Laboratory services

At our institute, all coatings and coating systems can be tested: Technological, chemical and physical investigations are as much a part of our service portfolio as our variety of corrosion rate tests. Our work focuses on component testing during production and the assessment of damage claims and causes of defects. Here our customers value our flexible working, quick response times and our highly qualified laboratory team. For information about the accredited testing methods according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 please refer to the Annex of the accreditation certificate.

Services offered *

Wet-chemical analyses and methods
Electro-chemical measurements
Photometric rules
UV/VIS and fluorescence spectroscopy
Atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) and optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES)
FT-IR spectroscopy
Chromatographic methods
DSC analysis
Gravimetric analysis
Residual dirt analysis
Scanning electron microscopy (REM) in combination with energy dispersive microanalysis (EDX)
Hardness testing
Layer thickness measurement
Gloss level
Colorimetry
Cross-cut adhesion testing
Surface roughness measurement
Abrasion testing
Dye spot testing
Friction testing
Metallography
Stereo microscopic examinations
Quantitative and qualitative microstructure examinations
Tensile strength testing
Light fastness testing
Accelerated weathering test and xenon testing
Environmental testing DIN EN 60068
Resistance testing (standards as indicated)
Corrosion testing (standards as indicated)
Climate change testing as per VDA 621-415 and VDA 233-102 (new)
RoHS Declaration of conformity
Testing facility for coatings and pre-treatments
Powder application
Liquid paint application