Components
The experts at Smither can help you ensure that your mechanical components are suited to their designated function and tested to industry and OEM specifications, while manufacturing processes are held to the highest of quality standards.
Cold Plate System Testing
Performance, durability, and leak testing of cold plate liquid cooling systems for electronics, EV batteries, and industrial applications — including thermal resistance, pressure cycling, and corrosion assessment.
Conveyor Belt Testing
Comprehensive mechanical and material testing of conveyor belts to ISO, DIN, and ASTM standards, covering tensile strength, elongation, adhesion, abrasion resistance, and fire safety performance.
Electronics
Environmental, mechanical, and reliability testing of electronic components and assemblies including thermal cycling, humidity exposure, vibration, shock, and failure analysis to IEC and MIL-STD standards.
Fluid Transfer System Components
Testing and analysis of hoses, fittings, seals, and fluid transfer assemblies for automotive, industrial, and aerospace applications — covering pressure, burst, impulse, and compatibility with fluids.
Food Contact Testing for Industrial Components
Migration and extraction testing of food contact materials used in industrial processing equipment — conveyor belts, seals, gaskets, and hoses — to EU, FDA, and global food safety regulations.
General Rubber Products
Physical, mechanical, and chemical testing of rubber compounds, moulded parts, and extruded profiles to ISO, ASTM, and customer specifications, including hardness, tensile, compression set, and ageing.
Heavy Equipment
Material and component testing services for heavy machinery, mining, and construction equipment — covering structural materials, seals, hoses, wear components, and lubricant compatibility.
Industrial Hose Testing
Full range of hydraulic and industrial hose testing including proof pressure, burst, impulse cycling, end fitting pull-off, and chemical compatibility to ISO, SAE, and EN standards.
Non-Metallic Materials in Contact with Water | BS 6920 Testing
BS 6920 testing of non-metallic materials, products, and fittings in contact with drinking water, assessing effects on water quality including taste, odour, colour, and toxic substance extraction.
Pipe and Hose Failure Analysis
Expert failure investigation of pipes, hoses, and fluid conveyance systems using microscopy, spectroscopy, and mechanical testing to identify root cause, mode of failure, and corrective action recommendations.
Pipe Testing
Mechanical, dimensional, and material testing of thermoplastic, composite, and metal pipes to ISO, ASTM, and EN standards, including pressure resistance, ring stiffness, impact, and long-term hydrostatic testing.
Recycled Rubber Analysis | Rubber Infill Testing
Chemical and physical characterisation of recycled rubber products and synthetic turf infill materials — including PAH screening, heavy metal analysis, and leaching studies for environmental and safety compliance.
Seal, Gasket and O-Ring Expertise
Sealing system testing covering compression set, stress relaxation, fluid compatibility, low-temperature flexibility, and dimensional analysis for automotive, aerospace, and industrial sealing applications.