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Seeking Lab to do Kesternich Testing

I'm looking for a source for Kesternich testing per DIN 50018 [link is to spec at TechStreet]. Does anybody have a reliable lab they can refer me to?

Christa Shirey
- Sylvania, Ohio

Hey Christa,

Kesternich: German scientist who developed the Kesternich Cabinet and test method used for acid rain simulation (DIN 50018).

U.S. INTEC, Inc. tests their Roofing and Building Fasteners using the Kesternich test. Talk to the tech people at U.S. INTEC, Inc. Port Arthur, Texas.

Hope this helps,

Fred Mueller, CEF
- Royersford, Pennsylvania

Christa Shirley, for Kesternich testing contact SGS U.S.Testing Co., Fairfield, NJ

John D. Dooley
fasteners - Long Beach, California

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