Creep Testing
Our expert team at Smithers has extensive experience in assessing the creep properties of plastics and rubber, delivering the insights needed to support durable, reliable product design.
Creep Testing Explained: Validating Reliability in Plastics and Rubber
Predict service life. Reduce risk. Protect performance.
Designing durable plastic and rubber components is challenging. Unlike metals, polymers are viscoelastic, which means their performance changes over time under stress, temperature, and environmental exposure. Without the right data, unexpected failures, costly recalls, and compliance issues can arise.Creep testing is an essential tool for understanding long-term performance. It gives manufacturers and engineers the insights to:
- See how materials deform under sustained stress and heat.
- Confidently predict durability and service life in real-world conditions.
- Prevent premature failures in safety-critical and high-value applications.
Why download this guide?
Read Creep Testing Explained: Predicting Long-Term Performance in Polymers and learn:- What creep is and why it matters in plastics and rubber.
- The main laboratory methods: creep strain and creep rupture testing.
- How temperature, stress, and chemical environment impact performance.
- The business case: reducing risk, accelerating development, and protecting reputation.
- Smithers’ proven expertise in creep testing and durability prediction.
Who should read it?
This guide is for engineers, designers, and managers who need to ensure plastics and rubber components perform reliably - from automotive and aerospace to energy, construction, and consumer goods.Get the guide now and discover how creep testing helps validate reliability, extend product life, and reduce development risks. You can also speak to our experts about tailoring a creep testing program for your materials.