Analytical Testing and Creep Testing

Analytical Testing and Creep Testing from Impact Laboratories.

Analytical Testing

IMPACT has access to a wide range of analytical techniques.

Microscopy

• Optical with hot stage
• Scanning electron microscopy with Electron Dispersive Analysis

Infra Red

• Fourier Transform Infra Red with attached microscope

Thermal Analysis

• Differential Scanning Calorimetry

Melt Characterisation

• Melt Flow Index
• Twin Barrel Capillary Rheometer
• Dynamic Mechanical Rheometer

Density Column

• Using density column method

Creep Testing

A number of creep testing frames are available for measurement of long term deformation under stress.

Standard isochronous and long term creep behaviour of isotropic polymers is available to ISO 899 using machines capable of stresses up to 20MPa and above ambient temperatures (100°C maximum).

Creep of oriented fibres at room temperature is possible using purpose built equipment. These rigs can be utilised to measure creep properties which relate to stress-crack performance of materials.

Compressive creep can be monitored using compressive loading jigs and versatile application of linear transducers and recording systems.