Innovative solutions and customised material development
Partnering for Innovation
Our R&D team is composed of engineers and chemical experts strongly oriented toward innovation, communication, and all those relationship dynamics that lead them to interface with clients, suppliers, and certifying bodies. Our key activities include:
Development of custom-made materials according to customer’s needs
Quality control of all incoming raw materials
Testing and validation of finished products
On-site material testing at processing facilities
Color development
Technical analysis on samples and customer reporting
Development of 2K Materials
The spearhead of our laboratories is our ability to study and develop 2K materials for the various markets we serve. New compounds specific for overmolding are developed using advanced tools, including:
- 2K Boy Press (35 tons)
- Shimadzu Dynamometer 10 kN
By using a bi-injection press, operators create samples where the soft TPE is overmolded onto a rigid component. Subsequently, an adhesion test is performed (peeling test) by means of the dynamometer which measures the force necessary to separate the rigid part from the soft one. This process allows us to evaluate the level of chemical adhesion between the two materials, in accordance with VDI2019 standard.
Rheology of the compound
We have introduced a capillary rheometer, a device specifically designed to measure the viscosity and other rheological properties of polymeric materials. The testing conditions achievable with this instrument align with the actual production and processing needs of our clients, such as injection molding and extrusion. Thus, we can optimize the transformation processes of our elastomeric compounds.
Co-rotating twin-screw mini extruder
We have decided to invest in a co-rotating twin-screw mini extruder (20mm) to equip our laboratory, thus allowing us to speed up times and reduce waste for research and development of new compounds. Structurally identical to our production lines, this equipment will enable the production of compounds in small quantities and very quickly. This allows us to optimally simulate the behavior of larger production lines, making us even more agile and flexible in responding to new market demands.
