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Researcher analysing a compound sample in the Merit Plastik R&D laboratory
Innovation

R&D at the
Core of Everything

Our in-house laboratory and R&D team develop, test and refine compound formulations in line with your performance targets and regulatory requirements.

Innovation

R&D and Laboratory Capabilities

Our laboratory works alongside our plant and sits at the centre of our R&D and production processes. Here we evaluate how materials behave and adjust formulations during production. Every batch is checked against defined processing and performance criteria before it leaves the plant.

We carry out our testing in line with ASTM and ISO methods, with the aim of consistent compound performance across different applications.

Physical & Rheological Analysis

  • Hardness Measurement (Shore A & D)
  • Density & Specific Gravity
  • Melt Flow Index (MFI) Testing

Mechanical Performance Testing

  • Tensile Strength & Elongation
  • Tear Strength
  • Compression Set
  • Abrasion Resistance

Durability & Safety Checks

  • Weathering & Ageing (UV) Resistance
  • ESD & Electrical Property Measurement

Analytical & Aesthetic Evaluation

  • Structural Analysis by FTIR Spectroscopy
  • Colour & Gloss Control
  • Visual Inspection