Expert Industrial Equipment Testing and Certification

Validate industrial equipment with ISO-accredited testing built for demanding real-world conditions. B83 Testing & Engineering helps manufacturers reduce risk, confirm durability, support compliance, and make confident design decisions through rigorous mechanical, environmental, fatigue, vibration, and safety testing performed by an engineer-owned independent laboratory.

Industrial equipment testing in an engineering laboratory

Our Industrial Equipment Testing Services

Comprehensive mechanical, environmental, durability, and safety validation services for industrial equipment and components.

Vibration Testing

Random, sine, and sine-on-random vibration testing evaluates resonance, dynamic stress, and durability under real-world operating, transportation, and field conditions.

Environmental Testing

Temperature, humidity, altitude, and thermal exposure testing helps confirm whether equipment and components remain reliable under challenging environmental conditions.

Load Testing

Load and displacement testing measures deformation, stiffness, structural limits, and performance under applied force for components and assemblies.

Fatigue Testing

Fatigue testing subjects materials or components to repeated stress cycles to determine lifespan, durability, and resistance to progressive failure.

Strength Testing

Proof load and ultimate strength testing verify safe load capacity, structural integrity, and maximum force limits before failure occurs.

Safety Structures

ROPS, FOPS, and OPS testing evaluates protective structures on heavy equipment to support operator safety during rollovers and falling-object events.

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Our Industrial Testing Process

Review Requirements And Objectives

The team reviews product drawings, specifications, intended use, standards, and operating conditions to determine the right test method, equipment needs, instrumentation, and success criteria for your industrial equipment or component.

Design The Test Program

Perform Controlled Laboratory Testing

Analyze Data And Results

Deliver Findings And Documentation

The B83 Difference

Why Choose B83 Testing & Engineering?

B83 Testing & Engineering combines accredited methods with hands-on engineering support.

Engineer-Owned

Engineer-owned and operated, delivering direct technical insight throughout your testing program.

Accredited Lab

ANAB-accredited ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory practices support reliable, documented, technically competent results.

Broad Capability

Multi-discipline capabilities cover vibration, shock, fatigue, environmental, load, pressure, and custom testing.

Flexible Support

Flexible scheduling helps clients manage changing demands, tight timelines, and complex validation needs.

Meet The Testing Team

Engineer-owned testing expertise with practical laboratory experience.

Founded in 2002 by engineers, B83 Testing & Engineering is an independent, engineer-owned testing laboratory located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The company was created to help manufacturers make informed quality decisions and solve problems tied to product design and manufacturing processes. Over 23 years, B83 has expanded its capabilities to include vibration, shock, fatigue, load/displacement, environmental, thermal shock, and field data replication testing. With a compact team of experienced engineers and technicians, the lab supports clients across industries and around the world while maintaining the practical, responsive approach of its Milwaukee roots.

23 YearsFounded in 2002 as an engineer-owned independent laboratory.
8 Team MembersFocused engineering and technician staff supporting complex test programs.
5 ShakersElectro-dynamic shakers ranging from 4,000 to 18,000 lbf capacity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the meaning of equipment testing?

Equipment testing means evaluating a product, component, or system under controlled conditions to confirm performance, durability, safety, and compliance. For industrial equipment, this may include vibration, fatigue, load, pressure, environmental, shock, or protective structure testing. The goal is to identify weaknesses, validate design decisions, reduce liability, and support reliable performance before release or production.

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Still Have Technical Questions?

Discuss your test objectives with an experienced engineering team.

Certified & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

ANAB accredited testing laboratory logo

ANAB Accredited

Internationally recognized laboratory accreditation

ISO IEC 17025 certification mark

ISO/IEC 17025:2017

Accredited testing quality management standard

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Independent Laboratory

Engineer-owned independent testing expertise

Start Your Equipment Testing Project

Share your equipment, component, standard, or test objective, and our team will help define the right validation path.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (414) 449-9396. You can also send us a quick email at sales@b83test.com.