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Unmatched Precision for the Polymer Industry

With optical measurement technology from Hellma

Perfect Control in Polymer Production

Polymers, monomers, and resins are ubiquitous in our daily lives, ranging from all types of paints and coatings to adhesives and engineering polymers used in shoes, clothing, bottles, and more. In the polymer industry, precision is critical: from raw materials through synthesis to quality testing of finished plastics, chemical and physical properties must be reliably monitored. Hellma supplies high-performance cuvettes, probes, and measuring cells for this purpose—optimized for use in polymer processing and laboratory environments. 

Robust technology for demanding media

Polymer applications require measurement technology that withstands extreme conditions—such as high temperatures, high chemical resistance to aggressive solvents, or highly viscous media. In this field, precise measurements are crucial for ensuring stable, continuous processes. 

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Hellma Product Range for Polymer Applications

  • Probes und Measuring Cells with high chemical stability and exceptional resistance to pressure and temperature
Find the right cuvette for your application here:  

Cuvettefinder		 Or configure the measuring cell or probe that best suits your needs: 

Hellma Configurator

 

Typical applications in the polymer industry

Hellma products enable the precise measurement of relevant quality and process parameters—inline, online, or offline: 

  • Monomer concentrations and degrees of conversion for controlling polymerization
  • Additive and stabilizer contents—e.g., UV absorbers, antioxidants, or plasticizers
  • Molecular structure and weight via Raman or IR spectroscopy
  • Turbidity, color, and optical density – for assessing purity and consistency
  • Viscosity and temperature-dependent properties, combined with optical analyses
  • pH or conductivity, for example in water-based dispersions

Hellma offers measurement technology solutions that optimally support both the development of new formulations and seamless production monitoring.

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Polymer- and Plastic Analysis

Online Process Control during the Production of Polyoxymethylene (POM) Using NIR Spectroscopy

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Production of Polysterene

Real-Time Monitoring of Particles Size Dimension and Conversion Ratio During the Production of Expandable Polystyrene

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Resins and Monomers

Hellma's spectroscopy solutions for the production of resins and monomers

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Benefits of Hellma Products for Polymer Processing Companies

✔ Materials with excellent chemical resistance, e.g., quartz glass, PTFE 

✔ High chemical resistance and high leak tightness to prevent product from entering the interior of the probe 

✔ Probes compatible with interchangeable fittings are available. This allows for cleaning of a probe in CIP mode (Cleaning in Place) without the need for time-consuming disassembly.  

✔ Thermally bonded cuvettes, without adhesives – ideal for solvent and high-temperature applications 

✔ Customizable optical path lengths and geometries, tailored to high- or low-viscosity media 

✔ Cells with integrated temperature control systems, for reproducible laboratory conditions 

✔ Measurement systems that can be easily integrated into extrusion or reactor systems 

Customized solutions for your processes

Hellma not only offers standard products, but also develops custom-designed cuvettes, cells, and probes for specialized polymer applications—including material selection, temperature and pressure resistance, and documentation. 

Learn more about customized solutions                                 Discover Hellma Solutions

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Do you work with polymers, plastics, or additive systems and need reliable measurement technology for research or production? 

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