Our Equipment
Research and Technology at a Glance
Our institute operates a modern pilot plant and laboratory infrastructure that covers the entire process chain, from material development and processing to product testing.
This provides the ideal foundation for application-oriented research, technological development, and industrial collaboration.
Our pilot plant facilities enable the practical implementation and optimisation of processing technologies, as well as the production of samples and prototypes.
Plastics Processing Equipment
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Twin-Screw Extruder
20 mm twin screw
L/D 44
3 gravimetric feeders
1 side feeder
Enclosed system for processing powders and similar materials
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Single-Screw Extruders
Diameter range: 19–30 mm
L/D 30–35
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Blown Film Extrusion Line
Lay-flat film width: 30–350 mm
Monolayer
Coextrusion with up to 3 layers
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Cast Film Extrusion Line
Film width: 140–200 mm
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Injection Moulding
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ARBURG
30 mm screw
L/D 23.3
Clamping force: 1,000 kN
Part weight: approx. 97 g
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BOY
14 mm screw
L/D 16.9
Clamping force: 100 kN
Part weight: approx. 5 g
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Melt Spinning for Fibre Production
Production of small fibre quantities up to 200 g
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3devo Filament Extruder
Production of small material batches
Filaments up to 3 mm and fibre production with drawing
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Regranulation System
50 mm single screw
L/D 10
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Corona-Aerosol System
Combination of corona treatment (DBD) and aerosol application for surface functionalisation
Can be integrated with any film extrusion line or operated with individual samples
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Sample Preparation Equipment
Granulate Dryer
Disc Mill
Cutting Mill
Cross Beater Mill
Ball Mill
Pellet Press
Laboratory Stirrers
Freeze Dryer
General Laboratory Equipment
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Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer (-85°C)
Climate Test Chambers
Laboratory Press
The laboratories are equipped with modern analytical and testing systems that enable comprehensive characterisation of physical, chemical, and structural properties.
Analytical Equipment:
DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry)
TGA (Thermogravimetric Analysis)
FTIR Spectrometer (ATR, Transmission)
GPC (Gel Permeation Chromatography) in HFIP
UV-Vis Spectrometer (UV-Visible Spectrophotometry)
Particle Size Analysis by Laser Diffraction
Water Vapour Permeation (Gravimetric)
Microscopy & Surface Analysis:
Digital Microscopes, 20×-2000×
3D Profilometer
Atomic Force Microscope (AFM)
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
Mechanical and Thermal Testing:
Rotational Rheometer
Universal Testing Machines Including Video Extensometry
Instrumented Pendulum Impact Tester
Heat Flow Meter for Plates
Melt Flow Tester (MFR/MVR)
Dart Drop Impact Tester
Application Areas and Benefits for Research and Industry
Our state-of-the-art facilities enable:
