Why conduct a Polymer Identification Test?
To determine the type of plastic.
There are various tests that can be conducted but usually an FTIR test is conducted to see which molecules are present in the material. Density measurements and melting point measurements can also be done.
How Can This Help You?
If you have a plastic part and need to know what has been used to manufacture it, our polymer identification tests can be done to determine the exact material.
The One Eighty Engineering Solution.
Our client approached us to identify the polymers used in a tank that was manufactured and sourced overseas. With the less favourable exchange rate, it made financial sense to manufacture the tanks locally. We identified the polymers and made recommendations for alternative polymers that were availiable locally. The original polymer was not found in South Africa, but by understanding the material we were able to recommend a polymer that allowed our client to produce a superior product to the unit he had originally imported.
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