Laboratory analysis and testing

 

Physical and chemical tests ensure that your materials and finished products meet regulatory limits and deliver the expected performance.

This exclusive database allows you to find the main tests to be performed by CTC based on the product, technical criteria, and/or standards.

Stairs resistance
The purpose of this determination is to assess the wear caused by taking roller luggage up and down stairs. LuggageHard luggageCTC method - CTC-P-BA-014
Rough handling resistance
The purpose of this determination is to assess the item’s resistance to the rough handling that it might undergo during its life cycle (drops, airport conveyor, etc.) LuggageHard luggageCTC method - CTC-P-BA-014
Compression resistance (after conditioning 2h at -40°C)
The purpose of this determination is to check the resistance of luggage to stacking with other luggage (storage, aircraft hold, etc.). The test is primarily relevant for rigid luggage. LuggageHard luggageCTC method - CTC-P-BA-014
Compression resistance (room temperature)
The purpose of this determination is to check the resistance of luggage to stacking with other luggage (storage, aircraft hold, etc.). The test is primarily relevant for rigid luggage. LuggageHard luggageCTC method - CTC-P-BA-014
Drop test resistance (after conditioning 2h at -40°C)
The purpose of this determination is to assess the item’s resistance to free fall on its faces, edges and corners. This is used to evaluate the resistance to accidental falls. LuggageHard luggageCTC method - CTC-P-BA-014
Drop test resistance
The purpose of this determination is to assess the item’s resistance to free fall on its faces, edges and corners. This is used to evaluate the resistance to accidental falls. LuggageHard luggageCTC method - CTC-P-BA-014
Stairs resistance
The purpose of this determination is to assess the wear caused by taking roller luggage up and down stairs. LuggageMechanical resistanceCTC method - CTC-P-BA-014
Wheel durability - endurance
The purpose of this determination is to assess the durability of trolley items, in terms of their rolling system coupled to the telescopic handle. LuggageMechanical resistanceCTC method - CTC-P-BA-014
Drop tests on surfaces and corners
The purpose of this determination is to assess the item’s resistance to free fall on its faces, edges and corners. This is used to evaluate the resistance to accidental falls. LuggageMechanical resistanceCTC method - CTC-P-BA-014
Resistance to rough handling (drum test)
The purpose of this determination is to assess the item’s resistance to the rough handling that it might undergo during its life cycle (drops, airport conveyor, etc.) LuggageMechanical resistanceCTC method - CTC-P-BA-014
Dynamic compression test
The purpose of this determination is to check the resistance of luggage to stacking with other luggage (storage, aircraft hold, etc.). The test is primarily relevant for rigid luggage. LuggageMechanical resistanceCTC method - CTC-P-BA-014
Determination of the volume of a luggage
The purpose of this determination is to verify the advertised volume of a piece of luggage or a bag. LuggageMechanical resistanceCTC method - CTC-P-BA-014
Behaviour to wet heat (7 days)
The purpose of this determination is to assess the wet heat behaviour of a whole item, of a material sample or of an assembly. This test is particularly useful for evaluating the risk of corrosion of metal parts in the presence of leather materials. Leathergoods / LuggageColor fastnessCTC method - CTC-P-BA-014

 

This list is not exhaustive and is not representative of all the tests and analysis carried out at CTC.

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