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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
Resistance to migration discoloration Jaguar Land Rover TPJLR.52.712
Resistance to pressurized water jets Volvo VCS 1029.54719
Resistance to pressurized water jets BMW AA-0136
Resistance to simulated finger tip abrasion ford BN 155-01
Resistance to sulfur dioxide GM Opel GMW 14864
Resistance to sulfur dioxide GM Opel GMI 60263
Resistance to sunscreen/insect repellent GM Opel GMW 14445
Resistance to sweat Jaguar Land Rover TPJLR.52.156
Resistance to the NSS salt spray test Jaguar Land Rover TPJLR.52.252
Resistant to transport coating (wax) GM Opel GMW 14294
Rigid cellular plastics - Determination of compression properties DIN EN ISO 844 Compression properties
Road vehicles as well as tractors and machines for agriculture and forestry - Determination of the burning behavior of interior materials ISO 3795 (1989-10) Burning behavior
Rockfall test Volvo VCS 1024.7136
Rockfall test (multi-impact) BMW AA-0079
Roll peeling test VW Audi PV 2034
Rot resistance BMW PR397
Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic — Resistance to ozone cracking — Part 1: Static and dynamic strain testing ISO 1431-1 A (2017-04) Ozone resistance
Rust formation Volvo VCS 5715,1029
Salt spray Renault D17 1058
Salt spray test BMW AA-0324
Sample panels 150 mm x 190 mm; Thickness 2mm to 4mm
Sample plates with erosion structures VDI 27, 30 and 33
Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) Fiber-matrix connection
Scratch and abrasion resistance BMW GS 97034-10 (2015-09)
Scratch and abrasion resistance GM Opel GMW 14688
Scratch and abrasion resistance ford BO 162-01
Scratch and abrasion testing BMW GS 97034-10
Scratch and Mar Resistance / scratch resistance and writing effect (withdrawn document) GM Opel GME 60280 (2004-07)
Scratch behavior of polymeric materials Tesla Motors TP-0000702
Scratch cross cut Jaguar Land Rover TPJLR.52.008
Scratch resistance VW Audi PV 3952
Scratch resistance Volvo STD 423-0030
Scratch resistance Renault D45 1047
Scratch resistance Jaguar Land Rover TPJLR.52.004
Scratch resistance BMW PA0015
Scratch resistance Fiat 7-M0005
Scratch resistance ford BN 108-13
Scratch resistance (Erichsen) Volvo VCS 1024.31139
Scratch Resistance of Organic Coatings and Self-Adhesive Foils GMW GMW 14698 (2016-04) Scratch resistance
Scratch test BMW GS 97034-9 (2021-04)
Scratch test VW Audi PV3952 (2021-03)
Scratch test BMW GS 97034-9
Scratch test with a linear lifting device (Crockmeter) DIN 55656 (2015-08) Scratch test Crockmeter
Scratch test with knife Mercedes / Daimler MBN 10494-5 (2021-10)
Scribing and scratch evaluation varnish Volvo VCS 1021.29
Sealing ring requirements Porsche PN 707-2
Seat belts Fiat 9.03176000000
Sensitivity to dirt and cleaning Volvo TC 80000003
Sensitivity to dirt and cleaning GM Opel GMW 3402
Sensitivity to dirt and cleaning BMW GS 97034-6

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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