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| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| ASTM D747 - Test procedure according to Ohlsen | Standard Test Method for Apparent bending modulus of plastics by means of a Cantilever Beam |
| Ford FLTM BN 119-01 - Seam strength | Determination of seam strength of textile trim materials |
| DIN 53333 - Determination of the water vapour permeability | Testing of leather, artificial leather and textiles; determination of the water vapour permeability |
| Assembling force | Assembling force (according customer requirements) |
| Disassembling force | Disassembling force (according customer requirements) |
| Displacement distance | Displacement distance (according customer requirements) |
| Displacement force | Displacement force (according customer requirements) |
| DIN EN ISO 4892-2 (Method A - BST 100°C) - Method of exposure to laboratory light sources | Plastics - Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources - Part 2: Xenon-arc lamps; Method A - BST 100°C |
| DIN 54034 - Hypochlorite (mild) | Testing of colour fastness of textiles - determination of colour fastness of dyeings and prints to bleaching; hypochlorite (mild) |
| Acoustics test | Acoustics test, Noise analysis |
| DIN EN 310 - Flexural properties | Wood-based panels - Determination of modulus of elasticity in bending and of bending strength, |
| BGI 505.23 (Analysis of delivered cartridges) - Determination of N-Nitrosamines | Procedure for Determining of N-Nitrosamines (Analysis of delivered cartridges) |
| Volvo STD 1024,7122 - Abrasion resistance, Martindale | Abrasion resistance, Martindale - Fabrics |
| Volvo TC 85000005 - Linting resistance | Linting resistance (modified Martindale-procedure) |
| Volvo TC 85000025 - Resistance against Velcro | Resistance against Velcro for woven and knitted textiles (modified Martindale) |
| Volvo TC 85000020 - Crease test | Crease test on foam laminated surface materials |
| Volvo TC 85000006 - Resistance to pilling | Resistance to pilling |
| Volvo STD 1024,2112 - Tensile properties | Tensile strength and break elongation - Plastics |
| DIN 53835-13 - Testing of the elastic behaviour (between constant elongation limits) | Testing of textiles - testing of the elastic behaviour - textile fabrics, single tensile strain between constant elongation limits |
| ASTM D885 § 16, 18, 19 - Tensile properties of yarns | Standard test method for tire cords, tire cords fabrics, and industrial filament yarns made from manufactured organic-base fibers; Section 16, 18 and 19: Breaking strength, breaking tenacity and elongation at break of conditionend yarn and cords |
| ASTM D885-X2.4 - Shrinkage behaviour in hot air | Shrinkage of conditioned yarns and cords at elevated temperature |
| Hyundai/KIA MS 210-05 § 4.9 - Scratch resistance | Molded plastic parts - Interior use; § 4.9: Scratch resistance test |
| DIN ISO 9354 - Coding system of waves | Textiles - Weaves - Coding system and examples |
| B 82.02-4(Polyestermethod)objects of commodities/ DIN14362-1 - Determination of certain aromatic amines from azo dyes | Investigation of commodities - Methods for determination of certain aromatic amines from azo colorants in textiles - Part 2: Cross-reference certain azo colourants by extracting the fibers |
| DIN EN ISO 2286-2 - Determination of total mass per unit area, mass per unit area of coating and mass per unit area of substrate | Rubber- or plastics-coated fabric - Determination of roll characteristics - Part 2: Methods for determination of total mass per unit area, mass per unit area of coating and mass per unit area of substrate |
| DIN 53428 - Behaviour when exposed to fluids, vapours and solids | Testing of cellular materials - Determination of the behaviour of cellular plastics when exposed to fluids, vapours and solids |
| B 82.02. objects of commodities - Determination of formaldehyd emission | Investigation of commodities - Determination of formaldehyde emission from textile materials and articles |
| Daimler DBL 5471(AA90-95) § 4.11 - Resistance to abrasion (DIN EN ISO 105-X12) | Supply specification - trim panels and molded padded parts for vehicle interiors (compound parts); § 4.11 - Resistance to abrasion (DIN EN ISO 105-X12) |
| GM/Opel GMI 60246-A - Determination of the compressibility of a cellular elastomer under a specified force | Determination of the compressibility of a cellular elastomer under a specified force; Pressure foot type: A |
| VW PV 3931 - Hardness test (Shore L) | Hardness testing - PUR integral foam - Steering wheel rim |
| VW TL 52045-4.4 - Drop test | PUR integral foam for steering-wheel coating - Material requirements; Tabel 2 point 4: Drop test |
| PSA D41 1029 - Tensile strength | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Textiles, coated textiles and leathers - Tensile strength |
| PSA D41 1015 - Peeling test | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Trim material - Peeling at 180° |
| DIN 53765 (DSC) - Determination of melting behaviour | Testing of plastics and elastomeres - Thermal analysis - DSC-method; Method B: determination of the melting behavior |
| PSA D45 1012 - Determination of mass per unit | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Sheet materials - Surface mass |
