Research & Technology
Capabilities and Offerings
POLYETHYLENE CUSTOMER TECHNICAL SERVICES
Joint exploration studies
Optimization studies
Regulatory qualifications
Product development
Structure development
Compositional and structural analysis of end products
We also provide information and guidance in areas of:
Resin selection
Processing
End-use product knowledge
Additive types and levels
Chemical compatibility
Training (process and polyethylene product)
Regulatory approvals
Through strategically located technical service specialists, we work directly with customers at their sites and at our Technical Centre.
Molecular and compositional characterization
Morphological and high-resolution microscopic characterization
Rheological characterization
Catalyst analysis
Additive characterization
Thermal analysis
Monomer/comonomer characterization
Physical properties determination
Our applications capabilities include a variety of plastics processing equipment ranging from laboratory to commercial-scale for product quality and performance evaluation. We are able to simulate, troubleshoot, and optimize our customers' operating conditions for the following processes:
Blown or cast film, mono-layer or co-extruded
Injection molding
Rotational molding
Blow molding
Pipe and tubing
Compounding
Sheet extrusion
The above information is provided in good faith. NOVA Chemicals is not responsible for any processing or compounding which may occur to produce finished articles, packaging materials or their components. Further, NOVA CHEMICALS MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND, REGARDING THE INFORMATION GIVEN OR THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS AND CONDITIONS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY AND SUITABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Responsibility for use, storage, handling and disposal of the products described herein is that of the purchaser or end user.
Purpose
NOVA Chemicals' knowledgeable and creative technical services staff carries out a number of important services, which collectively aim to maximize value for our customers when using our resins. Our team seeks to give customers the competitive edge by helping them use our polyethylene resins in the most effective manner to produce low-cost, high-quality end products. As well, we utilize our capabilities to suggest innovative ways to create superior products for high value polyethylene markets.
People
Our experienced technical resources are deployed in developing improved products and in conducting applied studies for, or jointly with, customers. We work with customers to optimize their processes and end product properties through:
Lab and Testing Facilities
NOVA Chemicals' Testing Services laboratories in Calgary have a broad range of capabilities to assist our customers in identifying innovative technical solutions for their business. The laboratories are fully equipped and staffed to provide timely, cost-effective, accurate, and reliable testing.
Laboratories at our Technical Centre are approved by various regulatory bodies to generate the appropriate data required for certification, thereby reducing the time it takes to qualify and commercialize new products.
Our testing capabilities include:
The above information is provided in good faith. NOVA Chemicals is not responsible for any processing or compounding which may occur to produce finished articles, packaging materials or their components. Further, NOVA CHEMICALS MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND, REGARDING THE INFORMATION GIVEN OR THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS AND CONDITIONS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY AND SUITABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Responsibility for use, storage, handling and disposal of the products described herein is that of the purchaser or end user.
