The identiPol QA2
The QA2 is designed to provide unskilled polymer manufacturing and processing staff with a simple tool to assess the quality and identity of mouldable thermoplastics. The system has been specifically designed to provide a quick assessment of incoming material and its suitability for use on the production line. This is achieved by the automated comparison of new batches of material against known good batches, which have previously been tested.
The QA2 is a 2nd generation system offering improved easeof- use, enhanced capabilities and increased productivity, within a compact portable unit. This intelligent system self-optimises test conditions leaving the operator with only supplier, material and batch information to enter into the software prior to running a test. Built-in diagnostics ensure that the sample is always run under optimum conditions, leaving the operator to get on with other work during the short (around 15 minutes) test time.
The QIS value is a unique approach developed by Lacerta Technology and The University of Bristol to assess the similarities between test results on different samples. The QIS value simply provides an objective assessment and removes operator error in assessing if the most recent test on a sample of material just delivered is comparable and equivalent to earlier deliveries of batches of the same material. The use of the QIS value provides a simple, no-quibble, "Go/No Go" as to whether the material is suitable to use on the production line.
- Prevent incorrect material entering production and resulting issues
- Quick "Go/No Go" decision in the factory regarding material quality assurance
- Ensure production is running at full capacity
- Reduces the risk of wastage
- Change to cheaper suppliers whilst maintaining product quality
- Potentially reduce insurance premiums
- Prevent poor production runs being sent to your customer
- Show your customer a traceable material conformance
- Defend product complaints from your customer
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Specifications
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| Sample size | 20-30mg (one or two plastic granules, plastic film, or a piece from a moulded part) |
| Temperature range | Ambient to 350°C |
| Heating rate | 10 -100°C/min |
| Automatic output | Glass Transition Tg (°C) |
| Melting Point Tm (°C) | |
| End Point (°C) | |
| Identification: | Polymer Type |
| Confirmation: | QIS value of similarity |
| Comparison: | QIS value of similarity |
| Additional output | Complex thermo-mechanical property data: |
| - Tan delta | |
| - Stiffness (N/m) | |
| - Delta T (ΔT, °C) | |
| - Moulding displacement (mm) | |
| Printed outputs | Batch summary report |
| QIS test results report | |
| Sample identification | |
| Certificate of confirmation | |
| Optional accessories | Melt Flow Indication (MFi) |
| Sample viewing camera system |
