Nabl 107

NABL 107
NABL
NATIONAL ACCREDITATION
BOARD FOR TESTING AND
CALIBRATION LABORATORIES
GUIDELINES AND SPECIFIC

CRITERIA
for
MECHANICAL TESTING
LABORATORIES
ISSUE NO : 03
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Guidelines and Specific Criteria for Mechanical Testing Laboratories

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1.
Introduction
2.
Scope
3.
Field of Application
4.
Organisation
5.
Personnel
6.
Approved Signatory
7.
Equipment and Reference Materials
8.
Measurement Traceability and Calibration
9.
Accommodation and Environment
10.
Ambient Conditions
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11.
Safety
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12.
Handling of Test Items, Storage and Disposal
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13.
Records
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14.
Test Report
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15.
Confidentiality
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16.
Sub-Contracting
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17.
Outside Services
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18.
Proficiency Testing
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19.
Complaints
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20.
Groups of Mechanical Testing (Annexure-I)
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20.1
20.2
20.3
20.4
20.5
20.6
20.7
20.8
20.9
20.10
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Mechanical Properties of Materials

Metallography Test
Properties of Powder Metallurgical Products
Buildings Materials
Plastics, Rubber and Leather
Textile Materials
Soil and Rock
Noise & Vibration
Automotive Components
Performance Test

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Introduction
1.
Testing and Calibration Laboratories that wish to obtain and maintain NABL
accreditation must comply with the requirements of ISO/ IEC 17025:2005 General
Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories.
2.
To establish that laboratories are complying with the requirements of ISO/ IEC
17025:2005. NABL conducts formal assessment at the laboratories using expert
assessors.
3.
This document provides the guidelines and specific criteria for the mechanical testing
laboratories.

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Scope
2.1
This Guides sets out the general requirements in accordance with which a laboratory
must demonstrate that it operates, if it is to be accredited to carry out specific tests.
The general requirements for demonstrating competence in testing are found in the
ISO/ IEC 17025:2005 General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and
Calibration Laboratories. The present document provides interpretation of the
requirements to provide specific requirements for assessors and mechanical testing
laboratories preparing for accreditation.
2.2
This guide is for the development of quality system of mechanical testing laboratories.
It may also be used by accrediting bodies and others concerned with the mechanical
testing laboratories.
2.3
This document gives specific directions on operating a mechanical testing laboratory.

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Field of Application
Groups of Mechanical testing under NABL accreditation shall be as follows:1.
Mechanical Properties of Materials
2.
Metallography Test
3.
Properties of Powder Metallurgical Products
4.
Building Materials
5.
Plastic, Rubber and Leather
6.
Textile Materials
7.
Soil and Rock
8.
Noise & Vibrations
9.
Automotive Components
10.
Performance Tests
Tentative list of test of the aforesaid groups are shown at Annexure I.

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CRITERIA FOR ACCREDITATION

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Organisation
The testing laboratory shall be competent to perform the tests concerned. It shall be organised
and shall operate in such a way that its permanent, temporary and mobile facilities meet the
requirements of this guide.
4.1
The testing laboratory shall be organised in such a way as to ensure the integrity of its
staff and operations for ensuring unbiased testing. The arrangement shall be such that
the staff are free from any pressure which might adversely affect the quality of the
work.
4.2
The laboratory shall have a technical manager (however named) who has overall
responsibility for the technical operations. Management shall also nominate a deputy
who will have overall responsibility in the absence of the technical manager.
4.3
The laboratory shall have adequate security measures for ensuring the protection of
proprietary rights and confidential information.
4.4
It shall have laboratory manual which shall be maintained up-to-date and be available
for scrutiny. The guideline document for preparing laboratory manual is to be obtained
from NABL. The quality control arrangements established in accordance with this
document shall be periodically reviewed to ensure the continued effectiveness of the
arrangements.
4.5
The testing laboratory shall nominate a suitable qualified representative who will be
responsible for all quality control activities. The representative may be the technical
manager himself.

