MI-TECH

New commercial partner in Mexico

Styvem is our new commercial partner (distributor) for Mexico, specializing in the MI-Tech range (polymers).

This company is also active in the Southern United States and Central America.

B.T.W. polyurethane ends

The Services department of Matériau Ingénierie offers for sale batch of 4 PUR tips corresponding to the tests described in PSA D44 1237 standard.

New single cantilever system

Our range of universal testing machines for accessories is enriched by the new single cantilever system.

Retrofitting, real alternative to new !!!

Formerly a marginal phenomenon, modernization is a solution adopted even by the largest manufacturers. This offer mainly concerns mechanical testing instruments (universal testing machines, bending benches, shock benches) but can be applied to any laboratory equipment.

A new version of the Mace Snagging Tester

After several months of research, Matériau Ingénierie is proud to offer the new Mace Snagging Tester. This new version, available in 2 or 4 stations, respects our policy of overhauling the SODEMAT range of devices with a focus on ergonomics and user safety.

Certification of PVC joinery

Representing over 60% of the market, PVC joinery offer many advantages (insulation, cost, aging, etc.). Nevertheless, it is necessary to have a consistent formulation over time at the risk of seeing these properties vary from one batch to another.

DYNATECH software: new module under development

A new module Creating methods is being developed in our design office.

New "6 stations" HDT/Vicat

We are proud to announce the commercialization of our new HDT / Vicat model: HDT 6PA. This model is equipped with fully automated measuring stations. Connected to a PC, the control of the device, the acquisition and the processing of the data are carried out via software.

RheotechTR - Temperature control

Generally the liquid/solid transitions have kinetics heavily dependent of the sample thickness. For example in the case of exothermic reactions a large thickness will cause various phenomena :

•       Low heat dissipation into the environment due to a surface / volume relatively low ;
•       A thermal barrier effect, considered materials are usually poor conductors.

So if one wishes to characterize the behavior of materials used in thin layer (resins, sealants, mortar, adhesives, honey, pectins, alginates, chocolates, etc.), it is necessary to conduct tests on low material thicknesses along with accurate control of the temperature.

New standards for RheotechTR

So that the device can match the maximum of standards, we have developed new accessories and we add additional features to our software incorporating the specific working methods and the corresponding data processing methods.

The first two standards that we have chosen to integrate into the Rheotech^TR are the ASTM D7029-04 and theDIN 16945 standards. They refer both to the measurement of the gel time by monitoring the temperature curve.

ASTM D7029-04 Test Method for Determination of Reactivity of Unsaturated Polyesters and Vinyl Esters at 180 ° F [82.2 ° C] recommends the use of a test tube in borosilicate glass with a diameter of 19 mm iand a thermocouple J with a thicness of 3 mm, the latter being guided by a part facilitating its centering in the test tube. The tests are carried out in a bath at 82.2 ° C. Data from this trial are:

- the gel time : the time for the resin temperature to go from 65,5°C to 78,8°C ;

- the cure time : the time between 65,5°C and the maximum temperature ;

- the interval time : the time between 78,8°C and the maximum temperature ;

- the peak exotherm i.e. the maximum temperature.

The method described in Section 6.2 of DIN 16 945 Testing of resins, hardeners and accelerators, and catalyzed resins is based on a similar principle. This method is recommended for epoxy resins, polyester resins, polyurethane resins and acrylic resins. The thermocouple used in this case is a thermocouple J of 1 mm diameter. The data from this test are the following:

- the gel time : the time for the resin temperature to go from a first temperature T₀ to a second temperature T₁ ;

- lthe cure time : the time between T₀ and the maximum temperature ;

- the peak exotherm i.e. the maximum temperature.

^{(T₀ and T₁ depend on the studied resin. These temperatures are indicated in the standard).}

If you want to use the Rheotech^TR with other standards for measuring the gel time, please contact us specifying the number of the standard and the treatments you would like to use at the following address:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

New commercial partner in China

Beijing DSA Instruments is our new trading partner (distributor) for China, specialized in the range MI-Tech (polymers)

New commercial partner in Indonesia

PT. Elektro Graha Tama is our new business partner (distributor) for Indonesia.

The description of the company PT. Elektro Graha Tama is available HERE.

New commercial partner in Tunisia

HPC Group is our new business partner (distributor) for Tunisia.

HPC Group is in charge of the distribution of MI-Tech range and Sodemat and upgrades and training.

The description of the company HPC Group is available HERE.

New instrument: the ZST

The ZST is a specific measure to a thermoplastic material: PCTFE, domain niche business in petrochemicals.

Martindale, edition 2013

We partner with our representative in Pakistan (Eminent Sourcing) updated our range of Martindale. New Version 4 posts.

New Congotech

New measurement system for a new Congotech.

CoupTest reviewed and corrected!

New version maintaining the performance of the former while adding usability and reliability.

A more fluid Melt-Index

The M3350 gets a makeover to make testing easier and faster to set up, for a reduced cost!

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