Why Test Polymers?
A manufacturer may need to have polymer testing performed on their product for any variety of reasons: preventative maintenance, failure analysis, material identification, quality control, safety performance, regulation compliance, etc. Clients in need of insight on these sorts of challenges submit samples of their product to testing providers who specialize in analyzing their material — such as Applied Technical Services’ polymer labs.
ATS stands at the forefront of polymer labs because we offer a comprehensive array of methods and services. Our polymer laboratories perform a litany of tests to establish mechanical, thermal, and chemical characteristics of your test samples. We are ISO 17025 (A2LA) accredited to perform nearly two dozen methods of polymer-related testing to their internationally recognized standards. The following table reflects our polymer testing capabilities, performed in accordance with applicable standards.
Polymer Labs Testing Capabilities
| Method | Standard |
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Failure Analysis of Plastics |
ATS Proc. 931 ASM HBK Vol.11 A2LA Accredited |
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ASTM D412 ASTM D638 ISO 527-1 DIN 53504 A2LA Accredited |
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ASTM D790 ISO 178 A2LA Accredited |
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Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) |
ASTM D5023 ASTM D5026 ASTM D5418 ASTM D4065 ASTM E1640 A2LA Accredited |
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Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA) |
ASTM E1545 ASTM E831 A2LA Accredited |
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Durometer Hardness |
DIN 53505 ASTM D2240 A2LA Accredited |
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UL 94 A2LA Accredited |
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Compression Set for Durability and Elasticity |
ASTM D395 A2LA Accredited |
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Compressive Strength |
ASTM D695 A2LA Accredited |
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ASTM D256 ISO 180 A2LA Accredited |
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ASTM D6110 ISO 179 |
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Coating Impact |
ASTM D2794 ISO 6272-1 A2LA Accredited |
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Heat Deflection Temperature Under a Load (DTUL) |
ASTM D648 ISO 75-1 A2LA Accredited |
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Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (via TMA) |
ASTM E1545 ASTM E831 A2LA Accredited |
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Various Standards |
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ASTM G154 ISO 11507 A2LA Accredited |
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Dielectric Strength / Breakdown |
MIL-STD-202G Method 301 ASTM D149 IEC 60243 A2LA Accredited |
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Glass Transition, Melting Point, Crystallinity, Heat Capacity (via DSC) |
ASTM D3418 ASTM E1356 ASTM E793 ASTM E794 A2LA Accredited |
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ASTM D523 ISO 2813 A2LA Accredited |
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ASTM D2244 ISO 7724 A2LA Accredited |
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Filler Content, Dehydration / Desolvation, and Decomposition Analysis (via Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)) |
ASTM E1131 ASTM E1641 ASTM E1868 A2LA Accredited |
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Polymer Identification (via FTIR) |
ASTM E1252 A2LA Accredited |
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Inherent / Intrinsic Viscosity |
ASTM D2857 ASTM D789 ASTM D1243 ASTM D1601 ASTM D4603 ASTM D3591 ISO 307:2007 |
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Melt Flow Rate |
ASTM D1238 A2LA Accredited |
ATS' Commitment to Quality
For over 50 years, ATS has provided world-class testing, inspection, and engineering consulting services to clients from a variety of industries, including: aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, consumer products, medical devices, transportation, and others. Our labs are staffed by a talented collection of chemists, engineers and technicians, each an expert in their field. Their skills, combined with ATS’ regularly calibrated highly advanced equipment, allow us to supply accurate results within a quick turn-around window.
We offer the best value to handle your polymer testing needs – we provide manufacturers the insight they need to move their business forward.
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