PEOPLE and ORGANIZATION
Management
dr Marlena Maślanka
Director of the institute
marlena.maslanka@impib.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
tel.: +48 56 650 00 44 fax: +48 56 650 03 33
dr inż. Tomasz Żuk
Deputy Research Director
tomasz.zuk@impib.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
tel.: +48 56 650 00 44 fax: +48 56 650 03 33
our specialty
Directions of activity
Accredited laboratories
We conduct testing and certification of products on the basis of a PCA accreditation.
Machinery technology and construction
We design and manufacture devices for processing of plastics.
Sustainable economy
We deliver solutions in the area of use of polymer materials.
Specialist trainings
We conduct trainings in the area of polymers, elastomers, and rubber.
how we can help you
Research Centres
Polymer Materials Processing Centre in Toruń
dr inż. Tomasz Żuk
Deputy Research Director
tomasz.zuk@impib.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
ul. Marii Skłodowskiej-Curie 55
87-100 Toruń
tel.: +48 56 650 00 44 fax: +48 56 650 03 33
sekretariat@impib.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
The Polymer Materials Processing Research Group is involved in modification and development of new polymer materials based on typical synthetic polymers, as well as of biodegradable polymers. We advise, suggest and develop technologies of processing of polymers to the form of ready products. We seek an individual and comprehensive approach to each problem and, together with the Customer, we agree upon the best research plan aimed at resolving such problems. We prepare innovativeness opinions, scientific expert reports, as well as opinions for the court as experts in our area of activity. We conduct specialist trainings, both theoretical and practical, in the area of polymer materials, their properties, modifications and processing as well as recycling. The training topics and plans are agreed upon with our Customer.
Main directions of activity:
- · we modify polymers, recyclates and polymer composites to improve their strength, biocidal, fungistatic and other properties;
- · we develop new composites, including biodegradable ones, on the basis of natural and synthetic polymers;
- · we manufacture polymer composites and prototype products on a laboratory scale (up to 20 kg) using the extrusion or thermoforming method;
- · we participate in determination of the scope of research in project proposals;
- · we conduct specialist trainings and scientific consulting.
Group Leader
dr inż. Krzysztof Bajer
tel.: +56 6500044 wew. 165
kom.:+48 605609849
The Machinery Technology and Construction Research Group is a team of specialists who are also enthusiasts, offering comprehensive solutions in the area of polymer material processing devices. We offer a broad range of devices, from small, laboratory ones to large, complete production lines successfully working in the industry. Custom-made devices and technological lines designed at our bureau include research apparatus, devices for development of new technologies, and non-standard devices tailored to individual requirements.
We have our own design bureau, conventional machinery, and an assembly hall. On site, we cooperate with specialists and technologists from the Experimental and Technological Laboratory of Plastics.
Main directions of activity:
- · we provide standard machines and technological lines for processing of plastics;
- · we develop atypical projects for custom needs;
- · we create prototype machinery for custom needs;
- · we duplicate and regenerate parts and tools for processing of polymer materials;
- · we service the devices of our make.
Group Leader:
mgr inż. Adrian Bartnicki
Tel.: +48 56 650 00 44 wew. 157
Kom.: +48 534 431 083
The “Polymer” Research Laboratory conducts laboratory testing in the area of polymer materials, including: optical testing, physio-mechanical and thermal testing, plastic film activation tests, as well as microbiological testing.
Within the accredited “Polymer” laboratory located at the Polymer Materials Processing Centre in Toruń, we determine the physio-mechanical, structural and thermal parameters of polymers and products made of plastics, such as plastic film or film packages; we hold a PCA accreditation no. AB 1376. The offer also includes , among other things, material identification, composition analysis of gas mixtures inside packages, gas and vapour permeability, as well as testing for biocidal effect, resistance to fungi and moulds. We determine the susceptibility of materials to biodegradation. We prepare experimental batches of composites and ready samples or products in the form of plastic film (blown or flat), tapes, filaments, which may be used for testing.
The laboratory’s equipment includes a HITACHI SU8010 scanning electron microscope (SEM) equipped with SE detectors, a BSE detector and an EDX detector, enabling sample structure analysis at a micro and nano scale.
Laboratory manager
dr Aneta Raszkowska-Kaczor
+48 509 564 432
+48 56 650-00-44 wew.153/154
aneta.kaczor@impib.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
The Experimental and Technological Laboratory of Plastics offers services in the area of technological tests, industrial research, and development works, in the area of processing and recycling of polymer materials.
The Experimental and Technological Laboratory of Plastics has the following machines and devices for processing of polymer materials:
- A technological line for extrusion and coextrusion of profiles (solid and foamed) with W25 and W18 single-screw extruders. · The W18 extruder is equipped with a torque motor.
