Testing against applicable national and internationally recognised methods.
Objective evaluation supported by transparent laboratory processes.
Results presented accurately and in a format clients can understand and use.
Technical evidence that supports product development, specification and material selection.
Through rigorous testing and transparent processes, we help clients navigate changing standards, make evidence-based decisions and contribute to safer buildings in South Africa and beyond.
Appearance, composition and supplier claims alone cannot establish performance. Standardised testing provides measurable evidence of characteristics such as ignitability, flame spread, heat release, smoke production and flaming droplets, information that supports responsible product development, specification and material selection.
Master of Chemical Engineering (Meng) | Lean Six Sigma | ECSA Candidate Engineer
Masters in Textile and Polymer Science | Research and Development Chemist
Pyrolab offers reaction-to-fire, combustion and material-characterisation testing for building products and industrial materials. We work with clients to identify the appropriate test method, specimen requirements and evaluation program for each product and intended application.
Designed to assess the non-combustibility performance of the building and railway material under a 750°C furnace.
Measure the heat of combustion of a substance in a controlled, oxygen-rich environment.
Determine the ignitability of products by a direct small flame impingement to vertically mounted specimens without additional irradiance.
Assesses a building product’s contribution to fire growth, lateral flame spread, smoke production and flaming droplets under a localised fire exposure.
Evaluate how internal wall and ceiling lining materials contribute to fire growth and flashover.
Evaluate the heat release rate and the dynamic smoke production rate of specimens exposed in the horizontal orientation to controlled levels of irradiance with an external igniter.
Evaluates smoke characteristics and the gases produced when a material burns under specified test conditions.
Measures the transmission of heat through insulation and related materials under a controlled temperature difference.
Evaluates properties such as compressive strength and tensile behaviour to help clients understand how materials perform under mechanical loading.
Pyrolab is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment from Motis Fire Technology and other leadings manufacturers. Our laboratory environment and quality systems ensure accurate, repeatable and reliable results.
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Provide information about your product and testing requirements.
We confirm the applicable standard and testing requirements.
The required documentation and testing protocols have been mutually agreed upon and a formal contract has been drawn up.
Send or deliver your specimens to our laboratory.
Testing is conducted and data analysed by our experts.
Discussion regarding results and next steps will be established.
Receive your test report and classification guidance.
Pyrolab is currently implementing its ISO/IEC 17025 quality management system and preparing its application for accreditation.
*Accreditation has not yet been awarded.
Specifies the general requirements for the competence, impartiality, and consistent operation of testing and calibration laboratories to prove they work properly and generate valid, reliable results.
Review the standardTell us about your material, product or application. We will help you identify the appropriate test method, specimen requirements and next steps.