Technology and Expertise for Speed to Market. UL Thermoplastics Testing Center (UL TTC)

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1 Technology and Expertise for Speed to Market UL Thermoplastics Testing Center (UL TTC)

2 It s about time. And speed. And getting you to market sooner with the ability to outpace your competitors.

3 UL is a premier global safety science company with more than 100 years of proven history. As an independent, global provider of product certification, product testing, validation and as the author of Safety standards, UL is evolving the future of safety to meet the expanding needs of customers and the global public. With subsidiaries on all five continents and a global network of over 95 laboratory, testing and certification facilities, UL continues to work with integrity and a focus on quality to enhance the trust conveyed by our certification marks and services. UL has been testing plastics since The UL Thermoplastics Testing Center (UL TTC), located in Krefeld, Germany, has been defining and redefining state-of-the-art in plastics testing for over 65 years. Discover our unsurpassed capabilities in plastics technology, capacity, quality and expertise.

4 Innovation and efficiency in material testing. UL TTC Accelerates the Testing Process Outpacing your competitors starts here Everything about UL and UL TTC as it exists today with our highly specialized team of experts and our extensive capabilities is engineered to get your product to market with the opportunity to gain competitive momentum. Count on time and cost-saving advantages made possible by UL TTC: Advanced technology found in our sophisticated compounding capabilities, fully automated production of test specimens, and proprietary Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) software Unequalled capacity expressed in our ability to test for all major plastics applications from standard plastics to engineering and high performance thermoplastics and selection from over 200 different tests UL TTC by the numbers: 40 automated systems to raise capacity 100 different test specimen molds 200 different plastics tests 24/7 non-stop testing and results access 5,000 square meter facility accreditation (DIN EN ISO/IEC) Uncompromising quality achieved through adherence to the strictest industry standards and our accreditation Extensive expertise developed over 65 years of experience in plastics testing, reflected in the skills and knowledge of our exceptional personnel

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6 Advanced Technology Adding efficiency and control to the process chain. Sophisticated and simplified compounding At UL TTC, we offer the most advanced systems and processes in the testing business. Compounding, for example, features fully equipped production lines for the compounding of standard polymers and engineering thermoplastics in quan tities ranging from 1.3 to 100 kilograms. With this sophisticated system, you can send your plastics and additives to us and UL TTC will compound the granu les using kneading or twin-screw extrusion. In the case of large assignments, simply enter the compo sition of the material specimen to be tes ted into your computer and submit the formulation elec tro ni cally to us. Using your data, our LIMS will control the formulation of your components that we have already stored at our facility for use in making your plastic granules. Our proprietary, intelligent LIMS software system accelerates the entire process chain from entering your order to receiving test results. LIMS tracks the status of all of its assignments and manages its working processes LIMS receives formulations and dispatches test results, which you can view online the instant they are available Since faster response time is always desirable, LIMS offers real time-and-cost-saving advantages. Automated production of test specimens At UL TTC, fully automated injection molding machines process the granu les into test specimens. Approximately 100 different test specimen molds are available for almost all ISO, UL and CAMPUS tests. The UL Mold-Control (Datalogger) enables us to capture injec tion molding process data online and on a continuous basis. From standard test data such as this, the fundamental processing parameters of your plastic can be calculated, including injection pressure, gate sealing, plasticating capacity and solidification behavior. The Datalogger promotes consistent quality not after the plastics have been processed, but during processing itself. The data gathered can be displayed graphically and statistically evaluated, and the system (which is avail able for purchase exclusively from UL TTC) can be coupled to any existing mold control system or specialized machinery.

7 Technology that adapts to your needs If you wish to test a finished or semi-finished component, we can prepare test specimens for standards testing using a high-speed cutting machine. Or if you re interested in the effect that a paint film will have upon a polymer, our automated injection molding equipment is able to produce optical-quality plastic plaques, which enable the appro priate tests for properties like weathering. At UL TTC, we adjust our technology systems to suit your testing objectives and needs. Automation that allows consistency The fact that automation has been consistently introduced in all possible areas at UL TTC means that tests are highly accurate and can be replicated. In the case of a tensile test, for example, robots always fix the test specimens in such a way that the forces being applied are precisely centered. This reliability and consistency in the test results reduces the need for repeated testing. UL TTC technology drives you to market sooner with: Fully automated production lines Exclusive and intelligent LIMS software Electronic submission of assignments and results retrieval

