BHP Laboratories is the largest independent provider of mechanical testing in Ireland. We offer a wide range of services in manufacturing and construction. Our services are divided into services on metal and plastic materials.

For metals testing, we offer services such as welding procedures & welder qualification, welding quality control, and material quality assessment, recertification, and upgrading. We also offer load testing of products that are <750mm in width for direct proof loading and deflection measuring. BHP has a 600kN frame for undertaking this type of testing.

For plastics testing, we offer plastic pipe welded joint testing services for both butt fusion and electrofusion welds of polymer materials including polyethylene and polypropylene. Testing includes all variations of welded joints for water piping, sewage & wastewater piping, gas piping, and industrial plant process piping. Specific tests include tensile strength, peel decohesion, crushing decohesion, and the evaluation of joint ductility by tear test.

All testing is carried out by experienced technicians in our INAB ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, with results delivered to agreed turnaround times. We also provide on-site collections by BHP drivers and site audits, with a fleet of fully equipped vehicles and field operatives covering all of Ireland.