Natural Stone Testing Services
ASTM Standards Testing Lab
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Utilize the association's state-of-the-art testing and reporting capabilities. Turn to the Natural Stone Institute if you are:
- Introducing new stone
- Have outdated technical data (over 3 years old)
- Need project specific testing
About the Lab
- Exclusive North American Fischer Anchor Pull Test Provider
- Registered with the Army Corp of Engineers for C97 (Absorption and Bulk Gravity)
- Member of the ASSIMAGRA S.TONE laboratory network.
- Lab Supervisor has 12 years industry experience and is a voting member of the ASTM E60 committee on sustainability.
- Lead Lab Technician has over 15 years quality control experience.
- Technical Director has 30+ years of stone testing experience and is a past chair of the ASTM C18 committee on dimension stone.
Testing services available for the following:
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ANSI A326.3 Dynamic Coefficient of Friction Using the BOT 3000
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ASTM C97 Absorption and Bulk Specific Gravity of Dimension Stone
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ASTM C99 Modulus of Rupture of Dimension Stone
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ASTM C170 Compressive Strength of Dimension Stone
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ASTM C880 Flexural Strength of Dimension Stone
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ASTM C1352 Standard Test Method for Flexural Modulus of Elasticity of Dimension Stone
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ASTM C1353 Abrasion Resistance of Dimension Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic Using a Rotary Platform, Double-Head Abraser
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ASTM C1354 Strength of Individual Stone Anchorages in Dimension Stone
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Freeze/Thaw Testing
Testing Lab Testimonials
Special pricing available for:
- Natural Stone Institute members
- Large volume orders
- Bundled packages
Bundled Package #1 (Basic Physical Property Tests) Includes:
- 5 Specimens C97 Absorption & Bulk Specific Gravity
- 20 Specimens (5 parallel D, 5 parallel W, 5 perpendicular D, 5 perpendicular W) C170 Compressive Strength
- 20 Specimens (5 parallel D, 5 parallel W, 5 perpendicular D, 5 perpendicular W) C880 Flexural Strength
Bundled Package #2 (Basic Physical Property Tests) Includes:
- 5 Specimens C97 Absorption & Bulk Specific Gravity
- 20 Specimens (5 parallel D, 5 parallel W, 5 perpendicular D, 5 perpendicular W) C99 Modulus of Rupture
- 20 Specimens (5 parallel D, 5 parallel W, 5 perpendicular D, 5 perpendicular W) C170 Compressive Strength
- 20 Specimens (5 parallel D, 5 parallel W, 5 perpendicular D, 5 perpendicular W) C880 Flexural Strength
- 3 Specimens C1353 Abrasion Resistance
For a quotation and/or information on how many samples are needed for each test, please email: technical@naturalstoneinstitute.org