Polymer support for transport companies

Smithers Rapra provides the transport industry with technology, information & consultancy on all aspects of rubber & plastics.

We work with customers at all levels within the supply chain; from the component manufacturer to the sub system suppliers & to the prime contractor.

Smithers Rapra operates from two ISO17025 accredited locations in the UK, at Shawbury (head office) & at Billingham. These facilities provide independent polymer related consulting, analytical & test services to the transport industry.

Our work within the transport industry extends across all stages of the product life cycle:

Design

• Initial polymer material selection
• Product design
• Simulation & stress analysis

Prototype

• Tooling
• Samples
• Material & product testing & evaluation

Production

• Manufacturing process selection & development
• Process audit

In service

• Redesign
• Life assessment

End of life

• Failure analysis
• Recycling

Additionally our Information Group provides a wide range of review reports, an online information database, training courses & a program of conferences covering a wide range of key transport sector themes.