| Daimler DBL 5306 § 1.1 - Bending stiffness | General technical delivery conditions and test methods for interior equipment materials and similar products; § 1: bending stiffness |
| DIN EN ISO 105-D02 - Colour fastness to rubbing: Organic solvents | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part D02: Colour fastness to rubbing: Organic solvents |
| ISO 6452 (Fogging F) - Determination of the fogging characteristics (Fogging F) | Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics - Determination of fogging characteristics of trim materials in the interior of automobiles (Fogging F, reflectometric) |
| ISO 6452 (Fogging G) - Determination of the fogging characteristics (Fogging G) | Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics - Determination of fogging characteristics of trim materials in the interior of automobiles (Fogging G, gravimetric) |
| DIN EN 3665 - Filiform corrosion resistance test | Aerospace series - Test methods for paints and varnishes - Filiform corrosion resistance test on aluminium alloys |
| DIN EN ISO 105-X04 - Colour fastness to mercerizing | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part X04: Colour fastness to mercerizing |
| DIN EN ISO 20567-1 - Stone chip resistance (Multi-impact testing) | Paints and varnishes - Determination of stone-chip resistance of coatins - Part 1: Multi-impact testing |
| BMW AA-P 192 - Multi impact stone chip resistance | Determination of multi impact stone chip resistance |
| Ford ES-D8VH-19A672-AA-§ IIIA - Resistance to fungal growth | Biostatic effectiveness and biostatic concentration of materials used in an air conditioning assembly such as adhesives, foam, expanded rubber or other synthetic polymeric materials |
| DIN EN 12540 (Appendix E) - Disruptions in chrome coatings | Corrosion protection of metals- Electrodeposited coating of nickel, nickel plus chromium, copper plus nickel and copper plus nickel plus chromium; Appendix E: Disruptions in chrome coatings |
| Daimler DBL 5306 § 26.1.1 - Peel adhesion | General technical delivery conditions and test methods for interior equipment materials and similar products; § 26.1.1: Peel tensile test in standard atmosphere |
| Daimler DBL 5306 § 26.1.4 - Shear tensile test under heat | General technical delivery conditions and test methods for interior equipment materials and similar products; § 26.1.4: Shear tensile test under heat |
| GM Daewoo DS-T-7415 - Lightfastness | Test Method for Determining color fastness to artificial light |
| Daimler DBL 5306 § 26.1.3 - Shear tensile test in standard atmosphere | General technical delivery conditions and test methods for interior equipment materials and similar products; § 26.1.3: Shear tensile test in standard atmosphere |
| Ford FLTM BP 101-01 - Degradation by ozone | Rubber - Degradation by ozone |
| DIN ISO 34-1-B - Determination of tear strength | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Determination of tear strength - Part 1: Trouser, angle and crescent test pieces (Method B: Angle test piece) |
| BMW GS 97034-5-B - Resistance to cleaning agents (Crockmeter) | Surface test of motor vehicle interior materials - Resistance to cleaning agents (Test procedure B: Crockmeter) |
| DIN EN ISO 16017-1 - Analysis of volatile organic compounds by sorbent tube / thermal desorption / capillary gas chromatography (Pumped sampling) | Indoor, ambiant and workplace air - Sampling and analysis of volatile organic compounds by sorbent tube / thermal desorption / capillary gas chromatography - Part 1: Pumped sampling |
| Ford FLTM BO 101-05 - Fuel resistance | Determination of fuel resistance of plastic parts |
| Renault D51 3022 - Peeling (90 °) | Interior Trim Materials - Right-Angle Peeling |
| Heat retentivity | Heat retentivity |
| DIN EN ISO 6507 - Vickers hardness test | Metallic materials - Vickers hardness test - Part 1: Test method; Part 2: Verification and calibration of testing machines; Part 3: Calibration of reference blocks; Part 4: Tables of hardness values |
| DIN EN ISO 9227-AASS - Acetic acid salt spray test | Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres - Salt spray tests (Acetic acid salt spray test, AASS test) |
| DIN EN ISO 9227-CASS - Copper-accelerated salt spray test | Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres - Salt spray tests (Copper-accelerated salt spray test, CASS test) |
| Porsche PTL 5525 / VW 96173 § 7.5 - Adhesion: Scratch test | Paintwork of body outer panels made of hard plastics (thermoplastics and duroplasts) - Requirements and tests; § 7.5: Adhesion: Scratch test |
| Steam jet test | Steam jet test, e.g. for PTL 5524, VW 96172 § 7.6, PTL 5525, VW 96173 § 7.7, PTL 7520, VW 96208 § 5.12 / BMW PR 388 / BMW PR 387.1 / DBL 7381 / GMW 14797 table A1A |
| Temperature shock resistance | Temperature shock resistance |
| Porsche creme resistance | Creme resistance (e.g. for PTL 4025, PTL 5536, PTL 5538 or VW 96135, VW 96183, VW 96184) |
| Porsche resistance to media (crockmeter) - Surface resistance to media | Surface resistance to media (e.g. for PTL 4025, PTL 5536, PTL 5538 or VW 96135, VW 96183, VW 96184) |
| DIN 6167 - Yellowness | Description of yellowness of near-white or near-colourness materials |
| Ford FLTM BN 105-01 - Shrinkage test | Shrinkage test for textiles and artificial leathers |
| Tensile Properties | General method for tests on the Tensile Properties |
| GM/Opel GM 9517P - Resistance to synthetic perspiration | Resistance to synthetic perspiration |
