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PLASTICS TESTING AND POLYMER ANALYSIS

IMR’s plastics testing lab provides a full range of polymer testing services, including examining the material properties of paints, coatings and polymers. As the number and variety of plastic parts in products is increasing, IMR continues to invest in our plastics analysis lab to develop the techniques and personnel necessary to analyze these materials.  Modern engineered plastics are strong, light weight, resistant to chemical attack and corrosion, and come in a staggering range of colors and textures.  With the increase in use of such materials has come the need for different analytical techniques, expertise for their characterization, and thorough plastics testing. From routine measurement of physical and chemical properties to complex failure investigations, our industry professionals at our plastics analysis lab have the experience necessary to fully support plastic manufacturers and users. In addition, IMR is one of the few labs possessing the capability to analyze both metals and plastics at one time, which gives us unique abilities for product testing and failure analysis.

From mechanical properties, to chemical analysis, comprehensive failure analysis to contaminant analysis, our full range of plastics testing services can ensure the safety and marketability of a wide range of plastic and metal/plastic products.   Let our polymer analysis experts handle your toughest plastics testing challenges.

You can also request a quote or receive a start-up kit to learn more about our polymer analysis services.

 

 For information about our plastic and polymer analysis capabilities, contact:    
   Mike Bimbo (Manager - Polymer & Specialty Chemistry in NY),  
   John DeFranks (Materials Engineer in NY)  
   Ron Parrington, P.E., FASM (President), or  
   Hector Marini, Ph.D. (Senior Chemist in KY).  

 

Plastics Testing Related Pamphlets (.pdf)

FTIR Unknown Material Analysis for your plastics testing needs Plastics Analysis Lab for your Automotive Testing needs CPSIA Lead & Phthalate Testing Available
Materials Properties Physical Properties
Failure Analysis Density & Specific
TGA Analysis      Gravity
Material Identification Coefficient of Thermal
FTIR Analysis     Expansion by TMA
DSC Analysis / Melting Point Coefficient of Friction
Fluid Exposure Hardness (Rockwell,

Melting Point, Glass

Durometer & Barcol)
 Transition, %Crystallinity Flexural Properties
Contaminant Analysis     (-240°F to 660°F)
Polymer, Glass & Ash Content Tensile Properties
SEM/EDS Analysis     (-240°F to 660°F)
GC/MS Extractables Compressive Properties
Oil Content     (-240°F to 660°F)
Viscosity Lap Shear Testing
Melt Flow Rate/Index Heat Aging
Heat Aging Impact Strength
Particulate Characterization Compression Set
Flammability Bond Strength
SEFA Testing  
Chemical Resistance  Paints & Coatings
Chemical Exposure Testing Pencil Hardness
Phthalate Testing Dime Scrape
Oil Analysis Coating Thickness
  Impact Resistance
   

   
 
   
 
   
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