Structural Adhesives opens adhesives testing lab

Structural Adhesives Limited of Leicester has completed construction and fit-out of its new research lab, which began offering testing services for adhesives and other polymeric materials.

Available tests include shear strength to BS ISO 4587:2003, shear at elevated temperature suitability for different service conditions according to ASTM D1002-10:2019, Young’s modulus, Poisson ratio, flexural stress as per BS EN ISO 178:2018, flexural strain, flexural modulus, peel strength according to BS EN ISO 11339:2010 and at 180 degrees, and pull off/pull out test for construction using Hydrajaws as per BS EN 1015-12:2016.