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Raw Material Suppliers & Distributors
As an independent testing & consultancy provider Smithers Rapra is able to support raw material suppliers & distributors with a range of services developed to meet their needs. Our processing & test laboratories are able to evaluate the impact of changes in formulation or the assessment of new materials. We have the capability to assess:
- Polymers
- Fillers
- Additives
- Curatives
- Process aids
All tests are carried out within a Quality System which has been accredited by UKAS according to ISO/IEC 17025.
New materials
Industry is constantly demanding improvements in performance, lower cost & ease of processing. Taking your product to market supported by independent validation is likely to lead to greater acceptance in the market & a faster return on your development budget.
Smithers Rapra has fully equipped rubber & plastics processing laboratories that are able to compound laboratory batches of material for conversion into test samples or prototype parts.
Materials can either be evaluated against International (BS, EN ISO, ASTM etc.) or OEM specifications. For new products, our experienced test engineers can identify bespoke material specifications for use to:
- Screening development materials
- Predict service performance
Material validation
Ensuring consistency in material supply is critical for product reliability. Smithers Rapra can provide support through:
- Quality control testing of incoming materials.
- Batch release testing.
- Provision of certificates of conformity.
- Identification of technically equivalent materials.
If you’re considering a change in a material supplier or a change compound our validation service is likely to save you time & money.
Outsource Testing
To minimise costs, companies are increasingly outsourcing testing to specialist service providers. Smithers Rapra’s comprehensive analytical & mechanical testing facilities can be used to:
- Compliment in house test facilities.
- Support routine testing thereby freeing up internal resources for product development.
- Provide full test support for all requirements.