Paint and coating analysis laboratory

The chemical/physical characterization of polymeric materials provides insights into the production process, verifies the quality of the raw material and its suitability for its intended use, and ensures the quality and safety of the finished product.

The study and comparison of curves obtained during material analysis provides valuable insights into the research and development phases, process verification, and investigation of the causes of damage or breakage.

At the same time, chemical analysis helps protect the environment and consumer health by ensuring the absence of substances prohibited by national and international regulations, for example by identifying potential contaminants, inclusions, or microplastics.

The innovative Chemical Imaging (CI) technique, available on the IR Microscope, allows the simultaneous acquisition of chemical (IR spectra) and spatial (sample image) information for the study of multilayers and surface inhomogeneities, as well as for the identification of pollutants on the surface of any solid organic material.

This technique has many applications: chemical imaging analyses are primarily used in quality control, contamination studies (e.g., the assessment and characterization of microplastics in water), and forensic analysis of materials.

Industrial computed tomography is a non-destructive diagnostic method that uses X-rays to obtain three-dimensional images of the interior and exterior of a component, detecting any defects such as porosity, discontinuities, and deformations.

This type of inspection can examine any material to identify any defects that could compromise the use of the part.

Pontlab chose the Baker Hughes GE V TOME X M 300, which combines the advantages of industrial tomography with the precision of metrological measurements.

The Xenotest accelerated aging test reproduces the effects of exposure to sunlight and weather on materials, verifying their color stability and resistance to aging.

Used for leather, fabrics, plastics, and paints, the Xenon test is essential for ensuring the quality and durability of products over time. The test is conducted using a xenon arc lamp, as it more faithfully reproduces the spectrum of solar radiation, ensuring greater reliability compared to UV aging.