EQUIPMENT

Gas Chromatograph with Headspace accessory.

Infrared Spectrophotometer (FTIR) with photoacoustic spectroscopy (PAS) accessory and database.

Spectrophotometer and Colorimeter for colour measurements and colour matching.

Spectrophotometer operating at 5 different angles for characterization of metallic coatings and special effect coatings.

Spectrophotometer UV/VIS.

Scanning electron microscope with X-ray analyser.

Thermal Analyses techniques : DSC, TMA, TGA.

Equipment for determining static (tensile tester; Instron) and dynamic mechanical (DMA) properties.

Equipment for rheological measurements : viscosimeters, rheometer.

Electrochemical Impedance Analyser.

Accelerated weathering equipment : salt spray, QUV, SO_² resistance, sun test,  climatic chambers with variable temperature and relative humidity.

Stress analyser  ( Stressmeter).

Spray booth for liquid and powder coatings application.

Automatic filmograph.

Interfacial and Surface Tension measurement (Du Nouy ring, Wilhelmy plate).

Surface treatment equipment : plasma enclosure, sandblasting cage, automatic flaming.

Particle size distribution analyser.

Gas analyser (ozone, CO, NO_x) and suspended particule matter in ambient air.

Standard equipment for testing liquid paints and films.