Over the past 10 years, we have focused primarily on the study and development of Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP) and its different configurations. We work with different thicknesses, dimensions and resin systems, each providing specific material properties for different applications.
The tests carried out in our laboratory are conducted in accordance with ISO standards.
Depending on the products being analysed, we perform two main groups of tests: tests on manufactured products, such as GRP sheets and glass-reinforced plastic components, and tests on raw materials, including resins and gel coats.
We also carry out quality control testing on glass fibres, as well as research and development studies.
Together with some of our clients, we develop and test their products using different resin systems. We evaluate their resistance to different chemicals and their performance under UV exposure. This allows us to identify the most suitable material solution for each project.
Our research has mainly focused on the following types of resin:
- Isophthalic resin
- Isophthalic resin + heat treatment
- Vinyl ester resin
- Fire-retardant resin
ASTM STANDARD TESTING
- D638 - Tensile Testing
- D790 - Flexural Testing
- D695 - Compression Testing
HDT, TENSILE & CONDUCTIVITY TESTING
- HDT
- Tensile testing
- Electrical conductivity testing
POTABLE WATER CERTIFICATION
GRP SHEETS
MANUFACTURED PRODUCT QUALITY CONTROL
1. GRP SHEET TESTING
- Tensile testing
- Flexural testing
- Density testing
- Calcination testing
- Barcol hardness testing
2. RAW MATERIAL QUALITY CONTROL
- Viscosity testing
- Density testing
- Tensile testing
- Flexural testing
- Gel time testing
- Barcol hardness testing
- Solids content testing
- RAL colour determination