EXPERTS OPINION

TESTING OF PLASTIC
AND RUBBER PRODUCTS

WE DO NOT DOUBT THE RELIABILITY OF THEIR RESULTS SPEED AND PROXIMITY MATTER
We cooperate with LOTRIČ laboratory in the field of testing and analysis We cooperate with LOTRIČ Metrology in the area of polymer testing, mostly
of physical properties of samples. They occasionally perform mechanical doing analysis of raw materials. In some cases the raw materials need
testing such as tensile strength, microscopic testing of surfaces and breaks to be checked to eliminate other causes in case of problems during pro-
as well as environmental testing. Our products are certified by our partners duction. The inconsistencies found in raw material can then be used as a
which confirms that they meet standard requirements and are suitable for basis for claiming warranty. The proximity of the laboratory and their fast
the market. LOTRIČ Metrology group are known for their amazing exper- response time help to conduct the analysis in the shortest time possible.
tise in issuing certificates, counselling, and issuing statements while also Immediately after testing we are informed of the results by electronically
being very responsive and competitively priced. They ensure accreditation signed certificates, sent via e-mail.
of their services by regular inter-laboratory comparison therefore we do
Boštjan Šifrar, CEO of Sibo G. d. o. o.
not doubt their results and never feel the need to verify their results.
Miha Mežnar, head of laboratory at ITW METALFLEX d. o. o.

LOTRIČ Certificiranje Ltd. LOTRIČ Metrology Ltd.

Savska loka 4 Selca 163
SI–4000 Kranj SI–4227 Selca
Slovenia, EU Slovenia, EU
T: +386 4 517 07 60 T: +386 4 517 07 00
E: certificiranje@lotric.si E: info@lotric.si www.lotric-certificiranje.si/en
WE MEASURE. YOU GROW. W: www.lotric-certificiranje.si/en W: www.lotric.si/en W E M E A S U R E . YO U G R O W.
 OVERVIEW OF METHODS ON POLYMERS

DIMENSIONS, ANGLE AND ROUGHNESS TECHNICAL CLEANLINESS

Measurements of surface roughness ISO 4288 Particle mass ISO 16232, VDA 19
Measurements on coordinate measuring machine (CMM) ISO 1101 Determination of largest particle
Microscopic measurements Particle size classifications
Confirming dimensional and geometric characteristics ISO 14253-1, -2 Determination of metal and non-metal particles
and tolerances according to drawing
USING INTERNATIONALLY COMPARABLE Sample preparation for measurements ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING AND ACCELERATED AGEING

TESTING TO OBTAIN RESULTS ABOUT

Temperature and relative humidity
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES Cyclic climatic tests
Impact strength ISO 179*, ISO 180, DIN 53435
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES OF PRODUCTS.
Accelerated heat ageing ASTM D3045, ISO 188
Charpy, lzod, Dynstat
Cold EN 60068-2-1*
Ehb: hammer test
Dry heat EN 60068-2-2*
IK test IEC 62262
Damp heat, cyclic IEC 60068-2-30*
Tensile strength ISO 527-1*, DIN 53504
Constant condensation ISO 6270-2*
Flexural strength ISO 178*
Industrial climate (SO2) DIN 50018*
YOUR WORD HAS WEIGHT. IN ORDER FOR THE PRODUCTS AND RAW MATERIALS TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS, LOTRIČ Tear strength ISO 34-1, ASTM D 624, DIN 53283
METROLOGY OFFERS A COMPLETE RANGE OF TESTING. THEIR SERVICE IS USED BY LEADING MANUFACTURERS OF UV light IEC 60068-2-5
Compressive properties ISO 604, ISO 815, ISO 294-4
POLYMERS IN SLOVENIA. Hardness (Rockwell) ISO 2039-2
RESISTANCE AND EMISSION
Hardness (Shore A and D) ISO 868
Water absorption IS0 62
Preparation of multipurpose test specimens ISO 3167
We offer: Resistance to wear by abrasive wheels DIN 53754, ISO 9352
• optimisation of processes and reducing costs – up to 90 % – with testing from granulate to product; FORCE, TORQUE AND PRESSURE
Resistance to liquids (water, oil, brake fluid, graphite, organic solvents, acids, detergents,
• reduction of complaints by regular control of batches; Standard and nonstandard measurement of forces
petroleum products)

