Plastics & Polymers Test Solutions

Our Plastics & Polymers Test Solutions video highlights how Industrial Physics supports manufacturers, converters, and material developers with a complete portfolio of instruments for testing the performance, durability, and compliance of plastic and polymer materials. From tensile strength to impact resistance, we help you validate quality at every stage — from raw resin to finished product.

What We Help You Test

• Tensile, flexural, and compressive strength
• Impact resistance (Charpy, Izod, dart drop)
• Coefficient of friction
• Heat distortion and Vicat softening
• Melt flow and rheological behaviour
• Optical properties (haze, clarity, colour)
• Barrier performance and permeability
• Abrasion, wear, and fatigue
• Adhesion and peel strength
• Weathering, UV stability, and ageing

Featured Testing Technologies

• Universal Testing Machines (UTMs) for tensile, flexural, compression, peel, and shear
• Impact testers for Charpy, Izod, and pendulum testing
• Melt flow indexers and rheology systems
• Optical and colour‑measurement instruments
• Heat‑seal testers and coefficient‑of‑friction testers
• Environmental chambers for accelerated ageing
• Specialised polymer‑film and packaging‑material testers
• Automated dimensional and visual inspection systems

What the Video Shows

• 00:00 – Introduction to plastics and polymer testing
• 00:12 – Overview of Brands that support plastics and polymer testing
• 00:21 – International testing standards
• 00:26 – Tensile testing & Coefficient of friction
• 00:50 – What Industrial Physics provides

Why Testing Matters for Plastics & Polymers

Reliable testing helps manufacturers:

• Ensure material consistency across batches
• Validate performance for packaging, automotive, medical, and consumer‑goods applications
• Meet international standards including ASTM, ISO, TAPPI, DIN, and BS
• Detect defects early to reduce scrap and rework
• Support sustainability initiatives with new materials and recycled content
• Improve product safety, durability, and regulatory compliance

Technical Summary

• Comprehensive mechanical, optical, thermal, and barrier testing
• Supports polymers including PET, PP, HDPE, LDPE, PVC, ABS, PEEK, elastomers, composites, and bio‑based materials
• Compatible with global standards (ASTM, ISO, TAPPI, DIN, BS)
• Suitable for R&D, production QC, and failure analysis
• Backed by global service, calibration, and application‑engineering support

For full technical specifications, visit our plastics and polymers solutions page to download the brochure.

Speak With an Expert

If you’re looking to strengthen your plastics and polymer testing program or explore new material‑performance solutions, our team is ready to help. Contact our experts today.