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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
Formaldehyde and carbonyl emission using HPLC PPE D40 5535
Formaldehyde emission Fiat 7-G2090
Formaldehyde emission Volvo STD 429-0002
Formaldehyde emission Volvo VCS 1027.2739
Formaldehyde emission VW Audi PV 3925
Formaldehyde emission using HPLC BMW AA-0061
Freedom from pollutants PPE B20 0250
Fuel consistency GM Opel GMW 14914
Fuel consistency ford BO 101-05
Fuel consistency Jaguar Land Rover TPJLR.52.154
Fuel filler pipe requirements VW Audi TL52681
Gel permeation chromatography (GPC) Home method Material damage
Gel permeation chromatography (GPC) - Part 1: Tetrahydrofuran (THF) as eluent (withdrawn standard) DIN 55672-1 (2016-03) Gel permeation chromography (GPC)
Geometric Product Specifications (GPS) - Surface finish: stylus method - Rules and procedures for assessing surface finish DIN EN ISO 4288 (1998-04) Roughness measurement (non-contact)
Glass fiber reinforced thermosets Mercedes / Daimler DBL 5400
Gloss measurement BMW AA-0101 (2018-02)
Gloss measurement VW Audi VW 50190 (2011-01)
Greetings of surface defects in the interior Porsche PPV 4022
Greetings of surface defects sealing elements Porsche PPV 4023
Hand abrasion test BMW GS 97034-1 (2021-04)
Hardness test paint Toyota TSH 1539G
Hazardous substances according to GS 93008-1/2/4 BMW GS 93008-1/-2/-4
Headlining requirements VW Audi TL52226
Heat aging PPE D45 1234 PSA
Heat aging resistance Jaguar Land Rover TPJLR.52.352
High gloss, etched structures, other diverse applications
Hoses for windshield washer systems and headlamp cleaning systems Mercedes / Daimler DBL 6269 Hoses
Hydrolysis storage
Hydrolysis test BMW AA-0203
Hydrolysis test VW Audi PV 3959
Hydrolysis test Jaguar Land Rover TPJLR.52.656
ICP-MS
ICP-OES
Identification test with thermogravimetry VW Audi PV 3927
ignition residue BMW GS 93011-2
Impact resistance Jaguar Land Rover TPJLR.52.002
Impact resistance according to Oesterle KIMW 006 (2006-07)
Impact resistance according to Oesterle
Indentation distance measurement (hardness) VW Audi PV3960
Individual inserts can also be made
Instrument panel requirements VW Audi TL52296
Instrument panel requirements ford WSS-M15P45-B
Instrument panel requirements BMW PR 321.4
Insulation material requirements Porsche PTL 8110
Interior Tesla Motors TM-6003
Interior air of road vehicles - Part 4: Method for the determination of volatile organic compounds from vehicle interior trim parts - Small test chamber method ISO 12219-4 (2013-04) Chamber emission
INTERIOR CABIN MATERIALS HORIZONTAL FLAMMABILITY Stellantis LP.7M079 Burning behavior
Interior chrome plating requirements ford WSS-M1P83-D1
Interior finishing materials Mercedes / Daimler DBL 5306
INTERIOR MATERIALS AND PARTS - FOGGING BEHAVIOR Mercedes / Daimler D45 1727 Emissions

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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