Failure Analysis

With our investment in state of the art facilities and experienced scientists we can give you the answers you need 

We offer a fast, cost-effective, service for resolving failure issues associated with polymeric materials. Our wealth of experience and comprehensive understanding of underlying mechanisms of degradation, allow us to accurately and efficiently pinpoint the origin of the issue.

Our extensively equipped analytical facility has been tailored for the analysis of polymeric materials, which is paired with our highly experienced scientists in order to give our customers the answers they require and robust solutions to improve product perforce.

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TESTING SERVICES

Microscopy Investigation

Providing optical and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) we can assess failed articles to characterise the damage morphology and to identify the presence of contaminants.  Energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX) and dispersion analysis are also available to help identify the nature of foreign materials within failed or defect parts.

Chemical and Thermal Analysis

Our state of the art analytical test methodology allows us to fully characterise a polymeric compound to provide you with a report that interprets the results moving your problem forward.  Techniques we employ include:

• Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS)
• High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
• Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography (PGC)
• Infra-Red Spectroscopy (IR)
• Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
• Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
• Ion Chromatography (IC)

 With our combined history and experience in industries ranging from carbon black, pharmaceuticals, oil & gas, defence, transport and recycling industries, we know what it takes to find you a solution.