We
have several compounds cabable of meeting
BS EN681-1: 1996 which covers
compounds for use in Elastomeric
Seals for Pipe Joints used in
water drainage applications. These
compounds can, where necessary be tested in accordance with the British
Standard Kitemark approval system
*. This approval demonstrates
the capability of our quality
and design systems, manufacturing
process and release criteria.
The company would be happy to
test any of the current range of
compoundsto Kitemark upon request.
The single
largest proportion of our business
is in the automotive industry.
Traditionally the automotive industry
customers place higher demands
on their suppliers for continual
improvement and the introduction
of corrective and preventative
actions. This has a positive effect
upon all aspects of the business
as improvements in this area improve
systems and working practices
for our entire customer base.
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The
Quality Control laboratory ensures
that all compounds are tested
and quickly released to the customer.
This well equipped testing facility
ensures full compliance with in-house
or customer specifications prior
to release. The laboratory uses
up to date SPC software to facilitate
in-line process control which,
ensures the highest quality compounds.
Laboratory equipment includes
Moving Disc Rheometers, Oscillating
Disc Rheometers, Mooney viscometers,
Wallace Rapid Plastimeter, Hardness
Meters and SG balance. In addition
there are a number of laboratory
extruders which are used to determine the suitability
of compounds for further processing.
*
The Kitemark is a BSI registered certification mark, licensed for use on a product after independent testing has been carried out to establish conformity with the stated standard, and satisfactory assessment of the manufacturing control process has taken place to establish that such conformity may consistently be achieved. BSI verifies continuing product conformity by periodic product testing and assessment of the manufacturing process.
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