DIN / EN / ISO – Testing at Test lab of FILK Freiberg Institute
The accredited testing laboratory of FILK offers a very broad range of testing methods according to DIN, CEN, and ISO standards for the characterization and evaluation of plastics / polymeric materials of various kinds, leather, collagen, textiles, coatings, foams, elastomers, adhesives, sealing materials, coated surfaces, and functional layers, as well as complex composite and functional materials. Finished products and components are also tested, particularly from the fields of automotive interiors, leather goods, technical textiles, upholstery materials, plastic sheeting such as tarpaulins, polymer roofing membranes, swimming pool liners, and many other applications.
The tests serve the reliable determination of physical, chemical, and functional properties as well as the assessment of quality, safety, and fitness for use of materials and products. The focus is on standardized and reproducible test methods that are used both in product development and in quality assurance and failure analysis. These methods ensure the provision of reliable and comparable results for industrial applications and regulatory requirements.
Key Testing Areas in the Laboratory
Mechanical-technological testing
• Tensile, compressive, bending, and shear strength
• Tear, tear propagation, and seam strength
• Elasticity and elongation behavior
• Abrasion, wear, and durability resistance
Chemical analysis and substance testing
• Determination of hazardous substances (e.g., heavy metals, plasticizers, biocides)
• Analysis of organic and inorganic substances
• Extractable components and migration behavior
• pH value and chemical stability
Material- and product-specific characterization
• Leather and leather fiber material testing
• Textile physical properties (strength, color fastness, structure)
• Polymer and plastic characterization
• Foam and elastomer behavior
• Multilayer and composite systems
Surface and functional properties
• Scratch, scuff, and abrasion resistance
• Color and gloss change
• Soiling and cleaning behavior
• Surface structure and coating integrity
• Haptic properties and optical aging
Environmental and durability testing
• UV and light resistance
• Climate cycling and humidity exposure
• Temperature and aging effects
• Chemical and media resistance
Functional and application testing
• Service life and cyclic loading
• Functional testing of components and systems
• Comfort and deformation behavior
• Application-oriented performance tests under realistic conditions
Below you will find the available testing services, including their accreditation status. Regardless of this, all tests are carried out professionally according to defined and controlled procedures.
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