Providing comprehensive testing services for polymer coatings including in-situ testing
Coatings play an important role across many industries, and polymer coatings are integral components that contribute to the durability and appearance of materials and structures. However, ensuring the quality and performance of coatings requires thorough analysis and assessment methodologies.
At ExcelPlas we offer a full range of coating testing and inspection services for industries such as:
- Offshore structures, containers and shipment infrastructure
- Oil and Gas industry infrastructure
- Mining industry infrastructure
- Chemical and pharmaceutical infrastructure
- Pipelines, Process Piping, Storage tanks
- Heavy Highway and bridge, Railroad, Passenger Transportation heavy rain and light rail
- Water & Waste water Treatment
We have the expertise and experience to test the composition, structure, and properties of coatings, and perform in-depth forensic analysis and failure analysis of coating failures including delamination, cracking, flaking, discolouration, blistering, chemical attack, and more. We utilise techniques such as Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) coupled with microscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, and DSC analysis to provide valuable insights into the molecular composition and chemical interactions within coatings.
Durability assessment can be performed by UV weathering tests, salt spray tests, heat ageing or chemical compatibility tests, thereby testing against aggressive environments.
Other tests we can offer into the testing and analysis of polymer coatings include:
- Coating identification by Infrared Analysis (FTIR)
- Coating Filler identification
- Coating Microstructure by Embedding, Polishing and Optical Microscopy (OM)
- Coating Thermal Stability and Composition by Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
- DSC – Phase transition/volatiles / Tg / degree of cure/characterisation
- TGA – Volatile compounds, inorganic mass % mix ratio
- Element mapping for chlorides on paint flakes
- Microscopy -Count layers and thickness of layers
- Assess porosity and voids
- Check distribution and orientation of filler particles
- Condition monitoring and analysis of corrosion prevention coatings (epoxies, epoxy-phenolics)
- Precoating surface inspection – blast profile measurements using Testex method
- Precoating surface inspection for contamination detection e.g. Ferroxyl or Copper Sulphate test and similar
- Coating thickness test – WFT (Wet Film Thickness)
- Coating thickness test – DFT (Dry Film Thickness)
- Degree of cure test
- Coating Adhesion test (coating Pull-off test)
- Film continuity test
- Holiday (high voltage porosity) test
- PMI on coatings – Detection of heavy elements e.g. Pb, Ti, etc
- Coating qualification test
- Coating mass thickness test
- UV Accelerated Weathering
- Salt Spray Test
- Galvanised coating inspection
- Cathodic disbondment test
- Failure investigation on coatings
- Third Party Inspection and expert witness for coatings
- Testing and Analysis of two-component epoxy coating pipeline coatings
- Mix Ratio Analysis of Epoxy Resins
ExcelPlas Labs provides independent testing, analysis and investigation on protective coatings to prevent corrosion. ExcelPlas has extensive analytical capabilities for testing of Protective Coatings and Insulation Consulting for major oil and gas companies. We conduct corrosion surveys, coating sampling, coating analysis and testing to ensure coating specifications for a wide range of onshore and offshore clients in Australia and the Asia-Pacific Region.
ExcelPlas Undertakes Analysis & Testing of Polymer Coating Systems including:
- Epoxy Protective Coating
- Epoxy-Phenolic Protective Coatings
- Fusion bonded epoxy (FBE)
- Dual-Layer Fusion bonded epoxy (DLFBE)
- Liquid applied epoxy (LAE)
- Abrasion resistant overcoat (ARO)
- Three-layer PE (3LPE)
- Multi-component liquid spray (MCL)
- Heat shrink sleeves (HSS)
If you would like further information on the analysis of coatings or failure analysis of coatings, contact our specialists today.
Testing you can trust
Our expert team has completed over 13,000 rigorous polymer tests for clients across industries, all over the world.
Fully independent
Audit your products quality and durability with our independent lab ensuring unbiased and accurate results from industry experts.
30+ years experience
With 30 years under our belt, ExcelPlas provides unparalleled testing services.
World class testing facilities
Equipped with a wide range of testing technologies and expertise we provide reliable and efficient testing.
Trusted by the industry
ExcelPlas’ expertise has been utilised by billion-dollar industry players relying on our expertise to make the important decisions.
