Natural Stone Testing Services

Utilize the association's state-of-the-art testing and reporting capabilities. Turn to the Natural Stone Institute if you are: 1) Introducing new stone; 2) Have outdated technical data (over 3 years old); 3) Need project specific testing. Testing services available for the following: • ANSI A326.3 Dynamic Coefficient of Friction Using the BOT 3000 • ASTM C97 Absorption and Bulk Specific Gravity of Dimension Stone • ASTM C99 Modulus of Rupture of Dimension Stone • ASTM C170 Compressive Strength of Dimension Stone • ASTM C880 Flexural Strength of Dimension Stone • ASTM C1353 Abrasion Resistance of Dimension Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic Using a Rotary Platform, Double-Head Abraser • ASTM C1354 Strength of Individual Stone Anchorages in Dimension Stone • Freeze/Thaw Testing About the Lab: • Exclusive North American Fischer Anchor Pull Test Provider • Registered with the Army Corp of Engineers for C97 (Absorption and Bulk Gravity) • Member of the ASSIMAGRA S.TONE laboratory network. • Lab Supervisor has 12 years industry experience and is a voting member of the ASTM E60 committee on sustainability. • Lead Lab Technician has over 15 years quality control experience. • Technical Director has 30+ years of stone testing experience and is a past chair of the ASTM C18 committee on dimension stone. Learn more at: www.naturalstoneinstitute.org/lab