The different tests that are carried out in our Laboratory:
Mechanical & Physical Tests on our Silicone Compound
Tensile Strength
Elongation at Break
Tear Strength
Hardness
Specific Gravity
Study of process ability and Curing Characteristics at a particular temperature with the help of Oscillating Disc Rheometer
The report from this study helps us to know the processing characteristics and total spectrum of curing characteristics of our Silicone rubber compound, which in turn guide the production department to maintain consistent quality
Electrical Tests on our Silicone compound
Volume Resistivity
Break down Voltage
Tracking and Erosion Resistance Test
Resistance to Corona
Here a cured sheet from our Silicone compound is put in a cell under
corona generating electrodes, thereby exposing the Silicone rubber under corona. In this test the Silicone rubber is subjected to combined stress from electrons, ozone, UV and high temperature simultaneously.
UV Resistance Test (ASTM G53)
The facility for exposing the vulcanized sheet made from Silicone rubber to UV light (315 nm) and dry heat simulating normal day condition.
Test for Hydrophobicity
Sophisticated camera based instrument for measuring contact angle of liquids on solids. This instrument is interfaced to PC. Liquid drop shape analysis makes the instrument an error free. By measuring contact angle, we can assess the state of hydrophobicity character of Silicone rubber under various conditions.
Facilities available for carrying out different tests on FRP rod & Viscosity of Resin Mixture:
Measurement of viscosity of epoxy mixture in the impregnated bath is very important, as the viscosity of resin mixture will control the impregnation of the bunch of glass fibers. Our quality control department in their process control collects samples from resin bath time to time and checks the viscosity and gives their feedback to the production department to maintain the required viscosity.
Glass Content
Dye Penetration Test
It is one of the very basic tests to assess the quality of the FRP rod. We regularly carry out this test on our FRP rod.
Water Diffusion Test
This is a critical test for FRP rod. Though it is quite time consuming, we are carrying out this tests on our FRP rod on regular basis.
Besides the above-mentioned tests, we carry out the following tests regularly on our FRP rods:
Water absorption test
Specific gravity
All these are to convey that we understand the importance of role of composite insulators in power transmission and the importance of their long term uninterrupted performance. We believe a thorough testing of components and in-process can ensure the quality of this new generation product to give service for years together.
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