Automotive

Our laboratories perform testing and verification of conformity for the characterisation of vehicle parts and accessories.

We can test vehicle upholstery and trims, plastic parts and other interior or exterior devices and components.
Testing can be carried out according to EU Directives and the specifications issued by major vehicle manufacturers and sector industries.

In particular, the following tests are performed:
 
Mechanical safety:

• tensile and flexural strength
• accelerated ageing
• accessory strength (roof racks, ski racks etc.)
• impact
• wear
• fragmentation

 
Vibration:

• random
• sinusoidal
• shock

 
Electromagnetic compatibility:

• immunity
• emission
• surge

 
Environmental performance:

• accelerated weathering
• thermal shock resistance
• protection against penetration by dust and liquids (IP degree of protection)
• chemical resistance
• heat transfer
• fogging test

 
Optical performance:

• photometric
• colorimetric
• luminance
• optical distortion

 
Electrical safety:

• insulation
• continuity
• contact resistance

Burning behaviour of vehicle interior materials.
 
Characterisation of raw materials.