Plastic Testing
Testing a plastic’s mechanical properties determines if it will meet the requirements of your application. The behavior of plastics under stress depends on the length of time they are exposed to the stress and the temperature the exposure occurs. Plastics testing applications vary so choose the category that most closely fits your application to learn more.
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Plastic Testing Solutions
Choose from a wide variety of test machines for all your plastic testing applications. Each machine is configured to match your application requirements. Our unique modular design offers flexible systems with the capability to adapt according to your future needs.
Plastics are rate dependent materials, and so require test machines that feature constant rate of crosshead movement, load or strain rate control. The vast majority of standard plastics tests require a constant rate of crosshead movement, or cre test machine.
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Popular Plastic Tests
The applications for plastic materials are broad because the mechanical properties of plastics are defined by their molecular makeup which may be customized to meet the requirements of the desired application. The more common forms of plastics and their applications are styrene foam or Styrofoam which is used as insulation and packaging, PVC which is used in plumbing and nylon which is a flexible yet strong material used in the clothing industry.
Popular Tests for Thin Film Plastic
- Tensile Testing of Plastics - Includes ASTM D882 & ISO 527-3
- Puncture Testing of Plastics - Includes ASTM F1306 & EN 14477
- Tear Resistance of Plastics - Includes ASTM D1004 & ISO 6383-1
- Peel and Adhesion Testing of plastics - Includes ASTM D3330
- Friction (COF) Testing of Plastics - Includes ASTM D1894 & ISO 8295
- Stretch Wrap Testing of Plastics - Includes ASTM D5458
Popular Tests for Reinforced & Unreinforced Plastics
- Tensile Testing of Plastics - Includes ASTM D638, ISO 527-1, ISO 527-2, etc.
- Compression Testing of Plastics - Includes ASTM D695 & ISO 604
- Flexural Testing of Plastics - Includes ASTM D790 & ISO 178
- Creep Testing of Plastics - Includes ASTM D2990
- Fatigue Testing of Plastics - Includes ASTM D7791
- Friction (COF) Testing of Plastics - Includes ASTM D1894 & ISO 8295
- Shear Testing of Plastics - Includes ASTM D732
Popular Tests by Application
- Pipe Testing - Includes ASTM D2412 & ASTM D2290
- Flexible Foam Testing - Includes ASTM D3574 & ISO 2439
- Rigid Foam Testing - Includes ASTM D1621, ASTM D1623 & ASTM C203
- Plastic Coated Fabric Testing - Includes ASTM D751 & ISO 1421
Test Machines for Thin Film Plastics
Single Column Universal Test Machine
(100 Family)
Dual Column Universal Test Machine
(120 Family)
Single Column Universal Test Machine
(240 Family)
