Tests on Coating Systems

Through the efficient interaction of modern test and measuring equipment, the complex technical knowledge and the experience of our team in a test laboratory that has been accredited in compliance with DIN EN 17025, we regard ourselves as an active competence centre for all questions related to painted surfaces, paint coating materials, coatings and related products.

Our range of services comprises:

• Analysis of coating thickness, structure and chemical composition of coatings on various coating systems.
• Testing of the microstructure of coatings.
• Testing of coatings for the hardness, adhesion and resistance to rubbing off.
• Testing of resistance to corrosion and to media and the environment.
• Assessment of damage to coatings and consulting on measures to deal with it.
• Consulting on the choice of coatings and their applications.

We test coatings and coating systems in accordance with the following standards, among others:

DIN EN ISO 1518
Paints and varnishes
Determination of scratch resistance  

DIN EN ISO 2409
Paints and varnishes
Cross-cut test

DIN EN ISO 4623-2
Paints and varnishes
Determination of resistance to filiform corrosion

DIN EN ISO 4628-1 bis 4628-10
Paints and varnishes
Valuation of degradation of coating

DIN EN ISO 6270-1
Paints and varnishes
Determination of resistance to humidity
Part1: Continuous condensation

DIN EN ISO 6270-2
Paints and varnishes
Determination of resistance to humidity
Part 2: Procedure for exposing test specimens in condensation-water atmospheres

D33 1715F
Corrosion resistance of protection coatings on light alloy wheels and hubcaps

PV 7201
Inspection of filiform corrosion behaviour on light alloy wheels

MBN 10494-6
Coating Test Methods - part 6: Climatic Tests