AWTA Product Testing

Site

AWTA Product Testing

Accreditation No.

983

Site No.

978

Date of Accreditation

23 Mar 1972

Address

1st Floor, 191 Racecourse Road
Flemington, VIC 3031
Australia

awtaproducttesting.com.au

Contact

Mr Sean Bassett P: +61 (03) 93712421

Availability

Services available to external clients

Scope of Accreditation

Print scopes
AWTA Product Testing

ISO/IEC 17025 (2017)

Infrastructure and Asset Integrity

Service Product Determinant Technique Procedure Limitations
Evaluation of mechanical performance of pedestrian and impact attenuation surfaces Pedestrian surfaces Slip resistance Wet pendulum

AS 4586, Appendix A

ISO/IEC 17025 (2017)

Manufactured Goods

Service Product Determinant Technique Procedure Limitations
Material performance evaluation of elastomers, plastics and composite products Geonets and geocomposites Tear resistance Not applicable

AS 4200.1

Tensile properties Not applicable

AS 4200.1, 

AS 1301.448s

0.05 N to 100 kN

Material performance evaluation of leather, textiles and related products Coated fabrics Flex endurance Not applicable AS 1441.14 1973
Tear resistance Not applicable

ISO 4674 - 1977 Methods A1 and A2

Mass Not applicable

AS 4878.3

Accelerated ageing Ageing; Loss of volatiles on heating of plasticised-PVC-coated fabrics; Tropical test

ISO 1419

Elongation Not applicable

AS 4878.6

Flex cracking - Schildknecht Not applicable

AS 4878.9

Colour fastness to daylight Xenon-arc

AS 4878.8, 

ISO 105-B02

Coating adhesion; Delamination Not applicable

AS 1441.5, 

AS 1441.15

Thickness Not applicable

AS 4878.4

Plasticiser evaporation Cold cracking

AS 1441.8

Heat resistance Not applicable

AS 4878.11, 

DEF(AUST) 5037 Method A26, 

AS/NZS 1906.4 Appendix C

Abrasion resistance Martindale; Oscillating cylinder

AS 2001.2.30, 

AS/NZS 1906.4 appendix B

 including retroreflective material
Accelerated ageing Loss of volatiles on heating of plasticised-PVC-coated fabrics

ISO 1419

Floor coverings Abrasion resistance Not applicable

TWC 122-1992, 

TWC 283-1992

Thickness Not applicable

AS 2111.1, 

BS 4051

Dimensional stability Not applicable

AWTA 56, 

BS 4682.2, 

BS 4682.4, 

TWC 128-1992

Mass Not applicable

AS 2111.3, 

AS 2111.4, 

AS 2111.11, 

BS 4223, 

ISO 854, 

TWC 277

Bond strength Not applicable

AS 2111.16, 

TWC 264-1992

Surface pile density Not applicable

AS 2111.4

Tuft withdrawal force Not applicable

AS 2111.15, 

ISO 4919, 

TWC 202-1992

Pile fibre volume ratio

ISO 7211.3

Compressibility; Resilience Not applicable

AS 2111.17, 

BS 4098

Thickness loss after dynamic loading Not applicable

AS 2111.2, 

ISO 2094, 

TWC 123-1992

Tufts per unit length Not applicable

AS 2111.9, 

BS 4223, 

ISO 1763, 

TWC 139, TWC 140-1992

Thickness (height) of pile above backing Not applicable

AS 2111.5, 

TWC 20

Work of compression Not applicable

AS 4288, 

BS 4098

Underlay specification for textile floor coverings Not applicable

AS 4288, 

BS 5808

Appearance Tetrapod walker and hexapod tumbler

TWC 237-1980, 

TWC 247, 

TWC 251-1992

Underlay resistance to breaking and cracking Not applicable

AS 4288, 

BS 5808 Appendix A

Static loading short and long term Not applicable

AS 2111.13, 

AS 2111.14, 

BS 4939

Backing yarn analysis - Wovens Not applicable

BS 2865

Geotextiles Puncture resistance Drop cone

AS 3706.5

California bearing ratio (CBR) burst strength California bearing ratio plunger (CBR) AS 3706.4
Durability Not applicable

AS 3706.11, 

AS 3706.12, 

AS 3706.13

Permittivity Not applicable

AS 3706.9

Geotextiles; Textile and clothing fabrics Tear resistance Double rip tear; Falling pendulum apparatus - Elmendorf; Single rip tear; Tearing trapezoidal; Wing rip tear

