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DL LABS has been
providing services to the coatings, caulks, sealants and waterproofing
industries for over 70 years. The organization was established to meet the
industries' need for a competent, unbiased, independent laboratory that could
provide relevant, meaningful and reliable information on the use and
performance raw materials and finished products.
In addition to providing technical assistance to our client base, DL
Labs also
provides expert assistance in litigation.
Our staff of experienced technical personnel can provide studies on
products intended for use in coatings, caulks, sealants and waterproofing,
both from a raw material and finished product perspective.
Members of DL LABS staff have participated in professional
organizations related to the industries that we serve, including the
Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology (FSCT) and the American
Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM). Our personnel have maintained active
involvement in the development of the test procedures that regularly are
adopted as national standards.
DL LABS, and some of its staff, have been recognized by these
organizations for contributions to the scientific and technical advancement
of the industry.
Background
DL LABS is fully equipped to test paint and sealants and caulks. DL LABS has a unique
combination of practical experience and application orientation which is
effective in the evaluation of the performance of coatings, coating systems,
raw materials and coating failures.
Experience
The experience of DL LABS includes work for many governmental agencies, many
industry associations and a variety of segments of private industry,
including manufacturers and raw material suppliers. It also includes
extensive experience with caulks and sealants, as well as waterproofing
materials, thermosetting and reinforced plastics and similar products. In
addition, DL LABS has conducted numerous inspections and surveys on a broad
spectrum of coating products and techniques and provides assistance to
attorneys in legal matters.
Services
DL LABS provides a broad spectrum of paint, coating and sealant services:
- Testing and Evaluation
- Formulation Assistance
- Independent Certification
- Failure Investigation
- Expert Testimony
- Market Development Studies
- Industry Surveys
- Personnel Training
- Preparation of Specifications
- Preparation of Manuals
Clients
The following is a list of the types of clients served by DL LABS:
- Raw Material Suppliers
- Chemical Companies
- Paint and Sealant Manufacturers
- End Users
- Architects and Specifiers
- Attorneys
- Government Agencies
Specifications
Examples of the types of specifications that DL LABS regularly tests are as
follows:
- Federal Government
- Military
- ASTM
- State Departments of Transportation
- Aerospace Material Specification (AMS)
- Boeing Material Specification (BMS)
- Caterpillar
- Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association
- International Standards Org. (ISO)
- American National Standards Institute
Accredition & Approvals
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Naval Air Warfare Center
Aircraft Division (NAVAIR) Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)
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