Intelligent testing

Intelligent Testing - what is it?

Since the mid 1940's RKS Laboratories (and former companies) have been leaders in product enhancement.
This encompasses testing, benchmarking and consultancy, directed towards problem solving for industrial and commercial products and technologies.


We are more than just a test laboratory.

Our mantra is 'Intelligent Testing' - unlike a traditional laboratory we will not simply issue a pass or fail certificate, instead our consultants will keep you informed throughout the testing process, suggest possible failure modes and make recommendations for improvements.

Did you know it costs 5 times more to get new customers than it does to retain existing ones?
It is therefore vital that your products do not let down the people who buy them. By using our product testing services you can help ensure your products will perform to the highest standards and keep your customers happy.

How can 'Intelligent Testing' help you?

By using our unique Intelligent Testing service, we have helped customers to:

  • Increase product quality, virtually eliminating costly product withdrawals
  • Cut costs by providing consultancy at every step of the testing process
  • Increase profits by providing their clients with improved products
Still not convinced? Check our references here.
You can also find a list of standards we test to by clicking here.

Our testing facilities include:

  • Designed and built bespoke equipment (such as automated rolling road simulation, complete with UV, heat, rain, mist and hill simulation capabilities)
  • 3 m x 250 mm "SuperGun" to test products such as footballs (to FIFA Standards)
  • Programmable environmental chambers capable of rapid temperature and humidity cycling, ovens, freezers and furnaces
  • QUV and Xenon Arc for simulation of extended light exposure
  • Large volume temperature controlled salt spray
  • Instron mechanical testing with 10 tonne capacity with addition of environmental chambers for range of temperatures
  • Taber Abrader wear testing
  • Monitored natural weathering station
  • Fully equipped wet chemistry laboratory
  • FTIR and GCMS
  • Electronic colour and gloss measurement, electronic adhesive tack measurement
  • Full range of accelerated and natural weathering equipment

We are more than happy to answer your queries related to services we can offer so please contact us on +44 (0) 1798 342240 / 344323 or by e-mail