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Personnel
5.1
The testing laboratory shall have sufficient personnel, having necessary education,
training, technical knowledge and experience for their assigned functions in the area of
Mechanical testing.
5.2
NABL needs to be satisfied that testing laboratory has Technical managerial staff who
have competence, authority and resources to achieve technical control of its
operations.
5.3
Staff structure may be classified in the following categories:The mechanical testing laboratory shall be headed by a person preferably having a
post graduate degree in physics or equivalent or Bachelor degree in mechanical
engineering / technology or equivalent with adequate experience in the relevant area
especially in the analysis of testing of relevant products.
The minimum qualification for the technical staff in a mechanical testing laboratory
shall be Graduate in Science with physics as one of the subjects or Diploma in
mechanical engineering / technology or equivalent or specialization in relevant fields.
The staff shall have sufficient training and exposure in analysis and testing of
appropriate products.
The laboratory technicians or equivalent shall have higher secondary certificate in
science / ITI and at least one year experience or training in a relevant laboratory.
The information on the relevant Qualifications, Training & Experience of the technical
personnel shall be maintained by the laboratory.

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6.1
Approved Signatory
The minimum requirement for an Authorized Signatory shall be a Graduate in Science
with physics as one of the subjects / Diploma in mechanical engineering / technology
or equivalent from a recognized university with at least 5 years experience in relevant
field, or Post-graduate in physics / specialization in relevant subject / Degree in
mechanical engineering / technology or equivalent from a recognized university with at
least 2 years experience in relevant field.
Note: The Assessment team may however recommend Authorized Signatory who does
not meet the above specified minimum experience requirement with specific
recommendations to NABL, after adjudging the competence of the Authorized
Signatory during on-site assessment.

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Equipment and Reference Materials
7.1
The testing laboratory will be furnished with all equipments/ instruments required for
correct performance of the test and measurements.
7.2
All equipments must be maintained in good condition. Proper maintenance procedure

should be available and followed.
7.3
Instructions for operating the equipments/ instruments shall be properly maintained and
readily available for use of laboratory staff members.
7.4
Equipments shall be operated by staff authorised to do so.
7.5
Any equipment which is found defective or out of calibration shall be immediately

withdrawn from services. Repaired instrument shall be used only after satisfactory
calibration.
7.6
Records shall be maintained for each equipment/ instrument stating commissioning

date, capacity, accuracy, calibration status, etc.
7.7
The testing laboratory shall furnish the details of all test equipments/ instruments
required to perform the test which it claims to be competent to carry out.
7.8
SRMs and CRMs should be used wherever applicable and maintained properly

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Measurement Traceability and Calibration
8.1
Measuring and testing equipment shall be calibrated appropriately before being put into
service and thereafter according to an established programme.
8.2
The overall programme of a calibration of equipment shall be designed and operated

so as to ensure that wherever applicable measurements made in the testing laboratory
are traceable to National/ International Standards of measurements.
8.3
It shall provide the measurement results and associated uncertainties of the

measurement wherever possible.
8.4
Reference materials shall be traceable to National or International Standard Reference

Materials.
8.5
Reference standards employed by the testing laboratory in its calibration programme

shall be used for the calibration of working equipments/ analytical instruments only.

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Accommodation and Environment
9.1
The laboratory lay out shall be in such a way as to provide adequate working space at
each work centre to enable unrestricted movement during working.
Entrance to the laboratory shall be such that it protects the area from dust and does
not destroy the required environmental condition. Adequate measure shall be taken to
ensure good house keeping in the testing laboratory. Entry to the laboratory area shall
be restricted.
9.2
The laboratory shall have adequate environmental control so that it does not invalidate
the results or adversely affect the required accuracy of measurements. The
arrangement of lighting, heating and ventilation shall be such as to facilitate proper
performance of tests.
9.3
The testing premises shall be protected as required from extreme conditions such as
heat, dust, moisture, steam, noise, vibration and electro-magnetic disturbance or
interferences.
9.4
Proper safety measures during experimentation should be arranged while conducting

the tests with tensile and impact testing machines.

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Ambient Conditions
10.1
Ambient shall be evidence of all necessary measure including display of safety

instructions.

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Safety
11.1
There shall be evidence of all necessary measures including display of safety

instructions.
11.2
Adequate protective clothing, safety helmets for staff shall be provided. Statutory safety
requirements are to be recorded & met.
11.3
Adequate arrangements for the control of following shall be available:

(a)
Fire safety, Fire alarm.
(b)
Shock due to electric current.
(c)
Safety guards during load testing.
(d)
Disposal of toxic materials of effluents.

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Handling of Test Items, Storage and Disposal
12.1
The full identification, status and condition of every item received for test or
examination shall be recorded either through documents or through marking or coding
to ensure that there can be no confusion regarding the identity of the samples or test
item and the results of the measurement made. Samples should be marked with
indelible ink/ punch marking.
12.2
A procedure shall exist for safe custody of samples/ specimens before and after test.
Tested samples may be retained for an appropriate period defined by the laboratory for
re-testing or re-examination.
12.3
At all stages of storing, handling and mounting, precautions shall be taken to prevent
damage of the items, e.g., contamination, deterioration, corrosion or any of which could
invalidate the results.
12.4
There shall be clear guidelines for the receipt, retention and disposal of samples or
items. Tested samples should be retained for at least three months.

