Materials
At NAITEC, we offer technological services and advice in a personalized way for a wide range of sectors: mobility, wind power, energy, agrifood, packaging, household appliances, construction, etc. The types of actions can be included in the following topics:
- Raw Material Characterization (RMC)
- Quality inspection (end product checks)
- Failure and defect analysis
- Surveillance and selection of materials
- Product recommendations and improvements
We are specialized in the characterization and analysis of:
Metallic Materials
Analysis and tests:
- Chemical characterization (arc/spark optical emission spectrometry (OES), ICP Plasma, EDX, …)
- Physical tests (traction, resilience, hardness, flexion, torsion, flare, …)
- Metallographic characterization (Cutting and analysis of changes, metallurgical properties of various alloys and metallic or polymeric coatings).
- Failure analysis (Failure modes in welded joints, bearings, gears, …)
- Mechanical aptitude tests (stress analysis, elastoplastic conditions …)
- Corrosion tests (Accelerated tests of climatic conditions according to international standards or tailored to meet customer needs)
- Weld analysis (macrographic analysis, hardness sweeps, bending, traction, …)
- Defect analysis (Incipient failure detection, progression and breaking point of various materials and/or elements)
Technological solutions and advice on:
- Lightweight high-performance materials
- New iron-based alloys
- Alternative coatings
- Improved response to fatigue, corrosion and wear
- Nickel-based alloys for high temperature applications
- Applications of hydroforming processes to materials
Polymeric materials. Plastics, Elastomers and Composites
Analysis and tests:
- Chemical characterization (Infrared, ICP-AES, Chromatography, ..)
- Physical tests (Traction, Flexion, Impact, Hardness, ..)
- Thermal analysis (DSC, TGA, ..)
- Rheological analysis (Plate Rheometer, Fluidity Index, ..)
- Wear and abrasion tests (Tribometer, Taber Abrasion, ..)
- Aging and weather resistance tests (Salt Spray Test, Xenon Light, UV Light, Humidity,…)
- Specific tests (emissions, flammability, etc.)
- Laboratory-scale to pilot-scale (twin-screw extruder, compression press)
- Microscopy analysis (Optical, Electronic, Infrared)
Technological solutions and advice on:
- Selection and replacement of materials and processes: Surveillance and selection of alternative materials, characterization, design testing
- Improved mechanical properties
- Improved weather resistance
- Improved adhesive properties
- Materials designed to withstand high temperatures
Coatings
- Chemical characterization (FTIR Analysis, EDS Microprobe, ..)
- Liquid paint characterization (Density, volatility, viscosity,…)
- Applied coating characterization (Thicknesses, defect analysis)
- Aging and weather resistance tests (Salt Spray Test, Humidity, UV light …)
Biofuels, fuels and oils
- Characterization of oils, greases and oily residues
- Glycerine characterization
- Energy characterization of waste
- Development of projects on the following topics:
- Extraction and refining of oil and oily residues
- Homogeneous and heterogeneous transesterification
- Adaptation of biofuels to regulations/legislation
- Compatibility studies of materials with biofuels
- Biofuel stability studies
Committed to excellence
On the other hand, at NAITEC we have been researching different materials since 1989. Our extensive experience, the advanced knowledge of our technical staff and the equipment of our laboratories, accredited by ENAC (Technical Annex no. 69/LE814), make us a reference centre capable of providing customised solutions for different sectors: automotive, wind energy, energy, agri-food, packaging, household appliances, construction, etc.
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Specifically, NAITEC is approved for all ENAC-accredited tests and for the Volkswagen-specific standards for lightfastness, climatic, corrosion, impact, emission and flammability tests.
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