Continuous technological innovation
Excellent knowledge of materials and analytical skills ensure we are able to support customers with any type of study and development, from simply producing a duplicate, to the replacement of a polymer with polypropylene or even the development of a totally innovative product in terms of content and application.
250 tonnes a day
Our production capacity is the result of our commitment in a perspective of continuous innovation.
50 checks a day
During the whole production process we carefully monitor the product quality.
100 batches per month
Our constant growth is proof of our expertise.
100 quality control tests per month
All batches of finished products are accurately mixed and checked
Our laboratory tests
Physical-rheology testing
- ISO 1183 density determination
- Apparent density of granules and powders - ASTM D1895 standard
- Determination of moisture content using a thermobalance
- ISO 1133 melt flow rate and melt volume rate
- ISO 3451 determination of the filler and/or reinforcement content
Mechanical testing
- IZOD (ISO 180) impact strength test: room temperature to -40°C
- CHARPY (ISO 179) impact test: room temperature to -40°C
- ISO 178 determination of flexural properties: -60°C to 150°C
- ISO 527 tensile properties: -60°C to 150°C
- Bending and impact test: DYNSTAT DIN 53435
- Shore D hardness testing (ISO 868)
Thermal testing
- VICAT A (ISO 306)
- VICAT B (ISO 306)
- HDT A (ISO 75)
- HDT B (ISO 75)
- HDT C (ISO 75)
- IEC 60695-10-2 ball pressure test
- Accelerated thermal-ageing test using an oven and oxidation induction time test
Flammability testing
- UL 94–HB
- UL 94–V
- IEC 60695-2-12/A1: glow-wire flammability index (GWFI) test
- IEC 60695-2-13/A1: glow-wire ignition temperature (GWIT) test
Analytical testing
- FTIR infrared tests by U-ATR and transmission
- Light microscope with up to 1000X magnification
- Thermal analysis (DSC)
- Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA)
- DIN 75201 fogging test
- X-ray fluorescence
Colorimetric analysis
- Spectrophotometer (C.I.E. L*a*b* system)
- Light booth
- Gloss measurement with a 60° angle