Analytical Services
Providing Analytical Services to Industry and the Community Both Local and International
RLA offers broad based analytical services and scientific consultation, as well as specialised analytical and consulting services to the printing industry. Our laboratory facilities offer continuously upgraded equipment, technology and highly trained and experienced personnel with decades of know-how.
RLA can offer a variety of services which include:
| Particle Size Measurement |
| Particle Charge Characterization |
| Rheological Analysis |
| Paper / Substrate Characterization |
| Print Adhesion / Fix Evaluation |
| Compound / Polymer Thermal Analysis |
| FTIR and Gas Chromatography Analysis |
| Electron Microscope Imaging |
| Colour Measurement and Analysis |
| Dispersion Technology Assistance |
| Colloid Chemistry and Analysis |
| Scientific Consultation |
| Digital Printing Consultation |
RLA has extensive skills and know-how in the analysis of chemistry and process relating to printing technologies. RLA can assess and analyse:
| Toner and ink chemistry |
| Paper substrates and print media |
| Process elements used in digital printing |
| Electronic control systems |
| Environmental conditions |
RLA can also analyse physical properties:
| Physical and chemical properties |
| Visco-elasticity |
| Particle size |
| Particle mobility |
| Ink and Toner concentration |
| Image analysis and optical inspection |
| Mechanical, thermal and chemical print performance testing |
| Process control and monitoring |
| Computational modelling |
Over many years, RLA has developed a broad range of experience in the analysis of toners, inks, process and print quality. This has often lead to the development of new techniques and methods as research tools and as potential measurement devices for incorporation into printer systems.
| Physical and chemical analysis |
| Image analysis and optical inspection |
| Print performance testing |
| Process monitoring |
| Computational modelling |
| Colour pigment / dye selection |
| Reproduction on a wide range of substrates |
| Print uniformity, reproducibility and accuracy |
| Print quality, resolution and greyscale |
| Precise colour matching standards |
| Process control |
| Mobility / Charge |
| Conductivity / Resistivity |
| Rheology |
| Viscosity |
| Viscoelasticity |
| Melt rheology |
| Particle size |
| Particle morphology |
| Thermal Analysis |
| Chemical Composition Analysis |
| Quality Control and Assurance |
We invite you to explore our competitively priced services by contacting our laboratory for a free no obligation quote.