Determining the mechanical and physical properties of a product.

ExcelPlas provides a wide range of physical testing of polymers and mechanical testing of polymers, so whether you need to determine material properties as part of conformance testing, research and development, product comparison testing or as part of a failure investigation, we can help. 

We are a NATA accredited laboratory, and testing is performed in accordance with the required standard test methods by highly qualified laboratory staff. We cover test methods from standards such as ASTM, ISO, AS/NZS, and BS – if you are unsure which test method may be suitable for your requirements our friendly laboratory staff can help guide you. Our capabilities cover testing of a range of materials such as plastics, rubber and elastomers, composites, geomembranes/geotextiles, pipes, sealants, coatings, cladding, liners and membranes, films, and fabrics.

Examples of the polymer physical testing we can perform include:

• Density
• Hardness (Shore A and D, Barcol, Microhardness IRHD)
• Melt Index (Melt Flow Rate)
• Thickness
• Water Content
• Viscosity 
• Vicat Softening Point
• Degree of Crosslinking (PEX)
• Taber Abrasion
• Carbon Black Dispersion
• Asperity Height
• Dimensional Stability
• Gloss Measurement

Examples of the polymer mechanical testing we can perform include:

• Tensile Strength and Modulus
• Compressive Strength 
• Impact Strength (Izod, Charpy, Falling Dart)
• Adhesion Pull-off
• Lap Shear
• Compression Set
• Flexural Strength
• Tear Tests
• Shear Tests
• Puncture Tests