Specialist area · Plastics, Chemistry & Laboratory
Reliable incoming goods inspection for polymers.
Setting up complete test routines for plastics, recyclates and additives to prevent batch errors in production.
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Fluctuations in raw materials are one of the most common causes of inexplicable production stoppages and quality outliers. Inadequate incoming goods inspection shifts the risk straight into the injection moulding machine or the extruder. Setting up appropriate test routines protects your production from these unforeseen fluctuations.
Lean test methods that are feasible in everyday operations are established, from melt flow rate (MFR/MVR) and density determination to moisture measurement for hygroscopic polymers. Linked with the lead auditor perspective according to ISO 9001, the test procedures are integrated seamlessly into your existing QM system so that supplier complaints are documented in a legally sound way.
Frequently asked questions
Why is moisture measurement critical for engineering plastics?
Excessive residual moisture leads to hydrolytic degradation of the polymer chains during melting, resulting in massive losses in the mechanical properties of the component.
How are recyclate batches handled?
Recyclates need an extended incoming inspection: MFR/MVR is mandatory, plus a visual check for foreign polymers and, where applicable, ash content. If the recyclate varies strongly, a supplier audit or a change of supplier is worthwhile.
Secure raw material quality at goods receipt?
Set up reliable incoming goods inspections to eliminate batch risks consistently.
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