Laboratory Services

Expertise that goes beneath the surface – laboratory services of the highest standard

Our accredited testing laboratory offers over 500 test procedures, including 64 accredited methods in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018. In our 1,250 m² laboratory, we develop formulations, analyze materials, and support you from raw material testing to product qualification. Globally recognized, independent, competitively priced, and highly reliable—for your quality assurance and product development.

From analysis to application – our wide range of laboratories for your re­quire­ments

Chemical analysis

Our laboratory offers comprehensive preparative and instrumental analysis for the identification and quantification of additives, stabilizers, and heavy metals. Using state-of-the-art methods such as HPLC, FT-IR, ICP-OES, XRF, and thermal analysis (DSC, TGA, TMA, DMTA), we reliably determine the chemical composition and thermal properties of your materials.

  • FTIR spectroscopy - LB00218*
  • UV-VIS spectroscopy - DIN EN ISO 13468-1, DIN EN ISO 3826-1
  • DSC measurements - DIN EN ISO 11357-1, -2*, -3* & -6*, DIN 51004*, DIN 53765*
  • Heavy metal analysis using ICP-OES – DIN EN ISO 11885*
  • X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy – LB00555
  • HPLC and GC-MS analyses
  • Moisture determination according to Karl Fischer – DIN EN ISO 15512*, DIN 53715
  • Fogging behavior – DIN 75201*, PSA D45 1727*, VW PV 3015*, SAE J 1756*, etc.
  • Formaldehyde emission – PV 3925
  • Ash residue, filler content (thermogravimetry) – DIN EN ISO 1172*, DIN EN ISO 3451-1, DIN EN ISO 11358-1, DIN 51006
  • Density determination – DIN EN ISO 1183-1*
  • Media storage – DIN ISO 1817, VW TL 52018, VW PV 2037, DAG DBL 7904, DAG DBL 7906, DAG DBL 7379

Physical and mechanical tests

We test the mechanical performance of your materials and components—from hardness and impact strength (Charpy, IZOD, Dynstat) to tensile, compressive, and flexural properties. Joints such as welds, adhesives, and clip connections are also tested for their load-bearing capacity—for maximum product safety.

  • Impact & notch impact strength - DIN EN ISO 8256*,
  • Charpy impact strength - DIN EN ISO 179-1*, DIN 53453, DIN 73378
  • IZOD impact strength - DIN EN ISO 180*
  • Dynstat bending and impact bending test - DIN 53435*
  • Bending tests - DIN EN ISO 178*, ASTM D 790, DIN 53457
  • Hardness testing - DIN EN ISO 868*, DIN EN ISO 2039-1*, DIN 53505*, DIN ISO 7619-1*, DIN ISO 48-4*
  • Tensile/compression tests - ISO 37*, DIN EN ISO 527-2*, -3* & -4*, DIN 53504*, ASTM D 638*, ASTM D 790*, ASTM D 624*
  • Tear propagation behavior - DIN ISO 6133*, DIN ISO 34-1*, ASTM D 624
  • Heat resistance - DIN EN ISO 75-1, -2*,
  • Vicat softening temperature - DIN EN ISO 306*
  • Tear and disassembly tests
  • Adhesion tests (peeling) - DIN EN 1464*, DIN EN 1465*, DIN EN 1939*, DIN EN ISO 29862*, DIN EN ISO 29863, etc.
  • Coefficient of linear expansion – ISO 11359-1 & -2
  • Ball drop test – DIN EN 744, VW PV 3905, VW PV 3989
  • DMTA measurements – DIN EN ISO 6721-1 & -3

Compounding & sample production

Our compounding unit enables the production of sample quantities (up to 20 kg/h) with the option of upscaling. We offer extrusion, coextrusion, and injection molding of samples and sample plates in accordance with current standards - ideal for development, validation, and quality assurance.

  • Melt flow rate (MFR) / melt volume flow rate (MVR) – DIN EN ISO 1133-1
  • Injection molding of plates and test specimens in accordance with DIN EN ISO 20753 and other standards
  • Production of extrusion strips and profiles
  • Compounding on a laboratory scale
  • Production of pressed plates and rolled skins

Weathering & climate testing

How resilient is your product? Our climate change tests, corrosion tests (NaCl, SO₂) and weathering simulations provide the answers. Combined with subsequent mechanical tests, you get a complete picture of long-term performance.

  • Artificial weathering – DIN EN ISO 4892-1*, -2* & -3, DIN EN ISO 16474-2 & -3, DIN EN ISO 105-B02 & - B03, DIN EN 513, SAE J 1960, SAE J 2527, VW PV 3929, VW PV 3930, PSA D27 1389, PSA D27 5439, etc.
  • Climate change test – DAG DBL 5416, DAG DBL 5425, DAG DBL 7904, DAG DBL 7906, DIN EN 60068-2-14, VW PV 1200, VW PV 2005-A, BMW PR 303.5, BMW PR 303.4
  • Salt spray test – DIN EN ISO 9227-NSS*
  • Constant condensation test – DIN EN ISO 6272-2*, DIN EN ISO 4628-2, DIN 50018* (with SO2 atmosphere), DIN EN ISO 6988, DIN EN ISO 22479
  • Heat/cold storage
  • Thermal aging resistance

Microscopy

We use optical and scanning electron microscopy to analyze surfaces, structures, and damage. Our expertise in profile and component measurement supports you in root cause analysis and quality assurance - precisely, quickly, and comprehensibly.

  • Light and scanning electron micrographs – LB00238*, LB00217*
  • Coating thickness determination – DIN EN ISO 2808*
  • Microtome sections and ground preparations
  • Fracture surface and damage analysis
  • SEM-EDX analysis of damaged areas

Surface characterization

We test the chemical resistance, scratch resistance, and write resistance of your surfaces—tailored to industry-specific re­quire­ments, e.g., in the furniture or automotive industry. For products that not only look good but also stand up to everyday use.

  • Color measurement using multi-angle spectrophotometer, gloss and wave measurements – DIN 5033-1, -7, -8 & -9, DIN 53236, DIN EN ISO 2813, DIN 67530
  • Visual assessment – DIN EN ISO 4826-1 &-2, DIN 53230
  • Color change using gray scale DIN EN 20105-A02 & -A03
  • Color fastness – DIN EN ISO 105–A06 & -B03
  • Stone chip test – DIN EN ISO 20567-1*, DAG DBL 5416*, DAG DBL 5425*, MBN 10494
  • Steam jet test – DIN EN ISO 16925, DAG DBL 5416, DAG DBL 5425, MBN 10494
  • Cross-cut test – DIN EN ISO 2409*
  • Media resistance – DIN 68861-1*, DIN EN 12720*, DIN 53160, DIN EN ISO 22088-1 & -3, DIN EN ISO 2812-3 & -4 and various OEM standards
  • Roughness measurement – DIN 4768, DIN EN ISO 4287, DIN EN ISO 4288
  • Scratch resistance – DIN EN 15186 Verf. B*, DIN 68861-4*, DAG DBL 5416, DAG DBL 5425
  • Abrasion testing – DIN EN 15186, DIN 68861-2*
  • Contact angle measurements – DIN EN 828

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