| VW TL 52345 § 4.9.1 - Abrasion from a window glass pane edge | EPDM Body Seals - Quality requirements; § 4.9.1: Wear resistance of paint coating, abrasion over window glass edge |
| Porsche PTL 5538 / VW 96184 § 5.4.8.2 - Soiling and cleanability | Interior - Decorative surface (wood, carbon, piano lacker, metall) - Tests and requirements; § 5.4.8.2: Soiling and cleaning behavior of unprotected 'open' decorative surfaces |
| VW PV 1503 - Steam jet test | Paint coating of metallic an non-metallic materials - Pressure washer test |
| VW PV 1217 - Resistance to stone impact | Paints and varnishes on plastics - Resistance to stone impact |
| DIN ISO 4532 / ISO 4532 - Pistol test | Vitreous and porcelain enamels - Determination of the resistance of enamelled articles to impact - Pistol test |
| VW PV 1502 - Weathering (resistance to cracking) | Clear coat for dual-layer metallic paint coatings - Testing for resistance to cracking |
| Volvo VCS 1027,359 - Light fastness (black standard temperature 75 °C) | Colour fastness to artificial light at 75 °C - Accelerated ageing of interior materials |
| Volvo STD 429-0002 - Determination of formaldehyde emission | Determination of formaldehyde emission from components in vehicle interiors - Organic materials |
| Volvo STD 420-0003 (Fogging F) - Determination of the fogging characteristics (Fogging F) | Fogging - Organic materials (Fogging F, reflectometric) |
| Volvo STD 420-0003 (Fogging G) - Determination of the fogging characteristics (Fogging G) | Fogging - Organic materials (Fogging G, gravimetric) |
| DIN EN ISO 3175-2 - Dry cleaning and finishing (Procedures for tetrachloroethene) | Textiles - Dry cleaning and finishing - Part 2: Procedures for tetrachloroethene |
| Volvo STD 429-0003 (MS/FID) - Determination of organic emissions (TVOC) | Determination of organic emissions from non-metallic materials in vehicle interiors (TVOC-MS) - Organic materials |
| Preformed volatile N-Nitrosamines (based on BGI 505.23) | Method for determination of N-nitrosamines |
| VDA 621-402 - Salt spray fog test | Technical paint tests - Salt spray test on paints and similar coatings |
| Daimler DBL 7399 § 6.1 - Visual comparision of gloss according to standard samples | Supply specification - Enamels, paints and similar coating materials and associated coatings; § 6.1: Visual comparision of gloss according to standard samples |
| GM Daewoo EDS-T-7602 - Burning behaviour | Test method for flammability of interior materials |
| Oven drying | Oven drying |
| VW PV 3961 - Hook-and-Loop test | Upholstery Fabric - Velcro test |
| Photometrische Bestimmung analog DIN EN 717-3 - Determination of formaldehyde by the acetylacetone method | Photometric determination of formaldehyde by the acetylacetone method |
| Volvo STD 1024,3725 - Tearing strength | Tearing strength - Leather and artificial leather |
| Gap measurement (DIN 1319) | Fundamentals of metrology (several parts); Gap measurement |
| Determination of density (volume test equipment) | Determination of density (volume test equipment) |
| BMW QV 51154-3.2.2 (Peel adhesion pad, based on DIN 54310) - Peeling test | QS Floor mats - Separation force between the backing and pad (based on DIN 54310) |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.001 - Abrasion Resistance | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics |
| Suzuki SES N 3294 § 5.10 - Abrasion resistance | Test method of surface sheet material for automobile seats; § 5.10: Friction strength (Taber´s abrasion resistance test) |
| DIN EN 1464 - Peel resistance | Adhesives - Determination of peel resistance of high-strength adhesive bonds - Floating roller method |
| ISO 812-A - Brittleness temperature (Procedure A) | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Determination of low-temperature brittleness; Procedure A (determination of brittleness temperature) |
| JASO M 403 § 6.1 - Determination of mass per unit | Test method for automotive seat trim fabrics; § 6.1: Mass per unit area |
| JASO M 403 § 6.3.2 - Tensile properties | Test method for automotive seat trim fabrics; § 6.3.2: Tensile strength and elongation percentage |
| JASO M 403 § 6.4.2.2 method B - Tearing strength (trapezoid method) | Test method for automotive seat trim fabrics; § 6.4.2: Tearing strength (Method B, trapezoid) |
| JASO M 403 § 6.5 - Static and permanent elongation | Test method for automotive seat trim fabrics; § 6.5: static and permanent elongation |
| JASO M 403 § 6.6 - Determination of seaming strength | Test method for automotive seat trim fabrics; § 6.6: seaming strength |
| JASO M 403 § 6.7 - Seam weariness | Test method for automotive seat trim fabrics; § 6.7: seam weariness |
| JASO M 403 § 6.11.2.1 method A - Abrasion test (Taber) | Test method for automotive seat trim fabrics; § 6.11.2: Frictional resistance (method A, taber abrasion) |
| JASO M 403 § 6.12.2.1 method A - Pilling (ICI-type tester) | Test method for automotive seat trim fabrics; § 6.12: Pilling (method A, ICI-type tester) |
| JASO M 403 § 6.20 - Burning behaviour | Test method for automotive seat trim fabrics; § 6.20: Inflammability |
| JASO M 403 § 6.10 - Resistance to rubbing | Test method for automotive seat trim fabrics; § 6.10: Resistance to rubbing |
| DIN EN ISO 11341 (procedure 1) - Artifical weathering | Paints and varnishes - Artificial weathering and exposure to artificial radiation - Exposure to filtered xenon-arc radiation (Procedure 1) |
