Service Capabilities
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Rheology
- Polyolefin Foamability
- Torque
- Shear
- Capillary

Chromatography
- Gas
- Liquid
- Mass Spectroscopy
-Thin Layer
-Headspace Analysis

X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy 
-Determines alloy chemistry and rade   identification in metals
-Testing to both ROHS and WEE   directives.

Thermal Analysis
- Gravimetric, ash
- Modulated DSC
-Oxidation Induction Time
-Thermal Stability
-Curing Studies
-Chemical Blowing Agents
-Reaction Kinetics

Chemical Analysis
-Fourier Transform Infrared
  Spectroscopy
-Micro FTIR

Mechanical Testing
-ASTMD412-Standard Test   Methods for Vulcanized Rubber   and Thermoplastic Rubbers and   Thermoplastic Elastomers-   Tension
-ASTM D 638-Standard Test   Method for Tensile Properties of   Plastics.

Legal Patent Infringement Services

Associated Polymer Labs, Inc. has services that assist in proving the validity of claims of patent infringements. Our services clarify the similarities and differences in the composition of the product. Easily readable, written reports clearly identify the products and how they are manufactured.

Example: A well known cosmetic company was distributing a similar product as another said well known company who claimed to have a specific patent. Our company was contacted to get thorough information about the “product” from the disputed company. APL, Inc was able to identify, specific information and manufacturing processes to determine the validity of the claims. The reports clearly written were able to assist with the determination of the claims.

Let Associated Polymer Labs, Inc. help your firm in determining specific product validity.

Test Method DevelopmentMechanical Testing : Testing the strength of the materials to be used or possibly used.

Material Testing : Testing for material density, color, and appearance, and melt flow of materials. Identifying polymers and additives in the materials.

Consulting Services : Solve difficulties with the properties each material possesses for a particular product. Sometimes the materials used for products do not work. With accurate results, you can then make the informed decision to change, or modify the process or materials being used to make the product.

Assistance to identify and locate cost effective and quality materials to make your products.

Quality Assurance / Quality Control Programs : On-line Testing – reduce the need for continuous laboratory testing
Documents – all test methods and procedures in writing

Pilot Laboratory Production & Extrusion Services : Associated Polymer Labs offers a complete laboratory for your plastic blending, mixing, Rheology, and R&D extrusion needs. Our C.W. Brabender Instruments, Inc. laboratory extruder systems cover the complete range of processing conditions for quality control, product development, research applications, pilot plant and small scale production.