Approval tests according to BMW standards (e.g. GS 97045, GS 97038)

• Corrosion tests (e.g. in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9227 / PV 1209 / PV 1210): Salt spray, moisture storage, corrosion cycle test
• Climate change tests: Alternating stresses with temperature and humidity zones (e.g. in accordance with PV 1200 / PV 2005)
• Chemical resistance: Testing against household products, fuels, cosmetics, etc. and resistance to stress cracking in accordance with PV 3983
• UV resistance: rapid weathering according to PV 3929 (xenon test, Florida simulation) and PV 3930 (xenon test, Kalahari simulation)

• Corrosion protection tests: CASS, salt spray, alternating humidity climate
• Climate change tests with temperature cycles, humidity exposure, condensation
• Chemical resistance tests against cleaning agents, cosmetics, beverages
• UV resistance / weathering (e.g. xenon weathering and hot light ageing)

• Skin abrasion test, flock abrasion test, scratch test
• Heat and cold storage: simulation of ageing and material fatigue
• Stone chip testing: Determination of chipping behavior in exterior applications
• Fire behavior in the vehicle interior according to GS 97045 (e.g. according to DIN 75200)

• Density, hardness, elasticity, fracture behavior
• Microscopy, FTIR, DSC for material identification

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.