Our material testing is all about .....

Material strength

"Pull test" on grid tees, hangers and the like.

Vibration testing to check structural soundness.

Water resistance

"Rain" test - per UL Wet Location

Water spray - High volume / Low pressure (Marine-type luminaires UL595)

Water spray - Low volume / High pressure

BALLabs water resistance testing will help show how well your luminaire is suited for outdoor use, marine use or other environments where it will be exposed to moisture or even "hosed down" on a regular basis. These include testing to adherence of Department of Transportation or other specifications.

Fixture Voltage Rise

High Pressure Sodium lamps are affected by the re-radiation of energy through the arc tube and we will measure the luminaire's effects on the lamp to assure that the HPS lamps are not adversely influenced causing early lamp failure.

Paint reflectance testing

Diffuse or Specular material samples (specular samples - flat only)

Clean Room Services

The test facility contains a class 10 cleanroom and associated air handling equipment. BALLabs has installed this setup to allow measurement of the contribution of particulate material to the cleanroom environment by equipment such as luminaires. Data readings are taken with a Particle Measurement Systems laser counter capable of measuring particles down to 0.2 microns in size. All tests are performed in accordance with the Institute of Environmental Sciences and MIL Std 209-D.

Luminaire tests determine their purging capabilities and the room class during their operation according to the MIL-STD 209-D procedures. Equipment and On-Site certification is also available.