At Element we provide comprehensive testing to validate the integrity and lifespan of your non-metallic materials. Our research-active experts analyze composites, polymers, elastomers, textiles and more to help you ensure compliance, optimize selection, and develop stronger products. With global expertise and local service, we'll help you understand your materials' performance limits while meeting all regulatory requirements.
What are Non-metallic Materials Testing at Element?
Non-metallic materials testing evaluates the physical properties and performance characteristics of composites, polymers, elastomers and other non-metal materials. At Element, we provide comprehensive testing across strength, flexibility, fatigue and other critical parameters to determine material integrity and useful lifespan.
What Can Element Offer You for Non-metallic Materials Testing?
Components and materials we test:
We test a comprehensive range of non-metallic materials including adhesives, foam, leather, paints, coatings, paper products, rubber, elastomers, textiles, and vinyl products. Our expertise spans both basic materials and complex composites, ensuring you get the right testing for your specific needs.
Key tests offered:
We test non-metallic materials for the kind of physical properties metals are usually tested for, including strength, flexibility, and fatigue. We use multiple testing methods to accommodate a wide variety of product types and requirements, including:
- Abrasion Testing
- Air / Water Permeability
- Chemical Resistance
- Compression Testing
- Dimensional Inspection
- Flammability Testing
- Flexural Testing
- Hardness Testing
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- Impact Testing
- Odor Evaluation
- Ozone Testing
- Peel / Adhesion Testing
- Rheological Analysis
- Scratch Testing
- Surface Properties Testing
- Tensile Testing
Methods and solutions offered:
Our engaged experts research, publish and work on the latest materials and techniques, providing customized test programs tailored to your needs. We offer material selection support, testing to industry standards or your quality system, and optimization guidance to help you understand the limits of your material and determine its integrity and useful lifespan.
Educational Partnership:
Access our extensive knowledge base through blog posts, articles, white papers, and webinars. Our experts provide training support and ongoing consultation to help you better understand your materials and testing requirements
Your Challenges, Our Solutions
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Material Performance Uncertainty
Our comprehensive physical property testing determines your material's strength, flexibility and fatigue resistance, giving you confidence in its performance limits and lifespan.
Complex Compliance Requirements
We test to various industry standards and quality systems, with experts who stay current on latest requirements to ensure your materials meet all necessary regulations.
Material Selection Decisions
Our engaged experts help pinpoint material characteristics and guide selection decisions, ensuring you choose the optimal materials for your specific applications.
Quality Control Confidence
From dimensional inspection to chemical resistance testing, we provide detailed analysis to validate your material quality and consistency.
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Why Choose Element
Research-Driven Expertise
Our experts actively research & publish on latest materials and techniques, bringing cutting-edge knowledge to your projects.
Customized Solutions
Tailored test programs designed specifically for your materials and requirements.
Comprehensive Capabilities
Full suite of testing from material selection through failure analysis.
Broad scope of materials
We use multiple testing methods to accommodate a wide variety of product types and requirements.
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View all locationsOur Services
Element offers a full-suite of testing for non metallic materials.
Non-Metallic Impact Strength Testing Services
In addition to Charpy testing, we provide specialized impact test methods for non-metallic materials, including Izod impact testing and Gardner impact testing.
Non-Metallic Material Failure Analysis
We conduct failure analyses of a wide range of advanced materials, including rubber, adhesives and sealants, paints/coatings and composite failure analysis.
Paint and Coating Material Testing Services
Discover our full range of paint and coating testing services. Our experts can help you determine what test types are appropriate for your product.
Composite Testing
Find out about Element's composite testing support in material selection and qualification, materials testing, fatigue testing, manufacturing process development, failure analysis, repair technology and training.
Thermal Analysis (DSC, TMA, DMA, TGA)
Thermal analysis methods measure mechanical changes under differing temperatures and loads, and can pinpoint when and at what temperature significant thermal events occur.
Mechanical Testing
Element's mechanical tests show whether a material or part is suitable for its intended mechanical applications.
Related Services
Materials Characterization
Find out how Element helps its customers to characterize, evaluate, select and apply metals, polymers, rubbers and elastomers in their end products and applications.
Failure Evaluation
Element offers comprehensive capabilities to assist in determining root cause failure.
Resources
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Element Locations
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