Laboratory services & material analysis for recycled plastics

Not just measuring – but interpreting, evaluating and enabling decisions

Reliable testing. Clear interpretation. Better decisions.

Test, analyse and evaluate recyclates with confidence

The quality of recycled plastics can only be reliably assessed through structured material analysis.

plastship provides laboratory services that not only generate data, but interpret results in an application-specific context and make them usable for decision-making.

Test, analyse and evaluate recyclates with confidence

Our approach

Successful use of recyclates requires reliable data – not only in data sheets, but in real applications.

We analyse materials across key quality dimensions: structured, reproducible and application-driven.

We combine in-house expertise with standardised procedures (including PlastCert) to create reliable decision-making foundations for procurement, development and quality assurance.

Our approach

Material analysis as the basis for reliable decisions

Raw measurement data alone is not sufficient to assess material suitability.

Only through structured analysis, interpretation and comparability do results become a reliable basis for:

  • Material selection
  • Process reliability
  • Production approvals

Our testing areas at a glance

Physical properties (with PlastCert) Key material parameters for assessing processability, consistency and quality.

Typical tests: ▪️MFR / MFI (melt flow index) ▪️density ▪️moisture content ▪️ash content ▪️bulk density

Benefits: ▪️comparison of batches and materials ▪️assessment of processability ▪️validation of data sheet values

Preis: 250€ – Jetzt Prüfung anfragen

Physical properties (with PlastCert)

Mechanical properties (with PlastCert) Assessment of mechanical performance and durability.

Typical tests: ▪️injection moulding of ISO specimens ▪️tensile testing ▪️Charpy impact strength ▪️flexural testing

Benefits: ▪️evaluation of strength and toughness ▪️comparison with virgin materials ▪️basis for approvals

Preis: 300€ – Jetzt Prüfung anfragen

Mechanical properties (with PlastCert)

Multifactorial properties / odour (with PlastCert) Holistic evaluation of material quality, especially for sensitive applications.

Typical tests: ▪️sensory odour evaluation ▪️emission analysis ▪️contamination assessment

Benefits: ▪️evaluation of suitability for specific applications ▪️reduction of risks in serial production ▪️complementing standard material parameters

Preis je Leistung: 40-675€ – Jetzt Prüfung anfragen

Multifactorial properties / odour (with PlastCert)

Optical properties Analysis of visual appearance and surface quality.

Typical tests: ▪️colour measurement ▪️opacity ▪️defect analysis ▪️surface evaluation

Optical properties

Polymer composition Analysis of material composition.

Typical tests: ▪️polymer identification ▪️detection of foreign polymers ▪️analysis of blends

Benefits: ▪️transparency of feedstocks ▪️evaluation of purity and consistency ▪️basis for quality control

Polymer composition

From measurement to material decision

Our laboratory services are part of a broader system:

  • Material benchmarking & comparability

  • Quality verification & CoAs

  • Support for material approvals

  • Validation of production materials

  • Goal:

    a reliable basis for material decisions.

Typical applications

Typical applications

Qualification of new recyclates

Qualification of new recyclates

Comparison of existing materials

Comparison of existing materials

Supplier evaluation

Supplier evaluation

Building structured material data

Building structured material data

Preparation for regulatory requirements

Preparation for regulatory requirements

Securing production processes

Integration into recyclate supply

  • Materialanalysen sind Teil eines Gesamtsystems:

  • Sourcing & distribution

  • Feedstock management

  • Quality data & comparability

  • So stellen wir sicher, dass:

  • Materials are not only tested, but understood

  • Quality becomes reproducible

  • Decisions are data-driven

Looking to test, compare or qualify your materials?

We support you with a structured, application-driven approach.

Looking to test, compare or qualify your materials?

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