Standard (short term) Mechanical Testing of Polymers
At ipolytech we are able to provide a
wide range of mechanical/physical tests. The list below provides
an indication of our standard test capabilities for plastic and rubber materials. For creep, fatigue and ageing please see our long term testing section.
If you would like to discuss a
specific test programme please contact us.
Mechanical Tests
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density
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tensile
strength and modulus (stadanrd and high speed tensile testing)
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flexural
strength and modulus
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compressive
strength
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hydrostatic
compression to 700bar
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torsional
modulus
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Izod or Charpy
impact
-
tensile impact
-
falling weight
impact
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Thermal Analysis/Characterisation
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heat
distortion temperature (HDT)
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Vicat
softening point
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crystalline
melting point/Tg
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melt flow
index (MFI/MVR)
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thermal
expansion coefficient
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heat reversion
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Optical
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Electrical
Other
- Moisture vapour transmission rate
determination (MVTR)
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Fire Resistance
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UL 94 rating
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limiting
oxygen index
-
spread of
flame
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See Also our long term testing and analysis capabilities
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