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Records
13.1
The testing laboratory shall maintain a record system to suit its particular requirements
and comply with any existing regulations.
13.2
It shall retain on record all original observations, calculations and derived data,
calibration record and final test reports for an appropriate period preferably not less
than 2 years. Storage of data and records in computers is preferable.
The records shall include the identity of personnel involved in testing.

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Test Report
14.1
The work carried out by the testing laboratory shall be covered by a comprehensive
Test Report which accurately, clearly, unambiguously and objectively presents the test
results and all relevant information.
14.2
A test report shall include following information:

(a)
Name and address of testing laboratory;
(b)
Unique identification of report (such as serial number) and of each page of the
report;
(c)
Name and address of client and his reference;
(d)
Description and identification of test item;
(e)
Date of receipt of test item and date (s) of completion of test, as appropriate;
(f)
A statement to the effect of that the test result relate only to the item tested;
(g)
Description of sampling procedure where relevant;
(h)
Any deviations, additions to or exclusion from the test specifications and any
other information relevant to a specific test;
(i)
Declaration of any non-standard test method or procedure utilized;
(j)
Measurement, examinations and derived results, supported by tables, groups,

sketches and photographs as appropriate, and any failure identified;
(k)
A statement on measurement uncertainty (where relevant);
(l)
A signature and title(s) of person accepting responsibility for the test report,
date of issue;
(m)
A statement that the report shall not be reproduced except in full without the
approval of the testing laboratory.
Particular care and attention shall be paid to the arrangement of the test report,
especially with regard to presentation of the test and ease of assimilation by the
reader.
Correction, additions and deletion to a test report, etc. shall bear the full signature of
the authorised signatory.

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Confidentiality
15.1
The personnel of all disciplines of mechanical testing shall be bound to observe

professional secrecy to all information gained in carrying out its testing.
15.2
The testing laboratory shall formulate methodology to provide confidentiality and

security of its practices as required by the users of its services

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Sub-Contracting
16.1
In case testing laboratory subcontracts any part of the testing, this work shall be placed
with another testing laboratory NABL accredited lab, complying with these
requirements.
16.2
The testing laboratory shall ensure that its subcontractor is competent to perform the
services in questions and complies with same criteria of competence as the testing
laboratory in respect of the work being sub-contracted.
16.3
The testing laboratory shall record and retain details of its performances regarding
competence and compliance of its subcontractors and maintain a register of all
subcontracting.

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Outside Services
17.1
Where the laboratory procures outside services in support of calibration or tests, the
laboratory shall use only those outside support services and supplies that are of
adequate quality to sustain confidence in the laboratorys calibration or tests.
17.2
Where no independent assurance of the quality of outside support services or supplies

is available, the laboratory shall have procedures to ensure that purchased equipment,
materials and services comply with the specific requirements. The laboratory should
ensure that purchased equipment and consumable materials are not used until they
have been inspected, calibrated or otherwise verified as complying with any standard
specifications relevant to the calibration or tests concerned.
17.3
The laboratory shall maintain records of all suppliers from whom it obtains support
services or suppliers required for calibrations/ tests.
17.4
Services pertaining to A/C, Electrical etc. should be properly maintained.

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Proficiency Testing
18.1
The objective of proficiency testing is to have uniform test procedures with respect to
National or International Standards, and to improve the quality of testing where
appropriate.
18.2
Testing laboratories are required to participate in any Proficiency Testing programme

organised by NABL or any other authorised national or international bodies.
18.3
Laboratories failing a Proficiency Testing programme must take corrective actions and
report to NABL within 60 days from the date of receipt of unsatisfactory results from
NABL.
18.4
During Surveillance assessment the laboratory should demonstrate its performance on

Proficiency Testing to the assessment team.

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Complaints
19.1
The laboratory shall have documented policy and procedures for and addressing the
complaints received from the clients within three months. A record shall be maintained
of all complaints and of the actions taken on them by the laboratory.
19.2
Where a complaint on verification raises doubt concerning the laboratorys

competence, the laboratory shall ensure that the areas of activity and responsibility
pertaining to that test are promptly audited and necessary corrective action should be
taken.

