From micro to macro with MADSCAN®
Why (sample) size matters
With the launch of the MADSCAN® T-50, we’ve taken a new step towards building the new polymer composition analysis standard.
Until today, we’ve often been compared to a traditional measurement such as DSC. This is understandable as we use a similar principle, yet the differences are striking when looking at the possibilities with the MADSCAN® technology. We’d like to give you a better view into these differences, how we measure and what MADSCAN® can do for your business. We’ll start with the measurement scale of MADSCAN® compared to conventional methods.
Traditionally, thermal analyses like DSC or FTIR are conducted with milligrams of granulated or compounded material & post-processing. Effective for virgin material or tiny batches, but not representative for mixed polymer streams, nor useful where it matters most: pre-processing insights in the recycling plant itself.
In the image above, you see the stark difference in sample size and material options compared to how we normally measure materials (left). Comparatively, MADSCAN® (right) enables you to know the composition of material batches prior to material processing, granulating or moulding.
One scan for a whole batch.
How are the samples made?
Material flakes or granules from a bigbag are pressed into a MADSCAN® disc with the included Veridis sampling tool, to be measured with the T-50.
Polymer measurements, straight from the bigbag
One of our key learnings in recent years has been that measuring before processing & at the (film) flake level is a very novel idea to most people largely because of the industry norms set by traditional analysis technologies.
‘That’s not possible’
has been a recurring phrase during first meetings and conversations.
But it is possible! Here, we’ve taken (film) flakes from some of our customers and pressed them into samples ready for measuring.
50 grams, batch-representative and without any granulation or precompounding steps.
If you’re interested in learning about how we do this, how our technology is benchmarked, and how we ensure that our measurements are indeed is batch-representative, find our joint publications here!
No colour or type limitation
Measurements with the MADSCAN® T-50 system can be conducted on any (blend of) colours, multi-layers and polymer (sub)grades, including polyolefins, PET, PA, PS, ABS, PVC and other materials on request.
Book a meeting with us to discuss your polymer insight questions!
We’d gladly discuss your polymer insights questions and needs to see where MADSCAN® can help your businesses!
We’re currently offering Contract Testing services globally and on-site pilots with the MADSCAN® T-50 in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and Northern France. Book a meeting with our team to explore the possibilities!