Accredited Laboratories
“POLIMER” Research Laboratory Polymer Materials Processing Centre in Toruń
Laboratory manager
dr Aneta Raszkowska-Kaczor
+48 509 564 432
+48 56 650-00-44 wew.153/154
aneta.kaczor@impib.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
“POLIMER” Research Laboratory conducts laboratory tests in the area of polymer materials, including: optical testing, physio-mechanical and thermal testing, plastic film activation tests, and microbiological testing.
At the accredited “Polimer” laboratory located at the Polymer Material Processing Centre in Toruń, we determine physio-mechanical, structural and thermal parameters of polymers and plastic products, such as plastic film or film packages; we hold a PCA accreditation.
Among other things, our offer also includes: material identification, analysis of gas mixture composition inside packages, gas and vapour permeability, as well as testing for biocidal effect, fungi and mould resistance. We determine the biodegradability of materials. We prepare experimental batches of composites and ready samples or products in the form of plastic film (blown and 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.
”LABGUM” Research Laboratory Centre for Elastomers and Rubber
in Piastów
Laboratory manager
dr inż. Agata Domańska
+48 530 612 300
+48 22 723 60 26 do 29 wew. 182
agata.domanska@impib.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
”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 tests are conducted following 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.
Among other things, our offer includes testing of: processing properties of rubbers and mixtures, strength properties (tensile and tear strength) of rubber, essential physical properties of rubber, i.e. hardness, density, flexibility, abrasiveness, thermal stability, as well as content of essential raw material groups using the TGA (thermogravimetric analysis) method, heat resistance (accelerated aging) and resistance to the effect of ozone or ash – identification and determination of content of inorganic ingredients (mineral fillers, vulcanization activators) using the classic analysis methods.
Certyfikat i zakres akredytacji nr. AB 147
Coating Products Research Laboratory Centre for Paints and Plastics in Gliwice
Laboratory manager
mgr inż. Grażyna Kamińska-Bach
+48 536 497 161
+48 32 231 90 44
grazyna.kaminska-bach@impib.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
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 testing 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), corrosivity of varnish and zinc coatings in neutral salt spray (NSS), global migration of plastic materials to simulants, identification of adhesives of paints and coatings, pigments and fillers, as well as insignificant substances causing product defects and processing problems using the infrared spectrophotometry (FTIR) method.
Certificate of accreditation no. AB 163
Polymer Materials Research Laboratory Centre for Paints and Plastics in Gliwice
Laboratory manager
dr inż. Błażej Chmielnicki
+48 530 600 230
+48 32 231 90 41 wew. 31 blazej.chmielnicki@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.
Certificate of accreditation no. AB 163
Non-Accredited Laboratories
Experimental and Technological Laboratory of Materials of the Polymer Material Processing Centre in Toruń
Laboratory manager
mgr inż. Mariusz Błaszkowski
+48 730 034 222
+48 650 00 44
mariusz.blaszkowski@impib.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
The laboratory provides services in the area including:
- · conducting of technological tests;
- · industrial research and development work on a semi-technical scale;
- · experimental production in the area of extrusion of polymer composites, flat plastic film, profiles, including pipes and hoses;
- · experimental production in the area of recycling of plastics.
We have the appropriate machinery necessary to conduct technological tests of the polymer composite extrusion process:
- · a BTSK 20/40D concurrent twin-screw extruder, enabling production of polymer material composites through addition of other polymers, powder fillers and modifiers;
- · a production line for 3-layer film of the 3xW25 type, used in trials and tests of extrusion of multilayer plastic film using different kinds of polymer materials;
- · a PlastiCorder Brabender station for research works in the area of modification of polymer materials and making of research samples in the form of different types of profiles as well as flat and blown plastic film.
Experimental and Technological Laboratory of Elastomers of the Centre for Elastomers and Rubber
Laboratory manager
mgr Stanisław Stokłuska
+ 48 535 345 190
+48 22 723 60 22
stanislaw.stokluska@impib.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
The laboratory provides services in the area including:
- · 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).