AS 2001.2.8, 

AS 2001.2.10, 

AS 3706.3, 

AS 4878.7, 

ASTM D1117, 

ASTM D1424, 

ASTM D2261, 

DEF(AUST) 5037 Method A12, 

ISO 13937.1,
ISO 13937.2,

TWC 172

Resistance to water Spray rating AATC 42
Thickness Not applicable TWC 284
Resistance to water Hydrostatic pressure AATC 127  Option 2
Leather and leather products Flex endurance Not applicable

EN ISO 5402 - 2002

Absorbency Not applicable AATCC 79
Colour fastness to rubbing Not applicable

ISO 11640 - 1993

Slide fasteners Tension Not applicable

AS 2332 Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J

Textile and clothing fabrics Diameter Airflow; Projection microscope

AS 2001.2.1, 

AS 4492.4,

DEF(AUST) 5037 Method A25, 

IWTO 6, IWTO 8, IWTO 12, IWTO  28,

TWC 24
Dimensions Not applicable

AS 2001.5.1, 

AS 3789.4 Appendix B

Weave analysis Not applicable

BS 2861

Bow of yarn in woven fabric Not applicable

ASTM D3882

Label durability Not applicable

AS/NZS 1249-2003 Appendix J,

AS/NZS 1249 Appendix B

Twist Not applicable

AS 2001.2.14, 

DEF(AUST) 5037 Method A6, 

DEF(AUST) 5037 Method A7,  

DEF(AUST) 5037 Method A8

Colour change on abrasion - Frosting Not applicable

AATCC 119, 

AATCC 120, 

AS 2001.4.22, 

AS 2001.4.23

Threads per unit length Not applicable

AS 2001.2.5, 

ASTM D3775, 

DEF(AUST) 5037 Method A2

Length Single fibre and almeter

IWTO 5, IWTO 17

Stretch and recovery Not applicable

BS 4952:1992

Pilling resistance Brush; Martindale; Pilling box; Random tumble pilling tester

AS 3789.6 Appendix D, 

ASTM D3512, 

DEF(AUST) 5037 Method A28, 

ISO 12945-1,
ISO 12945-2,
TWC 152, TWC 196
Courses and wales of knitting fabrics Not applicable

AS 2001.2.6

Air permeability Not applicable

AS 2001.2.34

Shrinkage Not applicable

AS 2001.5.4 (Machine type A), 

AS 2001.5.5 - 1987 (Cubex), 

DEF(AUST) 5037 Method A17, 

ISO 6330, 

ISO 10528,

TWC 31

Garment assessment Not applicable AS/NZS 1249,
AS/NZS 4602.1,
AS/NZS 4602.2,
AS/NZS 4824 excluding clause 6.2,
AS 4967 excluding clauses  3.13.3, 3.13.4, 3.17
Resistance to water Spray rating AATCC 22,
AS 2001.2.16,
DEF(AUST) 5037 method A20,
ISO  4920
Resistance to water Hydrostatic pressure AS 2001.2.17,
BS EN 20811,
DEF(AUST) 5037 method A18,
ISO 811
Pile fibre volume ratio Not applicable

ISO 7211.3

Stiffness Not applicable

AS 2001.2.9, 

ASTM D1388, 

DEF(AUST) 5037 Method A23

Faults in combed wool sliver Not applicable

IWTO 24

Mass Not applicable

AS 2001.2.13, 

ASTM D3776, 

BS 2471, 

BS 4784:1988, 

DEF(AUST) 5037 method A4, 

ISO 3374, ISO 3801, 

IWTO 22, 

TWC 13

Resistance to water Cone

AS 2001.2.18, 

DEF(AUST) 5037 method A19

Width Not applicable

AS 2001.2.12, 

ASTM D3774

Burst evaluation Not applicable

AS 2001.2.4, 

AS 2001.2.19,

AS 2259.1, 

AS 3706.4, 

AS 4878.5, 

BS EN ISO 13938-1, 

BS EN ISO 13938-2

Hydraulic diaphragm tests - 400 to 6 000 kPa

Ball burst tests - 0.05 N to 100 kN

Abrasion resistance Flexing; Inflated diaphragm apparatus; Martindale; Oscillating cylinder; Stoll; Taber abraser

