Making Better Material Decisions with Fluid Exposure Data

Making Better Material Decisions with Fluid Exposure Data

Why analysing fluid exposure is key to anticipating performance

Real-world environments expose polymers to oils, fuels, coolants, cleaning agents and other aggressive fluids that can influence durability and drive unexpected failures. This overview explains why analysing fluid–material interactions is essential for predicting performance, managing risk, and making confident material choices.

Drawing on Smithers’ specialist fluid contamination and susceptibility testing expertise, it outlines how fluid exposure data can strengthen product qualification, support specification setting, and improve long-term reliability.

Download to learn:
  • Why fluid exposure is a critical factor in polymer behaviour
  • How fluids influence degradation and performance
  • The role of laboratory testing in predicting behaviour
  • How Smithers supports design, validation and material selection

Get the insight you need to make evidence-based material decisions - download the guide now or speak with a Smithers specialist about fluid susceptibility and spray testing programmes tailored to your application.

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