| Toyota TSL 0601 G § 5.5 (Xenon arc) - Light resistance (Method E) | Criteria for test for quality of color change by aging, method E |
| ISO 844 - Determination of compression properties | Rigid cellular plastics - Determination of compression properties |
| ISO 1926 - Tensile properties | Rigid cellular plastics - Determination of tensile properties |
| Toyota TSL 1600 G § 4.2 - Tensile properties | Specification for polyester threads for seat sewing; § 4.2: Tensile strength and elongation |
| Toyota TSL 1600 G § 4.3.1 (Method A) - Color fastness and ageing | Specification for polyester threads for seat sewing; § 4.3.1: Color fastness and ageing |
| Toyota TSL 1600 G § 4.5 - Loop strength test | Specification for polyester threads for seat sewing; § 4.5: Loop strength test |
| Toyota TSL 1600 G § 4.6 - Stretch elasticity test | Specification for polyester threads for seat sewing; § 4.6: Stretch elasticity test |
| Toyota TSL 1600 G § 4.1 - Determination of linear density (conditioned size) | Specification for polyester threads for seat sewing; § 4.1: Conditioned size (Yarn count) |
| Fiat 50461 - Cross-cut test | Adhesion test of inorganic and organic trims by squaring off |
| Fiat 50457 - Gloss measurement | Tests for nonmetallic materials - Specular gloss determination for paints, varnishes and enamels by glossmeter |
| Fiat 50184-A - Dry heat test | Requirements for nonmetals - Environmental tests for paints, enamels, etc.; Method A (Dry heat test) |
| Fiat 50184-B - Damp heat test | Requirements for nonmetals - Environmental tests for paints, enamels, etc.; Method B (Damp heat test) |
| Fiat 50184-C - Low temperature test | Requirements for nonmetals - Environmental tests for paints, enamels, etc.; Method C (Low temperature test) |
| Fiat 50184-D - Temperature cycling | Requirements for nonmetals - Environmental tests for paints, enamels, etc.; Method D (Temperature cycling) |
| Fiat 50455-08 - Amine contamination resistance | Amine contamination resistance |
| ASTM D638 - Tensile properties | Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics |
| ASTM D790 - Flexural properties | Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials |
| ASTM D256 - Determination of Izod impact resistance (notched) | Standard Test Methods for Determining the Izod Pendulum Impact Resistance of Plastics |
| ASTM D648 - Determination of deflection temperature under load | Standard Test Method for Deflection Temperature of Plastics Under Flexural Load in the Edgewise Position |
| ASTM D785 - Determination of Rockwell hardness | Standard Test Method for Rockwell Hardness of Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials |
| UL 94 V - Burning behaviour - vertical | UL Standard for Safety Test for Flammability of plastic materials for parts in devices and appliances - vertical burning test |
| DIN EN 29073-1 (ISO 9073-1, 1989-07) - Determination of mass per unit area | Textiles - test method for nonwovens - Part 1: determination of mass per unit area |
| DIN 53331 - Stitch tear resistance | Testing of leather: Determination of the stitch tear resistance |
| Fastness to rubbing (crockmeter) | Fastness to rubbing (crockmeter, abrasion) |
| GM/Opel GME 60258 - Accelerated ageing test | Accelerated ageing test for elastomers |
| GM/Opel GME 60259 - Cold resistance | Cold resistance of elastomers |
| GM/Opel GME 60253 - Resistance to fuels | The resistance of elastomers to fuels |
| GM/Opel GME 60255 - Resistance to liquids and greases | Resistance of elastomers to liquids and greases |
| DIN EN ISO 8067 - Determination of tear strength | Flexible cellular polymeric materials - Determination of tear strength |
| GM/Opel GMW 14777 - Determination of moisture content | Test method for determining moisture content, water absorption and thickness swell of fiberboards, chipboards, cardboard, and similar rigid materials |
| DIN 53931 - Resistance of textiles to mildew | Testing of textiles - determination of the resistance of textiles to mildew; growth test |
| PSA D15 5084 - Colour measurement (CIELAB) | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Opaque or transparent coloured products - Calculations of colourimetric variations (CIE LAB 1976 System) |
| PSA D47 1165 - N, R, W, X - Climate storage | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Products applied to body-in-white or paint coated body, plastics - Accelerated ageing; only methods N / R / W / X (climate storages) |
| PSA D27 1327 - Resistance to immersion in water | Paint Coatings - Resistance to Immersion in Water (Ford Tank) |
| Filter paper test | Filter paper test |
| Dubpernell method - Copper sulfate test, galvanostatic | Dubpernell method (crack density, pore density) |
| Daimler DBL 5306 § 4.1 (DIN EN ISO 105-X12) - Abrasion resistance | General technical delivery conditions and test methods for interior equipment materials and similar products; § 4.1: Abrasion resistance |
| DIN EN ISO 17075 - Determination of chromium(VI) content | Leather - Chemical tests - Determination of chromium (VI) content |
| DIN 53835-14 - Testing the elastic behaviour (between two force limits) | Testing of textiles - tensile test for testing the elastic behaviour - knitted fabrics, single strain between two force limits |