AATCC 119,
AATCC 120,  

AS 2001.2.25, 

AS 2001.2.27,  

AS 2001.2.26, 

AS 2001.2.28,

AS 2663 Appendix G, 

AS 2687 Appendices A and B,
ASTM D3597, ASTM D3885,
ASTM D3886,

ASTM D4157, 

ASTM D3884, 

BS EN ISO 12947, 

DEF(AUST) 5037 Method A24

HN 0084, 

SAE J1530,

TWC 112
Construction of knitting fabrics Not applicable

BS 5441

Heat resistance Not applicable

EN 469 Annex A, NFPA 1971

Relaxation Not applicable

TWC 254

Dimensional stability Not applicable

AS 2663.3 Appendix F, 

BS 4682.4,

ISO 17984
Shrinkage Not applicable

DEF(AUST) 5037 Method A15, 

DEF(AUST) 5037 Method A16, 

DEF(AUST) 5037 Method A17

Surface friction

BS 3424.10 Method A

Seam slippage; Strength Not applicable

AS 2001.2.20, 

AS 2001.2.21, 

AS 2001.2.22, 

AS 3706.6,

ASTM D1683, 

ASTM D434, 

BS 3320:1988, 

ISO 13935.1,

ISO 13935.2,

TWC 117
Cover factor Not applicable

TWC 169

Thickness static and dynamic compression methods Not applicable

AS2001.2.15, 

ASTM D1777, 

BS EN ISO 5084,

ISO 5084
Extension under static load Not applicable

AS 2663.1 Appendix B, 

AS 2663.2 Appendix B
Textile and clothing fabrics; Yarn and sewing thread Correct invoice mass calculation Not applicable

BS 4784, 

IWTO 33, 

IWTO 34

Shrinkage Not applicable

AS2001.5.3, 

TWC 9, TWC 10, TWC 18

Textile and clothing fabrics Tension Not applicable

AS/NZS 1753 Appendices A and B, 

AS 1891.1 Appendices A and B, 

AS 2001.2.3.1, 

AS 2001.2.3.2, 

AS 2001.2.7, 

AS 2663.1 Appendix A, 

AS 2663.2 Appendix B,

AS 3706.2, 

ASTM D1117, 

ASTM D2256, 

ASTM D5034, 

ASTM D5035, 

DEF(AUST) 5037 Method A9, 

DEF(AUST) 5037 Method A10, 

ISO 2062, 

ISO 4312,

ISO 9073.3, 

ISO 13934-1, 

ISO 13934-2, 

TWC 4

0.05 N to 100 kN

Wool Stitch requirements Not applicable

AWEX STD3

Tear resistance Not applicable

AWEX 32

Seam strength Not applicable

AWEX 31

Dimensions Not applicable

AWEX STD3

Stability to ultraviolet Not applicable

AWEX 33

Surface friction Not applicable

AS/NZS 4547.3, 

AWEX 35

Breaking load Not applicable

AWEX 30

Extension under static load Not applicable

AWEX 38

Heat stability of anti-slip Not applicable

AS/NZS 4547.2,

AWEX 36

Yarn and sewing thread Linear density Not applicable

AS 2001.2.23, 

DEF(AUST) 5037 Method A5,

ISO 2060, 

ISO 7211.5

Performance evaluation of personnel protection equipment and general ballistic measurements Protective clothing Heat resistance Not applicable ISO 17493
Retro-reflective materials for high visibility clothing, flotation devices, vehicle markings and road traffic control purposes Solvent resistance Not applicable

AS NZS 1906.1, Appendix G

Salt spray Not applicable

ASTM B117

Scratch resistance Visual examination

AS/NZS 1906.1 Appendix F

Elongation; Tensile properties Not applicable

AS NZS 1906.1 Appendix F

Impact Not applicable

AS/NZS 1906.1 Appendix F

Protective liner Not applicable

AS NZS 1906.1 Clause 2.5.4

Bond strength Not applicable

AS NZS 1906.1, Appendix H

 Adhesive bond

ASTM G154

Fogging characteristics Not applicable

GM9305P,

ES-X83231, 

TSM 0503G, 

SAE-J1756,

ISO 6452

automotive trim components and materials

Accelerated weathering Xenon-arc

AS/NZS 1906.1 Appendix I, 

HN 0256,

HN 0276, 

SAE-J1960, 

SAE J2527

SAE-J400

Accelerated weathering Not applicable

AS NZS 1906.1 Appendix I

Shrinkage - Unapplied Not applicable

AS NZS 1906.1, Appendix F

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