Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, Inc.

ARDL is an A2LA ISO 17025:2017 accredited, ISO 9001:2015 registered, FDA and ISO 13485:2016 compliant independent testing laboratory specializing in rubber, plastic and latex. We provide our worldwide client base with the comfort of complete confidentiality, the reliability of quick turnaround time and the proficiency, knowledge and expertise that they deserve and have come to expect. Capabilities include Rubber, Plastic, Latex Compound/Formulation Development and Mixing, Prototype Molding, Physical/Mechanical Testing, Dynamic Testing, Electrical Testing, Thermal Conductivity, Rapid Gas Decompression, Finite Element Analysis, Chemical/Analytical Testing, Reverse Engineering, Microscopy, Failure Analysis, Forensic Analysis, Tire Testing, Industry Reference Materials, Technical Consulting, Custom Testing, Problem-Solving, Training. ARDL works with clients to improve products and/or speed production. ARDL also provides consulting in the legal arena, offering experience-based expert witness and testimony. Other services include product and factory technical audits, technical training and technical problem-solving. Using an independent laboratory enables clients to stay focused on what they do best -- running their businesses. ARDL provides both product and compound development and helps clients meet material and performance specifications cost-effectively, thus assisting them in maintaining a competitive edge.