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All test methods at a glance

Whether you are looking for testing or damage analysis of components, materials or coatings, KIMW-Prüf- und Analyse GmbH is the right address for you. In our modern, ISO 17025 accredited plastics laboratory, highly qualified employees with many years of experience and practical knowledge are at your disposal.

Testing with added value -
Data, consulting and process understanding combined

We use our equipment to determine material and component-specific properties. This enables us not only to handle your standard tasks, but also to provide you with technical support to improve your results and answer unconventional questions. The close integration with the other specialist departments at KIMW guarantees you the highest level of expertise, practical complete solutions and the best possible service.

In doing so, we focus our actions on

  • Speed, flexibility and cost awareness: We create our own digital solutions to minimize administrative activities.
  • Customer success is our goal: we use/optimize lean, robust, effective processes and are personally available to you at all times.
  • We act sustainably: We actively protect the environment and the climate and our social and ecological standards are of the highest level.

 

What makes us special for you

  • Everything from a single source – from subcontracting to in-house specimen production
  • Expert advice and support (usually free of charge!)
  • Failure analysis combined with process knowledge
  • Direct interaction with OEMs, active DIN membership in various committees
  • Development of customer-specific test plans and new tests
  • In-house R&D activities for the further development of test methods

Testin according to
industry standards

We are at your disposal as a competent and reliable partner for your testing needs. We determine the characteristic values of thermoplastics, thermosets and elastomers as well as coatings according to the specifications of a wide range of industries. From automotive to medical to optics, we support you in all areas.

Our tests:
Overview and search

Find our test methods for materials testing and analysis methods for materials and failure analysis. Filter all tests offered in our test overview by industry and test category or enter your keyword (OEM, standard, title, etc.) in the search.

We are flexibly accredited for the majority of tests and have special OEM certifications or can offer you these accredited as a subcontractor.

For many tests, we also offer our own production of test specimens and reference materials for quality assurance.

You can use our online configurator to create your own quotation for all standards with a quotation link and thus obtain discounts.

To receive a quote for other standards, please contact us directly.

Title OEM Standard/delivery instruction Topic/keyword Offer link
Polymeric materials, soft-elastic foams - Determination of compressive stress-deformation properties - Part 2: High-density materials DIN EN ISO 3386-2 (2010-09) compression hardness
Polyolefin Foam Mercedes / Daimler DBL 5455 Foams
Polypropylene - material specification Tesla Motors TM-1001
Polypropylene, prefabricated parts VW Audi VW 44045
Potential difference STEP test: Metallic coatings - layer thickness measurement - Coulometric method by anodic detachment DIN EN ISO 2177 (2004-08)
PP with soft-touch feel in the interior VW Audi TL52705
Pressurized water jet BMW AA-0136 (2021-03)
Profile Sections and Molded Parts Made from Elastomers (EPDM) in the Body Area Mercedes / Daimler DBL 1271 Rubber
Profiles and molded parts made of elastomers (EPDM) in the automotive body sector Mercedes / Daimler DBL 5571 Rubber
Profiles made of foamed elastomers (foam rubber) Mercedes / Daimler DBL 5573 Foam rubber
Protective coating electronics BMW GS 95011-3
PU foam for trimming applications Tesla Motors TM-4001
PUR foam parts Mercedes / Daimler DBL 5450
Radiator protection grille requirements VW Audi TL52663
Recovery temperature after freezing Volvo STD 1024.3216
Reflectometer as an aid for assessing gloss on flat paint and plastic surfaces (withdrawn document) DIN 67530 (1982-01)
Reflectometer value (gloss) BMW AA-0101
Req. Glass seals painted/flocked GM Opel GMW 14168
request. Seals coated with sliding varnish Porsche PTL 4061
Required Zn/Ni surfaces VW Audi TL 244
Requirement Adhesive tape for TPE/elastomer VW Audi TL52223
Requirement Emission vehicle interior Jaguar Land Rover STJLR.51.5229
Requirement Emission vehicle interior GM Opel GMW 16853
Requirement Fiber fleece foam flake composite VW Audi TL52449
Requirement Knitted fabric, foam-laminated VW Audi TL52254
Requirement monolithic interior parts GM Opel GMW 14651
Requirement PET resin, glass fiber reinforced VW Audi TL 554
Requirement Pillar trim/sill plate VW Audi TL52637
Requirement Polyether PUR lightweight foam VW Audi TL52685
Requirement Thermoplastic, thermoset + elastomer PPE B62 0300
Requirements adhesive labels ford WSS-M11P65-A
Requirements aperture entry BMW PR209
Requirements ASA graft polymer VW Audi TL52311
Requirements ASA-PC VW Audi TL52652
Requirements ASA+PA VW Audi TL52673
Requirements body seals EPDM VW Audi TL52345
Requirements cellular rubber Volvo STD 1228.16
Requirements chrome-plated metal parts Jaguar Land Rover STJLR.50.5021
Requirements chrome-plated plastic parts Jaguar Land Rover STJLR.50.5151
Requirements colored interior parts ford WSS-M15P4-F
Requirements convertible top material VW Audi TL52350
Requirements coolant hose with aramid VW Audi TL52361
Requirements corrugated pipe VW Audi TL52694
Requirements corrugated pipes Volvo VCS 7411,1719
Requirements Elastomeric fuel cells Mercedes / Daimler DBL 6037
Requirements elastomers VW Audi VW 2.8.1
Requirements elastomers Porsche PN 705
Requirements elastomers Jaguar Land Rover STJLR.51.5301
Requirements elastomers Mercedes / Daimler DBL 5571
Requirements elastomers interior ford WSS-M9P8-B

Material and damage analysis

Finding solutions to a problem within a plastics processing procedure requires a broad knowledge of the available analysis methods, their significance and limitations. This requires a wide range of expertise in different domains. In materials science, process technology, physics, organic and analytical chemistry, among others.

Recycling

For use in demanding and high-quality applications, it is necessary to use well-qualified material to ensure consistent component quality.

Read here how we can support you in this area.

Material databases

In addition to testing services, we also offer plastics databases for various analysis methods. Depending on the method, the databases contain analysis data for more than 1000 current common plastics, including biomaterials and materials for 3D printing. These databases can be obtained exclusively from our cooperation partners.

  • Further information on the FTIR and Raman spectroscopy database can be found at Bruker Optics
  • Further information on the DSC database can be found at Netzsch Gerätebau

Interlaboratory tests

Interlaboratory tests make the significance of test methods measurable – and show how reliable analytics really are. In the interplay of material knowledge, process understanding and analytical depth, they provide a sound basis for continuous quality and optimization. We have been offering our proficiency tests in cooperation with QD Labs since 2024.

Clarity needs communication -
Just like testing

Ihr direkter Draht zu fundierten Analysen und praxisnahen Prüfstrategien

Whether component testing, material analysis or individual test planning – we are your contact for all questions relating to testing. From the initial idea to the finished evaluation, we support you with experience, a system and a genuine passion for quality.
Talk to us – we look forward to your project.

Dipl.-Ing. Joerg Guenther

Managing Director

+49 2351 1064-130 guenther@kimw.de

Martin Doedt, B.Sc.

Member of the Executive Board

+49 2351 1064-125 doedt@kimw.de

Dr. Kristina Ehlers

Head of the “Material & Damage Analysis” division

+49 2351 1064-864 ehlers@kimw.de

Jens Huendorf, graduate engineer

Head of “Testing” division

+49 2351 1064-150 huendorf@kimw.de

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