• confirmation of granulate specifications by control of raw material; Torque measurement

Odour test VDA 270

• guaranteed expert support throughout the life cycle of your product; Tightness of pressure and vacuum systems
Fogging test DIN 75201, ISO 6452
• guarantee of trustworthy results on which you can base your expert and business decisions.
Mechanical aging ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
Surface and volume resistivity IEC 60093
RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES Electric strength IEC 60243-1
Density ISO 1183 Comparative tracking index (CTI) IEC 60112
Melt mass-flow rate and melt volume-flow rate ISO 1133-1*
Viscosity of polycarbonate ISO 1628-4
IDENTIFICATION OF POLYMERS, CONTENT OF FILLERS AND ADDITIVES
Viscosity number of polyamide ISO 307
IR identification DIN 51451
Content of inorganic residue (fillers, glass fibres) ISO 3451
THERMAL PROPERTIES
Vicat softening point ISO 306
RoHS
Thermogravimetry (TGA) ISO 11358
Content of elements Cr6+, Cd, Hg, Pb, PBB, PBDE EN 15205, IEC 62321
DSC – glass transition temperature ISO 11357-2*
DSC – determination of melting temperature ISO 11357-3*
INGRESS PROTECTION (IP) TESTING
Protection against dripping water, sprayed water and IP X1-4
BURNING BEHAVIOUR splashed water
Flame resistance UL 94, TL1011 Effect of immersion IP X7-8
Glow wire test EN 60695-2-11*
Burn rate ISO 3795, FMVSS 302, DIN 75200,
TL1010*

We perform the tests according to numerous other standard and non-standard procedures, which are tailored to your requirements and/or the requirements of your
customers.

*Accredited testing methods. Read more about the accredited procedures in the accreditation documents no. LP-004 and no. LP-099 (http://www.slo-akreditacija.si).
 OVERVIEW OF METHODS ON POLYMERS

DIMENSIONS, ANGLE AND ROUGHNESS TECHNICAL CLEANLINESS

Measurements of surface roughness ISO 4288 Particle mass ISO 16232, VDA 19
Measurements on coordinate measuring machine (CMM) ISO 1101 Determination of largest particle
Microscopic measurements Particle size classifications
Confirming dimensional and geometric characteristics ISO 14253-1, -2 Determination of metal and non-metal particles
and tolerances according to drawing
USING INTERNATIONALLY COMPARABLE Sample preparation for measurements ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING AND ACCELERATED AGEING

TESTING TO OBTAIN RESULTS ABOUT

Temperature and relative humidity
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES Cyclic climatic tests
Impact strength ISO 179*, ISO 180, DIN 53435
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES OF PRODUCTS.
Accelerated heat ageing ASTM D3045, ISO 188
Charpy, lzod, Dynstat
Cold EN 60068-2-1*
Ehb: hammer test
Dry heat EN 60068-2-2*
IK test IEC 62262
Damp heat, cyclic IEC 60068-2-30*
Tensile strength ISO 527-1*, DIN 53504
Constant condensation ISO 6270-2*
Flexural strength ISO 178*
Industrial climate (SO2) DIN 50018*
YOUR WORD HAS WEIGHT. IN ORDER FOR THE PRODUCTS AND RAW MATERIALS TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS, LOTRIČ Tear strength ISO 34-1, ASTM D 624, DIN 53283
METROLOGY OFFERS A COMPLETE RANGE OF TESTING. THEIR SERVICE IS USED BY LEADING MANUFACTURERS OF UV light IEC 60068-2-5
Compressive properties ISO 604, ISO 815, ISO 294-4
POLYMERS IN SLOVENIA. Hardness (Rockwell) ISO 2039-2
RESISTANCE AND EMISSION
Hardness (Shore A and D) ISO 868
Water absorption IS0 62
Preparation of multipurpose test specimens ISO 3167
We offer: Resistance to wear by abrasive wheels DIN 53754, ISO 9352
• optimisation of processes and reducing costs – up to 90 % – with testing from granulate to product; FORCE, TORQUE AND PRESSURE
Resistance to liquids (water, oil, brake fluid, graphite, organic solvents, acids, detergents,
• reduction of complaints by regular control of batches; Standard and nonstandard measurement of forces
petroleum products)

