According to a study published by the Association of Plastics Manufacturers in Europe, plastics in automobiles have increased as much as 4x over the last 30 years and plastics are now the most prevalent material in a car. Despite this, plastics account for only about 10 percent of an automobile's weight. The versatility and efficiency of non-metallic materials seems limitless.
Testing composites, polymers and other advanced materials in the laboratory
Element polymer and composite engineers work, research, and publish on the latest materials and techniques, and bring that knowledge to their clients in the form of customized test programs. Our experts can pinpoint characteristics, help you select materials, test your samples to industry standards or your own quality system, and work with you to turn materials failures into better, stronger products. Contact us today to learn more.
Nonmetals testing capabilities
- Composites Testing
- Dynamic Mechanical Analysis
- Rheological Analysis
- Thermal Analysis (DSC, TGA, TMA)
- Failure Analysis Nonmetals
- Polymer Testing & Analysis
- Foam Testing
- Rubber and Elastomer Testing and Analysis
- Paper Products Testing
- Leather Testing
- Vinyl and Rolled Goods Testing
- Ozone Testing
- Surface Properties Testing
- Paints & Coatings Analysis
- Abrasion
- Chemical Resistance
- Cleanliness
- Color/Gloss
- Compression
- Dimensional Inspection
- Flammability Testing
- Hardness Testing
- HDT/Vicat
- Impact Testing
- Instrumented Impact
- Odor Evaluation
- Peel / Adhesion
- Air / Water Permeability
- Scratch Testing
- Tensile Testing
- Flexural Testing