Lab Scope
| TEST NAME | PROCEDURE | EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION | CALIBRATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melt Flow Rate & Melt Volume Rate | ASTM D1238, ISO 1133 | Tinius Olsen MP993, MP993a, & MP600 Extrusion Plastometers | Calibration Service |
| Izod Impact Strength (notched & un-notched) | ASTM D256, D4812, ISO 180 | Tinius Olsen 892 Digital Impact Tester w/ TMI 22-05 Notching Cutter | CPPT Internal Method |
| Charpy Impact Strength (notched & un-notched) | ASTM D6110, ISO 179 | Tinius Olsen 892 Digital Impact Tester w/ TMI 22-05 Notching Cutter | CPPT Internal Method |
| Falling Weight Impact (Gardner Impact) | ASTM D5420 | Gardner IG-1120 Impact Tester (Geometry GB or GC, 320 in-lbf capability) | CPPT Internal Method |
| Low Temp Impact Properties | ASTM D256, D5420 | Tenney Jr. TJR Environmental Chamber (to -40°C/-40°F) | CPPT Internal Method |
| Tensile Properties | ASTM D638, ISO 527 | Instron 3367 Universal Test Machine (high capacity 30 kN load cell) | Calibration Service |
| Tensile Properties | ASTM D638, ISO 527 | Instron Class B-2 Clip-on Extensometer (high accuracy modulus and elongation) | Calibration Service |
| Flexural Properties | ASTM D790, ISO 178 | Instron 3367 Universal Test Machine (1 kN load cell) | Calibration Service |
| Deflection Temp Under Load (HDT) | ASTM D648B, ISO 75 | Ceast HDT 6 DTUL/VICAT Test Machine (100 mm span, 240°C/460°F max) | Calibration Service |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | ASTM D1525, ISO 306 | Ceast HDT 6 DTUL/VICAT Test Machine (240°C/460°F max) | Calibration Service |
| UL94 Flammability (HB, V, 5V) | UL94, ASTM D5207 | UL94 Flammability Test Booth (20 mm & 125 mm flame) | CPPT Internal Method |
| Specific Gravity & Density (in H2O) | ASTM D792, ISO 1183 | A&D GR-300 Analytical Balance w/ AD-1653 Density Determination Kit | Calibration Service |
| Ash Content (Rapid-Ash technique) | ASTM D5630, ISO 3451 | Thermolyne 47900 Benchtop Muffle Furnace | CPPT Internal Method |
| Moisture Content (by Loss in Weight) | CPPT Internal Method | Arizona Instrument CompuTrac MAX 2000XL Moisture Analyzer | Calibration Service |
| Mold Shrinkage (w/ flow and cross flow) | CPPT Internal Method | Mitutoyo CD-6” CX Digital Calipers | CPPT Internal Method |
| Durometer Hardness (Shore A & D) | CPPT Internal Method | Rex Gauge 1600-A Type A & 1600-D Type D Durometers | CPPT Internal Method |
| Color Measurement | CPPT Internal Method | x-rite Color i7 Spectrophotometer w/ iQC & iMatch software plus Transmission Kit | OEM Field Certification |
| Gloss Measurement | CPPT Internal Method | ETB-0833 Multi-Angle Gloss Meter (gloss angles = 20° low / 60° mid / 85° high) | CPPT Internal Method |
| Visual Assessment | CPPT Internal Method | Macbeth Judge II Light Booth (CWF, D65, U30, A light sources plus UV option) | CPPT Internal Method |
| Visual Assessment | CPPT Internal Method | Carver Heated Laboratory Press – Model C (6” platens for pellet press-outs) | Calibration Not Required |
| Visual Assessment | CPPT Internal Method | Digital Videoscopes w/ image capture (4X – 40X and 20X – 220X) | Calibration Not Required |
| Pellet Size Evaluation | CPPT Internal Method | Advantech Mfg Test Sieves (multi-mesh stack to quantify undersize pellets and chaff) | Calibration Not Required |
| Metal Detection (flow-thru) | CPPT Internal Method | Safeline GF Seal Tite Metal Detector (detects ferrous and non-ferrous metals) | CPPT Internal Method |
| Test Specimen Preparation & Conditioning | ASTM D618, ISO 291 | Toshiba EC85SX All-Electric Injection Molding Machine w/ ISO & ASTM Tool | CPPT Internal Method |
| Test Specimen Preparation & Conditioning | ASTM D618, ISO 291 | Nan Rong TNR-90S Injection Molding Machine w/ ASTM Tool & 4” square plaque | CPPT Internal Method |
| Test Specimen Preparation & Conditioning | ASTM D618, ISO 291 | Advantage/Temptek Temp Control Units (oil filled w/ mold temp control to 280°C) | CPPT Internal Method |
| Test Specimen Preparation & Conditioning | ASTM D618, ISO 291 | Tenney T10RS-1.5 Environmental Chamber (w/ temp & humidity control) | Calibration Service |
| Sample Extrusion (small lot or R&D trial) | CPPT Internal Method | Nanjing Giant SHJ-36 Co-rotating Twin Screw Extruder (36mm, L/D = 44:1, side feeder) | CPPT Internal Method |
| Sample Extrusion (small lot or R&D trial) | CPPT Internal Method | Welex Model 200 Single Screw Extruder (2”, L/D = 32:1, no side feeder) | CPPT Internal Method |
| Xenon-Arc Weather-Ometer | Various OEM’S | Atlas Ci4000 Xenon-Arc Weather -Ometer | Calibration Service |
| DSC | Multiple ASTM, ISO | TA Instruments Discovery Series DSC250 | Calibration Service |
| FTIR | ASTM E168, E1252 | PerkinElmer Frontier MIR Spectrophotometer | Calibration Service |
| TGA | ASTM E1131, ISO 11358 | TA Instruments Discovery Series TGA550 | Calibration Service |