The Laboratory facilities at Jacob & Associates are specifically suited for the glass and glazing industry. A complete range of tests can be undertaken.
The equipment and test types which are available are listed below.
Tensile, Shear, Compression and Lap Shear
Three and Four Point Bend Test
Ring on ring
Cyclic Loading
Structural Sealants
Instron
1 & 10 kN load cells
Environment cabinet for elevated and sub—zero temperatures
Q UV chamber
Weathering chamber
High humidity cabinet
UV exposure cabinet
Ageing cabinet
Toughened Glass
Heat Strengthened Glass
Laminated Glass
GASP
Strain viewer
DSR
Can be used in the lab or on site
CEN/ISO impactor or
The standard shot bag impacator AS 2208
Standard test rig
Indentation tests for sealants, rubbers and plastics
Shore A hardness testing equipment
Testing Of IG units for dew point (both horizontally and vertically)
In Lab or insitu
Dew point measuring device
Testing Of IG units for: Joint strength, Weathering, Sealant compatibility, high humidity exposure etc.
Field Water testing for water permeation using the standard AAMA 502.1 Nozzle for curtain walls, windows and facades
AS-2208
ASTM - C1279, F218, C794, C908, C961, C1135, D412, C793, 53, C661, D224, C718, C736, C679, D2277, D2203, E546, E576, E774. Z26
CAN 2.12.8-M76
AAMA 502-1-83
Jacob and Associates
313 Canterbury Road
Canterbury NSW 2193
Australia
Telephone: +61 2 9718 2222
Fax: +61 2 9718 0001
email: leon@jacobassociates.com.au