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Paints and Coatings Materials Analysis

Virtually everything in the modern world has a paint, varnish, sealant or other coating—from armor piercing bullets to pacemakers. Even simple house paint is an advanced chemical product. Understanding the properties of these coatings is critical to predicting their long term performance. Data generated by Stork scientists during paint and coating testing solve problems before they become costly. The following testing procedures add value to your manufacturing process.

Physical Properties

  • Adhesion
  • Thickness
  • Flexibility
  • Impact Resistance
  • Hardness
  • Material Identification

Accelerated Weathering

  • Fluorescent UV (QUV)
    • Basic and Controlled Irradiance
    • Spray
  • Xenon Arc
    • Automotive
    • Controlled Humidity
    • Combined with Cyclic Corrosion

Accelerated Corrosion

  • Salt Spray
  • Humidity
  • Cyclic Corrosion
    • Fog
    • Humidity
    • Dry
    • Controlled Temperature / Humidity
    • Immersion
    • Rotary and Vertical Dip / Dry

Environmental Exposure

  • Controlled Temperature / Humidity
  • Ovens to 260°C (500°F)
  • Furnaces to 1100°C (2000°F)
  • Freezers to -100°C (-150°F)
  • Chemical Compatibility
  • Gravelometer
  • Thermal Cycle
  • Thermal Shock
  • Autoclave

Stork Materials Technology offers a full range of testing and engineering services for paint and coating materials, including:

  • specification compliance testing
  • field failures
  • production defects
  • materials analysis and deformulation
  • materials selection and specification development
  • consulting
  • line audits/troubleshooting

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Paint Testing and Coating Testing at Stork

Paint Testing and Coating Testing by Stork

Stork locations offering Paint Analysis and Coating Analysis services:

  • Stork Technimet, Inc. - New Berlin, WI

  • Stork Twin City Testing Corporation - St. Paul, MN


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