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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
Interior moldings Hyundai Kia MS 210-05
Interior paint requirements ford WSS-M2P188-B1
Interior paint requirements Fiat MS.90053
Interior paint requirements Porsche PTL 5538
Interior paint requirements Porsche PTL 5536
Interior paint requirements GM Opel GMW 14867
Interior paneling requirements ford WSS-M15P4-E
Interior parts requirements Porsche VW 50014
Interior parts requirements Jaguar Land Rover STJLR.51.5225
Interior parts requirements GM Opel GMW 14444
Interior parts requirements ford WSS-M15P4-G
Joint liability ford BN 151-05
Lacquers and paints - Color measurement - Part 2: Determination of color metrics (withdrawn document) ISO 7724-2 (1984-10)
Leather requirements VW Audi TL52064
Liability request Interior composite parts GM Opel GMW 14892
Liability requirements damping VW Audi VW 50131
Liability tests GM Opel GM 3602M
Light fastness ford BO 116-01
Light fastness VW Audi PV 1303
Light fastness GM Opel GME 60292
Light fastness test VW Audi PV 1303 (2021-05)
Light Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LWRT) in the exterior BMW GS 93036 (2021-03)
Lights and headlights GM Opel GME 12505-1
Low temperature grease requirements VW Audi TL778
Low temperature impact resistance ford BO 151-01
Material identification using infrared spectroscopy/DSC analysis KIMW 002 (2006-06) Material identification
Material requirements for PA66 for finished parts outside the vehicle interior VW Audi VW 50133 (2021-05) V015 receive quote
Material requirements for polyamide 6 for finished vehicle interior parts VW Audi VW 50125 (2017-12) V012 receive quote
Material requirements for polymer mixtures made of ABS and PC VW Audi TL 52231 (2022-06) V042 receive quote
Material requirements for polymer mixtures made of ABS and PC VW Audi TL 52231 (2016-12) V005 receive quote
Material requirements for polypropylene, finished parts VW Audi VW 44045 (2021-09) V036 receive quote
Material requirements for polypropylene, finished parts VW Audi VW 44045 (2016-12) V007 receive quote
Material testing for ambient lighting / light guides VW Audi TL 52741 (2021-08) V040 receive quote
Material testing for mold-in-color components VW Audi TL 52728 (2019-09) V039 receive quote
Material testing for parts made of thermoplastic plastics Mercedes / Daimler DBL 5410 (2020-03) V023 receive quote
Material testing of PA 6 in vehicle exteriors VW Audi VW 50134 (2022-06) V046 receive quote
Material testing of PA 6 in vehicle exteriors VW Audi VW 50134 (2015-09) V030 receive quote
Material testing of PA 6 in vehicle interiors VW Audi VW 50125 (2022-05) V045 receive quote
Material testing of thermoplastic elastomers VW Audi VW 50123 (2022-04) V038 receive quote
Material testing of thermoplastic elastomers VW Audi VW 50123 (2015-09) V021 receive quote
Material testing of thermoplastic elastomers Mercedes / Daimler DBL 5562 (2021-03) V029 receive quote
Material tests for ABS graft polymer, finished parts VW Audi TL 527 (2020-05) V027 receive quote
Material tests for parts made of thermoplastic materials in the passenger compartment Mercedes / Daimler DBL 5404 (2016-05) V004 receive quote
Materials and articles in contact with food - Substances in plastics subject to restrictions - Part 4: Determination of 1,3butadiene in plastics DIN EN 13130-4 (2004-08) 1,3-butadiene content
Media resistance Porsche PV 3983
Media resistance BMW PR 557 (2020-05)
Metal and oxide layers - layer thickness measurement - microscopic method DIN EN ISO 1463 (2021-08) Determination of the thickness of metal layers
Metallic coatings - Electroplated nickel-chrome and copper-nickel-chrome coatings on plastics DIN 53100 (2007-16) Crack or pore number determination (Dupbernell test)
Metallic layers - layer thickness measurement - X-ray fluorescence method DIN EN ISO 3497 (2001-12) Determination of layer thickness
Method for determining the test number and the comparative number of the creepage path formation of solid, insulating materials DIN EN 60112 (2010-03) Creepage path formation (CTI or PTI)

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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