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Polymers and Plastics

Why particle characterisation is important in the polymers and plastics industry

Meritics provides tailored particle characterisation solutions for the polymers and plastics industries, offering advanced techniques such as laser diffraction and flow imaging microscopy to analyse particle size, shape, and distribution. These solutions optimise material performance, processing, and quality control in polymer and plastic manufacturing processes, ensuring product excellence.

Laser diffraction

Laser diffraction particle size analysis enhances polymer and plastic production by accurately measuring particle size distribution, optimising formulations, and improving product performance and quality control processes.

Flow image microscopy

Flow imaging microscopy analysis aids polymer and plastic production by providing real-time visualization of particle characteristics, facilitating process optimisation, and ensuring product quality and consistency.

BET surface area analysis

BET surface area analysis supports polymer and plastic production by accurately measuring surface area, aiding in material characterisation, formulation optimisation, and enhancing product performance and quality control processes.

Viscometry

Using a viscometer in polymer and plastic production enables precise characterisation of material flow and viscoelastic properties, optimising processing parameters and ensuring product consistency and performance.

Case study

As a leading manufacturer of composite materials, ensuring consistent resin quality is essential for our production processes. Dynamic viscosity is a critical parameter influencing resin flow behavior and final product properties.

We encountered challenges in accurately measuring and monitoring changes in the dynamic viscosity of our resin formulations during processing. Variations in viscosity could lead to inconsistencies in product performance and quality.

To address these challenges, we implemented a viscometer as a key tool in our quality control process. This instrument provided real-time monitoring of resin viscosity, allowing us to make adjustments as needed to maintain optimal processing conditions.