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.

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