Materials Laboratory
MATERIALS TESTING LABORATORY FOR THE
AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
We analyzed the properties of materials and components subjected to various actions, through destructive and non-destructive testing. Tests are carried out whose objective is the characterization of various materials such as polymers, textiles, coatings, foams, adhesives, as well as electrical cables. We evaluate the wear of the appearance of the component subjected to different aggressions such as abrasion, gravel, resistance to chemicals, and scratches.
TESTS AND SERVICES AVAILABLE
Materials Laboratory
Hardness Tests
| D45 1291 | Rubbers and plastics: Shore A or D |
| ISO 7619-1 | Determination of indentation hardness — Part 1: Durometer method (Shore hardness) |
| ISO 868 | Plastics and ebonite – Determination of Indentation Hardness by Means of a Durometer (Shore hardness A and D) |
| ISO 48-4 | Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic – Determination of Hardness – Part 4: Indentation Hardness by Durometer Method (Shore Hardness) |
Colorfastness to Rubbing
| RENAULT/PSA D45 1010 | Colorfastness to rubbing (Crockmeter) |
| PSA D24 5011 | Paint coatings. Resistance to dry abrasion method with abrasive material |
| GOST 9733.27 | Test method of colorfastness to crocking |
| ISO 105-X12 | Textiles – Tests for colorfastness – Part X12: Colorfastness to rubbing |
Colorfastness to Artificial Light
| PSA D27 1389 | Paint Coatings. Rubbers and plastics. Artificial aging by Weather-Ometer |
| PSA D47 1431 | Materials and parts in the passenger compartment. Appearance behavior to artificial light at high and mean temperatures |
| PV 1303 | Xenon Arc Light Aging of Vehicle Interior Parts |
| PV 3929 | Non-Metallic Materials. Weathering in Dry, Hot Climate |
| PV 3930 | Non-Metallic Materials. Weathering in Moist, Hot Climate |
| SAE J2412 | Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Interior Trim Components Using a Controlled Irradiance Xenon-Arc Apparatus |
Resistance to Water and Condensation
| PSA D45 1148 | Water absorption rate and corrosion risks |
| ISO 6270-2 | Condensation test (CH test, AHT test, AT test) |
| PSA D27 1327 | Water resistance |
| FLTM BI 107-05 | Thermal shock |
Stone Chip Resistance
| ISO 20567-1 | Resistance to stone chipping |
| PSA D24 1312 | Resistance to stone impact |
| TPJLR.52.599 | High-performance in stone chip resistance |
| FLTM BI 157-06 | High-performance in stone chip resistance |
| PSA D14 1428 | Resistance to shot blasting |
Electric Cable Tests
| ISO 6722-1 | 60 V and 600 V single-core cables – Part 1: Dimensions, test methods, and requirements for copper conductor cables |
Abrasion Tests
| PSA D24 5020 | Abrasion Resistance – ABREX Method |
| BMW GS 97034-1 | Manual Abrasion Test |
DEVELOPMENT OF TESTING METHODS ACCORDING TO CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS
Our extensive knowledge and experience, as well as our ability to develop new test methods, enables us to offer specialized support beyond the requirements of standard specifications.