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Annexure I
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Groups of Mechanical Testing
20.1 Group - Mechanical Properties of Materials

1.
Tensile test (% elongation, Y.S., T.S., Modules of Elasticity, Reduction of area)
2.
Compression Test
3.
Adhesion Strength Test
4.
Bonding Strength
5.
Shear Test
6.
Torsion Test
7.
Hardness Test:
Rockwell
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Brinell
Vickers
Knoop
Shore
8.
Hardenability Test
9.
Bend Test
10.
Formability Test
11.
Drawability Test
12.
Flaring Test
13.
Impact Test
Izod Impact
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Charpy Impact
14.
Machinability Test
15.
Stress-rupture Test
16.
Creep Test; Stress Relaxation
17.
Lapping, Wrapping, Coiling Test
18.
Fatigue Test:
Axial Fatigue
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Flemural Fatigue
Rotating Bending Fatigue
Torsional Fatigue

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20.
Fracture Toughness Test:

Plain Strain Fracture Toughness Test
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Crack Opening Displacement Test
Crack Growth Rate Test
Nil Ductility Transition Test
Drop Weight Test
Spring Test
In Compression
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22.
23.
In Tension
Tube Testing
Buldging Test
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Flattening Test
Crushing Strength Test
Drift Expansion Test
Weldability Test
Impact Cold Cracking Test
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Y-groove Cracking Test
Hot Cracking Test
Circular Patch Test
Diffusible Hydrogen Measurement by Hg Method & Gas Chromatography
Thermal Cycle Reheat Cracking Test
Thermal Hot Ductility Test
Delta Ferrite Measurement
Spot/ Projection/ Seam Weld Tests:

Cross Tension Test
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U-Tension Test
Peel Off Test
Tensile Shear Test
24.
Coated Welding Electrode Testing
25.
Residual Stress Measurement:

X-ray Diffraction Stress Analyser
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Hole Drilling Method

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Tests on Fasteners:
Proof Test
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27.
28.
Thread Slip Measurement
Corrosion Tests:
Salt Spray Test
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Cu-accelerated Acetic Acid-Salt Spray Test (CASS)
Stress Corrosion Cracking Test
Hydrogen Embrittlement (Stress Durability Test)
Wear/ Abrasion Resistance Test

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20.2 Group - Metallography Test

1.
Macrostructural Analysis
2.
(i) Microstructural Analysis

(ii) Microstructural Analysis by Replica
3.
Estimation of grain size by microscopic method
4.
Determination of Case Depth by Microscopic Method
5.
Determination of Case Depth by Hardness Method
6.
Determination of Inclusion Rating
7.
Determination of Depth of decarbonised Layer
8.
Microscopic Measurement of Band Thickness
9.
Measurement of Coating Thickness by Microscopy
10.
Determination of Microhardness
11.
Determination of Graphite Flakes (Types and Sizes) in Cast Iron
12.
Macro-Etch Testing of Steel Bars, Billets & Blooms

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20.3 Group - Properties of Powder Metallurgical Products

1.
Density
2.
Porosity
3.
Flow Rate
4.
Transverse Rupture Test
5.
Hardness Test
6.
Coefficient of Friction (Dynamic)
7.
Coefficient Friction (Static)
8.
Fracture Toughness
9.
Abrasive Wear Resistance
10.
Radial Crushing Strength of Sintered Bearing
11.
Compressive Yield Strength
12.
Strength Test for Sintered Gear
13.
Sieve Analysis
14.
Particle Size Distribution
15.
Compactibility
16.
Case Depth Measurement

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20.4 Group - Buildings Materials

1.
Cement Testing
Fineness by wet sieving
Fineness by dry sieving
Fineness by air permeability
Consistency
Setting Time (initial, final)
False Setting
Soundness by Le Chatelier Test
Soundness by Autoclave Test
Compressive Strength
Tensile Strength
Compressive & Flexural Strength Using Prism Moulds
Drying Content
Air Content
Water Retention
Specific Gravity
Heat of Hydration
Whiteness Index
Bleeding of Cement Paste Mortars
Expansion of Portland Cement Mortars Exposed to Sulphate
Potential Expansion of Portland Cement Mortars Exposed to Sulphate
Restrained Expansion of Expansive Cement Mortars
Length Change of Hardened Hydraulic Cement Mortar and Concrete
Length Change of Hydraulic Cement Mortar Exposed to a Mixed Sodium and

