Tek-Mix(TM) Laboratory Services
The effectiveness of a material treatment processes is measured in terms of the benefits exhibited by the post-treatment material,relative to any changes which might have taken place in that material during the treatment. Stratek has been successful in developing both processes and the equipment to perform those procesess, and key to that success has been Stratek's ability to measure and analyze the composition, processing nature, and performance of both untreated and post-treated materials.
As a materials research company, Stratek has two essential operations in-house: The first is a labscale and shortrun materials processing operation consisting of several single and twin-screw extruders feeding Tek-MixTM treatment machines. The resulting extrudate is commonly pelletized, however it can also be processed into coils of standard strands or custom profile extrusions.
The second in-house operation is a fully functional and well-equipped Polymer Laboratory for measuring viscosity, molecular weight (GPC), moisture content, crystallinity, dynamic rheometry, particle content (TEM), particle size and distribution analysis (microscopy), and most other commonly required material characterization tests.
In addition, the Stratek Laboratory is equipped for generating and testing compression molded films as well as injection molded test bars. In addition to testing for optical and dielectric properties, Stratek routinely performs physical property tests meeting ANSI standards for tensile, elongation, and impact strength.
Analysis and Test Reports
Stratek regularly uses its processing and laboratory capabilities to develop Tek-MixTM treatment "methods and procedures" for processing customers' materials. In these cases, customers generally provide Stratek with all the materials, additives, and other ingredents to be included in the test, as well as a complete understanding of current processing methods, inspection techniques, and desired resulting measurable characteristics.
Customarily, Stratek then provides the customer with samples and a written test report including an analysis of the processing and testingresults.
Contact us for more information or to discuss a specific application.
As a materials research company, Stratek has two essential operations in-house: The first is a labscale and shortrun materials processing operation consisting of several single and twin-screw extruders feeding Tek-MixTM treatment machines. The resulting extrudate is commonly pelletized, however it can also be processed into coils of standard strands or custom profile extrusions.
The second in-house operation is a fully functional and well-equipped Polymer Laboratory for measuring viscosity, molecular weight (GPC), moisture content, crystallinity, dynamic rheometry, particle content (TEM), particle size and distribution analysis (microscopy), and most other commonly required material characterization tests.
In addition, the Stratek Laboratory is equipped for generating and testing compression molded films as well as injection molded test bars. In addition to testing for optical and dielectric properties, Stratek routinely performs physical property tests meeting ANSI standards for tensile, elongation, and impact strength.
Analysis and Test Reports
Stratek regularly uses its processing and laboratory capabilities to develop Tek-MixTM treatment "methods and procedures" for processing customers' materials. In these cases, customers generally provide Stratek with all the materials, additives, and other ingredents to be included in the test, as well as a complete understanding of current processing methods, inspection techniques, and desired resulting measurable characteristics.
Customarily, Stratek then provides the customer with samples and a written test report including an analysis of the processing and testingresults.
Contact us for more information or to discuss a specific application.
Tek-MixTM - Extensional / Elongational Flow Mixing
The Next Step in Mixing & Blending
The Next Step in Mixing & Blending
