Cork and Cork Products Laboratory Services

Cork and Cork Products

Embark on a journey into the sustainable and versatile world of cork and cork products, a sector celebrated for its eco-friendly and renewable resources. Cork, harvested from the bark of cork oak trees without harming the tree, offers a unique combination of resilience, elasticity, and impermeability, making it a preferred choice in various industries. This overview delves into the myriad applications of cork, from traditional bottle stoppers to innovative construction materials, highlighting the industry's commitment to sustainability, innovation, and quality.

Cork and Cork Products Testing and Research Services

Contract Laboratory can help you with all your Cork and Cork Products testing, analysis, scientific research and development, inspection, certification, engineering, failure investigation, and product development needs including:

Durability Testing: Assessing cork products for wear resistance
longevity
and performance under stress
Impermeability Testing: Evaluating the water-resistant properties of cork
crucial for stoppers and construction materials
Compression and Recovery Testing: Measuring the elasticity and resilience of cork
indicating its ability to return to its original shape after compression
Thermal Conductivity Testing: Determining the insulating capacity of cork materials
relevant for building insulation and specialized industrial applications
Acoustic Insulation Testing: Assessing the sound-dampening qualities of cork
important for flooring and building insulation solutions

Type of Cork and Cork Products Products

Contract Laboratory can assist your company, academic institution, government agency or organization in outsourcing contract laboratories to perform testing, analysis, and product development for many Cork and Cork Products finished products, processes, systems, in-process materials, raw materials and components such as:

Wine and Beverage Stoppers: The traditional use of cork
providing an airtight seal for wine bottles and other beverages
Cork Flooring: Durable
comfortable
and natural flooring options that offer thermal and acoustic insulation
Construction Materials: Cork insulation panels and expanded cork boards used for thermal and acoustic insulation in buildings
Fashion Accessories: Wallets
handbags
and shoes made from cork fabric
known for being lightweight
waterproof
and vegan
Home and Office Products: Bulletin boards
coasters
and desk accessories
utilizing cork's aesthetic appeal and functionality
Automotive Components: Cork is used in gaskets
clutch discs
and brake pads due to its resistance to heat and vibration
Aerospace and Marine Products: Cork-based materials are used for their lightweight and insulating properties in various applications
including spacecraft heat shields and buoyancy devices

Cork and Cork Products Test Methods and Standards

Contract Laboratory can help with testing, analysis, assays, evaluations, examinations, inspections and certifications to different Cork and Cork Products test methods, standards, procedures or specifications.

ISO 2386 - Packed cork - Virgin cork, raw reproduction cork, burnt cork, boiled reproduction cork and raw cork waste - Determination of moisture content
ISO 3867 - COMPOSITION CORK - EXPANSION JOINT FILLERS - TEST METHODS
ISO 4708 - COMPOSITION CORK - GASKET MATERIAL - TEST METHODS
ISO 2190 - GRANULATED CORK - DETERMINATION OF MOISTURE CONTENT

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