FACTORY LAB

The main factory lab is a subdivision of the R&D Department and includes an analytical laboratory and a material science laboratory.

Primary analytical lab functions include:

• Determining physical and mechanical properties of rubber products and vulcanized rubber compounds
• Performing quality control for electrical insulating oils, varnishes, enamels, compounds, cutting fluids, and coatings
• Analyzing galvanic solutions for phosphating, galvanizing, and oxidation
• Determining surface roughness parameters of various materials like plastics, metals, and ceramics
• Determining wear resistance of winding wire insulation
• Profiling the chemical composition of cast irons, steels, non-ferrous metals, and metal powders by gravimetric, coulometric, potentiometric, photometric, and spectral methods 
• Performing chemical analysis of formation fluids
• Analyzing systems and components after bench tests and operation

Primary material science lab functions include:

• Determining hardness of materials according to the method of Brinell, Rockwell, Vickers, and microhardness
• Conducting mechanical impact tests
• Evaluating the microstructure of steels and alloys
• Determining surface defects in rolled steel and cast billets
• Characterizing metal surface properties after the metal has been hardened by chemical-thermal treatment
• Defining macrostructure control
• Characterizing sprayed coatings
• Researching and developing new types of materials and products
• Selecting material types based on structural, antifriction, and corrosion-resistant properties
• Analyzing systems and components after bench tests and operation

The main factory lab is critical in the R&D Department’s efforts to quickly test, analyze, and resolve challenges. It may be small at just 28 personnel, but these few well-trained, highly qualified scientists have a massive impact on our ability to deliver innovative technologies at a fraction of the time compared to our largest competitors.