CRI-SIL maintains a well equipped silicone testing lab utilizing the latest in ASTM test equipment and procedures. Our technicians are highly trained and adhere to industry testing standards and protocols. The following is a list of our in-house testing capabilities. For additional testing capabilities CRI-SIL utilizes external accredited laboratories.

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• Rheology (ASTM D2084-07): Utilizing a Oscillating Disc Rheometer (ODR) R100 Model that can range from 200’F to 400’F

• Crack Growth (ASTM D813-07): Utilizing a DeMattia test machine.

• Viscosity:  Utilizing a Brookfield HADVE viscometer with various spindles and a Brookfield HBDV-II +CP viscometer with a CP-52 “cone”.

• Heat Resistance (ASTM D573): Utilizing a hot air circulating ovens capable of 200’F to 600’F.

• Fluid Resistance (ASTM D471): Utilizing a heated oil block capable of achieving temperatures from 212’F to 375’F.

• Flame Resistance (UL-94):  Utilizing a self-contained, digitally controlled flame cabinet.

• Electrical Conductivity:  Utilizing a Keithly 580 Micro-ohmmeter.

• Hardness (ASTM D2240): Shore A, utilizing a digital durometer gauge on an automatic operating stand and Shore 00, utilizing an analog Rex Durometer gauge.

• Specific Gravity (ASTM D792)

• Tensile, Elongation, Modulus (ASTM D412): Utilizing a T2000 universal testing machine.

• Tear B and C (ASTM D624-00): Utilizing a T2000 universal testing machine.

• Tension Set (ASTM D412)

• Compression Set Resistance (ASTM D395): 200’F to 600’F

• Bayshore Resilience (ASTM D2632): Utilizing a Shore Resiliometer.

• Williams Plasticity (ASTM D926)