Manufacturing and Processing of Sustainable Materials
Smithers can support you at every stage of your product development cycle, giving you confidence in your sustainable material choices and their performance in service.From formulation guidance to extensive mechanical testing and chemical characterization and from processing support to batch release testing, our experts can help.
Find out more on the services we offer below:
Recycled Material Formulation Guidance
Recycled Material Formulation Guidance
With an increasing number of industrial and post-consumer recycled materials and additives available to manufacture thermoplastic compounds from – you need expert guidance to ensure you are using the optimal materials for your needs.
Mechanical Testing of Sustainable Raw Materials and Recycled Compounds
Mechanical Testing of Sustainable Raw Materials and Recycled Compounds
Smithers provides alternative materials testing to a wide range of sectors. Our support includes extensive standard and custom mechanical testing for sustainable raw materials and compounds made up of recyclate or with recycled content in them. We can advise you on appropriate tests for your material and intended use.
Preparation, Molding and Testing of Sustainable Polymer Compounds
Preparation, Molding and Testing of Sustainable Polymer Compounds
If you are using recyclate or a recyclate/virgin blend, Smithers can provide the testing and support you need to ensure successful preparation and molding or extrusion of your sustainable polymer.
Sustainable Material Processing Support and Batch Release Testing
Sustainable Material Processing Support and Batch Release Testing
To ensure that you achieve the polymer compound with the functionality and performance that you require in a repeatable process, Smithers’ experts can mold test bars or plaques and perform small batch trials of compounds with varying degrees of recyclate and virgin materials.
Working with Recycled Material Suppliers
Working with Recycled Material Suppliers
The supply chain for recycled materials is diverse with an increasing number of suppliers offering different solutions and claims. Smithers’ experts can help support your process of evaluating and selecting a best-fit supplier and a material with the integrity, performance criteria and sustainability credentials you require.
