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About ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Hitchin - Materials Testing

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Hitchin (Materials Testing) has over 25 years of experience in delivering world-class materials expertise in polymers, elastomers, thermoplastics, composites and structural adhesive related testing services to the Energy, Aerospace, Transportation, Medical and Energy sectors.

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Hitchin’s highly qualified polymer and other advanced materials experts provide a comprehensive range of highly specialized services to clients from across the world - from Australia, China and Europe to India, the Middle East, North America, South America and the UK.

These services include:

• Fluid exposures
• High pressure gas testing
• Accelerated ageing
• Mechanical testing
• Finite ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Modelling
• Seals and sealing technology
• Life prediction
• Failure analysis
• Independent inspections

Bespoke Tests

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Hitchin also has many years experience in designing, building and operating fixtures, rigs and pressure vessels for application-specific testing and
qualification. Examples include:

• XHPHT (2000 bar), (300°C)
• Permeation, diffusion studies
• Cold testing
• Extrusion
• Visual observation of materials and small seals in pressurised fluids