- · A technological line for extrusion of polymer composites with a 2TW40 concurrent twin-screw extruder, equipped with a dosage and granulation system.
- A technological line for flat film extrusion with a W40 single-screw extruder, equipped with a drier with a molecular sieve and a film thickness gauge.
- · A vacuum thermoforming machine for making of containers, with three forming depths.
- · Technological lines for plastic film waste agglomeration with W50 and W70 single-screw extruders, equipped with waterjet cutting heads.
- · A technological line for extrusion of filaments, intended for Fused Deposition Modeling technology 3D printing, equipped with a laser diameter gauge and an extruded product winder.
- · A UR250 knife mill with exchangeable sieves, equipped with three sieves with aperture sizes of 8 mm, 10 mm, and 12 mm.
- · An electrostatic roller separator for separation of mixed polymer material waste in the form of flakes or granulate.
- A W25i single-screw extruder with an induction heating system, for extrusion of high-performance materials characterized, among other things, by high thermal resistance.
Laboratory manager
mgr inż. Mariusz Błaszkowski
+48 730 034 222
+ 48 56 650 00 44
mariusz.blaszkowski@impib.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
Centre for Paints and Plastics in Gliwice
dr inż. Mariola Bodzek - Kochel
Director of the Centre for Paints and Plastics in Gliwice
mariola.bodzek-kochel@impib.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
ul.Chorzowska 50A
44-100 Gliwice
tel.: +48 32 231 90 41 fax: +48 32 231 26 74
gliwice@impib.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
The Paints and Plastics Research Group is involved in development of new technologies of coating products with the required properties for different substrates. We offer a broad range of tests of coating products for different applications and raw materials for production thereof. We perform tests of optical (colour, TSR), physio-mechanical and anticorrosion properties of coatings. We prepare expert reports and issue opinions on the causes for occurrence of painting defects.
On request, we manufacture specialist paints, including antistatic and flame-retardant ones.
Main directions of activity:
- · development of innovative, environmentally-friendly production technologies of coating products and polymer materials;
- · implementation of modern, non-toxic raw materials for coating products into use;
- · testing of properties of pigments, fillers, excipients, coatings, liquid coating products, raw materials for synthesis of adhesives and coating products;
- · testing of resistance of coatings to the effect of weather under accelerated and natural conditions;
- · development of renovation technologies of anti-corrosion coatings and protections;
- · expert reports on condition of varnish coatings on different objects;
- · production of custom specialist coating products based on own studies;
- · solutions in the area of waste product management.
Group Leader:
dr inż. Ewa Langer
tel.: +48 32 231 90 45
kom.: +48 574 449 823
Scope of the accreditation no. AC 004 Centre for Paints and Plastics, a Product Certification Body (PCB) meeting the requirements of the standard PN-EN ISO/IEC 17065:2013-03 Conformity assesment Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services, , and accredited by the Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) – Accreditation Certificate no. AC 004.
The tasks of the Product Certification Body are performed by the Product Certification and Normalization organizational unit.
The PCB has a strictly determinedQuality Policy and aDeclaration of Impartiality in place.
The Product Certification Body is authorized to certify:
- · product compliance, ICS codes: 23.040; 55.020; 83.140; 87.020; 87.040; 93.030;
- · for conformity marks, ICS codes: 83.140; 87.040 (“E” ecological mark reserved by Łukasiewicz – IMPiB);
- · constancy of performance of construction products (a national system).
Certification of product compliance and for conformity marks is conducted pursuant to the Type 5 product certification programme according to PN-EN ISO/IEC 17067:2014-01 Conformity assessment – Fundamentals of product certification and guidelines for product certification schemes, as well as pursuant to the following programmes of the Product Certification Body:
- · programme of product certification for a compliance certificate (CC),
- · programme of product certification for the “E” ecological mark (E-CERT).
Certification of construction products is conducted in accordance with the national system of assessment and verification of performance constancy of Type 1, as specified in the Regulation of 17 November 2016 by the Minister of Infrastructure and Construction on the manner of declaration of performance of construction products and the manner of marking thereof with a construction mark.
Pursuant to the scope of accreditation granted by the Polish Centre for Accreditation, the PCB is authorized to certify:
- plastic material products, including:
- · child-proof packages;
- · pipes, pipelines and parts thereof;
- · external sewage systems;
- · oxydegradable products of thermoplastic materials (for the “E” ecological mark according to the current Technical Criteria).
2. paints and coatings, including:
- · painting technologies;
- · coating products (for the “E” ecological mark according to the current Technical Criteria).
The full scope of accreditation of the PCB may be found on the website of the Polish Centre for Accreditation: https://www.pca.gov.pl, by entering the accreditation number AC 004 or in the documents found in the downloads.
