Biesterfeld, one of the international leading distribution and service companies in the field of plastics, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, is expanding its application technology services in the area of laboratory services for plastic additives. The distributor now offers a range of comprehensive processing and testing options for plastic compounds and finished parts in the DACH region as part of its range of plastic additives. Whether for formulation development, suitability testing, or quality control.
Services for optimal product performance
Modern and qualified laboratory and technical center services are available for the efficient incorporation of additive raw materials through to the evaluation of finished compounds and masterbatches. At the same time, maximum cost efficiency and environmental compatibility are ensured.
The expanded range of services, which is aligned with ISO standards, now includes:
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Production of compounds and test specimens for testing purposes
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Determination of physicochemical properties
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Optimization of product stability (heat, flame retardancy, weathering, etc.)
Wide range of specialized processes
The application engineering services cover four main areas:
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Processing & sample preparation, e.g., extrusion, blown film production, and injection molding
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Rheology, e.g., MFR/MVR and spiral tests
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Mechanical testing, e.g., RF/RD, modulus of elasticity, SZ/KSZ, and SZZ
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Application technology, e.g., artificial weathering, heat aging resistance, fire testing, UV/VIS spectra, color measurements, surface resistance
For detailed information on the purpose of each service, the relevant standards, and the certification of our quality-controlled processes, please contact us at J.Kohler@~@biesterfeld.com.
“By establishing an application technology service within the Polymer Additives Business Team, we are expanding our practice-oriented consulting services and thus moving even closer to our customers. At the same time, we are enabling improved raw material selection and specific customer solutions for the compounding industry,” says Dr. Martin Liebenau, Global Director Technology & Innovation at Biesterfeld. “This new service is part of the ongoing expansion of our application technology services with the aim of offering our customers and suppliers in all segments first-class technical added value and innovative solutions, enabling them to exploit new market opportunities more quickly and in a more targeted manner.”
