In addition to quality monitoring of thermosets, the competence field K1b deals with technological-mechanical standard tests.

Current focal points of activity are:

• Lifetime analysis of plastic pipes under creep internal pressure loadings
• Long-term thermal behavior of electrical insulation materials
• Time- and temperature-dependent behavior of plastics
• Compression-deformation behavior of elastomeric sealing elements in long-term tests
• Mechanical damage behavior of components made of composite materials under cyclic loading
• Aging tests due to artificial and natural weathering
• Fire behavior according to DIN 4102-1 / B2
• Use of plastics and composites for automotive applications
• Determination of the electrical properties of plastics and composites
• Testing of composite materials consisting of plastics and concrete

Recognized testing laboratory for quality control of thermosets

• Industrial Association of Reinforced Plastics e.V. (AVK)