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- Lab Services 
  
    - ## Chemical Analysis
      
      Wet Chemistry
      
      OES 
      
      LIBS 
      
      Carbon and Sulfur
      
      SEM
      
       
    - ## Corrosion Testing
      
      NACE Corrosion
      
      ASTM Corrosion
      
      Field Corrosion Test
    - ## Mechanical Testing
      
      Hardness Testing
      
      Charpy (CNV)
      
      Magnetic Permeability
      
      Double Shear
      
      Yield Strength
      
      Wedge & Axial Tensile
      
      Elevated Temperature
      
      Proof Load Testing
      
      Tension Testing
      
      Flattening
    - ## Metallurgical Exam
      
      Sample Prep
      
      Micro Etching
      
      Macro Etching
      
      Microstructure
      
      Grain Size
      
      Hardness
      
      Micro-hardness
      
      Carburization
      
      Decarburization
      
      Plating Thickness 
      
      Surface Contamination
    - ## Weld Testing
      
       
      
      WPS
      
      PQR
      
      Strength Testing
      
      Load Testing
      
      Bend Testing
    - ## NDE
      
       
      
      Magnetic Particle
      
      Ultrasonic
      
      Liquid Penetrant
- Specialty Testing 
  
    - ## Product Inspection and Testing
      
      Visual Inspection
      
      Dimensional Inspection
      
      Alloy Verification (XRF)
      
      Hydro-static Pressure Testing
      
      First Article Inspection
      
      Third Party Inspection
      
      Positive Material Inspection
      
      Fastener Testing 
    - ## Fastener Qualification
      
      Valero’s FMQP Specification
    - ## Valve Design Qualification
      
      API RP 591 Valve Qualification
      
      Valero's VQP Specification
    - ## Fire Testing
      
       
      
      API 607 Fire Testing
      
      API 6FA Fire Testing
    - ## Fugitive Emissions
      
       
      
      API 622 Fugitive Emission
      
      API 624 Fugitive Emission
      
      API 641 Fugitive Emission
      
      Field Constant Fugitive Emiss.
      
      Field Surveying Fugitive Emiss.
      
      Field Emergency Fugitive Emiss.
- Specialty Services 
  
    - ## Failure Analysis
      
       
      
      Expert Witness
      
      Analysis of Materials
      
      Metallurgical Investigations
      
      Corrosion Investigations
      
      Surface Analysis
      
      Fracture Mechanics
      
      Root Cause Failure Analysis
    - ## Consulting
      
       
      
      Metallurgical
      
      Failure Analysis
      
      Corrosion Mitigation
      
      Surface Analysis
      
      Fracture Mechanics
      
      Root Cause Failure Analysis
      
      Mfg. Design Improvement
      
      Mfg. Process Improvement
      
      Mfg. Cost Improvements
    - ## Supplier Management
      
      Initial Vetting of Suppliers
      
      Supplier Qualifications
      
      Sourcing
      
      Surveillance
      
      Supplier Audits
      
      Product Standard Audits
      
      Product Inspections and Validation
    - ## Quality and HSE Management
      
      ISO 9001 and API Q1
      
      ISO 14001 and 45001
      
      Creating New Systems
      
      Improving Existing Systems
      
      Internal Audits
    - ## Training Programs
      
       
      
      MSS SP 55 Training
      
      Foundry Training
      
      Casting Training
      
      Customer Specific Training

- Lab Services 
  
    - ## Chemical Analysis
      
      Wet Chemistry
      
      OES 
      
      LIBS 
      
      Carbon and Sulfur
      
      SEM
      
       
    - ## Corrosion Testing
      
      NACE Corrosion
      
      ASTM Corrosion
      
      Field Corrosion Test
    - ## Mechanical Testing
      
      Hardness Testing
      
      Charpy (CNV)
      
      Magnetic Permeability
      
      Double Shear
      
      Yield Strength
      
      Wedge & Axial Tensile
      
      Elevated Temperature
      
      Proof Load Testing
      
      Tension Testing
      
      Flattening
    - ## Metallurgical Exam
      
      Sample Prep
      
      Micro Etching
      
      Macro Etching
      
      Microstructure
      
      Grain Size
      
      Hardness
      
      Micro-hardness
      
      Carburization
      
      Decarburization
      
      Plating Thickness 
      
      Surface Contamination
    - ## Weld Testing
      
       
      
      WPS
      
      PQR
      
      Strength Testing
      
      Load Testing
      
      Bend Testing
    - ## NDE
      
       
      
      Magnetic Particle
      
      Ultrasonic
      
      Liquid Penetrant
- Specialty Testing 
  
    - ## Product Inspection and Testing
      
      Visual Inspection
      
      Dimensional Inspection
      
      Alloy Verification (XRF)
      
      Hydro-static Pressure Testing
      
      First Article Inspection
      
      Third Party Inspection
      
      Positive Material Inspection
      
      Fastener Testing 
    - ## Fastener Qualification
      
      Valero’s FMQP Specification
    - ## Valve Design Qualification
      
      API RP 591 Valve Qualification
      
      Valero's VQP Specification
    - ## Fire Testing
      
       
      
      API 607 Fire Testing
      
      API 6FA Fire Testing
    - ## Fugitive Emissions
      
       
      
      API 622 Fugitive Emission
      
      API 624 Fugitive Emission
      
      API 641 Fugitive Emission
      
      Field Constant Fugitive Emiss.
      
