The aging of plastics is an unavoidable process in which irreversible damage gradually takes place in the material. If suitable measures are not taken to delay aging or if the stresses are higher than expected, premature failure can result.
The effects of UV radiation, oxygen and moisture as well as heat and changing mechanical stresses damage the inner structure of the plastics. Material properties change. Plasticizers, which are intended to prevent the material from becoming brittle, or other additives are sometimes distributed unevenly in the material or escape from it. Color changes, violent fractures and fatigue fractures can follow.
We use suitable laboratory tests to analyze the cause of the aging processes: In this way it can be clarified whether the aging results from internal changes, for example from irregularities that have arisen during the manufacture of the materials. Inadequate mixing of the components can lead to differences in concentration and side reactions with disruptive reaction products.
UV light, moisture or aggressive media are the typical external influences.
With systematic damage analyzes based on our own laboratory tests and environmental simulation tests, our experts investigate damage to your plastic products caused by aging and embrittlement.
Scanning electron microscopy SEMSEM examinations for the analysis of fractures and damaged areas in surfaces as well as for structural examinations in polymer blends. Further Informations |
NormGWP AV (3) |
ContactCaroline von Lavergne |
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Computed tomography CTRadiography of plastic injection moulded parts or encapsulated components in quality assurance and failure analysis. Further Informations |
NormGWP AV (3)-1 |
ContactSimon Löhe simon.loehe@gwp.eu |
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Damage due to weathering VDI 3822 Sheet 2.1.8Investigation of damage to thermoplastic products due to weathering. Further Informations |
Norm |
ContactDr. Michael Ziegltrum michael.ziegltrum@gwp.eu |
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Damage due to manufacturing defects VDI 3822 Sheet 2.2.3Investigation of damage to elastomer products due to manufacturing defects. Further Informations |
Norm |
ContactDr. Michael Ziegltrum michael.ziegltrum@gwp.eu |
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Damage due to mechanical stress VDI 3822 Sheet 2.2.5Investigation of damage to elastomer products due to mechanical stress. Further Informations |
Norm |
ContactDr. Michael Ziegltrum michael.ziegltrum@gwp.eu |
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Damage due to medial stress VDI 3822 Sheet 2.2.8Investigation of damage to elastomer products due to medial stress. Further Informations |
NormVDI 3822 Blatt 2.2.8:2016-09 |
ContactDr. Michael Ziegltrum michael.ziegltrum@gwp.eu |
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Damage due to climatic stress VDI 3822 Sheet 2.2.9Investigation of damage to elastomer products due to climatic stress. Further Informations |
NormVDI 3822 Blatt 2.2.9:2017-05 |
ContactDr. Michael Ziegltrum michael.ziegltrum@gwp.eu |
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Gesellschaft für Werkstoffprüfung mbH
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www.gwp.eu
Handelsregister München
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Dr. Julius Nickl