Contact:
Manager
dr Marcin Pasich,
tel. 32 231 90 41
tel. +48 534 432 070;
marcin.pasich@impib.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
Description of the product certification system (a guide for customers)
Application for certification of a product
Questionnaire of a manufacturer applying for certification of a product
Questionnaire of an importer/distributor applying for certification of a product
The Coating Products Research Laboratory, located at the Centre for Paints and Plastics in Gliwice, is equipped with specialist measurement and testing devices serving as a basis for reliable assurance of research quality. The offer is directed to manufacturers, producers and users of coating products. The laboratory holds a Certificate no. AB 163 of the Polish Centre for Accreditation for fulfillment of the requirements of the PN-EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018-02 standard.
Among other things, we offer tests of: properties of liquid coating products, physio-mechanical properties of varnish product coatings, determination of content of volatile organic compounds (VOC) in coating products by liquid chromatography and by differential method (pursuant to the Regulation by the Minister of Development of 8 August 2016, Journal of Laws item 1353).
Laboratory manager
mgr inż. Grażyna Kamińska-Bach
+48 536 497 161
+48 32 231 90 44
grazyna.kaminska-bach@impib.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
The Polymer Materials Research Laboratory is equipped with specialist measurement and testing devices serving as a basis for reliable assurance of research quality. The offer is directed to manufacturers of plastic materials, manufacturers of construction chemicals, as well as industries which use such products.
The laboratory has a Management System in place, compliant with the requirements of the PN-EN ISO /IEC 17025:2018- 02 standard, and is a laboratory accredited by the Polish Centre for Accreditation, certificate no. AB 163.
Among other things, we offer: safe packaging closure tests, tests of thermal properties of polymers using the differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) techniques, determination of the Vicat softening point (VSP), determination of the heat deflection temperature (HDT), testing of strength properties of products made of plastics as well as plastic pipes, fittings and fixtures, determination of the melt float rate and melt volume rate (MFR and MVR), in-use tests of sanitation devices and fittings.
Laboratory manager
dr inż. Błażej Chmielnicki
+48 530 600 230
+48 32 231 90 41 wew. 31
blazej.chmielnicki@impib.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
Centre for Elastomers and Rubber in Piastów
dr inż. Monika Malesa
Director of the Centre for Elastomers and Rubber in Piastów
monika.malesa@impib.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
ul. Harcerska 30
05-820 Piastów
tel.: +48 22 723 60 25 do 29, fax: +48 22 723 71 96
piastow@impib.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
The Elastomer Materials Research Group, independently or with selected business or scientific entities, implements research projects in the area of chemistry and technology of elastomers, primarily for the rubber industry, including projects related to recycling of polymer materials. The group also provides services in the area of design of elastomer materials, consulting, trainings, and prepares expert reports. The results of its works are published in scholarly journals and monographs, as well as patented. Many works have received awards, e.g. at foreign exhibitions and fairs.
Main directions of activity:
- · functional properties of elastomer materials;
- · polymer materials for special applications;
- · recycling of rubber products;
- · engineering of surfaces of polymer materials and components thereof;
- · processing of elastomer materials.
Group Leader
dr inż. Cezary Dębek
tel.: 22 723-60-20 wew. 230
The ”Labgum” research laboratory, located at the Centre for Elastomers and Rubber in Piastów, is equipped with specialist measurement and testing devices serving as a basis for reliable assurance of research quality. The research is conducted pursuant to research procedures developed on the basis of Polish standards (PN, PN-ISO, PN-EN, PN-EN ISO), foreign standards, (ISO, ASTM) and own procedures. The laboratory holds a Certificate no. AB 147 from the Polish Centre for Accreditation for compliance with the requirements of the PN-EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018-02 standard.
Laboratory manager
dr inż. Agata Domańska
+48 530 612 300
+48 22 723 60 26 do 29 wew. 182
The Elastomer Experimental and Technological Laboratory offers services in the area of:
- · conducting of technological tests;
- · industrial research and development work on a semi-technical scale;
- · experimental production in the area of production and recycling of rubber compounds, products and granulates.
We have the necessary machinery to conduct technological tests of the production and recycling process of rubber compounds, products and granulates:
- · closed mixers with a capacity of 1.2 l and 12 l, as well as rolling mills;
- · high-performance injection mould presses with an injection volume up to 1000 mm and a clamping force up to 320 t;
- · vulcanizing presses with a clamping force up to 300 t and heating plates dimensions of 400×400, 600×600, and 800×800 mm;
- · lines for molten-salt vulcanization of extruded products;
- · a steam vulcanizing boiler (length: 1.5 m, diameter: 60 cm).
mgr inż. Stanisław Stokłuska
+48 535 345 190
+48 22 723 60 22
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