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Lab/Testing Services

Save time and money with accurate materials testing.

Birmingham Material Testing Services, our in-house lab, ensures you receive quality parts and fast turnaround on orders. Get detailed mechanical and non-destructive test results to meet industry regulations and understand every fastener’s composition and limits.

We conduct thousands of evaluations every day, from yield strength and hardness testing to chemical analysis, proof load and more. You can be confident that our products are the highest quality available.

Calibrated for Unrivaled Performance

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Certified Quality

Leverage robust daily testing conducted in ANAB-accredited and ISO 17025-certified labs.
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Fast Turnarounds

Minimize lead times and avoid expensive project delays with same-day shipping and testing services.
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Optimized Performance

Test to specs including ASTM F606, ASTM A370, ASTM E8, ASTM E18, ASTM A751, ASTM E415, ASTM E1086, ASTM E709 and more.
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Tighten Up Fastener Quality Control

Leverage full-service material testing to deliver the best components possible, with expert engineers and technicians overseeing the process every step of the way. Our in-house testing services include:

  • Tensile (axial or wedge)
  • Hardness testing (HRB and HRC)
  • Machine tensile
  • Proof load
  • Yield strength
  • Subsize tensile
  • Specialty machining
  • Positive material identification (PMI)
  • Rotational capacity testing
  • Chemical analysis
  • Salt spray testing
  • Raw material testing
  • Smooth steel and rebar

$100M

IN INVENTORY

30,000

PRODUCT SKUS

16

COAST-TO-COAST LOCATIONS

5

MAJOR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MET FOR PRODUCT LINES

Lock Down Your Fastener Supply

Learn expert tips on how to buy the right bolts for the job without sacrificing quality or service.
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And the Results Are In…

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Lab-Tested Fastener Resources

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How to Perform a Rotational Capacity Test
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One Partner, Many Benefits
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In-House Testing Services at Birmingham Fastener
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Get a Better Grip on Your Fastener Quality

Don’t take chances – work with a partner that has an ISO-certified fastener testing lab on site to guarantee products meet all standards.