As one of the largest Nadcap approved suppliers in the world, Element provides comprehensive materials and product testing across 35+ accredited laboratories in 10 countries. Our experts actively shape industry standards while delivering the consistent quality testing your aerospace and defense products demand.
What is Element as an Nadcap Approved Supplier?
Established in 1990 by SAE International and administered by the Performance Review Institute (PRI), Nadcap is the worldwide cooperative accreditation program for aerospace and defense industries. Element maintains rigorous quality standards through regular Nadcap audits of our facilities, training programs, and internal quality systems.
Nadcap performs routine auditing for all suppliers to ensure conformity to the rigorous industry-wide standards. This standardized approach allows Nadcap approved suppliers, like Element, to maintain a consistently high level of quality throughout their operations.
What Can Element Offer You For an Nadcap Approved Supplier services?
Components and materials we test
We test across the full spectrum of aerospace and defense materials, including metallic and non-metallic components, welded assemblies, and specialized materials requiring chemical analysis. Our comprehensive testing capabilities ensure you can get all your testing needs met through a single trusted provider, maintaining consistency and quality across your supply chain
Methods and solutions offered
Our testing solutions span mechanical testing, chemical analysis, non-destructive testing, and specialized weld testing methods.
1. Mechanical testing services
2. Chemical analysis
3. Non-destructive testing (NDT)
Which labs offer this service
Element currently has over 35 Nadcap accredited laboratories in ten countries and holds over 55 Nadcap accreditations in materials testing, non-metallic materials testing, non-destructive testing (NDT), chemical processing, and Aerospace quality systems (AQS).
A global network
Our worldwide network of Nadcap accredited laboratories satisfies the requirements of global suppliers both within and outside of the aerospace industry. Obtaining Nadcap accreditation enables us to make certain that the materials and products we test for our clients are safe, quality compliant, and fit for purpose.
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Your Challenges, Our Solutions
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Quality Compliance Pressure
Element's network of 35+ Nadcap accredited labs ensures consistent quality standards across all testing, backed by regular audits and rigorous internal quality systems.
Complex Testing Requirements
Leverage comprehensive testing services under one provider, from mechanical and chemical analysis to NDT and weld testing, to streamline your certification process.
Global Supply Chain Demands
Our presence in 10 countries with consistent standards across all locations enables seamlessly high-quality testing support for your international operations.
Access to Technical Expertise
Benefit from our experts who actively participate in Nadcap task groups and serve as voting members in aerospace quality, NDT, metallic testing, and chemical processing.
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Why Choose Element
Industry Leadership
One of the largest networks of Nadcap approved testing facilities globally.
Standard Setters
Our experts actively participate in developing Nadcap requirements and standards.
Global Reach
We have 35+ accredited laboratories across 10 countries, which means we’re able to provide consistently high standards, worldwide.
Comprehensive Testing
We hold over 55 Nadcap accreditations covering all major testing needs.
Related Services
Aerospace Testing
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Ultrasonic Testing
Ultrasonic testing (UT) uses soundwaves to detect tiny cracks and defects in materials, offering precise, non-destructive inspection for various industries. Element provides both portable and lab-based UT services, including immersion testing, ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards.
Eddy Current
Eddy current inspection is an efficient and precise non destructive test method. This type of inspection is particularly helpful to evaluate heat exchangers and aircraft parts and components.
Weld Testing for the oil & gas sector
Element offers weld testing services to simulate conditions for welds and offshore components and their behavior in the field, including increased temperatures, higher pressures, corrosive conditions, and deepwater environments.