Importance Of Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance Testing

Measuring the properties with environmental stress cracking is a significant test procedure that helps to detect the variations in the mechanical properties of products that are constructed with polyethylene like cable and wire insulation, pipe, flexible and rigid material. It has been observed that adding the polymers to the polyethylene will enhance the resistance of polyethylene products to stress cracking.
But the information on the topic is limited. The environmental stress cracking test is done to test polymeric variables that affect initiate cracks in the polyethylene material due to the change in the environmental stress. Judging the cross-linking polymers of the rubbers indicates that the stronger molecular weight of the polymers, the more efficient will be its performance. The effect of environmental element affects various properties of polymers like chemical resistance, melt Index, stiffness, impact strength, permeability and brittle point temperature.
To check the cracking resistance of the polymers, ESCR or environmental stress cracking resistance tester is the best testing device. Presto Stantest offers an affordable and very useful solution to the manufacturer of polymer products in the form of Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance Tester. The instrument is designed to measure the effect of environment on polyethylene products and plastic containers. The instrument complies with various national and international standards.