Plastics technology

With its low weight and versatility, plastic offers great advantages over other materials. However, the safety and cost-effectiveness of plastic components depend directly on the properties of the materials used and the quality of processing. Checking and selecting the right material makes a significant contribution to sustainable business success. In order to minimize risks and increase reliability, TÜV NORD is a competent partner in all matters relating to the use of plastics.

Our experts have many years of experience in the field of material and plant testing. In this context, we examine, for example, the material and processing quality of plastics and consider the expected ageing processes and their possible effects. We work with a wide range of testing options and ensure that the right plastics are used.

• Assessment and certification of plastics and plastic products and semi-finished products
• Material approvals and component approvals in accordance with the standard (DIN EN 10204) or customer requirements
• Suitability testing of materials, components, linings and coatings in accordance with standards and customer requirements
• Type and approval tests as well as quality tests during production
• Assessment of material, manufacturing and processing specifications in the field of plastics technology
• Implementation and acceptance of plastic welder, plastic laminator and plastic adhesive tests in accordance with the guidelines of the German Welding Society (DVS)
• Assessment of damage to plastic construction or plant components, linings and coatings
• Information on the combined use of metallic and plastic materials
• Support with the certification of quality management systems (DIN EN ISO 9001, VDA 6.1 and ISO/TS 16949)

TÜV NORD has a modern, transportable bending tester that can be used on site at our customers' premises. The compact design enables mobile use at home and abroad. Tests and results can be evaluated quickly and immediately. This meets the demand for high flexibility and balanced costs. Our bending tester meets all the necessary requirements for carrying out bending angle tests in accordance with DVS guideline 2203-5 and EN 12814-1. The plastic joining technicians are tested in both theory and practice and receive a test certificate in accordance with DVS 2212 and/or EN 13067 after successfully passing the test.