Expert Lab Service provides the tools to answer the right question and compete in ceramic excellence.
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To study the fusibility of materials (ceramic raw materials, glazes, frits, ashes, glasses);. More information available
To study the coefficient of thermal expansion and sintering behaviour during firing, also to determining the best firing cycle; More information available
To study the pyroplasticity and the state of tension between the glaze and the ceramic body. More information available
Bring Ceramics Alive, with the new online platform dedicated to ceramic modelling and calculation, body and glaze formulation, and traceability of raw and semi-finished materials throughout the production process.. More information available
Quality control on raw materials, ceramic bodies and glazes; ceramic body formulations; study of emissions concerning digital inks and glues. More information available
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Our Customers take advantage of our services and our measurement instruments to carry on research on advanced ceramic materials, for quality control in industrial ceramic tile manufacturing, for the characterization of raw materials, to study the interaction between different materials, and much more.
ELS-MDF is the new contact-less optical thermal analysis instrument able to reproduce industrial heating cycles, by unifying the following measurement techniques:
The instrument reproduces a real industrial firing cycle:
The Optical Dilatometer is the best instrument to study the sinterization and to determine the best firing cycle avoiding any risk of damage thanks its optical technology.
Take advantage of the Optical Dilatometer to study of the interval of stability of a ceramic body avoiding the risk of bloating.
Take advantage of the Optical Fleximeter to study the piroplasticity of the ceramic body, which is its tendency to deform under its own weight.
The heating Microscope can indentify the softening temperature, which must be suitable for the ceramic firing cycle.
The studies run thanks to the Optical Dilatometer can match those run taking advantage of the Optical Fleximeterto determine the state of tension in final products.
The Heating Microscope measurement technique, included in ELS-MDF:
The applications of heating microscopes include:
We can provide custom-made heating microscopes for specific fields:
Case study: Fusibility of glazes, ceramic bodies and frits
The Optical Dilatometer measurement technique is included in the ELS-MDF instrument.
The applications of optical dilatometry include:
Case studies:
The Optical Fleximeter measurement technique, included in ELS-MDF instrument:
The applications of fleximeter include:
Case studies:
Expert Lab Service produces tailor-made thermal analysis instruments specifically designed for the ceramic industry. The company also provides skilled assistance in the ceramic field, from laboratory analyses to scientific instruments, from raw materials to excellence products. It is situated in Modena, Italy, at the core of the ceramic district, and benefits from the renown experience of its founder, dott. Mariano Paganelli.
Vision: To sustainably grow in scientific knowledge and technological competence in order to uncover material’s properties and behaviors of high value for humanity.
Mission: To serve the needs of materials scientists advancing the field with practical measurement instruments, proven analytical techniques, powerful algorithms and usable software.
Expert Lab Service enjoys the unique experience of Doctor Mariano Paganelli.
Contact us to discover our lab equipment, available analyses, ask for consultancy and any further information. You can schedule a meeting or book an exclusive presentation.