At GatorHyde Protective Coatings the quality of our products is our highest priority. However, a high quality material without consistent production is WORTHLESS! That is why we have our own in-house laboratory with state of the art testing equipment and Quality Control measures in place. When we develop a new formulation it is first tested in our laboratory until we are confident of the materials viability. Tensile Strength, Elongation, Die C Tear and Modulus of Elasticity are tested on our UNITED Tensile Test machine. We also conduct the products rebound capability using the BAYSHORE Rebound Test Method and incorporate ASTM certified equipment for testing compression set. 

 

As with any elastomer coating that will be exposed to outdoor climates, it is important to know how low in temperature the material can go before it becomes brittle and cracks. In order to determine how our products perform at SUB ZERO temperature ranges, we send cured samples of our coatings to an independent testing facility for a GLASS TRANSITION, tg. This testing procedure is designed to determine the lowest limits of a products effective performance range, before failure occurs. All GatorHyde products have been tested using this system and some have an operating range in excess of -60°F which is excellent, especially if you live in the extreme Northwest or Alaska. 

 

In order to determine how well a product holds up in constant exposure to extremely abrasive and rough materials, the TABOR ABRASION TEST is called on. The entire family of GatorHyde products far exceeds the minimum TABOR requirement level for a coating's continued performance. Chemical resistance testing is another test procedure to which all GatorHyde products are subjected and should be a requirement by all elastomer manufacturers. Again, various GatorHyde products offer exceptional resistance to petrol chemicals. (Note, always check technical data sheet for exact chemical resistance.) 

 

GatorHyde coatings are manufactured in a consistent manner and liquid sample retains are taken from each batch for QC testing purposes. Blend dates and times are recorded for future reference. Every blend of our GatorHyde products is made using the highest quality of raw materials available, then packaged in a uniform and consistent fashion. 

 

At GatorHyde, we are proud of our products because we know they are the best systems available in todays industry. That is why we publish our technical data sheets for you to see and to compare. Research & Development oriented, we are constantly striving to develop new and more exciting systems for unlimited market application using the latest in chemical technology. 

 

 

	The picture shows a "dog bone" and a "Die C" sample cut from a sheet of GatorHyde CG. Once tested, the specimen will indicate the tensile strength, elongation, modulus of elasticity, and the tear strength of the product.	GatorHyde CG "Dog Bone" sample being tested with the micrometer to determine the average mil thickness. This test is mandatory in order to obtain accurate tensile test results.	"Dog Bone" sample of GatorHyde CG being inserted into the United Tensile Tester sample clamps.
	United Tensile Tester: This machine is designed to test both tensile and tear strengths as well as the modulus of elasticity.	GatorHyde CG "Dog Bone" sample in the process of being tested with the tensile tester. Notice the sample beginning to stretch!	The computer's monitor displaying results as the tensile tester is in the process of testing the GatorHyde CG specimen.

 

 

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The following computer print out shows final test results of a GatorHyde specimen.

These results indicate the 5-different Modulus of Elasticity, Tensile Strength and Elongation. The actual ASTM D412/638 test method can be seen at the top of the page. Note the Tensile strength of this product exceeds 7500 psi which far exceed most of the elastomer based material currently available in today’s market.

 

This computer print out shows a graph curve indicating the various stages the sample product passes through as it is being stretched by the Tensile Tester. The graph stops slightly over the 7800 psi mark. This is where the Dog Bone test sample finally snapped. Again you can see at the top of the page the ASTM test method.