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Our  complete
polymer analysis laboratory includes new state of the art equipment. |
Materials
Analyzed
• Polymers/Plastics
• Elastomers/Rubber
• Paints & Coatings
• Oils, Lubricants,
Greases
• Surface Films
• Sealants &
Adhesives
• Chemicals
• Fillers & Powders
• Contamination Chips, Films, Fibers |
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allows us to identify
the organic or polymer composition and structure by analysis of the
functional groups or carbon bonding. Analyzes solids, liquids and
coatings. With the integral high resolution microscope can analyze
fine particles, surface films/residues and contaminants. Detects degradation,
oxidation and other chemical changes. Our equipment has transmission,
reflectance, ATR and micro-ATR capabilities. measures the thermal/phase change characteristics
of solid polymers including melt point, glass transition temperature,
recrystallization temperature, crystallinity, softening temperature,
specific heat and degree of cure. DSC can determine the presence of
contamination or mixed materials and provide insight into molding
history. measures weight change with temperature, allowing us
to determine filler content, filler type, decomposition temperature,
temperature effects and thermal stability of materials.
measures the rate of extrusion of thermoplastics through an orifice
at a prescribed temperature and load, thus determining the flow rate
of a material. Often referred to as Melt Flow Rate, Melt Volume Rate
or Melt Index, the rate is related to the molecular weight of a polymer,
allowing us to differentiate between high and low molecular weigh
materials (as with polyethylene). Material degradation from poor molding
practices or environmental exposure can be determined as degraded
materials flow more quickly as a result of reduced molecular weight.
Testing is conducted per ASTM D1238. |
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Services
• Verification of Material Type
• Identification
of Unknown Materials
• Comparison of Good and Bad
Samples
• Reverse Engineering-Analysis of Competitive
Parts
• Failure Analysis and Fractography
• Determination of Material Degradation
• Molecular Weight Determination
• Surface Gloss/Reflectivity
• Analysis of
Manufacturing Problems
• Raw Material Characterization-
Receiving Inspection
• Determination of Filler Content
and Type
• Hardness and Density/Specific Gravity
• Taber Abrasion Resistance |
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Customized Testing |
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