Polymer Testing & Characterization Services
Element's comprehensive polymer testing services deliver crucial insights to help you understand material limits and maximize value throughout your product lifecycle. With expertise in compositional, chemical, thermal, permeation, and mechanical analysis, our tailored approach combines specialized polymer knowledge with clear explanations that transform complex data into actionable business decisions.
Why Element are global leaders in Polymer Testing
Element offers extensive polymer and plastics testing services covering the complete lifecycle of your products, from raw materials and resin verification to finished goods assessment. Our network of cutting-edge laboratories creates a robust ecosystem of polymer testing capabilities adaptable to multiple industries and specialized needs.
What sets Element apart is our comprehensive approach to polymer testing. This model ensures you receive not only standard testing but also advanced analytical insights with clear, expert explanations that transform technical data into business value. We function as an extension of your bench, providing method development for novel materials and expedited solutions when facing critical deadlines. Our testing capabilities serve synthetic, natural, and biomaterials across diverse applications including medical, automotive, consumer goods, packaging, electronics, and building materials – with specialized expertise that includes silicon-based polymers and sustainable materials analysis.
Services
Rubber, Polymer, & Plastic Testing
Element offers tailored rubber, polymer, and plastic testing services, supporting quality control, failure analysis, and product development with advanced techniques and expert insights for pharmaceuticals.
Physical and Mechanical Testing of Polymers for Pharmaceuticals
Element offers tailored rubber, polymer, and plastic testing services, supporting quality control, failure analysis, and product development with advanced techniques and expert insights for pharmaceuticals.
Medical Grade Polymer Testing
Comprehensive medical grade polymer testing to support device development, improvement, and compliance with regulatory standards. Tailored solutions address safety, quality, and performance needs in medical devices.
Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) Analysis Services
Element's Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) analysis measures material properties, helping you optimize designs and ensure performance with accurate thermal data for informed decision-making in product development.
Impact Testing of Polymers and Composites
Element's testing of polymers can enhance your product's durability, performance, reliability and safety across a range of industries.
Melt Flow Rate Testing
Element provides ASTM D1238 melt flow rate testing for thermoplastics, helping manufacturers assess material behavior, quality, and performance under varying conditions.
High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) Testing
Element's HPHT Testing simulates extreme conditions to prevent costly failures. Get reliable performance data for materials exposed to high pressure, temperature, and harsh chemicals.
Liquid and Gas Permeation Testing Services
Element's liquid and gas permeation testing services evaluate seals, o-rings, and other polymer component to highly corrosive oil and gas environments.
Mechanical Testing of Polymers
Element provides precise mechanical testing of polymers, delivering critical data on strength, resistance, and durability. Our expert analysis helps industries optimize material performance and maintain compliance.
Coatings Chemical Resistance Testing
Protect your critical assets from chemical degradation with precise testing that simulates real-world exposure conditions. Our Coatings Chemical Resistance Testing identifies the most suitable solutions for your harsh operating environments, helping extend asset lifespans and prevent costly failures in oil and gas applications.
Polymer Failure Analysis Services
Element's expert polymer failure analysis services investigate the cause of failure so you can take corrective action, limit damage, and prevent similar product failures in future.
Non-Metallic Materials Testing
Element evaluates your non-metallic materials for strength, flexibility, fatigue, and various other physical properties that metals are tested for. Learn more.
- Rubber, Polymer, & Plastic Testing
- Physical and Mechanical Testing of Polymers for Pharmaceuticals
- Medical Grade Polymer Testing
- Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) Analysis Services
- Impact Testing of Polymers and Composites
- Melt Flow Rate Testing
- High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) Testing
- Liquid and Gas Permeation Testing Services
- Mechanical Testing of Polymers
- Coatings Chemical Resistance Testing
- Polymer Failure Analysis Services
- Non-Metallic Materials Testing
Todd Menna
Engineering Manager, Polymers and Consulting
John Moylan
Technical Director, Composites
Jeffrey Bahr
Technical Director
Anil Pitta
Technical Business Development Manager
Glyn Morgan
Consultant
Robert Pieper
Senior Polymer Scientist
Teri Garrett
Department Supervisor, Polymer Fluid Exposure
Xiaodong Hu
Polymer Engineer
Xiaobin Betty Huang
Polymer Engineer
Your Challenges, Our Solutions
Complex Data Interpretation
Testing Bottlenecks
Custom Testing Needs
Products we test
Raw Materials:
- Resins and polymers
- Monomers
- Additives
- Fillers
- BioPlastics
- Recycled plastics
Industry-Specific Products:
- Medical devices and components
- Automotive and aerospace parts
- Packaging and food contact materials
- Consumer goods
- Building materials
- Electronic components
- Household items
- Clothing and textiles
- Plastic pipes and fittings
Why Choose Element
Extension of Your Bench
Comprehensive Testing Ecosystem
Comprehensive Lifecycle Support
Clear Insights, Expertly Explained
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Element Experts at your Service
Todd Menna
Engineering Manager, Polymers and ConsultingJohn Moylan
Technical Director, CompositesJeffrey Bahr
Technical DirectorAnil Pitta
Technical Business Development ManagerGlyn Morgan
ConsultantRobert Pieper
Senior Polymer ScientistTeri Garrett
Department Supervisor, Polymer Fluid ExposureXiaodong Hu
Polymer EngineerXiaobin Betty Huang
Polymer EngineerBespoke Testing Programs for Your Unique Challenges
When standard testing isn't enough, Element's experts create tailored solutions specific to your needs. In addition to providing testing according to recognized industry standards such as ISO and ASTM, Element has years of experience in developing custom test methods and equipment based around your specific project requirements, and advanced digital modeling and simulation services.
Our experts can develop custom test methods and equipment when standard test methods are not available, or when you need to explore material performance limits, accommodate particularly severe operating conditions, or investigate new materials and equipment design.
Combining industry experience with state-of-the-art laboratories and diverse equipment, Element tailors bespoke testing programs around your needs while adopting a flexible approach, even for the most challenging projects.
Our custom testing capabilities include:
- Design, fabrication, and commissioning of test rigs and fixtures
- Advanced DAQ software for instrumentation: measurement of pressure, temperature, stress, strain, load, and displacement
- Machine control software: control of temperature, pressure, displacement, actuation devices
- Image processing software: fracture surface analysis, dimensional change
- New operating procedure development
- Technical consultancy
This comprehensive instrumentation and expertise allows us to identify components of unknown polymeric materials in detail and address challenging polymer testing needs with precision and confidence across all industry sectors, while supporting sustainability initiatives through specialized testing of bioplastics, recycled materials, and microplastics.
