Polymer Testing

Testing Solutions for the Polymers Industry

ADMET’s materials testing systems are found throughout the polymer industry. Our standard line of single and dual column electromechanical systems can test a wide range of materials from very thin films to very robust glass filled plastics. These systems can perform a wide range of plastic tests including tensile, compression, bend, puncture, peel, coefficient of friction, tear, creep, and many others. Our software is preloaded with common test methods such as ASTM D790 (flexural strength of plastics), ASTM D638 (tensile strength of plastics), ASTM D412 (tensile strength of elastomers), and ASTM D882 (tensile strength of films).

All of our systems feature servo controlled constant-rate-of-extension travel and meet or exceed ASTM E4, the standard practice for force verification of testing machines that is required in order to perform many ASTM and ISO specifications. We also offer a large selection of grips, fixtures, and accessories specifically designed for plastic testing.

Common testing standards for plastics and elastomers include:

• ASTM D412 – Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers – Tension
• ASTM D624 – Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
• ASTM D638 – Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
• ASTM D695 – Standard Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid Plastics
• ASTM D751 – Standard Test Methods for Coated Fabrics
• ASTM D790 – Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials
• ASTM D882 – Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
• ASTM D1414 – Standard Test Method for Rubber O-Rings
• ASTM D1894 – Standard Test Method for Static and Kinetic Coefficients of Friction of Plastic Film and Sheeting
• ASTM D2290 – Standard Test Method for Apparent Hoop Tensile Strength of Plastic or Reinforced Plastic Pipe