Laboratory Testing Services
Plastics Touchpoint Group, Inc. offers a wide range of standard industry tests using state-of-the laboratory instruments. All instruments are certified by factory authorized and trained technicians. All tests are completed by certified personnel. Expert analysis of the test results is included with the report.
Benefits:
- Obtain test results and analysis in a timely manner.
- Avoid the expense of investing in laboratory infrastructure for infrequent testing requirements.
Available Test Procedures include:
Adhesive Strength
ASTM D903
Peel or Stripping Strength of Adhesive Bonds
ASTM D1876
Peel Resistance of Adhesives (T-Peel Test)
ASTM D2095
Tensile Strength of Adhesives by Means of Bar and Rod Specimens
ASTM D3165
Strength Properties of Adhesives in Shear by Tension Loading of Single-Lap-Joint Laminated Assemblies
ASTM D3330/D3330M
Peel Adhesion of Pressure-Sensitive Tape
ASTM D3654/D3654M
Shear Adhesion of Pressure-Sensitive Tape Materials
ASTM D5458
Peel Cling of Stretch Wrap Film
ASTM D6862
90 Degree Peel Resistance of Adhesives
ASTM F904
Comparison of Bond Strength or Ply Adhesion of Similar Laminates Made from Flexible
EN-1719
Loop Tack of Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
ISO 8295-2
Adhesives – Peel Test for a Flexible Bonded to Rigid Test Specimen Assembly – Part 2: 180 Degree Peel
ISO 8510-2
Adhesives – Peel Test for a Flexible Bonded to Rigid Test Specimen Assembly – Part 2: 180 Degree Peel
Blocking Strength
ASTM D3354
Blocking Load of Plastic Film by the Parallel Plate Method
Coefficient of Friction
ASTM D1894
Static and Kinetic Coefficient of Friction of Plastic Film and Sheeting
TAPPI T449
Coefficients of static and kinetic friction of uncoated writing and printing paper using horizontal plane method
ISO 8295
Plastics - Film and Sheeting - Determination of the Coeffcients of Friction
TAPPI T816
Coefficient of Static Friction of Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard (Horizontal Plane Method)
Dart Impact Resistance
ASTM D1709
Impact Resistance of Plastic Film by Free-Falling Dart
ISO 7765-1
Plastics Film and Sheeting – Determination of Impact Resistance by the Free Falling Dart Method – Part 1: Staircase Method
Flexural Modulus / Stiffness / Rigidity Measurement
ASTM D2923
Rigidity of Polyolefin Film & Sheeting
ASTM D6828
Stiffness of Fabric by Blade-Slot Procedure
TAPPI T829
Score Quality Test
ASTM D5459
Machine Direction Elastic Recovery and Permanent Deformation and Stress Retention of Stretch Wrap Film
TAPPI T577
Score Bend Test
Gauge (Thickness Measurement) Single layer
ASTM D2923
Thickness of Textile Material
ASTM F2251
Thickness Measurement of Flexible Packaging Material
DIN 53370
Testing of Plastics – Determination of Thickness by Mechanical Scanning
ISO 3034
Corrugated Fibreboard – Determination of Single Sheet Thickness
TAPPI T411
Thickness (caliper) of paper, paperboard, and combined board
ASTM D8136
Determining Plastic Film Thickness and Thickness Variability Using a Non-Contact Capacitance Thickness Gauge
BS 2782-9K Method 630A
Determination of Thickness by Mechanical Scanning of Flexible Sheet
ISO 534
Paper and board - Determination of Thickness, Density and Specific Volume
ISO 4593
Plastics – Film and Sheeting – Determination of Thickness by Mechanical Scanning
Gauge (Thickness Measurement) Multilayer
Davinor Interferometer
(no standard approved at this time)
