Damage analysis

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.

Riss im Gunnirad

breaks & cracks

CT Aufnahme Kunststoffwelle

production error

VDI 3822

Weather damage

Schadensanalyse VDI 3822

Material defect

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Scanning electron microscopy SEM

SEM examinations for the analysis of fractures and damaged areas in surfaces as well as for structural examinations in polymer blends.


Further Informations

Norm

GWP AV (3)

Contact

Caroline von Lavergne

caroline.vonlavergne@gwp.eu
+49 8106 9941 26

Computertomographie CT

Computed tomography CT

Radiography of plastic injection moulded parts or encapsulated components in quality assurance and failure analysis.


Further Informations

Norm

GWP AV (3)-1

Contact

Simon Löhe

simon.loehe@gwp.eu
+49 8106 9941 17

Damage due to weathering VDI 3822 Sheet 2.1.8

Investigation of damage to thermoplastic products due to weathering.


Further Informations

Norm

Contact

Dr. Michael Ziegltrum

michael.ziegltrum@gwp.eu
+49 8106 9941 27

Damage due to manufacturing defects VDI 3822 Sheet 2.2.3

Investigation of damage to elastomer products due to manufacturing defects.


Further Informations

Norm

Contact

Dr. Michael Ziegltrum

michael.ziegltrum@gwp.eu
+49 8106 9941 27

Damage due to mechanical stress VDI 3822 Sheet 2.2.5

Investigation of damage to elastomer products due to mechanical stress.


Further Informations

Norm

Contact

Dr. Michael Ziegltrum

michael.ziegltrum@gwp.eu
+49 8106 9941 27

Schadensanalyse VDI 3822

Damage due to medial stress VDI 3822 Sheet 2.2.8

Investigation of damage to elastomer products due to medial stress.


Further Informations

Norm

VDI 3822 Blatt 2.2.8:2016-09

Contact

Dr. Michael Ziegltrum

michael.ziegltrum@gwp.eu
+49 8106 9941 27

VDI 3822

Damage due to climatic stress VDI 3822 Sheet 2.2.9

Investigation of damage to elastomer products due to climatic stress.


Further Informations

Norm

VDI 3822 Blatt 2.2.9:2017-05

Contact

Dr. Michael Ziegltrum

michael.ziegltrum@gwp.eu
+49 8106 9941 27

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