Polymer and Plastics Analyses

Here is a summary of typical questions asked by our customers regarding the analysis of injection moulding parts, plastics and polymers:

Product Analysis of Plastic Components

• Analysis of the composition of plastic(identity verification, polymer analysis such as molecular weight distribution, end group analysis or residual monomer/oligomer content)
• Measurement of mechanical, thermal or rheological characteristics (analyses for specifications)
• Measurement of emissions from plastics (odour test, fogging, emission of organic compounds, VDA 277, VDA 278...)
• Environmental simulations (e.g. heat storage, exposure and weathering tests, perspiration resistance, flammability tests, …)
• Visualization of flow lines in injection moulding components for the optimization of process and tool

Failure Analysis of Plastics

• Failure analysis in plastic injection moulding components
• Analysis of impurities or soiling on plastic surfaces
• Analysis of coatings defects and surface coating problems

On-Site Process Measurement Techniques for Injection Moulding and Extrusion

• Measurement of process parameters
• Measurement of material characteristics during processing
• Fluid-mechanical simulation for process optimization of injection moulding and extrusion
• Preventive maintenance

With regard to man-made fibres and textiles, you will find a separate page with typical questions from our customers. Our testing laboratory looks forward to your inquiries.