Magnesium Sulphate Solution

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3.
4.
Pozzolana
Density
Fineness (+45 Sieve)
Fineness by Blaine Air Permeability Method
Cement Reactivity
Lime Reactivity
Soundness
Drying Shrinkage
Air-entrainment of Mortar
Gypsum Board Products and Gypsum Lath
Flexural Strength
Humidified Deflection
Core, End and Edge Hardness
End Squareness
Nail Pull Resistance
Nominal Thickness
Recessed or Tapered Edge Depth
Width, Length
Water Resistance Off Core-treated Gypsum Board
Surface Water Resistance of Gypsum Boards with Water-Repellent Face Paper
Joint Treatment Materials for Gypsum Board Construction
Joint Compound Test
Consistency
Shrinkage
Check Cracking
Putrefaction

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6.
7.
Joint Reinforcing Tape
Tensile Strength
Dimensional Stability
Width, Thickness
Bond of Joint Reinforcing Tape to Joint Compound
Bond Test
Edge Cracking
Adhesives for Pasting Gypsum Wall Board to Wood Framing
Open Time
Wetting Characteristics
Shear Strength
Tensile Strength
Bridging Characteristics
Ageing Properties
Freeze Thaw Stability
Vinyl Covered Gypsum Board Compatibility
Adhesive Staining

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Aggregates
Grading (Sieve Analysis)
Deleterious Substances
Clay Lumps
Finer Than 75 Sieve
Coal and Lignite
Soft Materials
Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregates
Estimation of Mica
Unit Weight and Voids (Bulk Density)
Soundness of Aggregate
Potential Alkali reactivity of Cement - aggregate Combinations (Mortar-Bar Method)
Petrographic Examination
Potential Volume Change of Cement-Aggregate Combinations
Abrasion Value
Impact Value
Crushing Value
10% Fines Value
Compressive Strength of Rock Samples
Surface Moisture, Total Moisture
Specific Gravity and Absorption
Straining Materials in Light Weight Concrete Aggregates
Angularity Number
Flaminess Index
Elongation Index
Freezing and Thawing
Chert
Effect of Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregate of Mortar

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9.
Bricks
Building Bricks
Compressive
Water Absorption
Efflorescence
Bond Strength
Bulk Density
Freezing & Thawing
Fire and Silica Refractory Materials
10.
Cold Crushing Strength
Apparent Porosity
True Density and True Specific Gravity
Sizes and Shapes
Bulk Density
Coating Material on Reinforcing Steel
Resistance to Applied Voltage
Chloride Permeability
Adhesion of Coating
Bond Strength to Concrete
Abrasion Resistance
Impact Test
Hardness Test

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Building Lime
Field Tests
Ball Test
Impurity Test
Plasticity Test
Workability Test
Visual Examination
Mechanical Tests
12.
Fineness
Unhydrated Oxide of Quick Lime
Volume Yield of Quick Lime
Compressive and Transverse Strength
Workability
Soundness
Popping and Pitting
Setting Time
Admixtures
Water Content
Time of Setting
Flexural Strength
Length Change
Relative Durability Factor
Dry Material Content
Ash Content
Relative Density

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13.
Concrete (Fresh)
Unit Weight, Yield, Air Content
Bleeding
Water Content
Cement Content
Workability
Flow Table
Slump
Vee Bee Test
Compacting Factor
Kelly Ball Test
K-Slump Test
Temperature
Time of Setting
Analysis of Hardened Concrete
Water Content of Set Concrete
Flexural Strength
Direct Tensile Test
Indirect Tensile Strength (Split Cylinder Test, Punch Test, Frame Method)
Static Modulus of Elasticity
Poissons Ratio
Durability Test (Freezing and Thawing)
Shrinkage and Moisture Movement
Resistance of Concrete to Abrasion and Erosion

(a) Abrasion Resistance of Concrete by Sand Blasting
(b) Abrasion Resistance of Horizontal Concrete Surfaces
(1) by Revolving Disks
(2) by Dressing Wheels
(3) by Ball Bearings
(c) Abrasion Resistance of Concrete/ Mortar Surfaces by Rotating Cutter
Method

