Polymer Testing Services
As an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory, Micom Laboratories is pleased to offer polymer testing services that include physical and mechanical testing, accelerated aging, and surface properties testing to product and parts manufacturers.
Polymer testing involves evaluating different properties of polymers, which are large molecules made up of repeating structural units. These tests are used to determine the suitability of a polymer for a particular application and to ensure that it meets industry standards for quality and performance.
Why Use a Certified Polymer Testing Lab?
Polymer testing is important for several reasons:
- Quality control: Meeting standards of quality. For example, a manufacturer may use testing to help determine that a polymer product has the correct physical properties such as strength, flexibility, or resistance to wear.
- Safety: Ensuring the products are safe for their intended use and don’t present any health risks to humans or the environment.
- Performance: To measure the stability, UV resistance, and chemical resistance of the materials.
- Durability: Testing determines the longevity of the products, which has a big influence on the life cycle of the item, thereby impacting costs and client satisfaction.
- Compliance: To ensure that products meet the regulations and standards.
Overall, polymer material testing is an essential step in ensuring that a polymer meets the necessary properties and standards for use in various industries. The results of the testing can help determine the most appropriate polymer for a particular application and also identify any potential issues or areas for improvement.
How Can Micom Laboratories Help You?
Micom Laboratories provides a wide range of polymer testing services. Our laboratory is accredited with ISO 17025. The tests offered are for a variety of industries from Aerospace, Pharmaceutical (such as polymeric nanoparticles, micelles, hydrogels, etc.), Medical (like implants, prosthetics, and drug delivery systems), Packaging (bags, bottles, and containers), Juvenile products, and much more.
Our polymer testing engineers can provide you with a list of appropriate tests to verify that your product meets your specifications.
The polymer testing services offered by our laboratory help you:
- Meet all relevant national and international standards.
- Ensure that your polymer materials meet safety, environmental, and aging requirements.
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Materials We Test for You
Polymers come in many forms and serve countless applications. Micom’s polymer testing services cover a wide range of polymer materials, ensuring that your products meet required quality, safety, and performance standards.
Adhesives
Adhesives are crucial for bonding various materials across numerous industries. Our adhesive testing lab evaluates your adhesives’ strength, durability, and resistance to environmental factors. From tensile strength to peel and shear tests, we ensure your adhesives meet performance and compliance standards.
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Composites
Composites combine different materials to create strong, lightweight solutions. Our testing services include evaluating tensile and flexural strength, fatigue resistance, and thermal properties to ensure composites withstand demanding environments.
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Plastics
Widespread in modern manufacturing, plastics must meet rigorous performance criteria. Our plastic testing services include evaluating mechanical strength, impact, and surface properties, accelerated aging, and more to ensure durability and safety in various applications.
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Elastomers
Elastomers are known for their flexibility and resilience. We conduct tests to assess their tensile strength, elasticity, compression set, and aging resistance, helping you determine their suitability for applications like seals, gaskets, and flexible components.
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Thermosets
Thermosets are polymers that cure into a rigid, heat-resistant form and do not melt or reform once set. We test thermoset materials for their mechanical strength, dimensional stability, and resistance to heat and aging, ensuring they meet the high-performance demands of industries like aerospace, electronics, and automotive.
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Our Proposed Polymer Tests
Micom is pleased to offer a wide variety of polymer tests to manufacturers. Below you will find an overview of the types of tests we provide for plastics, rubber, adhesives, and composite material testing.
Mechanical Properties
More About Our Mechanical Testing of Polymers Services
It is important to note that the test choice will depend on the polymer type, use, and specific requirements. Test results should be compared with the standard test methods or the specific requirement to have meaningful data. Some products, like adhesives, require specific types of testing; let us help you find the correct type of test for your product!
If you want to see an actual demonstration of our Lab’s capabilities, then check out this video below about ASTM D1781 Climbing Drum Peel Test for Adhesive Bonds. This test helps measure the peel resistance of adhesive bonds between a relatively flexible adherend and a rigid adherend.
Rely on Our Laboratory for All Your Polymer Tests
You can rely on Micom’s experienced team to guide you in selecting the right polymer tests for your application. Contact us today to find out how our polymer testing services can ensure the quality, durability and safety of your product.
For additional information on various paint, coating and polymer testing services, please visit the following pages: Material Testing, Accelerated Aging, Coating Testing, ASTM Testing.
We also invite you to download our brochure for further details about our range of Paint, Coating and Polymer testing services.
