Solutions
We help identify the causes of defects and material instability through precise laboratory testing and engineering analysis
Solutions
We help identify the causes of defects and material instability through precise laboratory testing and engineering analysis
Films and Packaging
Typical Problems
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Unstable COF
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Film Blocking
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High Haze
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Gels and Inclusions
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Slip Additive Migration
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Poor Transparency
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Unstable Sealing
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UV Degradation
Main Tests
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ASTM D1894 — Coefficient of Friction
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Haze and Transparency
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Tensile Strength
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Shrinkage
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FTIR
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DSC
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MFI / MFR
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Optical Analysis
Masterbatch and Polymer Compounds
Typical Problems
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Poor Dispersion
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Color Instability
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Black Inclusions
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Component Incompatibility
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Additive Migration
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Thermal Degradation
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Unstable Dosing
Main Tests
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MFI / MFR
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Ash Content
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TGA
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FTIR
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CIE Lab
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Moisture
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Density
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Dispersion Analysis
Pipes and Profiles
Typical Problems
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Cracks
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Dimensional Instability
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Low Strength
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Poor UV Stability
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Unstable Carbon Black Content
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Oxidative Degradation
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UV Aging
Main Tests
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Density
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Carbon Black Content
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Carbon Black Dispersion
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Tensile Strength
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Impact Strength
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Oxidative Stability
Injection Molding
Typical Problems
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Shrinkage
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Warpage
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Brittleness
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Gloss Instability
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Color Instability
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Short Shot
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Low Impact Strength
Main Tests
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MFI / MFR
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Flexural Modulus
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Tensile Strength
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Impact Strength
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Shrinkage
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DSC
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Density
-
Color Stability
Cable Materials
Typical Problems
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Unstable Dispersion
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Low Heat Resistance
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Surface Defects
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Unstable Filler Content
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Processing Problems
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Unstable Carbon Black Content
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Low Impact Strength
Main Tests
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Carbon Black Content
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FTIR
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TGA
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Ash Content
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Thermal Aging
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Tensile Strength
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Elongation at Break
Recycled Polymers
Typical Problems
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Unstable MFI / MFR
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Odor
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Contamination
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Degradation
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Color Instability
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Batch-to-Batch Variations
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Reduced Mechanical Properties
Main Tests
-
MFI / MFR
-
FTIR
-
DSC
-
TGA
-
Moisture
-
Ash Content
-
Density
-
Mechanical Testing
Defect Root-Cause Analysis
When standard testing does not provide an answer, TP-LAB conducts an engineering investigation
We Analyze
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Raw Materials
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Formulation
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Processing Conditions
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Component Compatibility
-
Thermal Stability
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Fillers
-
Pigments
-
Processing History
-
System Contamination
-
Process Stability
The Client Receives
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Technical Report