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Permeability of Concrete
Absorption of Concrete
Creep of Concrete
Accelerated Testing of Concrete for Compressive Strength
Time of Setting of Concrete
Petrographic Examination of Hardened Concrete (for Alkali-Silica Gel Formation)
Mechanical Properties of Hardened Concrete Under Triaxial Loads
The Break-off Number of Concrete
Microscopical Determination of Parameters of the Air-Void System
Resistance of Concrete to Rapid Freezing and Thawing
Scaling Resistance of Concrete Surfaces Exposed to Deicing Chemicals
Dynamic Modulus of Rigidity
Dynamic Poissons Ratio
Concrete Mixers
15.
Mixing Efficiency
Timber
Moisture Content Using Moisture Meter
Moisture Content Using Hot Air Oven Method
Specific Gravity
Static Bonding Test
Compression Test
Tension Test
Nail Holding Test
Screw Holding Test
Impact Test
Torsion Test

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16.
17.
Plyboard
Resistance to Dry Heat
Fire Resistance
Glue Shear Strength
Adhesion of Piles
Water Resistance
Nycological Test
Fibre Diameter
Friability
Recovery After Compression
Incombustibility
Moisture Absorption
Linear Shrinkage
Water Vapour Permeance
Dimension
Bitumen
Softening Point Test
Flash Point Test
Penetration Test
Ductility Test
Viscosity Test
Marshall Stability Test

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20.5 Group Plastics, Rubber and Leather

Plastics and Rubber
1.
Density/ Sp. Gravity
2.
Hardness:
Durometer Hardness
IRHD
Rebound Value
3.
Indentation Hardness Index
4.
Tensile Testing
5.
Compression Test
6.
Flexing Test, Crystallinity Test
7.
Impact Test:
Izod Impact
Charpy Impact
Falling Weight Impact
8.
Accelerated Ageing Test
9.
Abrasion Test
10.
Tear Strength
11.
Bond Strength
12.
Brittle Point Test
13.
Melt Flow Index (MFI)
14.
Melting/ Softening Point
15.
Flammability Test/ Limited Oxygen Index Test
16.
Dimensional Stability (VICAT/ HDT)
17.
Coefficient of Friction
18.
Water Absorption Test
19.
Permeability Test
20.
Migration & Staining Test
21.
Swelling Test
22.
Shear Strength
23.
Viscosity Test
24.
Rheological Propriety Test

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25.
Flow Rate Test
26.
UV Resistance and Condensation Test
27.
Ozone Resistance Test:
Static Test
Dynamic Test
28.
Xenon/ Carbon Arc Resistance Test (Accelerated Weathering Test)
29.
Resiliance Test
30.
Dynamic Test:
Dynamic Stiffness
Loss Modulus (Tan-S)
Material Damping Coefficient
Decipation Factor
31.
Gloss Finish
32.
Flemible Adhesives:
Open Tack Time
Gel Point
Viscosity
Total Solid
Spreadibility
Bond Strength (Initial / Aged)

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Leather
1.
Measurement of Width, Thickness and Area
2.
Determination of Apparent Density
3.
Tensile Test
4.
Tear Strength
5.
Double Hole Stitch Tear Strength
6.
Tongue Tear Strength
7.
Shrinkage Temperature
8.
Absorption of Water (Gravimetric Method)
9.
Cracking of Grain and Grain Index
10.
Two Dimensional Extension
11.
Resistance to Compression
12.
Compressibility Test
13.
Indentation Index
14.
Dynamic Water Proofness of Boot and Shoe Sole Leather
15.
Flexing Endurance
16.
Dynamic Water Proofness Test for Upper Leather
17.
Water Vapour Permeability
18.
Water Proofness of Gloving Leather
19.
Bond Strength of Laminated Leather
20.
Thermal Conductivity
21.
Area Stability on Immersion in Water and Oil
22.
Spray Test for Estimating Water Repellency of Clothing Leather

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20.6 Group - Textile Materials

Fibres
1.
Textile Characteristics of Individual Textiles Fibres
2.
Bundle Strength
3.
Shrinkage Test
4.
Tenacity of Fibres in Loop or Knot Configuration
5.
Cohesion of Fibre Test
6.
Elastic Properties
7.
Melting / Crystallinity Test
Yarns
1.
Breaking Strength of Yarn in Skein Form
2.
Tensile Properties
3.
Permanent Deformation of Elastomeric Yarn
4.
Sewing Threads
5.
Shrinkage of Yarn
6.
Coefficient of Friction
Fabric (Woven)
1.
Tensile Test
2.
Abrasion Resistance Test
3.
Bursting Strength
4.
Pile Retention of Cord Fabric
5.
Piling Resistance Test
6.
Stretch Properties Test
7.
Snagging Resistance Test
8.
Stiffness Test

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Fabrics (Non-Woven)
1.
Stiffness Test
2.
Tearing Strength Test
Industrial Textiles
1.
Tensile Test
2.
Drop Test
Tyre Cord Fabric Test

