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Composite, Plastic, Rubber, and FRP/GRP Testing
Mica for electric-vehicle battery thermal insulation joined the bench in May 2026, alongside tile adhesive testing to IS 15477 and FRP/GRP pipe qualification for hydrostatic, axial-load and cyclic-pressure performance.
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Overview
TCR Engineering tests polymers, rubbers, composites and FRP/GRP materials for mechanical, thermal and environmental performance at its NABL ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory (NABLT0726MH18640) in Navi Mumbai. The bench covers tensile, flexural, compression, impact and hardness testing alongside DSC, TGA, FTIR, filler identification, density, water absorption and FRP/GRP pipe qualification.
Testing of polymers, rubbers, and fibre-reinforced plastics for mechanical and environmental performance. Tensile, flexural, compression per ASTM D638, ASTM D790, ASTM D695. Izod impact on plastics per ASTM D256. Hardness (Shore A, D, IRHD) per ASTM D2240. Thermal properties: glass transition temperature, melting point, coefficient of thermal expansion, TGA, DSC. Environmental: accelerated weathering, UV resistance, heat ageing. FRP/GRP pipe qualification for hydrostatic performance, axial load, and cyclic pressure. ISO 527, ISO 178, ISO 179, ISO 180.
Overview
Mica testing for EV battery thermal insulation was added in May 2026. Tile adhesive testing per IS 15477 (comprehensive shear, pull-off, open time, and slip tests) supports the construction-materials buyer.
Rubber and polymer characterisation also covers compression set and compressive strength on rubber, water absorption, filler content and identification, density, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR).
At our advanced materials testing lab in India, we offer comprehensive testing services for composites, plastics, and rubber to ensure the quality, durability, and performance of your materials.
Our services include:
- Tensile Testing (Average of % Specimen): Measures the strength and elongation properties of materials under tension.
- Shore Hardness Testing (Shore A & Shore D): Determines material hardness levels for both soft and rigid plastics.
- Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC): Analyses thermal properties and stability.
- Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA): Measures changes in material weight as it is heated.
- Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR): Identifies chemical bonds in a material.
- Filler Content & Identification: Determines the percentage and type of filler in materials.
- Density Testing: Measures material density.
- Water Absorption Testing: Evaluates material's resistance to water.
- Compression Set & Compressive Strength Testing: Assesses rubber deformation and compressive strength.
These tests ensure compliance with industry standards and provide insights into material performance for demanding applications.
Standards: ASTM D638, D790, and D695 (tensile, flexural, compression), ASTM D256 (Izod impact), ASTM D785 and D2240 (hardness). ISO 527, ISO 178, ISO 179, ISO 180. IS 15477 (tile adhesive).
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Frequently asked questions
What mechanical tests are available for plastics and composites?
Tensile, flexural and compression testing per ASTM D638, ASTM D790 and ASTM D695, Izod impact per ASTM D256, and hardness per ASTM D785 and ASTM D2240 including Shore A, Shore D and IRHD scales. Equivalent ISO methods 527, 178, 179 and 180 are also covered, with FRP/GRP pipe qualification for hydrostatic, axial and cyclic pressure performance.
Which thermal and chemical characterisation methods are offered?
Differential scanning calorimetry for thermal properties and glass transition, thermogravimetric analysis for weight change on heating, and FTIR for chemical bond identification. The laboratory also measures melting point, coefficient of thermal expansion, filler content and identification, density and water absorption, supporting quality control and material characterisation for demanding applications.
What environmental and rubber-specific tests are covered?
Accelerated weathering, UV resistance and heat ageing address environmental performance. Rubber characterisation covers compression set, compressive strength, Shore and IRHD hardness, density and water absorption. Tile adhesive testing per IS 15477 covers shear, pull-off, open time and slip, and FRP/GRP pipes are qualified for hydrostatic performance, axial load and cyclic pressure.