8 Unequalled Capacity Filling your need for one-stop testing. Leading the industry in capacity with: 40 automated systems that enable UL TTC to control and speed processes and allow us to handle sizeable and multiple projects at once 200 different standard tests on plastics, plus specialized tests as needed 5,000 square meters of efficient industrial space devoted to production of granules, test specimens, testing, consultation, and certification No one else can match the vast knowledge-pool of competencies UL and UL TTC have amassed in over 65 years of thermoplastics testing. UL has developed more than 1,000 standards for safety and evaluates more than 19,000 types of products, components, materials and systems annually. The UL Mark appears on 67,000 manufacturer products each year and we can verify and certify the excellence of the one product that matters most yours! Count on testing variety Standard tests for every major plastics application from determining the melt flow index to impact tests Specialized tests such as fuel resistance, tracking (Comparative Tracking Index) or high speed tensile tests and tests carried out by hand Our physical/mechanical and rheological testing alone consists of 30 different types of tests. Using state-of-the-art technology, our primary testing activities include electrical, optical, thermo-analysis, combustion, weathering, heat distortion temperature, chemical resistance and thermal aging resistance. An overview of our testing services can be found attached to this brochure or at Save through one-stop (and non-stop) service Fulfilling all your testing needs in one location is more than a convenience. One-stop testing translates into savings with greater control over testing and approval from start to finish, reduced chances for errors that can arise with a change in testing facilities, and the possibility of costly rework. One-stop service keeps the momentum of testing going, which further accelerates your speed to market. Our one-stop service is also non-stop. We operate seven days a week, including holidays.

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11 Uncompromising Quality Bringing the reliability of our test data to everyday life. Special accreditation UL TTC has earned special DAP accreditation and is authorized to carry out selected physical and technological tests on plastics in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC This is the first accreditation in Germany to include the compounding of thermoplastics and injection molding of test specimens (DAR Registration no: DAP-PL ). UL TTC and CAMPUS Our commitment to quality counts What we do at UL TTC matters to clients, to us, and to consumers who put the products and components we test here to real life tests every day. They want to trust a manufacturer s representation as to the safety of the plastic lenses they put in their eyes or their car side panels to protect themselves or the people they love. This is where quality enters the picture and why we adhere to the strictest industry standards and constantly put our tests to the test. We uniquely offer unification standardization and monitoring of injection molding. This standardization of specimens for testing has a significant impact on the properties of materials and allows for a more reliable assessment of the material and its safety. UL TTC is a founding member of the working party of CAMPUS (Computer Aided Material Preselection by Uniform Standards), the world s most successful plastics database. More than 50 producers enter standard, definitive and comparative parameters for their own products in accord ance with ISO and ISO UL s participation allows customers to gain early knowledge of technical advances and amendments to standards. We adhere to the highest industry standards and constantly put our tests to the test.

12 Extensive Expertise Adding the value of experience and dedication. UL TTC people make a difference Our personnel draw on skills learned on the job every day and honed through constant training offered at our facility. UL TTC people add heads-up thinking, hands-on control over machinery, and driven performance that produces exceptional results. Rely on your account manager and everyone else at UL TTC to respond as a true partner in getting your test completed and product to market as quickly as possible. And count on them for more a level of dedication that makes your total UL TTC experience both valuable and enjoyable. See how our productivity earns dividends for you We continue to invest in new testing automation. This is the reason we are able to offer such a cogent price-performance ratio. Sit down and talk with us about the many ways our technology, capacity, quality and expertise can add up to savings for you. Discover UL TTC expertise to go We can supply and install a complete testing facility on any site, anywhere in the world, with all the necessary equipment for compounding, production of test specimens and the test procedures themselves. Best of all, our expert employees are available for consultation or training as needed. With a facility covering over 5,000 square meters, UL TTC offers one-stop services: Compounding Production of test specimens Standard testing Test engineering consultation Certification Follow-Up Service

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14 In addition to 65 years of testing expertise, UL and UL TTC also play an active role in the development of national and international standards with groups like the International Standards Organization (ISO).

15 Put UL TTC to the Test We are ready to help you Get your accelerated testing time in motion by taking the next important step. Contact us by at or call and we can talk about the parameters of your next thermoplastic testing project and the advanced solutions UL TTC can provide to accelerate your test turnaround time and get you to market faster. We have the advanced technology required, the capacity, quality and the expertise needed to speed the entire process from start to certified finish. Examine our full capabilities. You can find an up-to-date overview of the full range of services offered by the UL TTC at Give us the chance to prove our mettle in thermoplastics just put us to the test. Contact our technical experts: T: E: W: ul.com

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