Plastics

Mechanical Properties, Impact Behavior & Deformation Characteristics

The plastics industry requires accurate mechanical and impact testing to evaluate material behavior under varying load, strain rate, and environmental conditions. Thermoplastics, thermosets, and reinforced plastic materials must be tested to determine strength, stiffness, ductility, and resistance to sudden loads in order to ensure product reliability and regulatory compliance.

Vector provides comprehensive testing solutions for quality control laboratories, R&D facilities, and manufacturers operating in the plastics sector. Our systems support standardized mechanical, impact, and deformation analysis of plastic materials used in industrial, automotive, construction, and consumer applications.

Application notes

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ISO 527 / ASTM D638

Tensile testing of plastics to determine tensile strength, modulus, and elongation.

ISO 178 / ASTM D790

Flexural testing of plastic materials under three-point or four-point bending.

ISO 604 / ASTM D695

Compression testing of rigid plastic materials.

ISO 179 / ASTM D256

Charpy and Izod impact testing for determination of impact resistance of plastics.

ISO 6603 / ASTM D3763

Instrumented drop weight impact testing of plastic materials.

ISO 7500-1

Verification and calibration of testing machines used in mechanical testing.

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This testing scope focuses on the determination of tensile, compression, and flexural properties of plastic materials, as well as their response to impact loading and deformation under controlled test conditions. Reliable characterization of plastic material performance is essential for product design validation, material selection, and quality assurance.

Universal testing machine for tensile and compression testing

VTR-40-0050

Plastics

Mechanical Properties, Impact Behavior & Deformation Characteristics

Application notes

ISO 527 / ASTM D638

ISO 178 / ASTM D790

ISO 604 / ASTM D695

ISO 179 / ASTM D256

ISO 6603 / ASTM D3763

ISO 7500-1

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Vector Solutions Used in the Plastics Sector

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