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security, insight and development potential

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
Coating/painting of plastic parts in vehicle exteriors Mercedes / Daimler DBL 5425 Surface-testing
Coatings – Determining the hardness of coatings by testing with pencils ISO 15184 (2020-05) Pencil hardness test
Coatings of plastic parts in vehicle interiors Mercedes / Daimler DBL 7384 (2017-11) V008 receive quote
Coatings of plastic parts in vehicle interiors Mercedes / Daimler DBL 7384 (2020-10) V034 receive quote
Code of Federal Regulations - Title 49 - Transportation § 571.302 Standard No. 302 - Flammability of interior materials FMVSS 302 (2020-10) Burning behavior
cold brittleness ford BP 106-03
Cold flexibility ford BN 102-01
Cold guideline BMW GS 93011-5
Cold storage
Color abrasion behavior BMW GS 97034-4-A (2021-04)
Color abrasion behavior BMW GS 97034-4
Color assessment Volvo VCS 1026.51729
Color assessment and metamerism BMW AA-0403
Color change in def. Amine atmosphere Mercedes / Daimler PAPP PWT 7329
Color comparison ford BI 109-01
Color fastness tests - Part A02: Gray scale for assessing color change DIN EN ISO 105-A02 (1994-10) Gray scale
Color fastness tests - Part A03: Gray scale for assessing bleeding DIN EN ISO 105-A03 (2020-02) Gray scale
Color fastness to rubbing Volvo VCS 1026.84329
Color fastness to rubbing Volvo STD 423-0037
Color fastness to rubbing PPE D45 1010
Color fastness to rubbing GM Opel GM 9033P
Color fastness with Xenotest BMW AA-0236
Color fastness: gray scale Volvo STD 1026.8201
Color measurement VW Audi VW 50190 (2011-01)
Color measurement Fiat 7-M0001
Color measurement on motor vehicles - Color measurement of plastic surfaces in the vehicle interior VDA 280-1 (2001-04)
Color migration GM Opel GMW 14141
Color sample tiles
Colorimetric assessment VW Audi VW 50190
Compatibility with assembly aids BMW PR562
Components made of thermoplastic elastomers Mercedes / Daimler DBL 1262 TPE
Compression hardness fiber fleece cushioning VW Audi PV 3919
Compression set foam rubber Volvo VCS 1024,11159
Compression strength - Determination of stress-strain characteristics in compression DIN EN ISO 3386-1 Compression properties
Compression-Molded Fibrous Materials Mercedes / Daimler DBL 1311
Condensation constant climate test BMW AA-0213
Condensation constant climate test BMW PA-P 208
Conditioning of organic materials GM Opel GMW 3221
Connection strength sealing strips GM Opel GMW 15382
Contact heat storage VW Audi PV3355
Coolant storage in autoclave
Corrosion cycling test BMW AA-0224
Corrosion effect - elastomers on electrolytic copper VW Audi VW 3976
Corrosion effects of textile materials Suzuki SES N 3253
Corrosion of copper by elastomers VW Audi PV 3976
Corrosion test assembly lubricant BMW AA-0469
Corrosion testing Fiat 50180
Corrosion testing VW Audi PV 1210 (2016-02)
Corrosion testing VW Audi PV 1210
Corrosion testing in the vehicle interior Mercedes / Daimler PB VWT 217

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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