Testing standards
Validated for real-world performance
For more than a century, Colson has combined engineering expertise with rigorous product validation to deliver mobility solutions customers can trust. Our Engineering Test Lab is among the most comprehensive in the industry, enabling our teams to evaluate products under conditions that closely replicate real-world applications. This commitment to testing is one of the reasons customers rely on Colson when performance matters most.
Verified to Industry Leading Standards
We test to the ANSI ICWM standard — the authoritative North American performance standard for casters and wheels, approved by the American National Standards Institute and developed by the Institute of Caster and Wheel Manufacturers (ICWM), an industry group of MHI in which Colson Group has been a long-standing member. We also test to NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) standards for food service and hygiene-critical applications, and we comply with RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) directives where applicable. Our quality management system is certified to ISO 9001:2015 — the global benchmark for processes and customer satisfaction.
- ANSI ICWM-2018
- ISO 9001:2015
- NSF Certification
- RoHS Compliance
- ISO 22882
Testing capabilities
dynamic testing
Validates long-term performance by simulating years of rolling, swiveling, impacts, and floor transitions—helping ensure reliability, reduce downtime, and extend service life in demanding applications.
impact testing
Validates a caster's ability to withstand sudden shock loads encountered in real-world environments, helping ensure structural integrity, reliable operation, and long-term performance when conditions are less than ideal.
static & dynamic load testing
Confirms that rated load capacities perform under actual operating conditions, providing customers with confidence that products can safely support, move, and maneuver loads throughout their intended application.
temperature monitoring
Validates that wheels, bearings, and critical components maintain performance under sustained operating conditions, helping prevent premature wear and ensuring reliable operation throughout the product's service life.
ergonomic testing
Measures the forces required to move equipment, helping validate solutions that reduce operator effort, support workplace safety initiatives, and improve productivity in material handling applications.
Brake fatigue & brake efficiency
Confirms braking and locking performance throughout the product lifecycle, helping ensure consistent equipment control, operator confidence, and reliable safety performance after repeated use.
environmental testing & heat aging
Validates performance across extreme temperature conditions, ensuring materials and components maintain reliability, durability, and functionality in the environments where customers operate.
accelerated aging
Predicts long-term material performance by simulating years of environmental exposure, helping validate durability, identify potential degradation, and ensure confidence in product longevity.
electric resistance
Ensures a caster's ability to safely dissipate static electricity, helping protect sensitive equipment, products, and processes in applications where electrostatic discharge presents operational risks.
Application Specific testing
Custom testing by application
