Metal Proving Services
Metal Proving ServicesStoke-on-Trent
Metal Proving Services operates a mechanical and metallurgical laboratory at Ivy House Road, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3NR. Its current contact page publishes laboratory@goodwingroup.com and +44 (0) 1782 789713. UKAS schedule 8532, issue 012 dated 21 August 2026, lists tensile, Charpy, Brinell, ferrite-count and pitting-corrosion tests at this address only. Confirm the required material, method, current scope and sample arrangements directly.
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Key facts
- Hanley laboratory
- The provider publishes Ivy House Road, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3NR, United Kingdom. The dated schedule restricts testing to this address.
- Current contact route
- Use laboratory@goodwingroup.com, +44 (0) 1782 789713 or the official enquiry form to discuss the required test.
- Dated material-testing scope
- UKAS 8532, issue 012 dated 21 August 2026, lists mechanical, metallurgical and corrosion tests for metals, alloys and metal products.
Testing capabilities
Ambient tensile testing
The dated scope lists tensile testing at ambient temperature over forces from 5 kN to 440 kN. Methods are BS EN ISO 6892-1:2019 Method B, ASTM E8/E8M-25 Method A and ASTM A370-24a.
Charpy V-notch impact testing
Charpy V-notch testing is listed at -196°C and from -80°C to ambient, including percentage shear and lateral expansion. References are BS EN ISO 148-1:2016, ASTM E23-25 and ASTM A370-24. The two published temperature conditions do not establish a continuous range from -196°C to ambient.
Brinell hardness testing
The schedule lists Brinell hardness to ASTM E10-23 under the separate HB 5/125 and HB 5/250 conditions. Confirm the required condition and sample preparation.
Ferrite manual point count
The metallurgical scope lists ferrite manual point count to ASTM E562-2019e1. No additional microscopy method or numerical range is inferred from this entry.
Pitting-corrosion resistance
The corrosion scope lists pitting-corrosion resistance to ASTM G48-25 Practice A and ASTM A923-25 Practice C. Confirm the intended material and practice with the laboratory.
Equipment and published limits
| Specification | Published value | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile force and temperature | 5 kN to 440 kN at ambient temperature | The dated tensile entry uses BS EN ISO 6892-1:2019 Method B, ASTM E8/E8M-25 Method A and ASTM A370-24a. This is a test-force range, not specimen dimensions or an elevated-temperature envelope. |
| Charpy temperature conditions | -196°C and -80°C to ambient | These are separate published V-notch conditions, including percentage shear and lateral expansion. Intermediate temperatures between -196°C and -80°C are not established by this wording. |
| Brinell test conditions | HB 5/125 and HB 5/250 | Two separate conditions listed under ASTM E10-23. They do not establish general hardness scales or a machine-capacity rating. |
Access and contact
Contact the laboratory at laboratory@goodwingroup.com or +44 (0) 1782 789713, or use the enquiry form. Confirm the material, method, test condition, current scope and sample-delivery requirements before sending material.
Facility contact
- Address
- Ivy House Road, Hanley
Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3NR
United Kingdom - Telephone
- +44 (0) 1782 789713
- Website
- Official test house website
Standards and accreditation
- UKAS 8532 and ISO/IEC 17025:2017
- The direct schedule names Metal Proving Services, issue 012 dated 21 August 2026, accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for the listed tests at the Hanley address only. This is dated scope evidence. Confirm the current applicable schedule with the provider.
What to confirm with the facility
- The current mechanical-testing page describes dynamic-tear, Vickers and Rockwell testing in addition to the tests listed here. Confirm those broader offers and their current scope separately. They are not presented as methods in this dated schedule.
- The tensile scope is at ambient temperature. Charpy conditions are -196°C and -80°C to ambient, rather than a verified continuous range from -196°C. Brinell conditions and corrosion practices must be selected separately.
- Confirm sample quantity, dimensions and preparation, test conditions, current accreditation scope, quotation, turnaround time and reporting requirements with the laboratory.
Before requesting a test
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Frequently asked questions
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Related testing facilities
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Further reading
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Sources and review
Reviewed by Arc on 1 October 2026 using fresh provider homepage, contact and mechanical-testing pages and the direct UKAS 8532 PDF. The complete schedule page was visually checked. Its printed issue date is 21 August 2026. Method conditions follow that dated scope. Separate live accreditation status was not verified.
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About Us - Metal Proving Services
The homepage identifies the mechanical and metallurgical laboratory. Its machining-speed, turnaround and parent-company statements do not establish test limits or guaranteed delivery times.
Contact - Metal Proving Services
The page publishes the Ivy House Road laboratory, laboratory@goodwingroup.com, telephone and enquiry form. These are the primary contact details used here.
Mechanical Testing - Metal Proving Services
The page offers ambient tensile, impact and hardness testing, plus broader dynamic-tear, Vickers and Rockwell testing. This guide’s method claims follow the narrower dated UKAS scope.
UKAS schedule 8532 - issue 012, 21 August 2026
The one-page schedule covers testing at the listed Hanley address only. Method editions, tensile-force range, separate Charpy temperature conditions, Brinell conditions and corrosion practices are retained. Separate live-register status was not verified.