      Field Surveying Fugitive Emiss.
      
      Field Emergency Fugitive Emiss.
- Specialty Services 
  
    - ## Failure Analysis
      
       
      
      Expert Witness
      
      Analysis of Materials
      
      Metallurgical Investigations
      
      Corrosion Investigations
      
      Surface Analysis
      
      Fracture Mechanics
      
      Root Cause Failure Analysis
    - ## Consulting
      
       
      
      Metallurgical
      
      Failure Analysis
      
      Corrosion Mitigation
      
      Surface Analysis
      
      Fracture Mechanics
      
      Root Cause Failure Analysis
      
      Mfg. Design Improvement
      
      Mfg. Process Improvement
      
      Mfg. Cost Improvements
    - ## Supplier Management
      
      Initial Vetting of Suppliers
      
      Supplier Qualifications
      
      Sourcing
      
      Surveillance
      
      Supplier Audits
      
      Product Standard Audits
      
      Product Inspections and Validation
    - ## Quality and HSE Management
      
      ISO 9001 and API Q1
      
      ISO 14001 and 45001
      
      Creating New Systems
      
      Improving Existing Systems
      
      Internal Audits
    - ## Training Programs
      
       
      
      MSS SP 55 Training
      
      Foundry Training
      
      Casting Training
      
      Customer Specific Training

- [Contact](https://www.elhaile.com/contact-us)

- [Contact](https://www.elhaile.com/contact-us)

# Your Trusted Third Party Analytical Metallurgical Laboratory

***Trusted since 1974***

We provide our clients with a comprehensive range of material testing services from metallurgical evaluations, mechanical testing, chemical analysis, corrosion testing, nondestructive examinations, weld testing, and welder and procedure qualifications to failure analysis for both ferrous and nonferrous alloys.

In addition, we provide specialized services and product testing for ANSI, API, ASME, ASNT, ASTM, AWS, ISO, MSS, End-User, and other industry specific qualification and testing.

Lastly, our consulting services provide a wealth of industry knowledge to help our clients succeed. Whether it be regarding failure analysis, industry knowledge, materials of construction, manufacturing design and process flow, cost improvements, supplier management and quality management systems.

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**Chemical Analysis**

We offer Chemical Analysis to identify the contents, composition, and quality of the materials used in product development, manufacturing, and in-service support activities. Analytical Wet Chemistry, OES, LIBS, and SEM-EDS are all offered.

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**Corrosion Testing**

Our Corrosion Testing offers confidence all metals, plating, and coatings adhere to the highest performance standards, and helps manufacturers and their customers understand just how the materials will hold up under predetermined conditions. 

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**PMI Identification**

Our Positive Material Identification program offers quick alloy identification of materials. Our certified API RP578 inspectors provide crucial material traceability to ensure raw material or critical components are exactly as specified.

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**Metallurgical Examination**

Our Metallurgical Examination provides analysis of physical and chemical behavior of metallic elements, their intermetallic compounds, and their mixtures, which are called alloys.

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**Mechanical Testing**

Our Mechanical Testing examines and evaluates materials for strength and quality to ensure safety towards their end-use.

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**Weld Testing**

We provide third party Weld Test and Welder and Weld Procedure Qualifications performed in accordance with ASNT and AWS along with other applicable industry standards.

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**Non-Destructive Testing**

We provide Non-Destructive Examination, commonly known as NDE, which incorporates a wide variety of technical methods. NDE evaluates materials without destroying their usefulness.

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**Product Inspection**

Specializing in Product Inspection and Testing of raw materials and components to provide quality assurance for our clients and ensuring the functionality and overall safety of end consumers.

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**Failure Analysis**

Helping our clients solve engineering issues, manufacturing issues, heat treat issues, material issues, contamination issues, root cause investigation of failed components and assemblies to prevent further future failures.

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**Valve**** Testing**

Our Valve Testing programs helps our clients validate their design whether it be API RP 591 Design Qualification, Fugitive Emissions, Fire Testing or simply Hydrostatic Testing.  Our testing program provides confidence as they prepare to bring their product to market. 

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**Consulting**

Our consulting services ranges from metallurgy, failure analysis, manufacturing processes, supply chain, and quality management. From design to repair, we support you with profound metallurgical knowledge, serviceability, and extensive experience.

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**Training**

We offer industry specific training and awareness programs to ensure your staff understand applicable industry requirements.

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9934 Sweetwater Ln. 

 Houston, Texas 77037

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