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4 minMechanical testing of water supply products: a growing wave
We all expect our taps, water meters and other water supply and plumbing products that come into contact with drinking water to perform reliably and safe. A wide range of mechanical and hygiene tests exist to ensure this. The best place to submit products to mechanical testing? Kiwa’s state-of-the-art Water Lab in Rijswijk, the Netherlands.
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2 minTesting environmentally friendly infill in artificial turf pitches
Every day, millions of people play on artificial turf pitches infilled with plastic or rubber granules. Despite the major advantages of these pitches, there are also drawbacks in terms of environmental impact. Kiwa has tested the use of environmentally friendly or organic filling. What challenges do these alternatives to rubber or plastic infill present?
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4 minBS 6920: A Foundation for Water Safety
Every drop that flows from taps into homes, schools, and workplaces should meet the highest standards of quality to ensure the well-being of communities. At Kiwa, we take on the responsibility of upholding these standards. Many countries have their own standards or regulations in place to address the safety of materials used in drinking water systems. In the United Kingdom, adherence to the BS 6920 standard serves as the guiding framework.
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3 minIn-house analysis leads to quicker lab results
Many compliance checks involve chemical testing – checking samples taken on-site to make sure they meet regulations. The Kiwa Analytical Chemical Lab provides the experts and equipment needed.
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2 minNew in our test portfolio: the ‘Hydrogen Embrittlement Test’
As one of the global leaders in hydrogen testing, we recently added an important new test method to our portfolio: the Hydrogen Embrittlement Test according to the ISO 11114-4 Method A - Disc Method
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2 minRock-solid equipment for rock mechanics testing
When digging tunnels or excavating mines, soil and rock mechanics suddenly become a key consideration. Trilab in Brisbane, Australia, part of Kiwa Group’s Intega family, leads the way with state-of-the-art triaxial testing equipment.
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3 minKiwa helps Luleå University of Technology get its chemicals in order
Organizations that work with chemicals must comply with many laws and regulations. Luleå University of Technology (LTU) in Sweden conducts research and teaches in a wide range of scientific fields. Kiwa helped them developing a standard for chemicals management as part of improving safety in LTU's laboratory environments.
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2 minWhy a good pitch wins games
When players kick the ball during a match, they want to know that it will behave predictably. Needed: a high-quality and reliable surface. That's where Kiwa kicks in.
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