAS accreditation on is a 300J swing energy Izod impact test. This allows us to assist with the testing in accordance with old UK industrial drawings and specifications that were initially developed and validated using the British developed Izod test.
The range of test equipment and mechanical test area layout is shown in the photograph below