1.
Tensile Test
2.
Adhesion Test of Tyre Cords to Other Reinforcing Rubber Compounds
3.
Strap Peel Adhesion of Reinforcing Cords or Fabrics to Rubber Compounds
4.
Thermal Shrinkage Test
Zippers and Fasteners

1.
Impact Resistance of Plastic Zips
2.
Operability of Zippers
3.
Peel Strength of Hook and Loop Touch Fasteners
4.
Resistance of Un-snapping of Snap Fasteners
5.
Shear Strength Test
6.
Strength Test of Zippers

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20.7 Group - Soil and Rock Testing

1.
2.
Soil Testing
Specific Gravity
Grain Size Analysis
Atterbergs Limit (LL, PL,SL)
Unit Weight
Moisture Content
Direct Shear Test
Unconfined Compression Test
Triaxial Compression Test
Oedometer Consolidation Test
Permeability Test
Field Moisture Equivalent
Centrifuge Moisture Equivalent
Linear Shrinkage Test
Compaction Test
Vane Shear Test
Free Shear Test
Free Swell Index of Soil
Swelling Pressure of Soil
California Beaing Ratio (CBR) Test
Soil Testing (Field)
Field CBR Test
Direct Shear Box Test for Soil Containing Gravels
Standard Penetration Test
Static Cone Penetration Test
Modulus of Subgrade Reaction (K-Value) of Soil by Plate Load Test
Pile Loading Testing
Field Permeability Test

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3.
Rock Testing
Unixial Compressive Strength Test
Trixial Compression Test
Modulus of Elasticity and Poissons Ratio of Rock Material in Uniaxial

Compression
Slake Durability Index of Rock
Tensile Strength by Indirect Test on Rock Specimen
Dynamic Modulus of Rock Core Specimen
Point Load Test
Pullout Test on Anchor Bars and Rock Bolts
Hardness Testing
Shear Strength of Rock Joints by Direct Shear Box
Rock Mass Deformability Using a Flexible Dilatometer
Hydraulic Fracture Test
Flat Jact Test

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20.8 Group - Noise & Vibration

1.
Measurement of Noise Reduction of Sound Isolating Enclosures.
2.
Measurement of Insertion Loss Ducts and Mufflers.
3.
Vibration Characteristics of Materials, Components, Assemblies and Structures.
4.
Measurement of Mechanical Vibrations & Performance.
5.
Dynamic Balancing.
6.
Mechanical Shock Testing.
7.
Vibration Test on Connection and Relay.
8.
Vibration Record on Transmission Line.

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20.9 Group - Automotive Components

1.
2.
Internal Combustion Engine:
0-5 HP
0-10 HP
Above 10 HP
Knock Characteristic of Fuel
Permanent Magnetic Chunk
Steel Files
Spark Plugs
Test on Twist Drill
Test Sieves
Torque Wrench
Water Meters
Whip Test on Brake Hose
Construction of Brake Hose
Tensile Test for Brake / Fuel Hose
Rubber Sealing Ring
Conveyor Belt
V-Belts
Cycle Tubes
Diesel Fuel Filters:
Resistance to Flow
Filtration Capacity and Contaminant Removal Characteristics
Lubricating Oil Filters:
Resistance to Flow
Contaminant Removal Characteristics

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3.
Component Testing (Rubber & Plastic Products)
Rubber Hoses
Tyres
Engine Mounts
Bellows & Diaphragms
Fuel Tank
Exterior Body Components
Dashboard
Instrumental Panel
Belting
Latex Product

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20.10 Group - Performance Test

1.
Proof Pressure Test on Pipes and Valves
2.
Aluminium Milk Cans
3.
Air Compressor
4.
Air Blower
5.
Test on Bicycle:
-
Frame
Pedal
Crank and Chain
Wheels
Handle Bar
Hub
Spoke
Tubes
6.
Test on Burners
7.
Test on Bip Tap and Stop Tap
8.
Test on Ball Valves
9.
Test on Centrifugal Pumps
10.
Test on Commercial Cooking Range & LPG Appliances
11.
Test on Domestic Pressure Cooker
12.
Test on Gas Cylinders, Valves & Regulators
13.
Proof load Tests on Chains
14.
Compression Test for Bridge Bearings
15.
Load Test on Draw Bar Hooks and Laminated Springs
16.
Load Test on Coil Springs
17.
0-1 kg
0-100 kg
above 100 kg.
Load Test on Chain Pulley Block

