Rheology & Mechanical Performance
Understand How Your Materials Behave Under Real-World Conditions
Predicting how a polymer will perform during processing and in its final application is critical for innovation and quality assurance. Our polymer testing laboratory, Associated Polymer Labs, provides advanced rheological testing that differentiates your products through precise performance data.
Precision Rheology & Flow Testing
Our polymer testing laboratory offers deep expertise in measuring the flow and deformation of polymers:
- Melt Flow Index (MFI / MFR): Standardized testing for resin consistency and grade verification.
- Capillary Rheology: Measuring viscosity at high shear rates to simulate injection molding and extrusion.
- Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA): Evaluating viscoelastic properties and material behavior across a range of temperatures.
- Melt Strength & Rheology: Assessing the stability of the polymer melt during processing.
- Foamability Evaluation: Specialized testing for blowing agents and cell structure development.