Materials Tested

The Australian Water Quality Centre has tested a wide range of products including:

Elastomeric Compounds (EPDM, NBR, Silicone)
- O-Rings
- Gaskets
- Diaphragms
- Seals
Hot Water Systems
- Gas Instantaneous
- Solar Hot Water Panel
- Heat Pump/Heat Exchanger Systems
- Electric Storage
Greases
- Mineral Based Lubricant
- Synthetic Lubricant
- High Temperature Formulas
Epoxy Coating/Paints
- Acrylic Paints
- Powder Coatings
- Ceramic Paints
- Fusion Bonded Epoxy
Hoses
- Tape Ware Tubing
- Drinking Water Dispensing Tubing
- Carbonated Water Dispensing System
- Hose assembly fitting for storage, conveyance, and aviation industry
Tank Lining
- Films and Potable Liner Compounds
- Specific adhesives and bonding agents for liners
Pipes
- Wholly Metallic
- Plastic Piping
- Cement Lined
- Fibreglass Compound
- Pipe Solder, Fittings and Adhesives
- Multilayer Pipe
Sealants
- Silicone Base
- Rubber Composites Based
- Fusion Bonded Seal Composites
Valves
- Flow Control Valves (In-Live and End-of-Line)
- Backflow Prevention Valves
- Pressure/Temperature Relief Valves
- Flow Sensors and Metered Valves
Pumps
- Horizontal/Vertical Pumps
- Circulator Pumps
- Hot/Cold Beverage Dispenser Pumps
- Submersible/Bore Pumps
Water Filter Components – Solid Media (non-granular media included)
- Housing
- Tubing
- Flow Control
- UV Units
Tap Ware
- Kitchen/Basin Tap Ware
- Bathroom/shower Units/Diverters
- Electric Sensor Tap Ware
- Industrial Tap Ware
Cement Based Products
- Pipes
- Tank Structure
- Reinforcement
- Crack/Seal Repair
Rainwater Harvesting
- Tanks
- Roofing and Guttering Material
- Leaf Strainer/Filter
- Flashing
- Paint, Sealants and Repair Kits
Hospitality/Beverage Dispensing Units
- Coffee machines
- Ice machines
- Chilled/Ice Machine
- Post and Premix Soft Drink Dispensing Systems