{"id":550,"date":"2026-02-11T18:14:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T17:14:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/relaunch.k-labor.wp4.visual4.com\/?page_id=550"},"modified":"2026-03-05T14:45:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T13:45:09","slug":"material-testing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dekra.k-labor.de\/en\/material-testing\/","title":{"rendered":"Tests for plastics, metals, surfaces and packaging for the following test areas:"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We can assist you in the field of materials testing and materials analysis with our proven experience. Material tests and materials analyzes include a wide range of materials for materials testing, materials characterization and qualification of materials \/ composites (metals, non-metals, plastics, elastomers, organic substances, inorganic elements, particles).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/k-labor.de\/en\/material-testing-of-plastics\/\">Material testing plastics<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plastics testing &amp; material analysis \u2013 DEKRA Laboratories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do plastics meet the required properties for the intended use? We test elastomers, thermosets, thermoplastics, composites and foams for resilience, quality and conformity to standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mechanical tests:<\/strong> Hardness, flexural strength, impact strength, tensile test<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Material analyses:<\/strong> burning behavior, media resistance, chemical composition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Rely on DEKRA for precise plastics testing \u2013 contact us now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/k-labor.de\/en\/material-testing-for-metals\/\">Material testing for metals<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Metal testing &amp; material analysis \u2013 DEKRA Laboratories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Metallic materials are our specialty. We test and evaluate ferrous materials, steels (unalloyed, low-alloyed, high-alloyed), cast iron and non-ferrous metals. Our material tests provide precise analyses for development, quality assurance and damage investigations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Material testing for metals:<\/strong> hardness, tensile strength, corrosion resistance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Material analyses:<\/strong> chemical composition, microstructure analysis, damage mechanisms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/k-labor.de\/en\/failure-analysis\/\">Material analysis in case of damage<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Testing methods for metals &amp; plastics in the event of damage \u2013 DEKRA Laboratories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the event of damage, precise analyses are crucial in order to identify the cause of material or component failure, understand damage mechanisms and avoid economic consequential damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our analysis methods for metals and plastics:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Microscopy<\/strong> (stereomicroscope, plane microscope)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SEM &amp; EDX analysis<\/strong> (scanning electron microscopy for fracture &amp; surface analysis)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Metallography<\/strong> (microsection preparation &amp; microstructural analysis of metals)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hardness testing for metals<\/strong> (Vickers, Brinell, Rockwell)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DSC &amp; TGA<\/strong> (differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis for plastic aging &amp; composition)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FT-IR spectroscopy &amp; OES<\/strong> (material characterization of metals and polymers)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GC\/MS analysis<\/strong> (gas chromatography\/mass spectrometry for additives &amp; impurities)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Our experts provide reliable analyses for cases of damage to <strong>metal &amp; plastic components \u2013 request a consultation now!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the event of failure, materials analysis can help to identify the cause of failure, determine damage mechanisms, specify component properties and remedy damage. It is also helpful in avoiding economic losses caused by production failure and consequential damages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To carry out a material analysis or to determine the damage pattern\/damage to the component in our testing laboratory, several examination methods\/analysis methods\/measuring instruments are used:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Microscopy (light microscopes \u2013 stereo microscope, plane microscope)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/k-labor.de\/edx-analysis-with-sem\/\">Scanning electron microscopy (EDX analysis with SEM)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/k-labor.de\/dsc-analysis\/\">DSC analysis (differential scanning calorimetry)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/k-labor.de\/ft-ir-spectroscopy\/\">FT-IR-spektroskopy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/k-labor.de\/tga-thermogravimetric-analysis\/\">TGA (thermogravimetric analysis)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/k-labor.de\/oes-optical-emission-spectrometry\/\">Optical emission spectroscopy (OES analysis)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/k-labor.de\/gc-ms-analysis-gas-chromatography-mass-spectrometry\/\">GC\/MS analysis (gas chromatography\/mass spectrometry)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/k-labor.de\/en\/surface-inspection\/\">Surface testing &amp; coating analysis \u2013 DEKRA Laboratories<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Surface testing<\/strong> is crucial for characterizing material properties and evaluating coatings for corrosion protection, UV\/light protection, mechanical strength and media resistance. As an <strong>accredited testing laboratory<\/strong>, we test according to Volkswagen, BMW and Daimler specifications \u2013 both on individual components and on the ZSB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our test methods for surfaces &amp; coatings:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Material determination<\/strong> \u2013 OES, SEM\/EDX and IR\/DSC analyses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coating thickness measurement<\/strong> \u2013 cross-section analysis in accordance with DIN EN ISO 2808<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adhesion testing<\/strong> \u2013 cross-cut, thermal shock, stone impact resistance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hardness testing of coatings<\/strong> \u2013 micro-Vickers, ball indentation hardness, Shore hardness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Output &amp; wear tests<\/strong> \u2013 Crockmeter, resistance to liquids and media<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Microscopic examinations<\/strong> \u2013 SEM\/EDX analysis &amp; microsection testing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Climate &amp; residual dirt analysis<\/strong> \u2013 according to VDA 19 \/ ISO 16232<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Our experts provide reliable analyses for <strong>surface testing<\/strong> for industry, the automotive sector &amp; more \u2013 <strong>get advice now!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/k-labor.de\/en\/environmental-simulation\/\">Weathering, climate storage &amp; ageing of plastics \u2013 DEKRA Laboratories<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How resistant are plastics and coated components to weathering, temperature and moisture? <strong>Weathering tests in accordance with DIN EN ISO 4892-2<\/strong> simulate solar radiation and provide reliable information on <strong>the service life of outdoor products<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our environmental simulations for plastics &amp; components:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Weathering &amp; UV irradiation<\/strong> \u2013 DIN EN ISO 4892-2 &amp; DIN 75220<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salt spray test<\/strong> \u2013 Corrosion tests according to DIN EN ISO 9227<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Climate change &amp; humidity tests<\/strong> \u2013 PV 1200 \/ PV 2003, DBL 8465<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Temperature &amp; heat storage<\/strong> \u2013 down to -40 \u00b0C \/ hot light aging according to DIN EN ISO 105-B06<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hydrolysis storage &amp; conditioning<\/strong> \u2013 PA components &amp; plastics in standard climate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Corrosion tests &amp; condensation tests<\/strong> \u2013 DIN EN ISO 6270-2, DIN EN ISO 11997<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <strong>outdoor tests<\/strong> ensure the quality of your products \u2013 <strong>get advice now!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We can assist you in the field of materials testing and materials analysis with our proven experience. 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