Materials Testing

Materials testing at Gaynes Labs evaluates the physical and performance properties of materials and finished components to support specification, durability, and regulatory requirements.

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SEFA 3 Chemical/Stain Resistance Testing (SEFA 3)

ASTM Flammability Testing

Chemical Spot Testing

Coefficient of Friction Testing

Stress Crack Testing

Company-Specific Custom Package Testing

Certified Independent Third-Party Testing Facility for Hazardous Materials

Tests Performed

Mechanical & Strength Testing

Tensile / Elongation
Compression Testing
Shear Strength Testing
Flexural Testing
Hardness Testing
Fatigue Testing
Impact Testing
Bursting Strength
Peel / Seal Strength

Durability & Environmental Resistance

Temperature Testing
Humidity Testing
UV Exposure
Life Cycle Testing
Stress Crack Testing
Flammability Testing
Water Absorption

Surface & Coating Performance

Adhesion Testing
Coating Testing
Abrasion Testing
Coefficient of Friction

Material-Specific Testing

Plastic Testing
Rubber Testing
Foam Testing
Fiberboard Testing
Wood Testing
Hydrostatic Testing
Dart Drop Testing
Density Determination
Tear Testing
Ply Separation

Materials Testing Industry Applications

Packaging Material Suppliers
We test corrugated, foam, plastic film, and rigid plastic materials against specifications and performance requirements. Testing includes tensile, compression, burst strength, tear, ply separation, puncture, density, and coefficient of friction.

Laboratory Furniture
We perform SEFA 3 chemical and stain resistance testing for horizontal laboratory work surfaces, exposing materials to the full reagent panel.

Automotive
We test mechanical, durability, and flammability properties for interior and exterior components, including seat foams, carpets, headliners, and interior plastics.

Aerospace
We conduct flammability testing for aircraft cabin interior materials (foams, plastics, textiles, composites), plus tensile, density, and abrasion testing for aerospace packaging and component materials.

Healthcare & Medical Devices
We perform tensile, tear, burst strength, and seal integrity testing to support packaging validation.

Test Examples

Peel

Weatherometer

Tensile

Flammability

Flex

Pull

Frequently asked questions

What is SEFA 3 testing and who needs it?

SEFA 3 is the chemical and physical performance standard established by the Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association for horizontal laboratory work surfaces (countertops, bench tops, and work surfaces).

The standard evaluates a surface material's resistance to chemical spills, abrasion and scratching, heat and thermal shock, impact, and water absorption. SEFA 3 requires testing to be performed by an independent third-party laboratory. Gaynes Labs performs SEFA 3 testing as an independent third-party facility.

What is flammability testing and when is it required for my material?

Flammability testing evaluates how a material responds to an ignition source, measuring burn rate, flame spread, self-extinguishing behavior, and related properties.

It is required across a wide range of industries (e.g., aerospace, automotive, building products, etc.) and applications where materials must meet defined fire safety standards before they can be used in a finished product.