Computational Analysis

• FE Modelling of Decompression in Elastomeric Systems
• FEA Based Life and Operational Cycle Modelling of Structures and Components
• Elastomer Diaphragm Lifetime Prediction
• Gasket Joint Modelling of Flange Bolted Systems
• Mechanical Seal FEA for Thermal/Mechanical Properties
• CFD modelling of Components and Structures

Mechanical Testing

• Gabo Eplexor Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Spectrometer (DMTS)
  Measurement of dynamic elastic properties under superimposed tension or compression from -150 to +500 °C
• Instron 6025 with 5500R Control System
• Tensile, compression and cyclic testing, -70 to 100 °C
• Rosand Instrumented Falling Weight Impact Tester

Thermal and Dielectric Analysis

• TA Instruments DSC 2920 Modulated Differential Scanning Calorimeter (MDSC)
• -150 to 1600 °C Solartron 1260 Impedance-Gain-Phase Analyser Frequency range 10 µHz to 32 MHz

Electron Microscopy and Surface Analysis

• Reichert-Jung Ultracut E Ultramicrotome
• ESCAlab 200D Surface Analysis Equipment - VG Scientific
• Cambridge 250 Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
• ISI-ABT 55 Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
  Surface topography
• Phillips PW 1720 X-ray Generator with Sietronics Analytical Software X-ray diffraction
• Seimens D5005 X-ray Generator and D500 X-ray Texture Unit
  Glancing angle X-ray diffraction
• Digital Instruments Atomic Force Microscope
  Scanning tunnelling and atomic force microscopy

Rheometry

• Davenport Extrusion Rheometer
  Apparent shear rate range of 100 to 13000/s
• Bohlin Rheometer Model CVO10
  Maximum temperature 400 °C

Measurement Equipment

• Talyrond Stylus System
• Surtronic Profilometer
• Lapping Rigs

Mixing, Compounding and Moulding Facilities are also available

For further information, please contact us.