Novel Material Application Testing Center

Enabling the Development & Discovery of Material Applications

The “Novel Material Application Testing Center” at Zheng Bang is a specialized facility equipped with an extensive range of cutting-edge equipment dedicated to the research and testing of novel materials. This center serves as a hub for exploring the diverse applications and properties of innovative materials. Among its impressive array of equipment are the Battenfeld-Cincinnati Extruder and Engel Injection Molding Machine, allowing for precise shaping and molding of materials. The center also features a Torque Rheometer, Instron Universal Testing Machine, and Impact Strength Tester for comprehensive material analysis and evaluation. Additionally, it offers environmental testing capabilities with High Temperature Thermal Aging, UV Aging, and Xenon Aging chambers. With its advanced tools, the Testing Center empowers researchers to push the boundaries of material science, enabling the development of groundbreaking solutions across various industries.

Equipment Specs

Battenfeld-Cincinnati Extruder

Used for plastic extrusion processes, capable of producing a wide range of plastic profiles.

Engel Injection Molding Machine

Used for manufacturing plastic parts through the injection molding process.

Granulator

Used for reducing plastic or other materials into small granules or particles.

Calender Forming Film Making Machine

Utilized in the production of plastic films through a calendering process.

BUSS Reciprocating Pin Single Screw Testing Machine

Designed for evaluating the performance and behavior of plastic materials under controlled extrusion conditions.

Collin Rubber & Plastic Molding Machine

Used for molding rubber and plastic materials into various shapes and forms.

Wood-Based Panel Molding Machine

Designed for manufacturing wood-based panels, such as particleboard or fiberboard.

Oil Bath Heating Double Roller Kneader

A mixing and kneading machine used in the processing of rubber or plastic compounds.

Torque Rheometer

A testing instrument used for measuring the rheological properties of polymer melts.

Instron Universal Testing Machine

Used for conducting various mechanical tests on materials, such as tensile, compression, bending, or shear tests.

Impact Strength Tester

Instrument used to measure the impact resistance of materials.

Vicat Softening Point Tester

A device used to determine the softening temperature of materials, indicating their heat resistance & dimensional stability.

Heat Distortion Temperature Tester

Measures the temperature at which a plastic material deforms under a specified load.

Melt Index Tester

A testing apparatus used to determine the melt flow rate of plastic materials.

Transparency Tester

A device used to measure the transparency or haze of transparent materials, such as plastic films or sheets, aiding in quality control and product evaluation.

Colorimeter

Used to quantitatively measure the color of materials, providing objective data on parameters like hue, chroma, and lightness.

High Temperature Thermal Aging Box

A specialized chamber used for subjecting materials to elevated temperatures for extended periods, simulating accelerated aging conditions to assess their thermal stability and durability.

UV Aging Box

Designed to expose materials to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, replicating the damaging effects of sunlight to evaluate the materials’ resistance to UV degradation.

Xenon Aging Chamber

Used to simulate accelerated weathering conditions by exposing materials to xenon arc light, evaluating their resistance to light-induced degradation and color fading.

Film Blowing Machine Unit

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DHC

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Oxygen Permeability Tester

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2000x Optical Microscope

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