Film Science Lab

Our Film Science Labs in Winsford and Hartlepool, UK support the scientific development of innovative downgauged, recyclable and recycled performance films.

What we do

Icon: recyclable barrier and laminate replacement films

Recyclable Barrier & Laminate Replacement Films

Downgauged Best in Class thinnest Films

Advanced Functional Performance

Recycled Content Application

Film science lab core services

Analysis

Expert polymer scientists analyse and test the technical properties and performance of films to drive research and development potential

Formulation

Located at Europe’s largest co-extrusion facility, our research and development services are closely aligned to deliver high-performance films quickly and efficiently

Optimisation

By aligning research and development with industry-leading expertise, we apply our unique know-how and capabilities to optimise functional and sustainable performance, meeting the evolving demands of our customers

More Services:

More Services

Multilayer structural and performance engineering
Downgauging
Sealing trials and heat seal testing
Tear testing
Tack testing
Heat testing
Tensile strength testing
Viscosity testing
Water vapour transmission rate testing (WVTR)
Oxygen transmission rate (OTR)
Microscopic analysis
Silage bail wrapping test facility
Dart and mechanical tests under stretch conditions
Weather testing for UVA radiation with dry/wet cycles
UV spectrometer testing
Gas chromatography

Film sample clamped in a tensile testing machine

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