Applied Technical Services’ polymer testing lab identifies various plastic and rubber materials’ physical, thermal, and chemical characteristics.
What are Polymers, and How are They Used?
Polymers are materials made of repeating chains of macromolecules and are a popular choice for manufacturers because of their versatile attributes and applications. Everyday products such as grocery bags, toys, kitchenware, drinking straws, clothes, and tires are all made using polymeric materials.
We offer testing for various polymeric materials, including:
- Adhesives
- Biopolymers
- Coatings and paints
- Composites
- Conductive Polymers
- Elastomers
- Liquid crystal polymers
- Packaging
- Polyurethanes
- Resins
- Thermoplastics
- Thermosets
We test polymers for several industries, including:
- Agriculture
- Athletics
- Clothing
- Household items
- Medical
- Packaging
- Personal care
- Protective equipment
The Importance of Polymer Testing
Polymer testing and development are key components in the manufacturing process. Understanding the chemical properties of a polymer can help predict its performance in various conditions and applications. Failure to properly inspect polymer materials can lead to recalls, safety hazards, expensive repairs, and poor-quality products.
We offer several polymer testing services, including the following:
- Accelerated weathering
- Ash content
- Charpy impact
- Color testing
- Dynamic mechanical analysis
- Failure analysis
- Flammability
- Melt flow rate
- Hardness testing
- Identification of additives and contaminants
- Quality control
- Regulation compliance
- Polymer identification
- Preventative maintenance
- Tensile strength
- Thermal stability
- VOC testing
About Applied Technical Services
ATS has provided clients with outstanding engineering consulting, inspection, and testing services since 1967. Our ISO 9001:2015 registered operation prioritizes customer service and quality, and our polymer testing lab abides by the latest industry standards, including:
- ASTM G154
- ASTM D6110
- ASTM E831
- ASTM D2244
- ASTM D395
- ASTM D695
- ASTM D149
- ASTM D2240
- ASTM D790
- ASTM E1252
- ASTM D412
- ASTM D2794
- ISO 11507
- ISO 179
- ISO 7724
- ISO 178
- ISO 180
- ISO 2813
- ISO 527-1
- ISO 6272-1
Our experts include experienced chemists, technicians, and engineers who cater our testing services to clients’ needs. We keep an open line of communication with clients throughout the testing process and provide clear and accurate data in our reporting.
Please consider Applied Technical Services for your testing needs and call +1 (888) 287-5227 for a free quote from our polymer testing lab.
