DISCLAIMER:
The information provided below is intended solely as a general guide. Please note that all plastics can vary significantly in their properties. It is essential to conduct thorough testing of your specific materials prior to use in any equipment provided by Sustainable Design Studio. Sustainable Design Studio assumes no liability for any damages or issues arising from the use of these materials without proper testing and verification.

How the Database Works

The Sustainable Design Studio material database is built from data collected through a series of controlled tests, ensuring consistency and reliability in our results. Every plastic we test undergoes a specific set of conditions designed to standardize the process and provide comparable results across different materials. These tests are carried out using our in-house equipment and established procedures to ensure the accuracy of each result.

These conditions are as follows:

• Machine: Sustainable Design Studio – Injection Mini
  We use the Injection Mini machine for all our tests. While this is the machine we have available, our extensive testing has shown that it produces very consistent and repeatable results. This consistency makes it ideal for creating a reliable baseline across different materials.

• Melt Time: 10 minutes
  The melt time is set to 10 minutes, which we’ve found to be the optimum duration to ensure the plastic reaches a uniform melt state throughout the barrel volume. This allows us to avoid under-processing or over-processing the material, resulting in a more consistent flow during injection.

• Injection Pressure: 120 psi
  While the exact pressure might vary between machines, for our testing, we maintain a steady pressure of 120 psi using our 10-bar compressor. This pressure setting has been proven to work well with the Injection Mini, offering consistent performance across different plastics.

• Mould Temperature: 45-55°C
  To maintain consistency during testing, we keep the mould temperature within the range of 45 to 55°C. This temperature range ensures the material cools and sets at a consistent rate, minimizing variations in shrinkage and surface finish.

All the test results are compiled into the material database, which offers a comprehensive collection of raw data and insights from each material we test. Alongside the data, reference photos are included for every test, showing the physical outcome of each material under the set conditions. This combination of numerical data and visual documentation provides a clear picture of how different plastics perform in real-world conditions.

By reviewing this database, users can explore the raw results and photographs for each plastic tested, helping them make informed decisions about material selection based on real, controlled testing.