Lab Services

At Danafilms, R&D is a value-added bonus. Our engineers know how to drive down costs and develop new products in a hurry. Utilizing our in-house laboratory services, they will provide a complete breakdown and analysis of films and laminations, to improve upon existing packaging and products that use plastic films.

We are expert in developing cost-effective films that give you the performance characteristics you need. Source reduction is one of our specialties.

When you want to get to market with a new or improved product or package, Danafilms engineers are at your service.

Laboratory Capabilities include:

• Digital Imaging Microscope to view layers and measure thicknesses.
• DSC and FTIR analysis to determine polymer composition and location in structure.
• MOCON - MVTR & OTR analysis to test and compare barrier properties of films and laminated structures.
• Physical Testing including Tensile Strength, Elongation, Coefficient of Friction (COF), Dart Impact, Elmendorf Tear, Heat Seal, Haze, Opacity, and Gloss.
• Heat Seal Profiles for films and finished laminations.

Our technicians can also set up testing equipment at your location. They can compare current vs. proposed structures to confirm improved performance.