• confirmation of granulate specifications by control of raw material; Torque measurement

Odour test VDA 270

• guaranteed expert support throughout the life cycle of your product; Tightness of pressure and vacuum systems
Fogging test DIN 75201, ISO 6452
• guarantee of trustworthy results on which you can base your expert and business decisions.
Mechanical aging ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
Surface and volume resistivity IEC 60093
RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES Electric strength IEC 60243-1
Density ISO 1183 Comparative tracking index (CTI) IEC 60112
Melt mass-flow rate and melt volume-flow rate ISO 1133-1*
Viscosity of polycarbonate ISO 1628-4
IDENTIFICATION OF POLYMERS, CONTENT OF FILLERS AND ADDITIVES
Viscosity number of polyamide ISO 307
IR identification DIN 51451
Content of inorganic residue (fillers, glass fibres) ISO 3451
THERMAL PROPERTIES
Vicat softening point ISO 306
RoHS
Thermogravimetry (TGA) ISO 11358
Content of elements Cr6+, Cd, Hg, Pb, PBB, PBDE EN 15205, IEC 62321
DSC – glass transition temperature ISO 11357-2*
DSC – determination of melting temperature ISO 11357-3*
INGRESS PROTECTION (IP) TESTING
Protection against dripping water, sprayed water and IP X1-4
BURNING BEHAVIOUR splashed water
Flame resistance UL 94, TL1011 Effect of immersion IP X7-8
Glow wire test EN 60695-2-11*
Burn rate ISO 3795, FMVSS 302, DIN 75200,
TL1010*

We perform the tests according to numerous other standard and non-standard procedures, which are tailored to your requirements and/or the requirements of your
customers.

*Accredited testing methods. Read more about the accredited procedures in the accreditation documents no. LP-004 and no. LP-099 (http://www.slo-akreditacija.si).
 EXPERTS OPINION

TESTING OF PLASTIC
AND RUBBER PRODUCTS

WE DO NOT DOUBT THE RELIABILITY OF THEIR RESULTS SPEED AND PROXIMITY MATTER
We cooperate with LOTRIČ laboratory in the field of testing and analysis We cooperate with LOTRIČ Metrology in the area of polymer testing, mostly
of physical properties of samples. They occasionally perform mechanical doing analysis of raw materials. In some cases the raw materials need
testing such as tensile strength, microscopic testing of surfaces and breaks to be checked to eliminate other causes in case of problems during pro-
as well as environmental testing. Our products are certified by our partners duction. The inconsistencies found in raw material can then be used as a
which confirms that they meet standard requirements and are suitable for basis for claiming warranty. The proximity of the laboratory and their fast
the market. LOTRIČ Metrology group are known for their amazing exper- response time help to conduct the analysis in the shortest time possible.
tise in issuing certificates, counselling, and issuing statements while also Immediately after testing we are informed of the results by electronically
being very responsive and competitively priced. They ensure accreditation signed certificates, sent via e-mail.
of their services by regular inter-laboratory comparison therefore we do
Boštjan Šifrar, CEO of Sibo G. d. o. o.
not doubt their results and never feel the need to verify their results.
Miha Mežnar, head of laboratory at ITW METALFLEX d. o. o.

LOTRIČ Certificiranje Ltd. LOTRIČ Metrology Ltd.

Savska loka 4 Selca 163
SI–4000 Kranj SI–4227 Selca
Slovenia, EU Slovenia, EU
T: +386 4 517 07 60 T: +386 4 517 07 00
E: certificiranje@lotric.si E: info@lotric.si www.lotric-certificiranje.si/en
WE MEASURE. YOU GROW. W: www.lotric-certificiranje.si/en W: www.lotric.si/en W E M E A S U R E . YO U G R O W.