Fiber Reinforced Polymer Testing Services

Why Fiber Reinforced Polymer Testing Matters

FRP composites are made from reinforcement fibers (glass, carbon, aramid, basalt, etc.) combined with a polymer matrix (epoxy, polyester, vinyl ester, thermoplastics). Even small changes in fiber orientation, resin ratio, curing cycle, or lamination quality can affect strength, stiffness, impact resistance, and long-term durability.

Without testing, FRP components can fail in real service conditions due to:

• Inconsistent fiber volume fraction or resin content
• Voids, delamination, or poor adhesion between layers
• Thermal ageing, UV degradation, moisture absorption
• Chemical exposure effects (oil, solvents, acids, alkalis)

That’s why accurate lab validation is a must, not a “nice-to-have.”

What We Test in FRP Composites

1) Mechanical Testing of FRP Materials

Mechanical testing confirms load-bearing capability, stiffness, and failure behavior. Depending on your product and application, we support key evaluations such as:

• Tensile strength & tensile modulus
• Flexural strength & flexural modulus
• Compression properties
• Interlaminar shear strength (ILSS)
• Impact resistance (as applicable)
• Fatigue / durability assessments (as applicable)

2) Physical & Dimensional Testing

FRP quality also depends on physical consistency and dimensional control. We evaluate parameters such as:

• Density / specific gravity
• Thickness and dimensional tolerances
• Fiber volume fraction (as applicable)
• Void content (as applicable)
• Surface finish / visual quality checks

3) Thermal Testing & Heat Behaviour

Thermal performance is critical for applications exposed to elevated temperatures or thermal cycling. Based on requirement, we can support:

• Thermal ageing & heat resistance evaluations
• Glass transition temperature (Tg) related assessments (as applicable)
• Thermal expansion behaviour (as applicable)
• Heat-related deformation checks (application-dependent)

4) Chemical & Environmental Resistance

FRP parts in outdoor or industrial environments face moisture, salt, UV, and chemicals. We support testing for:

• Chemical resistance (oil, fuels, solvents, acids/alkalis as required)
• Water absorption / moisture effects
• Humidity and corrosion-related exposure simulations
• Accelerated weathering / UV exposure (as applicable)

5) Adhesion, Bonding & Delamination Checks

Bond integrity between layers and interfaces impacts structural reliability. Where required, we support:

• Interlayer adhesion assessments
• Peel / bond strength evaluations (application-specific)
• Delamination resistance checks
• Surface preparation / treatment effectiveness validation

Standards & Compliance Approach

Kiyo R&D LAB follows relevant international and national standards depending on your FRP type and application, including ASTM, ISO, and IS/BIS methods (as applicable). Our documentation, traceability, and reporting are structured to support quality systems and audit expectations.

Industries We Support

• Automotive & EV components
• Aerospace and high-performance composites
• Marine and offshore FRP structures
• Construction, infrastructure, and rehabilitation
• Wind energy and renewable systems
• Electrical, electronics, and insulation applications
• Sporting goods and consumer products

Why Choose Kiyo R&D LAB for FRP Testing?

• NABL-aligned lab practices for reliable, traceable results
• Experienced technical team for composites testing support
• Calibrated instruments and controlled testing environment
• Clear, structured, audit-ready reporting
• Support for R&D validation, QC, benchmarking, and failure investigation

Use Cases: Where FRP Testing Helps Most

• R&D validation for new composite formulations
• Vendor qualification and incoming material checks
• Production quality control for batch consistency
• Failure analysis and root cause investigations
• Compliance support for project approvals and customer requirements