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Evolution Laboratory
BUILDING
GREAT
ENGINEERING
SERVICES
Address:
268 Nuneaton St
Glasgow
G40 3DX
Contact number: 0141 737 6556
GROWTH THROUGH INNOVATION
Innovation is more than just new products – it’s about new ways of thinking. Our R&D team is tackling tomorrow’s challenges today, working with universities and industry leaders to create cutting-edge fastening solutions. In our Glasgow lab, curiosity drives progress.
EXPERT ENGINEERING SUPPORT
We don’t just supply products – we provide solutions. Our engineers work closely with customers to solve complex fastening challenges, delivering results that improve project outcomes and build long-term relationships.
TRANSFORMATIVE TRAINING
Knowledge is powerful. Our new training centre helps professionals at every level to deepen their technical understanding – improving skills, safety, and confidence throughout the industry.
RIGOROUS QUALITY ASSURANCE
Quality isn’t simply checked – it’s engineered. With a growing team and advanced facilities, we ensure every product meets the highest standards. We’re also expanding into third-party testing, setting new benchmarks for the industry.
AUTHORITATIVE SPECIFICATIONS
Clear specifications lead to confident choices. We simplify technical requirements, helping customers select and apply the right products safely and accurately. Our documents will set the standard across the industry.
LABORATORY BASED TESTING
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Tension up to 250kN
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Compression up to 250kN
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Shear up to 250kN
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Flexural, deflection and bending strength up to 250kN
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Withdrawal force resistance
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Pull-through force resistance
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Tensile yield strength
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Modulus (Plastic, elastic and Young’s)
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Bonding Strength
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Drilling Speed and Drilling Time
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Torque testing up to 23 Nm
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Hardness (Rockwell, Vickers and Knoop scales)
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Metallography (including grain size, coating thickness, depth of hardening, etc)
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Chemical composition determination (XRF, FTIR and UV-Vis Spectrometry)
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Dimensional measurement
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Shadowgraphy
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Failure Analysis
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Microscopy (light, optical and Scanning Electron Microscopy)
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Weld analysis
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Coating thickness
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Corrosion testing (Neutral Salt Spray and Cyclic Corrosion Testing), testing lengths of up to 2.1m
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Usability testing
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Chemical reagents, etc.
TESTING SERVICES
Provide testing services to clients in the following industries:
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Aerospace
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Law Enforcement
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Construction
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Waste Management
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Engineering
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Infrastructure
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Research & Development
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Automotive
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Pharmaceutical
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Manufacture
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Medical
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Military
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Petrochemical
ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES
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Our Scanning Electron Microscope allows us to analyse samples and determine the failure method as well as detect hydrogen embrittlement. The SEM can also be used in reverse engineering and R&D projects as it is capable of viewing samples at up to 200,000× magnification.
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Metrology is the science of measurement. We can provide extensive metrology services on micro and macro samples. We use fully calibrated instruments and equipment traceable to the national standards to ensure that our clients receive the most accurate results possible.
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Using our CCT (Cyclic Corrosion Test) chambers, we can test specimens ranging from small to large, including structural framing systems, paints, and automotive or aerospace components. We can provide cyclic corrosion tests to the client’s specifications as well as NSST (Neutral Salt Spray Tests) to ASTM B117 and ISO 9227.
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Our Universal Testing Machines use Class 0.2 and 0.5 load cells to provide high resolution through load ranges up to 250 kN, as well as extremely accurate results. Our equipment is flexible and can also be used for dynamic fatigue testing of specimens.
PLUS MUCH MORE…
