Polymer
At Smithers we understand the real-world service-life and environmental challenges rubber and plastic materials face. Our experts can help you predict, manage and improve the performance of your polymer-based material or product while ensuring its effectiveness and compliance through materials testing and analysis.We truly understand polymer science and through our ISO 17025 accredited materials testing facilities in the UK and USA, we offer a comprehensive range of chemistry, physical testing, and technical consulting services to support the development of rubber and plastic based materials and end products.
Polymer Chemical Characterization
Polymer Chemical Characterization
Our polymer chemical analysis experts can help you identify and characterize materials, investigate composition and contamination, compare materials, and understand the chemical factors that may be affecting polymer performance.
Polymer Life Prediction and Accelerated Aging
Polymer Life Prediction and Accelerated Aging
Smithers performs polymer life prediction and accelerated aging studies at our rubber testing labs to help you make significant and effective material choices, supported by material analysis for your intended end-use application.
Non-Metallic Materials in Contact with Water | BS 6920 Testing
Non-Metallic Materials in Contact with Water | BS 6920 Testing
As a WRAS recognised material testing laboratory and Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) designated laboratory for testing in accordance with BS 6920: Smithers' water contact materials experts will help you assess the compliance of materials and products to BS 6920, supporting with submissions to the Water Regulations Approval Scheme (WRAS).
Regulation 31 Leachate Studies for Drinking Water Contact Materials
Regulation 31 Leachate Studies for Drinking Water Contact Materials
Smithers is a designated laboratory for Regulation 31 product testing, providing specialist leachate studies for materials and products intended for use in contact with drinking water. We support manufacturers, suppliers and water companies in generating the analytical data required for drinking water product approval, with complementary BS 6920 testing available where required.
