Durometer Hardness

Durometer Hardness

Durometer Hardness ASTM D2240 SummaryHardness is measured when a force is applied to the sample using an indentor and under specific conditions. Test Details Durometer is a unit of measurement defined as a material’s resistance to permanent indentation. The durometer...
Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)

Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)

Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) Summary This test is used to analyze rubber and polymeric systems using time, temperature, frequency and stress to obtain viscous and elastic properties of test specimens.   Test Details DMA collects data pertaining to the loss...
Electrical Testing

Electrical Testing

Electrical Testing ASTM D257 and ASTM D991 Summary Electrical testing helps us understand the way electrical charges move through a material and across the material’s surfaces to ensure a safe and effective end application. ACE is an ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited...
Extrusion Flow Analysis

Extrusion Flow Analysis

Extrusion Flow Analysis ASTM D2230 Summary This test method covers the determination of the extrudability of un-vulcanized SBR and NBR rubber compounds through a screw-type extruder equipped with ASTM Extrusion Die, Garvey type. Test Details This test method is...
Flammability

Flammability

Flammability ASTM C1166, UL94, and FMVSS302 Summary This test method is designed to differentiate the flame propagation characteristics of dense or cellular elastomeric compounds used in gaskets, setting blocks, shims, or spacers. Test Details ASTM C1166 characterizes...