What is hardware fault diagnosis?
In you are experiencing problems with your hardware, Eurofins | BLC is here to help. Our fault diagnosis and problem solving service will identify the root cause of any product quality issues.
The most common defect on hardware is corrosion and tarnishing. This is where the product changes colour, goes rusty of the surface oxidizes.
Our hardware fault diagnosis service covers:
- Watches
- Jewellery
- Fasteners for clothing and accessories, including buckles, poppers, zips etc
- Metal components, such as rings, eyelets, studs, lace hooks, and lace tips (aglets) etc
- Mobile phone and tablet cases
- Homeware, including metal bowls, vases, and decorative objects
- Children’s toys
- Packaging tests
How long does hardware and jewellery fault diagnosis take?
As this work is investigative, the length of time taken to solve the problem does depend on the type of problem.
Eurofins | BLC Jewellery & Hardware Testing
Eurofins | BLC carry out physical and chemical testing on hardware and jewellery products. Eurofins | BLC can also carry out tests for heavy metals and the skin irritant, Nickel.
Please read our testing terms and conditions.
Eurofins | BLC hardware & jewellery fault diagnosis service
For hardware and jewellery problem solving and fault diagnosis, Eurofins | BLC provides:
- Advanced technologies such as solid microscopy
- A fully comprehensive and easy to understand fault diagnosis report
- Technical back up and support from experts
- Competitive pricing
Eurofins | BLC uses state of the art diagnostic equipment
Eurofins | BLC uses some of the most advanced diagnostic equipment and techniques for carrying out problem solving, including:
- Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
- Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS)
- Gas Chromatography – Mass Spectrometry (GC – MS)
- Liquid Chromatography – Mass Spectrometry (LC – MS)
Become a Eurofins | BLC Member and access:
- Discounted prices
- Priority testing allocation
- Access to advanced technical support
Eurofins | BLC Membership Benefits
Corrosion and tarnishing
In our experience, corrosion and tarnishing is usually caused by low quality hardware that has inadequate alloy use and ineffective plating coverage or thickness. At Eurofins | BLC, we can measure the quantity and quality of the alloys used, and provide a detailed causal failure analysis.
Hardware and jewellery product and materials specifications
As with all materials, hardware should be specified for a particular end use and tested to ensure that it performs. We’ll create materials and product specifications for Eurofins | BLC Members, and we can also recommend testing routine.
Performance testing for hardware and jewellery products
Eurofins | BLC provides a wide range of physical performance testing for hardware, including:
- Drop tests
- Wear tests, and simulation of wear
- Attachment strength
- Ageing
- Heat and humidity
- Salt corrosion
- Functionality
- Metal composition
- Plating thickness