Performance Testing

Performance testing with Intertek is the best way to give your product a competitive edge through independent testing. Performance testing is a voluntary process wholly dictated by your goals and objectives. It is easy to see the benefits of using a third party such as Intertek to conduct your product performance testing:

• Gauge how well your products stack up against the competition so you can develop more competitive products
• Make hard-hitting and qualified marketing claims, such as "the world's quietest…"; “most efficient…”; “more durable…”
• Secure valuable endorsements from industry trade associations
• Verify your internal test data
• Prove to retailers that your product is best in class

Intertek is the single solution for all performance testing needs, offering testing for virtually any electrical, electronic, or building product. We can test to national, international, or industry standards, as well as retailer, or your own specifications.

With industry expertise, years of experience in performance testing, and state-of-the-art equipment, Intertek can provide accurate and quick testing for all of your performance verification projects.

For a personal guide through all of your performance testing needs, contact us online or call 1-800-WORLDLAB today.

Products we test

There are many types of products that can benefit from performance testing. The types of products we test for performance include:

Automotive Building products Cabling products Cameras Childcare products Digital technology DIY products Electrical goods Home materials Household appliances HVAC/R equipment	Juvenile products Lawn equipment Leisure goods Lighting (general) Marine products Medical devices Photographic equipment Paint Personal protective equipment Telecommunications equipment Transportation lighting

Performance Testing Capabilities

Intertek's performance testing capabilities encompass a wide range of test methods, including electro/mechanical cycling, fatigue, weathering, thermal shock, programmable chamber exposures, vibration and more. Our capabilities also include custom designed test plans to meet your specific goals.

• Audio
• Electro/Mechanical Cycling
• Fatigue
• Pressure Testing
• Life Cycle Testing
• Durability Testing
• Thermal Shock Testing. (See Press Release: "Intertek adds New Walk-in Thermal Shock Chamber in Detroit Metro Lab". )
• Vibration Testing: Sine, Random, Noise, Shock (50 to 18,000 pound force)
• Multi-Axis Testing (6DOF) (1 to 10,000 Hz)
• Poke and Stroke
• Tuned Shock Pulses
• Explosion Test
• BSR (Buzz, Squeak, and Rattle)
• Static and Electro-Mechanical Cycling
• Fire Testing
• Training
• RLDA (Road Load Data Acquisition) with Data Analysis and Editing
• Safety Glass, Safety Glazing Testing (ANSI Z26 and AMECA)
• Fuel Tank Vibration (Multi-Axis/ Environmental)

Why Intertek?

In today’s market, with so many products to choose from, it’s becoming harder for manufacturers to make their products stand out. Product testing—whether it is electrical safety, product performance, or benchmark testing—can help you gain the competitive edge you need to succeed in a competitive market.

The key is to find a testing partner that can provide all the testing you need. Choosing a company like Intertek to test your product to required electrical standards and to performance standards saves you time and money. If you conduct performance testing at your own location, independent testing is a great way to validate your internal data.

With so many competitive pressures, your best move is to rely on a testing partner that knows electrical safety, product performance and benchmark testing. Partnering with Intertek can help you beat your competition and stay ahead in the market.

To begin your testing project, contact us today.