Surface and resistance tests

Surfaces in the automotive sector are very diverse and exposed to different stresses. We therefore offer automotive suppliers a wide range of approved methods and procedures for the resistance testing of plastics, add-on parts, seats, carpets and other textiles.

The test conditions include mechanical-chemical stress, mechanical-dynamic stress and chemical resistance testing.

All services and all standards according to which we test can be found in our service catalogue.

Resistance testing of plastic surfaces

Testing of chemical resistance (e.g. DIN EN ISO 2812, PV 3964, VDA 621-412)
Determination of the soiling or cleaning behaviour
Abrasion, scratch and friction tests (Abrex, Taber, Crockmeter)
Cross and cross-cut test
Fingernail and shoe sole test
Determination of tension crack resistance

Add-on parts (exterior)

Stone chip test (e.g. DIN EN ISO 20567, PV 1213)
Steam or pressurised water jet test (e.g. DIN EN ISO 16925, PV 1503)
Washing line test (e.g. DIN EN ISO 20566, PV 3.3.3)
Ball drop test

Seats, carpets, textiles

Air permeability test
Martindale test
Determination of soiling behaviour

Test specimen production

Production by injection moulding (grained and non-grained test panels, etc.)
Sample preparation or mechanical processing (cutting, sawing, milling, punching)

Comprehensive catalogue of services

All services and all standards according to which we test can be found in our service catalogue.

Our laboratories are accredited according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 and have decades of experience in the automotive sector. As part of the globally active SGS expert network, we provide services for the international automotive industry.

The SGS Automotive Testhouse is listed with all well-known automotive manufacturers and offers coverage of complete test programmes in accordance with delivery specifications.