Material development
Formulation development for different requirements.
Discuss an elastomer material approach based on your application, performance requirements and processing conditions.
Start with a specific requirement
Materials for a new product
Share the application and operating conditions to discuss material options.
Adjusting an existing material
Describe the current problem and the properties you would like to improve.
Matching processing conditions
Discuss formulation requirements alongside processing methods and conditions.
Key formulation requirements
Mechanical performance
Hardness, strength, elongation and wear resistance.
Feel and appearance
Tactile properties, transparency and matt or glossy finishes.
Environment and processing conditions
Temperature, chemical and flame resistance requirements, plus extrusion, injection molding or overmolding conditions.
Discussion and validation
Requirements
Understand the application, target properties and processing conditions.
Assessment
Discuss material options and next steps based on the project requirements.
Samples and testing
Discuss sample requirements and validate materials under actual conditions of use.
Feedback and adjustment
Discuss adjustments based on test feedback. Arrangements depend on the individual project.
Discuss your application and material requirements
Describe the application, a problem or the result you need. You can enquire even if you do not know the material type or technical parameters.
Discuss material requirements