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Our laboratories cover the complete spectrum of testing requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Corrosion tests<\/strong> (e.g. in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9227 \/ PV 1209 \/ PV 1210): Salt spray, moisture storage, corrosion cycle test<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Climate change tests:<\/strong> Alternating stresses with temperature and humidity zones (e.g. in accordance with PV 1200 \/ PV 2005)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chemical resistance:<\/strong> Testing against household products, fuels, cosmetics, etc. and resistance to stress cracking in accordance with PV 3983<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UV resistance:<\/strong> rapid weathering according to PV 3929 (xenon test, Florida simulation) and PV 3930 (xenon test, Kalahari simulation)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Surface testing for interior and exterior components:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Skin abrasion, flock abrasion and scratch resistance<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Light fastness<\/strong> of textiles, plastics and paintwork according to PV1303<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stone chip test<\/strong> for painted and coated exterior components<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further services:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Heat storage \/ cold storage<\/strong> to simulate ageing effects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mechanical-technological tests<\/strong> (tension, bending, hardness etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Burning behavior<\/strong> according to TL1010<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Determination of physical material properties<\/strong> such as density, filler content and thermal behavior \u2013 also for multi-component parts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefit from our expertise in OEM approvals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our accredited test centers meet all the requirements of car manufacturers and deliver reliable results for your series production approvals, modification approvals or material approvals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tests according to Volkswagen factory standards for interior and exterior applications DEKRA (formerly K-Labor) is your experienced partner for approval tests according to the current specifications of the Volkswagen Group \u2013 including Audi, SEAT, \u0160koda and Porsche. 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