Analyses on technical textiles, man-made fibres, yarns and fabrics

From spinning process to coating – from raw material to damage analysis

Raw material and polymer analysis

Verification of the specification of polymers

Moisture content according to Karl Fischer
Solution viscosity
Melt flow index
Extractions
Thermal properties
Measurement of carboxyl end groups
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Analysis of excipients

Incoming inspection of preparations or sizings
Chemical characterization of spinning baths
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Product analysis on yarns and fabrics

Mechanical strength (also under temperature)
Colour measurement
Emission
Exposure, climate and weathering tests
Abrasion resistance (Martindale)
Colour fastness
Soiling and cleaning behaviour
Penetration behaviour of the coating into the thread compound
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Damage analysis and process analysis

Lint analysis on bobbins or fabrics
Sieve filter analyses
Surface structure of yarn guides and godets
Impurities on fabrics
Fabric damage on airbag fabrics
Analysis of competitor products
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As a testing laboratory at a traditional man-made fibre site for cellulosic and synthetic yarns, Analytik Service Obernburg has extensive knowledge of the associated processes. The experience ranges from assistance in the development of new fibres and processes, support in production and quality assurance, to damage analysis.