| VW 50190 (Colour) - Colourimetric evaluation | Components of the vehicle interior trim - Colorimetric evaluation (here color) Application only for comparative measurements before and after ageing tests, color measurement according to DIN EN ISO 11664-4. |
| ASTM G21 - Determining resistance to fungi | Standard Practice for Determining Resistance of Synthetic Polymeric Materials to Fungi |
| VW PV 3958 - Determination of water tightness | Textile floor mats - Water tightness |
| DIN EN ISO 17070 - Determination of pentachlorophenol content | Leather - Chemical tests - Determination of pentachlorophenol content (PCP) |
| DIN EN ISO 17226-2 - Determination of the formaldehyde content (Method using colorimetric analysis) | Leather - Chemical determination of formaldehyde content - Part 2: Method using colorimetric analysis |
| GM/Opel GMW 14069-A - Migration - Bleeding resistance | Migration - Bleeding resistance and contact stain compatibility of PVC with other materials; Method A: Bleeding resistance |
| Porsche PPV 5002 / VW 96395 - Shrinkage behavior | Leather - Determination of shrinkage behavior |
| Hyundai/KIA MS 300-55 § 4.2 - Determination of Formaldehyde | Test method for volatile organic compounds release; §4.2: Measurement of formaldehyde |
| Hyundai/KIA MS 300-34 - Odor test | Test method of odor for interior materials |
| GM/Opel GME 60402 - Scratch resistance (Erichsen hardness tester, model 318) | Determining the scratch resistance of organic coating (Erichsen hardness tester, model 318) |
| GM/Opel GME 60401 - Cross hatch test | Cross hatch test of organic coatings |
| GM/Opel GME 14074 - Sunscreen and insect repellent resistance | Sunscreen and insect repellent resistance |
| ISO 1431-1-A - Ozone resistance | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Resistance to ozone cracking - Part 1: Static and dynamic strain testing |
| DIN EN ISO 4674-2 - Determination of tear resistance (Ballistic pendulum method) | Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics - Determination of tear resistance - Part 2: Ballistic pendulum method |
| Daimler DBL 5306 § 6.2 - Heat resistance - folded exposure | General technical delivery conditions and test methods for interior equipment materials and similar products; § 6.2: Heat resistance - folded exposure |
| GM/Opel GMW 14296 - Perspiration resistance | Perspiration Resistance |
| GM/Opel GMN 10033 - Sunscreen lotion resistance | Sunscreen lotion resistance of interior coatings |
| GM/Opel GM 9305P (Fogging F) - Determination of the fogging characteristics (Fogging F) | Determination of Fogging Characteristics of Automotive Interior Trim Materials |
| VW PV 3966 - White cracking properties (Ball drop test) | PP Components - White cracking properties (Ball drop test) |
| GM/Opel GMW 14829 - Crosshatch test | Tape Adhesion Test for Paint Finishes (Crosshatch test) |
| Phenolic yellowing | Phenolic yellowing (eg "Courtaulds method" Triumph Suppliers Policy) |
| GM/Opel GM 9070P - Flammability | Procedure for testing flammability of materials |
| Dimensional stability at pressure load | Dimensional stability at pressure load; deformation, max; deformation, permanent |
| Dimensional stability at applying temperature load | Dimensional stability at applying temperature load; Deformation, max; Deformation, permanent |
| Dimensional stability at tensile load | Dimensional stability at tensile load; deformation, max; deformation,permanent |
| Retainer tensile test | Retainer tensile test |
| Misuse Test | Misuse Test |
| Tolerance measurement | Tolerance measurement |
| GM/Opel GME 60331 - Pilling resistance | Test method for determining "pilling" resistance of upholstery materials |
| GM/Opel GME 60288 - Martindale abrasion test | Abrasion test for textile fabrics - Martindale abrasion test |
| DIN EN ISO 6988 - Sulfur dioxide test with general condensation of moisture | Metallic and other non-organic coatings - Sulfur dioxide test with general condensation of moisture |
| BMW AA-P 177 - Cross hatch testing | Cross hatch testing |
| DIN 54836 - Determination of ignition temperature | Testing of combustible materials - determination of ignition temperaure |
| DIN EN ISO 4892-2 (Method B - BST 65°C) - Method of exposure to laboratory light sources | Plastics - Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources - Part 2: Xenon arc lamps; Method B - BST 65°C |
| Porsche PPV 4014-B / VW 96378 (SST 65 °C) - Weathering in warm and humid climate | Exterior - Weathering of non-metallic materials - Testing in warm and humid climate (SST: 65 °C) |
| ASTM D3887 § 12 - Determination of the number of wales and stitch courses | Standard Specification for Tolerances for Knitted Fabrics (Determination of the number of wales and stitch courses) |
| Ford FLTM BN 106-01-A - Determination of the mass per unit area | Determination of weight per unit area and density of trim materials (here: weight per unit area) |
| Porsche PPV 4014-A / VW 96378 (SST 90 °C) - Weathering in dry hot climate | Exterior - Weathering of non-metallic materials - Testing in dry-hot climate (SST: 90 °C) |
| BMW GS 97034-5-A - Resistance to cleaning agents (Abrex) | Surface test of motor vehicle interior materials - Resistance to cleaning agents (Test procedure A: Abrex) |
| PSA D47 1005 (Textiles) - Water staining | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Textiles - Water and other staining; § 7.1: Textiles |