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Probable Cause of the Defect
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Confirmatory Testing
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Corrective Recommendations
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Recommendations for Retesting
Laboratory and Equipment
TP-LAB uses modern methods for polymer material quality control
Equipment
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X-Rite Ci7860
-
FTIR PerkinElmer
-
DSC Analyzer
-
TGA Analyzer
-
XRF Analyzer
-
MFI Tester
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COF Tester
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Haze Meter
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Moisture Analyzer
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Universal Testing Machine
Purpose
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CIE Lab* Color Analysis, ΔE
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Identification of Polymers and Additives
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Thermal Analysis
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Filler and Carbon Black Analysis
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Mineral Composition
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Melt Flow Index
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Coefficient of Friction
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Haze and Transparency
-
Moisture Analysis
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Strength and Tensile Testing
ASTM / ISO Test Methods
Method
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ASTM D1238
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ASTM D1894
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ASTM D792
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ASTM D5630
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ASTM E308
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ASTM G154
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ISO 527
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ISO 179 / ISO 180
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ISO 306
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OIT (Oxidative Induction Time)
Purpose
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MFI / MFR
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COF
-
Density
-
Ash Content
-
CIE Lab* Color Coordinates
-
UV Aging
-
Tensile Strength
-
Impact Strength
-
Vicat Softening Temperature
-
Oxidative Induction Time
Corporate Technical Support
TP-LAB provides companies with ongoing technical support and material quality control
BASIC
For Small-Scale Manufacturers
Includes:
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Basic Testing
-
Incoming Raw Material Control
-
Technical Consulting
-
Standard Reports
PROFESSIONAL
For Medium-Sized Manufacturers
Includes:
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Comparative Testing
-
Defect Analysis
-
Batch Control
-
Engineering Reports
-
Priority Service
INDUSTRIAL
For Large Enterprises
Includes:
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Supplier Qualification
-
Material Audits
-
R&D Support
-
Monthly Technical Audit
-
SOP Development
-
Production Support
-
Client Analytics Dashboard
Films and Packaging
-
Unstable COF
-
Film Blocking
-
High Haze
-
Gels and Inclusions
-
Slip Additive Migration
-
Poor Transparency
-
Unstable Sealing
-
UV Degradation
-
ASTM D1894 — Coefficient of Friction
-
Haze and Transparency
-
Tensile Strength
-
Shrinkage
-
FTIR
-
DSC
-
MFI / MFR
-
Optical Analysis
Masterbatch and Polymer Compounds
-
Poor Dispersion
-
Color Instability
-
Black Inclusions
-
Component Incompatibility
-
Additive Migration
-
Thermal Degradation
-
Unstable Dosing
-
MFI / MFR
-
Ash Content
-
TGA
-
FTIR
-
CIE Lab
-
Moisture
-
Density
-
Dispersion Analysis
Pipes and Profiles
-
Cracks
-
Dimensional Instability
-
Low Strength
-
Poor UV Stability
-
Unstable Carbon Black Content
-
Oxidative Degradation
-
UV Aging
-
Density
-
Carbon Black Content
-
Carbon Black Dispersion
-
Tensile Strength
-
Impact Strength
-
Oxidative Stability
Injection Molding
-
Shrinkage
-
Warpage
-
Brittleness
-
Gloss Instability
-
Color Instability
-
Short Shot
-
Low Impact Strength
-
MFI / MFR
-
Flexural Modulus
-
Tensile Strength
-
Impact Strength
-
Shrinkage
-
DSC
-
Density
-
Color Stability
Cable Materials
-
Unstable Dispersion
-
Low Heat Resistance
-
Surface Defects
-
Unstable Filler Content
-
Processing Problems
-
Unstable Carbon Black Content
-
Low Impact Strength
-
Carbon Black Content
-
FTIR
-
TGA
-
Ash Content
-
Thermal Aging
-
Tensile Strength
-
Elongation at Break
Recycled Polymers
-
Unstable MFI / MFR
-
Odor
-
Contamination
-
Degradation
-
Color Instability
-
Batch-to-Batch Variations
-
Reduced Mechanical Properties
-
MFI / MFR
-
FTIR
-
DSC
-
TGA
-
Moisture
-
Ash Content
-
Density
-
Mechanical Testing
Defect Root-Cause Analysis
When standard testing does not provide an answer, TP-LAB conducts an engineering investigation
-
Raw Materials
-
Formulation
-
Processing Conditions
-
Component Compatibility
-
Thermal Stability
-
Fillers
-
Pigments
-
Processing History
-
System Contamination
-
Process Stability
-
Technical Report
-
Probable Cause of the Defect
-
Confirmatory Testing
-
Corrective Recommendations
-
Recommendations for Retesting
Laboratory and Equipment
TP-LAB uses modern methods for polymer material quality control
-
X-Rite Ci7860
-
FTIR PerkinElmer
-
DSC Analyzer
-
TGA Analyzer
-
XRF Analyzer
-
MFI Tester
-
COF Tester
-
Haze Meter
-
Moisture Analyzer
-
Universal Testing Machine
-
CIE Lab* Color Analysis, ΔE
-
Identification of Polymers and Additives
-
Thermal Analysis
-
Filler and Carbon Black Analysis
-
Mineral Composition
-
Melt Flow Index
-
Coefficient of Friction
-
Haze and Transparency
-
Moisture Analysis
-
Strength and Tensile Testing
ASTM / ISO Test Methods
-
ASTM D1238
-
ASTM D1894
-
ASTM D792
-
ASTM D5630
-
ASTM E308
-
ASTM G154
-
ISO 527
-
ISO 179 / ISO 180
-
ISO 306
-
OIT (Oxidative Induction Time)
-
MFI / MFR
-
COF
-
Density
-
Ash Content
-
CIE Lab* Color Coordinates
-
UV Aging
-
Tensile Strength
-
Impact Strength
-
Vicat Softening Temperature
-
Oxidative Induction Time
Corporate Technical Support
TP-LAB provides companies with ongoing technical support and material quality control
For Small-Scale Manufacturers
Includes:
-
Basic Testing
-
Incoming Raw Material Control
-
Technical Consulting
-
Standard Reports
For Medium-Sized Manufacturers
Includes:
-
Comparative Testing
-
Defect Analysis
-
Batch Control
-
Engineering Reports
-
Priority Service
For Large Enterprises
Includes:
-
Supplier Qualification
-
Material Audits
-
R&D Support
-
Monthly Technical Audit
-
SOP Development
-
Production Support
-
Client Analytics Dashboard