Independent Engineering Validation Reports
The reports on this page are issued by third-party engineering and materials science experts who have independently evaluated both the Polymer Bonding Process and the Tech Patch Repair System (TPRS). These assessments confirm what field results have consistently shown — that Tech-Bond’s technologies deliver permanent, high-performance repairs across challenging materials and environments. As additional validation reports are completed, they will be added here to provide ongoing, transparent evidence of our systems’ reliability and effectiveness.
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Why Validate?
Validation of new technology is essential for widespread adoption, especially in industries where performance, safety, and reliability are non-negotiable. For the Polymer Bonding Process and the Tech Patch Repair System (TPRS), third-partygineering validation confirms that these innovations not only meet, but exceed the standards required for structural integrity and long-term durability. Independent testing eliminates doubt, demonstrating that the systems perform consistently across diverse materials and real-world conditions. This kind of validation builds trust with engineers, procurement teams, and decision-makers—ensuring the technology is not just promising, but proven.
Informal Validation
Informal validation of the Polymer Bonding Process has been conducted by independent researchers, commercial entities, and academic institutions across multiple sectors. One of the earliest documented evaluations occurred in 2017 during a PhD-led research project in Macedonia focused on reducing thermal accumulation in photovoltaic systems.
As part of the investigation, Tech-Bond’s system was included alongside a range of commercially accepted adhesive technologies. When internal components of the solar panels were bonded using the Polymer Bonding Process, peak internal temperatures measured 10°C lower than panels bonded with epoxy-based solutions. This temperature reduction exceeded all other methodologies included in the formal scope of the study.
Subsequently, the same researcher conducted a long-term field aging study on silicone rubber bonded to carbon steel using Tech-Bond. The result was noteworthy: the steel substrate corroded completely before any delamination or adhesive failure was observed in the bonded interface.
Despite these outcomes, Tech-Bond was excluded from the final published report. The rationale: at the time, both the Polymer Bonding Process and Tech-Bond as an entity, were unrecognized within the formal research study.
That is now changing. Formal third-party validation is underway, beginning with a strategic collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (ISM). As additional independent evaluations are completed, verified performance data will be published here.
Preliminary findings—across a broad range of polymers, substrates, and environmental conditions—suggest that the Polymer Bonding Process consistently outperforms traditional adhesives including epoxies, polyurethanes, and acrylics, both in bond strength and long-term durability.
Look below for the formal reports of tests conducted by independent sources.
TPRS (Tech-Patches and Poly Fill) valication on notched HDPE pipe.
Borouge HDPE Pipe Validation – ISO 1167 & ISO 13479
Conducted by Borouge Innovation Center (BIC), November 2023
This third-party test evaluated the performance of Tech-Bond’s Tech Patches and Poly Fill on notched HDPE pipes under high-pressure conditions. Pipes bonded with Tech-Bond materials withstood up to 1,800 psi at 20°C—more than double the standard threshold—and up to 258 hours at 80°C without adhesive failure or crack propagation. In all cases, the pipe wall failed, not the bonded layer. The Poly Fill coating often peeled away cleanly in a sheet, highlighting its potential for 3D-printed reinforcement and rust mitigation. These results provide strong independent confirmation of the Polymer Bonding Process’s superior performance.
ASTM B117 Salt Spray Test – 1000-Hour Corrosion Resistance Evaluation Conducted by MEi (Materials Engineering, Inc.), December 2024
This third-party evaluation, conducted by Materials Engineering, Inc., tested the corrosion resistance of 12 coated steel tube samples over a continuous 1,000-hour salt spray exposure in accordance with ASTM B117-19. Samples C and CC, coated with Tech-Bond’s adhesives and mesh (a single layer of Tech Wrap) , exhibited no evidence of coating failure or deadhesion (delamination), even under severe environmental exposure. Corrosion was isolated only to uncoated or exposed steel surfaces. These results strongly support the long-term protective performance of the Tech-Bond Polymer Bonding Process and Tech Wraps under harsh conditions.