| Fiat 9.55842-01 § 2.19 - Resistance to wear | Aesthetic and operational finishing of parts made of plastic materials obtained by painting or other processes; § 2.19: Resistance to wear |
| PSA D47 1005 (Leather) - Water staining | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Textiles - Water and other staining; § 7.2: Leather |
| Ford FLTM BN 102-01-A - Low temperature flexibility | Polymeric materials, low temperature flexibility |
| Volvo VCS 1026,5289 - Colour measurement | Colour measurement of interior materials |
| DIN EN ISO 4674-1 Method B - Determination of tear resistance (Constant rate of tear methods) | Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics - Determination of tear resistance - Part 1: Constant rate of tear methods |
| DIN EN 367 - Determining of the heat transmission on exposure to flame | Protective clothing - Protection against heat and flames - Test method: determining of the heat transmission on exposure to flame |
| DIN EN ISO 6942 - Evaluation of materials and material assemblies when exposed to a source of radiant heat | Protective clothing - Protection against heat and fire - Method of test: Evaluation of materials and material assemblies when exposed to a source of radiant heat |
| Daimler A21.10.01, § 4.6 - Tread resistance | Standard function test program - Flooring / function, § 4.6 Tread resistance |
| BMW PR 380 § 2.2.5 (based on DIN 54310) - Adhesion test | Floor mats - Separating force between the backing and pad (based on DIN 54310) |
| VW PV 3366 - Wear characteristics of flocked material (VW chisel test) | Elastomer seals - Wear characteristics of flocked material |
| Weight determination | Weight determination |
| Curling | Curling |
| Ford FLTM BO 116-01 - Light fastness | Resistance to interior weathering (Exposure of interior trim materials in a controlled irradiance water cooled xenon-arc apparatus) |
| PSA D44 1221 - Resistance to scuffing | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Materials with brushed velour surface - Resistance to scuffing |
| Renault D44 1221 - Resistance to scuffing | Materials with brushed velour surface - Resistance to scuffing |
| Fiat 7-G2090-A - Determination of Formaldehyde content | Vehicle interior components - Formaldehyde release test - Acetyl acetone method - materials: Type A |
| Renault D47 1122 - Colour fastness to artificial light | Trim Materials - Colour fastness to artificial light at low temperature |
| Toyota TSM 0503 G - B (reflectometric) - Fogging test | Fogging test method for non-metallic materials; § 3.2.2a: Fogging F (method B, reflectometric) |
| ASTM D570 / ISO 62 - Determination of water absorption | Standard Test Method for water Absorption of Plastics |
| Raman-Spectroscopy | Raman-Spektroskopie |
| BMW GS 97034-6-A - Soiling behavior and cleaning ability (Abrex) | Surface test of motor vehicle interior materials, soiling behavior and cleaning ability (Test procedure A: Abrex) |
| DIN EN ISO 12570 - Determination of moisture content | Hygrothermal performance of building materials and products - Determination of moisture content by drying at elevated temperature |
| Volvo VCS 1026,84329 - Colour fastness to rubbing | Colour fastness to rubbing - Rubber, plastics and textiles |
| SAE J323-A - Cold cracking (Mandrel test) | Test method for determining cold cracking of flexible plastic materials; Method A: Mandrel test |
| Fiat 9.03160 § 2.17 - Rot resistance | Preformed car headliners; § 2.17: Rot resistance |
| Fiat 7.G2091 - Determination of free Phenol-content | Phenolic resin base materials - Free phenol content |
| Hyundai/KIA MS 210-05 § 4.5 - Fading resistance test | Molded plastic parts - Interior; § 4.5: Fading resistance test (Method: Xenon Arc - equipment according to ISO 105) |
| BMW PR 308.2 - Climatic test for bonded joints and composite materials on trim parts | Climatic testing of adhesive joints and material bonds of equipment parts |
| Hyundai/KIA MS 210-05 § 4.3.1 - Heat cycle resistance test with infrared irradiation | Molded plastic parts - Interior; § 4.3.1: Heat cycle resistance test |
| Hyundai/KIA MS 210-05 § 4.7 - Chemical resistance test | Molded plastic parts - Interior use; § 4.7: Chemical resistance test |
| Hyundai/KIA MS 256-31 § 5.2 - Peel strength | Dash isolation pad assy; § 5.2: Peel strength |
| Fiat 7-M8607 - Rotting evaluation | Pre-formed textile material - Rotting evaluation |
| GM/Opel GME 60317 - Determination of thread count and thread density | Determination of thread count and thread density of woven fabrics |
| Dimensional analysis, wet chemistry (volumetry) | Dimensional analysis, wet chemistry (volumetry) |
| Hyundai/KIA MS 201-02 § 3.1.1/ DIN EN 62321 - Determination of heavy metals | Prohibition and reporting the use of harmful substances - parts and metals - § 3.1.1: prohibition of the use of 4 heavy metals |
| Ford FLTM BI 113-07 - Resistance to synthetic perspiration staining | Resistance to synthetic perspiration staining |
| GM/Opel GME 60345 - Resistance to wear - rotary abrasion test (Schopper) | Test method for the determination of the resistance to wear of automotive trim materials (Rotary abrasion test - Schopper) |
| Renault D44 1694 - Claw test | Woven and knitted fabrics - Claw test |
| Renault RT D41 1003 - Compressive strength | Flexible alveolate materials for trimming - Compressive strength |
