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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
Sensitivity to scratching BMW PR 307.4
Shear force bonding Mercedes / Daimler PWT 3668
Shear test label ford BU 101-06
shine Fiat 50457
shine Volvo VCS 1026.52729
shine Fiat 7-M0002
Shock resistance GM Opel GMW 14093
Shoe sole test BMW GS 97034-3 (2021-04)
Shoe sole test BMW GS 97034-3
Skin abrasion test VW Audi PV 3991 (2021-01)
Smell test Volvo VCS 1027.2729 (2016-11)
Smell test Jaguar Land Rover TPJLR 52.458 (2014-05)
Smell test Opel GMW 3205 (2016-08)
Smell test VW Audi PV 3900 (2019-04)
Soiling and cleaning behavior BMW GS 97034-6-C (2019-10)
Soiling and cleaning behavior VW Audi PV3356
Soiling and cleaning behavior VW Audi PV 3353
Soiling and cleaning behavior BMW PR 121.2
Soiling and cleaning behavior Mercedes / Daimler DBL 5399
Soiling and cleaning behavior ford BN 112-08
Soiling behavior and ability to clean BMW GS 97034-6-A (2021-04)
Soiling due to liquids Jaguar Land Rover TPJLR.52.155
Solar simulation BMW TP 306.4
Solvent resistance varnish Toyota TSH 1508G
Solvent resistance varnish GM Opel GMW 15891
Specific surface and volume resistance: test methods for electrical insulating materials; Specific volume resistance and specific surface resistance of solid, electrically insulating materials (IEC 60093) DIN IEC 60093 (1993-12)
Standard Test method for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the Taber Abraser ASTM D4060 (2002-02) Taber abrasion
Standard Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent Plastics ASTM D 1003-13 (2013-11) Turbidity/transmission measurement
Standard Test Method for Melt Flow Rates of Thermoplastics by Extrusion Plastometer ASTM D 1238 (2020) Melt index determination (MVR and MFR)
Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness ASTM D 2240 (2015) Hardness test on rubber
Standard Test method for Specular Gloss ASTM D 522 (2014) Mirror gloss measurement
Steam jet testing VW Audi PV 1503 (2008-05)
Steam jet testing VW Audi PV 1503
Stickiness VW Audi PV 1306 (2021-10)
Stickiness VW Audi PV 1306
Stone Impact Resistance of Coatings GM Opel GMW 14700 Rock chip test
Structure and shine on painted surfaces BMW AA-0257
Substance negative list Mercedes / Daimler DBL 8585
Sun visor requirements VW Audi TL52473
Sunscreen resistance BMW AA-0053
Sunscreen resistance VW Audi PV 3964
Sunscreen resistance BMW PA-P 295
Sunscreen resistance ford DVM-0036-MA
surface roughness Fiat 7-M0003
Surface testing of chrome-plated plastic parts VW Audi TL 528 (2015-01) V011 receive quote
Surface testing of chrome-plated plastic parts VW Audi TL 528 (2021-02) V035 receive quote
Surface testing of coated interior components Jaguar Land Rover STJLR.51.5242 (2019-07) V019 receive quote
Surface testing of coated plastic parts BMW GS 94007 (2018-08) V020 receive quote
Surface testing of galvanized plastic parts with metallic coatings and additional coatings Mercedes / Daimler DBL 8465 (2019-05) V017 receive quote
Sweat resistance ford BI 113-06

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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