4th November 2019
Molecular Weight Characterisation – The Use of GPC
One of the key characteristics of the polymers which eventually define the overall performance and…
Read More
1st November 2019
Construction Materials Testing – Grenfell Tower Inquiry
This week has seen the publication of the first report from the official inquiry into…
Read More
4th July 2018
Failure Analysis on Scaffolding Boards
Overview Failure Analysis-Scaffolding Boards In 2017, Impact Solutions were tasked with performing failure analysis on…
Read More
15th May 2018
weathering and light fastness testing
Should you be carrying out weathering and light fastness testing on your products? Weathering…
Read More
16th June 2017
PE cladding and fire ratings – what does it all mean?
Fire safety and the use of plastics in construction has dominated the news over the…
Read More
21st March 2017
Importance of plastic pipe quality testing
Importance of plastic pipe quality testing We recently conducted destructive testing of a plastic pipeline…
Read More
23rd January 2017
youngest Plastic Consultancy Network member
youngest Plastic Consultancy Network member The Plastic Consultancy Network is a network of the best…
Read More
29th February 2016
Failure analysis of plastics
The crucial use of Thermal Analysis (DSC) and Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) in the Failure Analysis of plastics…
Read More
21st February 2015
Guide to ElectroFusion weld test results
Electrofusion weld joints are tested using the double cantilever test. The samples are pulled apart…
Read More
9th February 2015
Butt fusion weld testing
Quality Assurance and plastic pipe weld testing during installation is a regular part of Impact’s…
Read More