As one of the largest Nadcap approved suppliers in the world, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøprovides comprehensive materials and product testing across 35+ accredited laboratories in 10 countries. Our experts actively shape industry standards while delivering the consistent quality testing your aerospace and defense products demand.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøas a Nadcap Approved Supplier
Established in 1990 by SAE International and administered by the Performance Review Institute (PRI), Nadcap is the worldwide cooperative accreditation program for aerospace and defense industries. 51³Ô¹ÏÍømaintains rigorous quality standards through regular Nadcap audits of our facilities, training programs, and internal quality systems.
Nadcap performs routine auditing for all suppliers to ensure conformity to the rigorous industry-wide standards. This standardized approach allows Nadcap approved suppliers, like Element, to maintain a consistently high level of quality throughout their operations.
What Can 51³Ô¹ÏÍøOffer You for Nadcap Approved Services?
Components and materials we test
We test across the full spectrum of aerospace and defense materials, including metallic and non-metallic components, welded assemblies, and specialized materials requiring chemical analysis. Our comprehensive testing capabilities ensure you can get all your testing needs met through a single trusted provider, maintaining consistency and quality across your supply chain.
Methods and solutions offered
Our testing solutions span mechanical testing, chemical analysis, non-destructive testing, and specialized weld testing methods.
Mechanical testing services
- Charpy impact testing
- Fatigue testing
- Fracture toughness testing
- Hardness testing
- Tensile testing
- Non-metallic testing
Chemical analysis
- Combustive (LECO) analysis
- Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption (GFAA)
- Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP)
- Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES) analysis
- Thermal analysis methods
Non-destructive testing (NDT)
Which labs offer this service
51³Ô¹ÏÍøcurrently has over 35 Nadcap accredited laboratories in ten countries and holds over 55 Nadcap accreditations in materials testing, non-metallic materials testing, non-destructive testing (NDT), chemical processing, and Aerospace quality systems (AQS).
A global network
Our worldwide network of Nadcap accredited laboratories satisfies the requirements of global suppliers both within and outside of the aerospace industry. Obtaining Nadcap accreditation enables us to make certain that the materials and products we test for our clients are safe, quality compliant, and fit for purpose.
Your Challenges, Our Solutions
your testing partner
Quality Compliance Pressure
Our network of 35+ Nadcap accredited labs ensures consistent quality standards across all testing, backed by regular audits & rigorous internal quality systems.
Complex Testing Requirements
Leverage comprehensive testing services under one provider, from mechanical and chemical analysis to NDT and weld testing, to streamline your certification process.
Global Supply Chain Demands
Our presence in 10 countries with consistent standards across all locations enables seamlessly high-quality testing support for your international operations.
Access to Technical Expertise
Benefit from our experts who actively participate in Nadcap task groups and serve as voting members in aerospace quality, NDT, metallic testing, and chemical processing.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøExperts at your Service
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Why Choose 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Industry Leadership
One of the largest networks of Nadcap approved testing facilities globally.
Standard Setters
Our experts actively participate in developing Nadcap requirements and standards.
Global Reach
We have 35+ accredited laboratories across 10 countries, which means we’re able to provide consistently high standards, worldwide.
Comprehensive Testing
We hold over 55 Nadcap accreditations covering all major testing needs.
Related Services
Aerospace Materials Testing
As the largest independent materials testing provider in the global Aerospace sector, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøis well-positioned to meet your every requirement, from early stage R&D development projects, materials testing for production through to solutions for in-service challenges.
Aerospace
51³Ô¹ÏÍøis the largest, independent provider of materials testing, product qualification testing, calibration and advisory services to the global Aerospace Testing sector.
Product Testing
From environmental & dynamic testing to highly specialized tests such as bird strike and hydrodynamic ditching testing, we're the trusted testing partner to the world's most recognized component and system manufacturers.
Defense Testing
51³Ô¹ÏÍøhas over 50 years experience in working with a wide range of Defense Product and System manufacturers from the initial concept of their products and on to the complex testing that is required of modern defense equipment.