In addition to our toll processing and recycling capabilities, at Hoehn Plastics we offer premium on-site lab services for the analysis and characterization of plastics and polymer materials. Our state-of-the-art testing equipment and advanced material knowledge allow us to confirm plastic specifications as well as verify material properties. Our range of testing capabilities supports product formulation and development, problem solving, regulatory compliance, and the process optimization efforts of our customers.
A number of methods are utilized to test various mechanical, physical, and chemical properties of plastic.
Impact strength or material toughness is assessed with Izod impact resistance and Gardner impact tests; ash testing is carried out to check for fillers; and a materials' ease of flow is scrutinized with melt flow testing procedures.
Specific gravity, flexural, and tensile tests are also performed. Our specialized equipment includes a Universal Testing Machine, and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) machine and a FT-IR that is used for thermoanalytical techniques. We are also able to extrude and mold samples for testing.
All work is carried out at our ISO 9001:2015 certified facility, in conformance with rigorous industry standards. Typical turnaround time for lab service requests are 48 hours. For more information about our lab services, or our comprehensive materials processing capabilities please see the table below or contact us directly.
Lab Capabilities
Equipment
- Unibersl Testing Machine
- DSC
- FT-IR
- Melt Flow Indexers
Testing
- Tensile
- Flexural
- DSC
- FT-IR
- Glass Transition Temperature
- Melting Points
- Melt Flow Index
- Melt Flow Index
- Notched Izod
- Ash Content
- Specifica Gravity or Desity
- Garden Impact
- Durometer
Samples
- Extrude
- Mold
Inspection
- Appearance
Additional services
- Storage or Warehousing
- Trasportation & Tucking
Storage
- Warehouse (150,000 ft2)
- Silos (400,000 lbs)
Transportation
- Truck (6)
- Dry Vans (125)
- Bulk Tankers (4)
Typical Lead Time
- 48 hours
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Since 1996, family owned and operated Hoehn Plastics, Inc., has provided high quality recycled resins to the injection molding industry.