Polymer
At Smithers we understand the real-world service-life and environmental challenges rubber and plastic materials face. Our experts can help you predict, manage and improve the performance of your polymer-based material or product while ensuring its effectiveness and compliance through materials testing and analysis.We truly understand polymer science and through our ISO 17025 accredited materials testing facilities in the UK and USA, we offer a comprehensive range of chemistry, physical testing, and technical consulting services to support the development of rubber and plastic based materials and end products.
Polymer Chemical Characterization
Polymer Chemical Characterization
Smithers delivers a complete portfolio of analysis at its rubber and plastic testing labs to support a wide range of industry sectors.
Polymer Life Prediction and Accelerated Aging
Polymer Life Prediction and Accelerated Aging
Smithers performs polymer life prediction and accelerated aging studies at our rubber testing labs to help you make significant and effective material choices, supported by material analysis for your intended end-use application.
Polymer Technical Consulting
Polymer Technical Consulting
Experts in the field of rubber and plastics, our technical polymer consultants at Smithers have over 100 years of combined industry experience.
Non-Metallic Materials in Contact with Water | BS 6920 Testing
Non-Metallic Materials in Contact with Water | BS 6920 Testing
As a WRAS recognised material testing laboratory - Smithers' water contact materials experts will help you assess the compliance of materials and products to BS 6920, supporting with submissions to the Water Regulations Approval Scheme (WRAS).
Polymer Training and Professional Development
Polymer Training and Professional Development