Failure Analysis Services – Northeast USA

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At Corrosion Testing Laboratories, Inc., we specialize in uncovering the root causes of material failures for clients across industries—from aerospace and manufacturing to infrastructure and energy. With more than four decades of experience and a reputation for precision, we provide advanced failure analysis services tailored to meet the needs of clients throughout the Northeast USA and beyond.


Whether you’re facing a component fracture, unexpected corrosion, or a mechanical breakdown, our team is here to help you identify the issue, mitigate future risks, and restore confidence in your materials and systems. From failure analysis in PA to ongoing support for clients seeking failure analysis in NJ, we offer detailed, science-backed solutions designed to keep your operations running safely and efficiently.


Why Failure Analysis Is Critical

Material or component failure doesn’t just impact your bottom line—it can also jeopardize safety, compliance, and customer reliability. Failure analysis plays a vital role in identifying how and why a component did not perform as expected. 


Common drivers of failure include:

  • Corrosion and environmental degradation
  • Fatigue or overload
  • Material defects or contamination
  • Design flaws or improper processing
  • Manufacturing inconsistencies


Our team investigates failures systematically and delivers comprehensive reports you can act on. Whether it’s failure analysis in NJ for a pharmaceutical plant or failure analysis in PA following a structural collapse, we approach each case with the same level of technical rigor and customized attention.


Our Proven Process for Failure Investigations

Corrosion Testing Laboratories, Inc. uses a structured and multidisciplinary approach to failure analysis. We combine metallurgical expertise, corrosion science, and materials engineering to develop a clear and accurate understanding of what went wrong.


Our process typically includes:

  • Visual inspection and documentation
  • Fractographic analysis using optical and scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
  • Metallurgical evaluations (hardness testing, microstructure analysis, etc.)
  • Chemical analysis using EDS, XRF, or other techniques
  • Corrosion and environmental assessments
  • Root cause determination and recommendations


Clients who come to us for failure analysis in PA often rely on our laboratory’s extensive microscopy capabilities, while clients requesting failure analysis in NJ benefit from our fast turnaround and clear reporting.


Industries We Serve

With clients spanning manufacturing, construction, energy, chemical processing, defense, and more, our lab is uniquely equipped to handle a wide variety of failure scenarios. 


Some of the industries we support include:

  • Power generation and utilities
  • Aerospace and defense
  • Medical devices and equipment
  • Transportation and infrastructure
  • Oil, gas, and petrochemicals
  • Maritime and naval operations
  • Pharmaceutical manufacturing


Whether you need a quick-turnaround investigation or ongoing testing for high-risk applications, our team is the go-to for failure analysis in NJ, failure analysis in PA, and across the country.


Advanced Capabilities and Technologies

Corrosion Testing Laboratories, Inc. maintains a fully equipped facility that combines traditional investigative tools with cutting-edge technology. This allows us to provide timely, in-depth results on even the most complex failures.


Our capabilities include:

  • Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) with EDS for high-resolution imaging and elemental mapping
  • X-ray Diffraction (XRD) for phase identification
  • Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) for organic material analysis
  • Mechanical testing (hardness, tensile, impact)
  • Electrochemical and corrosion testing
  • Field failure assessments and on-site inspections


Whether you need failure analysis in PA for a bridge support column or in-situ testing for a client undergoing failure analysis in NJ, we bring laboratory precision to every investigation.

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Why Choose Corrosion Testing Laboratories?

There’s no shortage of testing labs in the region—but very few combine our level of specialization, independence, and customer focus. As a premier corrosion and materials science firm, we’ve been solving tough material challenges since 1984.


Here’s what sets us apart:

  • Independent and unbiased investigations
  • Detailed reports tailored to engineers, insurers, or legal teams
  • Decades of experience in both standard and unique failure modes
  • Support for litigation and insurance claims, if needed
  • Responsive communication and personalized service


Our clients count on us to deliver results that are technically sound, clearly explained, and immediately actionable. That’s why companies across the Northeast and globally continue to count on us for reliable failure analysis services.



Serving the Northeast—and Beyond

Though we’re proud to support a growing number of clients requesting failure analysis in NJ and failure analysis in PA, our reach is truly global. We serve clients throughout the United States and internationally, including in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.


We offer fast turnaround for Northeast-based companies while maintaining the flexibility to support international supply chains, offshore operations, and time-sensitive investigations anywhere in the world.


Whether your failure occurred on a pipeline in Pennsylvania, a manufacturing line in New Jersey, or a refinery overseas, Corrosion Testing Laboratories, Inc. is equipped to help.


Failure Analysis for Legal and Insurance Claims

Our expertise is frequently called upon for insurance investigations and legal proceedings. We understand the importance of objectivity, chain of custody, and clearly documented findings. Our reports are written for both technical and non-technical audiences, providing a factual basis that can support your position in a legal or regulatory setting.


If you’re an insurer or attorney involved in a case involving failure analysis in PA or failure analysis in NJ, contact us to learn how we can assist with evidence gathering, expert opinions, and formal reporting.


Preventing Future Failures

Our comprehensive failure analysis reports don’t just explain what went wrong; they provide actionable, technically sound recommendations that are tailored to your industry, materials, and operating environment. These recommendations often include:


  • Material selection – We evaluate whether the materials in use are suitable for your application, environment, and load conditions. 
  • Design modifications – Subtle design flaws often contribute to premature failures. We offer insights into how adjustments—such as reducing stress concentrations, improving weld geometry, or modifying surface finishes—can improve component durability and structural integrity.
  • Environmental controls – Environmental exposure plays a critical role in both corrosion and mechanical degradation. We help clients control factors like temperature, humidity, chemical exposure, and moisture ingress through design changes, material upgrades, or operational shifts.
  • Protective coatings and treatments – Surface coatings and treatments like galvanization, anodizing, or chemical passivation can greatly enhance resistance to corrosion and wear. We guide you toward the most effective protective systems for your specific service environment.
  • Maintenance best practices – Even the best materials and designs can fail without a solid maintenance plan. Our reports include maintenance recommendations such as inspection intervals, non-destructive testing methods, and lubricant or cleaning protocols to help extend asset life.


This proactive, forward-thinking approach is a core reason why companies across industries choose us for more than just diagnostics. Clients requesting failure analysis in NJ and those undergoing failure analysis in PA often return to us for materials consultation, long-term condition monitoring, and support in developing preventive maintenance strategies.


We don’t just stop at identifying what failed—we equip your team with the knowledge and tools to prevent it from happening again.


Contact Us for Expert Failure Analysis Services

If you're dealing with an unexpected equipment malfunction, structural collapse, product defect, or corrosion-related failure, don't wait. Reach out to our team at Corrosion Testing Laboratories, Inc. for fast, expert guidance.


We are proud to support engineers, plant managers, legal teams, insurers, and quality control specialists with world-class failure analysis. Whether you're located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or anywhere else across the globe, we’re here to help you solve the problem—and prevent it from happening again.