With a multitude of testing capabilities, Paragon Technical Services, Inc. offers enhanced and specialized testing services for asphalt paving, roofing, adhesives, waterproofing and coatings applications. From product specification to certification, PTSi provides cost-effective technical services to ensure quality bituminous products.
Laboratories
Environmental Testing and Physical Testing
With testing capabilities at elevated or decreased temperature, and special environmental conditions, the Environmental Testing Laboratory allows for evaluation of thermal, oxidative, and ultraviolet conditioning of asphalts and related materials. Additionally, the Physical Testing Laboratory evaluates load-strain properties to determine the performance and durability of materials.
Crude/Asphalt Analysis
The Crude/Asphalt Analysis Laboratory evaluates various crude sources to determine the quantity and quality of all constituents. The asphaltic fraction of these crudes is a determinant in product development. Beyond crude and asphalt analysis, PTSi also evaluates asphalt additives, such as chemicals and polymers.
Instrumentation
Instrumental analysis plays a vital part in the evaluation and development of quality products. PTSi’s Instrumentation Laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation for testing organic compounds, such as crude oil constituents, polymers, polymeric materials and asphalts.
CAPABILITIES
- Gel Permeation Chromatography
- Thin-Layer Chromatography
- Infrared Spectroscopy
- Microscopy
- Rheology
- X-Ray Diffraction (X-ray Fluorescence)
- Titrimetric Analysis
- Laboratory Aging
- Polymer Modification Processing and Analysis
- Emulsion Formulation
- Emulsion Particle Size and Distribution Analysis
Testing Details / ASTM Methods
- Please contact PTSi for more information, including applicable testing fees and schedules.
