Composites Testing

    Composites Testing

    As the use of composites has increased in industries such as aerospace, automotive and others, the need to conduct composites testing has also increased. The properties of composites have led to the development of efficient structures in many high performance industrial sectors. Composites are used for a variety of reasons including:

    • The combination of properties, such as strength, stiffness, light weight, durability, chemical and temperature resistance
    • Flexibility in design and manufacture
    • The modification of directional properties through design and manufacture to maximize performance
    • Can achieve specific strength or stiffness and provide a cost-effective light weight solution

    At Smithers Rapra, we are experts in the properties of polymer resins, composites and structural adhesives. Our capabilities extend beyond the basic principles of composites and composites testing. We have extensive knowledge of the benefits, limitations and failure modes, as well as an appreciation of process manufacture and design. All of this leads to delivering exceptional composites testing services.

    Our laboratory composites testing services include more than just the standard chemical and physical composites testing required to meet industry and government specifications. We are also able to provide technical assistance in compound formulation, development of new materials and processes, performance evaluations, and failure analysis. The combination of our knowledge and expertise in material and process development, as well as composites testing, assists in the development of new products, processes and applications.

    Request a quote today for our composites testing services.