| Renault 1634 - Adhesion | Adhesion of the coating - various materials, for eg textiles, carpet |
| Renault RT D42 1047 - Dynamic fatigue (thickness loss, compression load deflection and compression set) | Flexible Cellular Materials - Dynamic Fatique by Compression at Fixed Deformation |
| Renault RT D41 1127 - Resistance against the fraying at the seams | Textiles - Resistance against the fraying at the seams |
| Renault RT D45 1046 - Determination of compression set | Flexible cellular trim materials - Residual set after compression at a constant deformation thickness |
| BMW PA-N 150 - Mass and thickness of effective pile per unit area and stitch rate | Determination of mass of effective pile per unit area above backing, of effective pile thickness and stitch rate for carpets and floor mats, band knife shearing machine method |
| Resistance to ozone | Resistance to ozone |
| Renault RT 1309 - Ageing by a given climatic cycle | Trim materials and parts - Ageing by a given climatic cycle |
| Renault D45 1564 - Determination of dimension change | Textiles - Dimensional variations in humidity |
| Renault RT 1013 - Determination of thickness | Thickness measurement - Materials in non-compressible sheets (e.g. plastic sheets, paper) |
| Renault D49 3046 - Odour test | Odour Emissions - Interior equipment parts - Measurement of the intensity and characterization of odour from parts in passenger compartment in climate chamber |
| DIN EN ISO 3497 - Determination of coating thickness and nickel content | Metallic coatings - Measurement of coating thickness - X-ray spectrometric methods |
| ASTM D1056 § 42-48 - Determination of water absorption | Standard Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials - Sponge or Expanded Rubber, § 42-48 Water absorption test |
| Ford FLTM BI 104-02 - Condensing water vapor test | Condensing water vapor test |
| Renault RT 1045 - Determination of apparent density | Cellular materials - Apparent density |
| Renault RT 1259 - Pulling of the loops | Pulling of the loops - Textile carpets |
| DIN EN ISO 2039-2 - Determination of Rockwell hardness | Plastics - Determination of hardness - Part 2: Rockwell hardness |
| DIN 38407-F14, based on - Determination of phenoxy-alkane carboxylic acids | German standard methods for the examination of water, waste water, and sludge - Jointly determinable substances ( group F ) part 14: Determination of phenoxyalkyl carbonic acids by gas chromatography and mass-spectrome-tric detection after solid - liquid extraction and derivatization ( F 14 ) |
| Haptics behaviour / touch test | Haptics behaviour / touch test (e.g. DBL 7384 § 4.10) |
| DIN EN 60112 / VDE 0303-11 (IEC 60112) - CTI - Determation of the comparative tracking indices | Method for the determination of the proof and the comparative tracking indices of solid insulating materials |
| Toyota TSL 5100 G § 4.10 - Tack free test | General test methods for vinyl leathers; § 4.10: Tack free test |
| BMW GS 97034-2 - Finger nail test | Surface test of motor vehicle interior materials, Finger nail test - replaced PR 307.4 (5.2) |
| DIN 53100 § 7.5 (appendix D) - Temperature cycling test | Metallic coatings - Electroplated coatings of nickel plus chromium and of copper plus nickel plus chromium on plastics materials; § 7.5: Thermal cycle test (appendix D) |
| DIN 53835-2 - Tensile test for testing the elastic behaviour (repeated tension stresses between constant elongation limits) | Testing of textiles - tensile test for testing the elastic behaviour - single and plied yarns from elastofibres, repeated tension stresses between constant elongation limits |
| Ford FLTM BN 105-03 - Dimensional stability | Dimensional stability of textile trim materials |
| Volvo STD 104-0001 - Burning behaviour | Flammability (burning behaviour) of interior and exterior materials |
| Volvo TC 85000015 - Determination of the firmness of loops | Determination of the firmness of loops in terry fabrics or other loop fabrics |
| DIN EN 1021-1 - Cigarette test | Furniture - Assessment of the ignitiabiliy of upholstered furniture - Part 1: Ignition source smouldering cigarette |
| DIN EN ISO 11357-1/ -3 (DSC) - Determination of the melting behavior | Plastics - Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) - Part 1: General principles, Part 3: Determination of temperature and enthalpy of melting and crystallization |
| DIN EN 1021-2 - Match flame test | Furniture - Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture - Part 2: Ignition source match flame equivalent |
| Volvo TC 85000035 - Fraying of seam | Fraying of seam |
| Daimler MS-JP-9-4 |
Flammability testing of interior materials |
| Toyota TSH 1539 G § 2.1 - Pencil scratch hardness | Test method for hardness of paint film; § 2.1: Pencil scratch hardness |
| Toyota TSH 1504 G § 2.2.1 - Bending test, Manual method | Test method for flexibility of paint film; § 2.2.1: Bending test, Manual method |
| Toyota TSH 1501 G § 2.1 Method A - Print resistance of paint film (Gauze print method) | Test method for print resistance of paint film; § 2.1: Method A (Gauze print method) |
| Toyota TSH 1503 G § 2.1 - Cross-cut test | Test method for adhesive property of paint film; § 2.1: Crosscut method |
| Toyota TSH 1555 G - Corrosion test | Test method for accelerated corrosion under complex environment |
