Polymers and Rubbers Material Testing
Comprehensive mechanical, thermal, and chemical analysis for plastics, elastomers, and composites across all major industries.
Versatility Meets Validation
Performance Testing for Advanced Materials
**Polymers and Rubbers** are integral to modern engineering, offering versatility, lightweight properties, and specialized performance traits (e.g., elasticity, insulation). To ensure the final product performs reliably and safely, manufacturers must verify their mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties.
Our dedicated **Polymer and Rubber Testing Laboratory** utilizes state-of-the-art equipment to assess key characteristics such as **Tensile Strength**, **Hardness**, **Tear Resistance**, and **Flammability**. Whether testing raw materials, finished products, or compounds like PVC, HDPE, Silicone, or EPDM, we provide certified data to ensure compliance with quality standards (**ASTM, ISO, IS**) and predict long-term performance under various environmental conditions.
Mechanical, Thermal, and Chemical Analysis
We test properties essential for product design, manufacturing quality control, and determining the material's service life.
Tensile Strength and Elongation at Break
Measures the material's maximum strength before tearing and its elasticity, crucial for products like seals, films, and belts.
Test Method: ASTM D412 / IS 3400 (Part 1)
Hardness Test (Shore A/D)
Determines the resistance of the rubber or plastic surface to indentation, an essential property for consumer and industrial components.
Test Method: ASTM D2240 / IS 3400 (Part 2)
Tear Resistance
Evaluates the material's resistance to the growth of a cut or nick, important for footwear, automotive components, and protective layers.
Test Method: ASTM D624 / IS 3400 (Part 5)
Specific Gravity and Density
A quality control measure used to verify the consistency of the batch and ensure the final product meets specified weight requirements.
Test Method: ASTM D792
Ash Content and Carbon Black Dispersion
Chemical analysis to determine the percentage of inorganic fillers (ash) and the quality of carbon black mixing (dispersion), affecting UV stability.
Test Method: ASTM D1506
Heat Aging and Accelerated Weathering
Simulates exposure to high temperatures, UV light, and moisture over time to predict the material's service life and degradation rate.
Test Method: ASTM D573 / D1499
Flammability Testing (Fire Resistance)
Assesses how easily the material ignites and its burn rate, critical for components used in aerospace, automotive, and construction.
Test Method: UL 94 / ASTM D635
Melt Flow Index (MFI)
Measures the ease of flow of thermoplastic polymers, used for quality control in manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding).
Test Method: ASTM D1238
Need Polymer or Rubber Component Testing?
Ensure material consistency, structural integrity, and regulatory compliance for your plastics and elastomers.