The Long-Term Value of Elastomer Testing and Quality Control
An elastomer is a polymer that stretches under tension and returns to its original shape to support products that require flexibility and impact resistance. To ensure they can correctly do their job, elastomers must undergo rigorous testing and quality control management.
- Quality Control Checklist for Elastomers
- How We Quality Test Our Products
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Quality Control Checklist for Elastomers
Manufacturing elastomers requires various processes to test their consistency, performance and quality. Some of the industry's best practices include the following quality control methods.
Tension Test
Through tension testing, an elastomer sample is stretched until it breaks. Quality control specialists will measure its elongation and determine key characteristics, such as:
- Tensile strength: Tensile strength is the maximum force required to break the sample.
- Modulus: Modulus measures the sample's stress deformation resistance.
- Elongation at break: Elongation at break is the final length of the elastomer's breaking point.
Density Evaluation
Density evaluation for elastomers involves measuring their density to ensure they fall within the accepted quality range. This step is important for elastomer testing, as it confirms the material was made with the right ingredients to produce efficient and consistent results.
Tear Resistance
Tear resistance is exactly as it sounds — a test to determine the elastomer's ability to resist tearing or breaking. Quality control specialists use various methods to analyze this measurement, including surface cracking, stress distribution and strain rate.
How We Quality Test Our Products
Global Elastomeric Products, Inc. is committed to service and quality. Our established elastomer assurance plan emphasizes the highest quality standards, complete documentation and rigorous inspections for each of our products. We guarantee our products are defect-free, as they have been tested and examined from every perspective.
When you choose our products, we provide:
- Extensive experience: Global Elastomertic Products, Inc. has over 50 years of manufacturing experience in the oil product industry. Our sales staff has over 100 years of combined experience, seeing and fulfilling a need for our business in the industry.
- Dedication to quality: As demonstrated above, we take pride in our quality assurance practices. We continually seek ways to improve and provide our customers with the best products.
- Customization: Our team understands that a project's needs go further than cookie-cutter solutions. Beyond our traditional catalog, we offer custom molding options for large and small projects.
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If you are ready to learn more about how we can help, reach out for a quote today. We look forward to working with you on your next project!