In our accredited laboratories we test structures and properties of metal alloys, plastics and composites. For manufacturers, insurance industry and retail we carry out comprehensive damage investigations to distinguish between misuse, mounting and material defects. Our experts detect overload, fatigue and stress on materials, for example caused by corrosion or material defects.
Metallographic material examinations are used to analyse and prevent material damage. In our accredited materials laboratory, we use scanning electron microscopy (SEM/EDX) to examine components for wear or corrosive attack, measure the depth of corrosion and carry out solder seam examinations on printed circuit boards.
We use electron microscopes, such as SEM/EDX and FE-REM/EDX (Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope), to examine surfaces and fractured surfaces, with magnifications of up to 100,000 times. This makes it possible to carry out investigations in the nanoscale.
By means of connected EDX analysis (energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy), we also determine the chemical composition of coatings, corrosion products, phases, inclusions, particles, fillers and individual layers for you. We also use radio spectrometry (OES) to determine whether the target material was used for your component or whether there are material defects.
Plastics tests provide you with detailed material characteristics and information on the behaviour of the materials under different environmental conditions and applications. In our accredited plastics laboratory, we test raw materials, granulates, O-rings, coatings and products. These include films, fabrics, roofing membranes, seals, consumer goods and packaging materials as well as plastic components for construction and industry.
Our plastics experts determine the environmental behaviour by means of media resistance tests, UV weathering and environmental simulation tests. We also determine the causes of damage by examining fractured surfaces, cracks, deformations and coatings, as well as comparative thermal analyses. Our laboratory experts also answer questions on hazardous substances requirements and recycling, recyclates and microplastics.
To determine the hardness or fracture strength of metals, plastics or composites, we examine standardised specimens as well as complex components. The precise sample preparation before testing is of great importance for the subsequent evaluation of the results.
The accredited DEKRA materials laboratory offers you customized mechanical-technological material and component tests for a wide range of materials and products. This includes examinations of mechanical connections, weld seams and machine components. In addition, we examine consumer goods such as foils, aluminium foils and bags.
Systematic damage analyses based on material-related investigations provide information about the causes of damage and possible material fatigue. We offer manufacturers, the insurance industry and trade extensive damage investigations to distinguish between misuse, assembly and material defects. Our accredited laboratories carry out material analyses and damage investigations according to VDI 3822. We test metallic materials, plastics, composite materials and ceramic components.
We use the latest laboratory technology such as electron microscopy (SEM/EDX analysis and mapping), microscopic examinations, metallography, hardness tests, infrared spectrometry (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), gas chromatographic (GC-MS) and chemical analyzes (spectral analysis, ICP-OES, ion chromatography), plastics tests and tensile tests.
In addition to material analyses, we also examine surface residues, particles, fibres and operating fluids.
Every case of damage is different - standardized and efficient laboratory processes are all the more important:
In any case, you will receive court-proof damage assessments.
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