Plastic Testing

Testing plays a critical role in the life cycle of a polymer, from the raw material to the compound through to the semi-finished and finished product.  Each stage has different test requirements, and each end user may require a different test solution depending on their role, whether it is in Product Development (R&D), Quality Control (QC), Testing Services (TS), or Research (R).

Typical Test Solutions for the Plastics Industry...

Melt Flow Testing
Impact Testing - Drop Tower
Impact Testing - Pendulum
Mechanical Testing
Rheology
Sample Preperation
Thermal Testing

Melt Flow Testing

A melt flow test measures the melt flow rate (MFR) and melt volume rate (MVR) of a molten polymer. Values are taken at a certain temperature and with a certain mass applied, dependant on material. (Click Here For More Information)

Impact Testing - Drop Tower

A drop tower can be used to measure energy absorbed of a sample or to apply a set amount of damage to a specimen at impact velocities from 1 – 24m/s. (Click Here For More Information)

Impact Testing - Pendulum

A pendulum tester measures the impact resistance of samples in various standard test configurations. (Click Here For More Information)

Mechanical Testing

A materials testing machine is used to accurately measure the physical strengths of solid materials. (Click Here For More Information)

Rheology

A Rheometer is used to measure the rheological properties of molten polymers when varying shear rates and temperatures. A wide number of accessories are used to determine other characteristics of the polymer. (Click Here For More Information)

Sample Preperation

Sample Preparation Equipment is used to prepare samples to specific shapes before a mechanical test is performed (Click Here For More Information)

Thermal Testing

Thermal testing consists of either measuring the HDT (Heat Deflection Temperature) or VICAT softening point. The HDT test is a 3 point bend set up and the VICAT test is a spike. (Click Here For More Information)