| Toyota TSH 1503 G § 2.2 - X-cut test | Test method for adhesive property of paint film; § 2.1: X-cut method |
| VW PV 3927 - Thermogravimetrical analysis (TGA) | Thermogravimetric analysis for plastics and elastomers - Determination: Plasticizers, Carbon Black (TGA) |
| Fiat 50451/01 - Method A (carbon arc) - Accelerated ageing, Fade-ometer | Accelerated ageing in sunlight; Method A: Fade-ometer |
| DIN EN ISO 4048 - Determination matter soluble in dichloromethane | Leather - Determination matter soluble in dichloromethane |
| DIN EN ISO 4045 - Determination of pH value | Leather - Chemical tests - Determination of pH |
| Volvo STD 1027,051 - Evaluation degrees of blistering | Evaluation degrees blistering of paints - Paints and enamels |
| Volvo STD 1026,8177 - Chemical resistance | Chemical resistance - Surface treatments |
| B 82.10.1 objects of commodities - Saliva and persperation resistance | Investigation of commodities - Testing of coloured children's toys to saliva and perspiration (DIN 53 160) |
| BMW GS 97034-4-A - Color abrasion bevaviour (Abrex) | Surface test of motor vehicle interior materials - Color abrasion bevaviour (Test procedure A: Abrex) |
| BMW GS 97034-4-B - Color abrasion bevaviour (Crockmeter) | Surface test of motor vehicle interior materials - Color abrasion bevaviour (Test procedure B: Crockmeter) |
| BMW GS 97034-4-C - Color abrasion bevaviour (Veslic) | Surface test of motor vehicle interior materials - Color abrasion bevaviour (Test procedure C: Veslic) |
| BMW GS 97034-5-C - Resistance to cleaning agents (Veslic) | Surface test of motor vehicle interior materials - Resistance to cleaning agents (Test procedure C: Veslic) |
| Daimler DBL 5306 § 8.1 - Permanent deformation after constant load - dry method | Gereral technical delivery conditions and test methods for interior equipment materials and similar products; § 8.1: Permanent deformation after constant load - dry method |
| Cleanability resistance textiles based on DBL 5399 | Resistance of textiles to cleaning agents (based on DBL 5399.30) |
| Soiling & cleanability behaviour textiles based on DBL 5399 | Soiling & cleanability behaviour of textiles (based on DBL 5399.30) |
| DIN 53530 - Separation test | Testing of organic materials - Test for separating layers of laminated woven fabrics; JUST sheets |
| Porsche PTL 8140 / VW 96238 § 6.7 - Fastness to rubbing / Resistance to cleaning agents (DIN EN ISO 105-X12) | Interior - General requirements of components and semi-finished materials - Requirements and tests; § 6.7: Fastness to rubbing / Resistance to cleaning agents (DIN EN ISO 105-X12) |
| Volvo STD 429-0001 - Odour test | Odour of trim materials in vehicles - Organic materials |
| GM/Opel GMI 60283-1 - Determination of apparent density | Procedures of test for cellular and related materials - Part 1: Determination of apparent density |
| GM/Opel GMI 60283-4 - Determination of compression set | Procedures of test for cellular and related materials - Part 4: Determination of compression set |
| ASTM D751 § 11-15 - Breaking strength, Grab test method | Standard Test Methods for Coated Fabrics - § 11-15: Breaking strength, Grab Test Method |
| GM/Opel GMI 60283-8 - Determination of compression load deflection (40 % compression) | Procedures of test for cellular and related materials - Part 8: Determination of compression load deflection (40 % compression) |
| BMW GS 97034-6-B / BMW PR 121.3 - Soiling behavior and cleaning ability (Martindale) | Surface test of motor vehicle interior materials, soiling behavior and cleaning ability (Test procedure B: Martindale) |
| GM/Opel GME 60349 - Determination of cohesive strength | Test method foe determining the cohesive strength of felts and similar materials |
| GM/Opel GME 60329 - Determination of the resistance to thread tear-out | Test method for determining the resistance to thread tear-out of trim materials |
| GM/Opel GME 60341 - Seam strength | Test method for determining the seam strength of upholstery trim materials |
| GM/Opel GMI 60283-2 - Tensile properties | Procedures of test for cellular and related materials - Part 2: Determination of tensile stress-strain properties |
| GM/Opel GME 60304 - Resistance to Spotting | Test method for determining resistance to "Spotting" of trim materials by water and saline solution |
| GM/Opel GME 60302 - Determining "softness" of trim materials | Test method for determining "softness" of trim materials |
| VW PV 3922 - Oil and water repelling behavior | Planar fabrics and molded parts - Oil and water repelling behavior |
| VW PV 3903 - Flexural strength | Non-metallic flat items - Measurement of flexural strength |
| DIN EN ISO 11644 - Test for adhesion of finish | Leather - Test for adhesion of finish |
| DIN EN ISO 15700 - Colour fastness to water spotting | Leather - Tests for colour fastness - Colour fastness to water spotting |
| DIN EN ISO 14268 - Water vapour permeability | Leather - Physical and mechanical tests - Determination of water vapour permeability |
| DIN 53323 - Vaulting and bursting test | Testing of leather - determination of the stress-strain behaviour during vaulting and bursting test |
| DIN EN 420 § 6.5 - Water vapour absorption | Absorption of vapour - Protective gloves - General requirements for gloves; § 6.5: Test method for determination of water vapour absorption |
| DIN EN ISO 3377-1 - Tear load (single edge tear) | Leather - