Film Science Lab

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

What we do

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 

Get in touch

We’d love to hear from you. Contact your local Coveris representative today to learn how we can support your packaging needs.