Expansive Testing Capabilities
Industry-leading experience, quality, and accuracy allow Hubbell Labs to provide you with the test data you need to engineer and manufacture better electrical utility products. We'll help you improve safety for both linemen and the public.
Well-equipped Research Facilities
Our resources feature a high-power generator with state-of-the-art controls and data acquisition. We are equipped to offer a wide range of electrical, mechanical, and environmental testing services with non-standard customization options.
Chance® Engineering Research Laboratory
Centralia, Missouri | Operating since: 1961
Our F. Gano Chance Engineering Research Laboratory in Centralia includes 27,000 sq-ft of lab space under one roof, surrounded by acres of green fields for outdoor testing. Originally built by the A. B. Chance Company, the recently renovated facility contains four primary test labs: Short Circuit, High Voltage, Mechanical, Environmental, along with an on-site machine shop.
| Mailing address | 210 N. Allen Street Centralia, Missouri 65240 |
| Shipping address | 300 N Howard Burton Drive Centralia, Missouri 65240 |
| Physical address | 402 N Howard Burton Drive C entralia, Missouri 65240 |
| Contact email | laboratories@hubbell.com |
Frank B. Black Research Center
Wadsworth, Ohio | Operating since: 1968
Our Frank B. Black Research Center in Wadsworth is home to Hubbell’s state-of-the-art High Voltage Test Lab. The facility was originally built the Ohio Brass Company to develop and test world- class insulators, surge arresters and cable accessories for underground systems. Today, arrester MOV block testing, mechanical and environmental testing happen here, along with polymer development.
| Mailing & shipping address | 8711 Wadsworth Road Wadsworth, Ohio 44281-8438 |
| Contact email | laboratories@hubbell.com |
Tour Our Test Labs
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Certifications & Quality
As an independent, third-party testing facility, we adhere to the highest laboratory, quality, and environmental management standards. Our qualified and experienced staff participate in ANSI, SAIA, and IEEE standards committees.
ISO 17025
Highest Quality Standards Certified Laboratories
ISO 9001
Quality Management Standards Certified Laboratories
A2LA Accredited
Wadsworth 4175.01 Electrical Field of Testing
A2LA Accredited
Centralia 4175.02 Electrical Field of Testing
Explore Our Testing Options
Discover our range of testing options. While many of our tests are optimized for electrical utility products, we service many industries: construction, telecommunications, transportation, aerospace, gas, water, plus smart grid, and renewables.
Let’s discuss your testing needs
Contact Hubbell Laboratories for customizable testing requests, investigative services, and other capabilities, guided tours or general inquiries.
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