Plastic and Rubbers Testing
Plastic and Rubbers
Polymers comprises broad spectrum of materials including Plastics, Rubber, Resins and Fibers. They find application in various sectors of life from domestic to strategic applications. Testing and characterization of polymers are important to assess the quality and performance of materials and products made of them. We offer broad range of testing and research services to customers from various sectors.
Rubber and Plastics, a section of Analytical Science Division of MODI LABORATORY, is engaged in testing and research in the field of polymers.
Our Customers Include
• Product/Raw material manufacturing industries that want to test their Product or Raw material for certification, research, identification of the nature or composition of competitors/market-picked products.
• Govt. agencies/Independent agencies who want to ensure the quality of incoming materials.
• Research organizations that want to characterize materials for research.
Services We Offer
- ➤ Consulting services for the diagnosis and technical evaluation of processes and products, solution of problems in situ.
- ➤Characterization of polymeric materials.
- ➤ Research & development projects.
- ➤ Contractual projects for troubleshooting, problem solving and technology development.
- ➤Development of new testing facilities/methods as per customer requirements.
- ➤ Quality control testing and certification.
- ➤ Site Inspection and Certification.
- ➤ Third party quality checks.
- ➤ Inspection and quality checks of polymeric products for exports, Government supply and vendor development
- ➤ Setting up of the new laboratories and development and implementation of quality systems.
Testing Services For Plastics, Rubber, Resins And Adhesive Materials Routine Tests
⦿ Mechanical
- ➤ Adhesive properties (Peel, Shear)
- ➤ Abrasion Resistance
- ➤ Tear Strength
- ➤ Izod Impact strength
- ➤ Compression strength, Bulk modulus
- ➤ Hardness (Shore Hardness, Rockwell, IRHD)
- ➤ Flexural Properties (Flexural Strength, Modulus)
- ➤ Tensile properties (Tensile Strength, Modulus, Elongation)
⦿ Physical
- ➤ Specific Gravity
- ➤ Density
⦿ Thermal
- ➤ Thermal Analysis (DSC, DTA, TGA)
- ➤ DSC (Melting point, Glass Transition, Specific heat, Heat
- ➤ capacity, Crystallinity, Oxidation Induction Time)
- ➤ TGA (Filler content, Weight loss, Thermal Stability, Acetate content of EVA)
- ➤ Coefficient of thermal Expansion HDT (Heat Distortion Temp.) & VSP (Vicat Softening Point)
- ➤ Thermal Stability and Reversion of PVC pipes
⦿ Rheological
- ➤ Brook field Viscosity
- ➤ Intrinsic Viscosity
- ➤ MFI (Melt Flow Index)
⦿ Special Tests
- ➤ Flammability test (UL and other National and International Standards)
- ➤ Limiting Oxygen Index
- ➤ Smoke Density
- ➤ MVTR (Moisture Vapour Transmissions Rate)
- ➤ Ozone Resistance Test
◙ Weathering Tests
- ➤ (Colour fastness, Change in physicomechanical properties)
- ➤ Xenon Arc Weatherometer - BetaLM
- ➤ Natural Weathering
- ➤ UV condensation
⦿ Chemical
- ➤ Total/ Free Sulfur content in Vulcanized Rubber
- ➤ Resistance to staining
- ➤ HCL gas generation
- ➤ K value of PVC
- ➤ Rubber Hydrocarbon Content
- ➤ Acid value, Amine value, KOH number
- ➤ Trace elements (Pb,Cd,Sn,Hg,Mn,Fe,Cu etc)
- ➤ Environmental Stress Cracking
- ➤ Ageing studies (Air/Humidity)
- ➤ Effect of liquids (Ageing of Rubber in Oil/Emulsions/Other Fluids )
- ➤ Loss on heating
- ➤ Total solids
- ➤ Water Absorption
- ➤ Resistance to chemicals, acids, and alkalis
- ➤ Trace elemental analysis in polymers etc.
- ➤ Migration tests for food and medicine packages
- ➤ Volatile Matter
- ➤ Moisture content
- ➤ Nitrogen content
- ➤ Plasticizer Content
- ➤ Filler analysis
- ➤ Filler content/Carbon Black content
- ➤ Identification and Decoding of Polymeric raw materials and Products
⦿ Electrical
- ➤ Dielectric Strength
- ➤ Dissipation Factor
- ➤ Surface/Volume Resistivity
- ➤ Insulation Resistance
- ➤ Antistatic Properties
⦿ Optical
- ➤ Transmittance
- ➤ Gloss
- ➤ Transmittance
- ➤ Delta E values
- ➤ Yellowness Index
Sample Preparation Facilities for Rubber and Plastics
We have Injection Moulding, Compression Moulding, and Machining facilities for preparation of samples as per IS/ASTM/ISO/DIN standards for Thermoplastics, Thermosets and Rubber Materials. For blending and mixing we are equipped with Extruders and Two-roll mill.
Product Testing
We also carry out testing of various polymeric products and raw materials as per relevant IS/ASTM codes.
⦿ Automobiles
- ➤ Plastic Components
- ➤ Upholstery parts (Foam, Trims etc)
- ➤ Rubber Components
- ➤ Cable and Underhood Parts
- ➤ Coatings
- ➤ Weathering of Polymeric Parts
- ➤ Thermal cyclic tests
⦿ Building and Construction Materials
- ➤PVC Pipes
- ➤ Rubber Hoses
- ➤ Window profiles and furniture
- ➤ Floor tiles & roofs
- ➤ Water proofing membranes
- ➤ Water Stops
- ➤ Wood Laminates
⦿ Adhesives, Sealant
- ➤ Pressure Sensitive Tapes
- ➤ Adhesive Resins
- ➤ Wood Adhesives
- ➤ Industrial Sealant
- ➤ Solvent Based Adhesives
- ➤ Latex Type Adhesives
⦿ Other Prouducts
- ➤ Geogrid
- ➤ Polyethylene Cane
- ➤ Fiber Reinforced Plastic Products
- ➤ Flexible and Rigid Foams Products
- ➤ Rubber Rings
- ➤ Rubber Hoses
- ➤ Bladders
- ➤ Automotive Tyres, Tubes
⦿ Strategic Application Industries
- ➤ Geotextiles & Geomembranes
- ➤ Parachute Ropes
- ➤ HCL gas generation
- ➤ Ship & Boat Parts
- ➤ Aerospace and Aircraft Parts
⦿ Medical
- ➤ Surgical Gloves
- ➤ Sutures
- ➤ Contraceptive Devices
- ➤ Surgical Bandages
- ➤ Surgical Tapes
- ➤ Syringes
- ➤ Blood Bags
⦿ Flexible Packaging
- ➤ Polyethylene Films and Bags
- ➤ Multilayered X-laminated films
- ➤ Plastic Containers
- ➤ Plastic labels
- ➤ EPS foams