Our laboratory works under a quality system based on ISO / TS 17025. Its main functions are to assess and conduct tests or measurements to raw materials and in the finished parts (labels, badges or stickers) before the process, during the process and after the process . Also conducts validation tests and special researchs. This gives us a high degree of confidence in the quality of products we offer to our customers.

All products manufactured in Printa Color undergo laboratory tests. An internal report is made for each batch, so it is possible to corroborate that our products successfuly fulfills your specifications. Furthermore we may issue quality certificates upon the request of our customers.

Among our equipment we have UV camera, oven, cold chamber, saline chamber, tensiometer, et al.

Environmental Tests

• Exposure to heat to 250 degrees Celsius
• Exposure to ultraviolet light
• Exposure to moisture
• Exposure to cold up to -40 degrees Celsius
• Exposure to salt spray and up to 125 degrees Celsius
• Environmental cycles (heat, humidity and cold)
• Thermal cycles (heat - cold)
• Alternating cycles (ultraviolet light - humidity)
• Moisture absorption
• Immersion in fluids (solvents, acids, antifreeze, brake fluid, oil, detergent, water, gasoline, shampoo, etc.)

Mechanical

• Tension
• Elongation
• Adhesion

We have experience in testing set by the automotive sector (MSS, GM) and by international standards ASTM, SAE, TAPI.