Lüdenscheid Plastics Institute
Why is there something in plastic components that doesn’t belong there and where does it come from? Manufacturers of plastic components are increasingly being confronted with this question.
The number of legally regulated substances such as bisphenol A, PFAS or siloxanes is increasing and the critical limit values are being lowered further, so that cross-contamination from the periphery or other processes at the same site can already violate legal requirements.
For example, it is not enough to buy bisphenol A-free granulate for components that come into contact with food. The entire production environment must be bisphenol A-free in order to avoid cross-contamination.
But it is not only harmful substances that are increasingly in focus.
For example, small traces of silicone can lead to the failure of electronic components and trigger costly recalls.
Emissions and unwanted odors are sometimes caused by unfavorable process parameters.
The Kunststoff-Institut provides support from process assessment and on-site sampling to analytical verification and remedial measures.
With a clear focus on practice-oriented application technology and close cooperation with the analytical laboratory, the institute offers customized solutions for complex challenges.
The institute’s practice-oriented application technology works hand in hand with the analytical laboratory to develop precise and efficient solutions. This synergy makes it possible to identify problems quickly and rectify them in a targeted manner, thereby optimizing production processes and increasing the quality of the end products.
A comparison with criminological investigation and forensics illustrates the way the Kunststoff-Institut Lüdenscheid works: like a team of investigators looking for clues and uncovering connections, the institute proceeds methodically and analytically to determine the causes of production problems and find sustainable solutions. This precise approach guarantees maximum efficiency and reliability in process optimization and finding sources of contamination. For example, limit values for material degradation during processing can be determined and avoided in the future. Sources of cross-contamination, e.g. with harmful PFAS or bisphenol A, are identified and evaluated. In this way, it is possible to ensure that the critical limit values are not exceeded in the future.
Through the combination of practical application technology and sound analytical expertise, the Kunststoff-Institut Lüdenscheid offers its customers worldwide an incomparable advantage. Companies can rely on the many years of experience and expertise to optimize production processes and increase competitiveness.
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