Understanding how non-metallic materials behave under load is essential to ensuring performance, reliability and compliance.
We provide mechanical testing across a wide range of non-metallic materials, including polymers, elastomers and adhesives, delivering accurate and repeatable results to support product validation, quality control and development.
R-TECH Materials offers a wide range of accredited mechanical testing of non-metallics from 10N-250kN in controlled temperature environments from -70°C to 250°C. We are also capable of testing components at loads of up to 1500kN.
We confirm material type, test requirements and applicable standards.
A testing programme is developed to capture required performance data.
Samples are prepared and conditioned to meet testing requirements.
Mechanical testing is carried out using calibrated equipment under controlled conditions.
Results are presented clearly to support validation, investigation or development.
Importantly, our composites testing lab has been accredited by UKAS to BS EN ISO/IEC 17025. A full suite of standard BSI, EN and ASTM composite tests have been approved within this scheme giving our clients peace of mind in the quality of our test procedures.
In addition to the annual obligations and audits to meet the requirements of UKAS we also undergo a rigorous proficiency testing program through DRRR, Kunstoff Institut Lundenscheid and ASTM International.
Our composite testing lab is maintained at the international standard of 23°C and 50% rH at all times. This is the standard for ambient composite testing, however we also have the capability for elevated temperature mechanical testing to 250°C, and sub-ambient testing to -70°C.
Our environmental chambers also allow for complex sample conditioning cycles to be completed in the range between 20% and 98% rH and temperatures between -40°C to 180°C.
Additionally Hot/Wet soaks (70°C 85%rH, Liquid immersion baths and boiling baths can be utilised to condition samples in the lab.
Accurate testing, trusted insight, and practical solutions to help you make confident decisions where materials matter most.