-
Below 10 tons
10 tons to 20 tons
Above 20 tons

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18.
Load Test on Hand Operated Winch
19.
Load Test on Hydraulic Jacks:
20.
21.
Proofload upto 100 tons
Proofload from 100 to 150 tons
Proofload above 150 tons
Load Test on Screw Jacks:

-
Upto 15 tons
Between 15 to 30 tons
Above 30 tons
Load Test on Steel Wire Ropes:

-
Upto 1 dia
Between 1 & 1 dia
Above 1 dia
22.
Proof load Test on Electrically Operated Winch
23.
Test on Hack Saw Blade
24.
Test on Hurricane Lanterns
25.
Test on Hand Sprayers
26.
Test on Steel Files
27.
Test on Twist Drill
28.
Test on Sieves
29.
Torque Wrench
30.
Water Meter
31.
Rubber Sealing Ring
32.
Rubber Welding Hose
33.
Speedometer Cable
34.
Prototype Transmission Tower Testing
35.
Scaled Down Model Transmission Tower Testing
36.
Industrial Air Cleaner:
37.
Airflow Restriction and Pressure Drop Test
Initial Efficiency Test
Dust Capacity and Accumulative Efficiency
Precleaner Performance
Performance of Steel Parts at Sub-Zero Temperature

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38.
Performance of Rubber Parts at Sub-Zero Temperature
39.
Performance of Diesel / Petrol Engine
40.
Performance of IC Engine at Higher Altitude
41.
Endurance Test for Starter Motor
42.
Endurance Test for Jacks
43.
Performance and Life Test for Oil Seals
44.
Life Cycle Test for AC Pumps
45.
Performance Test of Compete Vehicle on Chassis Dynamometer
46.
Endurance Test for Bonded Rubber Wheels
47.
Test of Helmets
48.
Test of Safety Glass
49.
Test of Surgical Gloves

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GUIDELINES AND SPECIFIC

National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories

Guidelines and Specific Criteria for Mechanical Testing Laboratories

Equipment and Reference Materials

Measurement Traceability and Calibration

Accommodation and Environment

Handling of Test Items, Storage and Disposal

Groups of Mechanical Testing (Annexure-I)

Mechanical Properties of Materials

National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories

Guidelines and Specific Criteria for Mechanical Testing Laboratories

National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories

Guidelines and Specific Criteria for Mechanical Testing Laboratories

This document gives specific directions on operating a mechanical testing laboratory.

National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories

Guidelines and Specific Criteria for Mechanical Testing Laboratories

Groups of Mechanical testing under NABL accreditation shall be as follows:1.

Mechanical Properties of Materials

Properties of Powder Metallurgical Products

Plastic, Rubber and Leather

Soil and Rock

Noise & Vibrations

Tentative list of test of the aforesaid groups are shown at Annexure I.

National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories

Guidelines and Specific Criteria for Mechanical Testing Laboratories

CRITERIA FOR ACCREDITATION

National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories

Guidelines and Specific Criteria for Mechanical Testing Laboratories

National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories

Guidelines and Specific Criteria for Mechanical Testing Laboratories

National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories

Guidelines and Specific Criteria for Mechanical Testing Laboratories

Equipment and Reference Materials

All equipments must be maintained in good condition. Proper maintenance procedure

Equipments shall be operated by staff authorised to do so.

Any equipment which is found defective or out of calibration shall be immediately

Records shall be maintained for each equipment/ instrument stating commissioning

National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories

Guidelines and Specific Criteria for Mechanical Testing Laboratories

Measurement Traceability and Calibration

The overall programme of a calibration of equipment shall be designed and operated

It shall provide the measurement results and associated uncertainties of the

Reference materials shall be traceable to National or International Standard Reference

Reference standards employed by the testing laboratory in its calibration programme

National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories

Guidelines and Specific Criteria for Mechanical Testing Laboratories

Accommodation and Environment

Proper safety measures during experimentation should be arranged while conducting

National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories

Guidelines and Specific Criteria for Mechanical Testing Laboratories

Ambient shall be evidence of all necessary measure including display of safety

National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories

Guidelines and Specific Criteria for Mechanical Testing Laboratories

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There shall be evidence of all necessary measures including display of safety

Adequate arrangements for the control of following shall be available:

Fire safety, Fire alarm.

Shock due to electric current.

Safety guards during load testing.

Disposal of toxic materials of effluents.

National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories

Guidelines and Specific Criteria for Mechanical Testing Laboratories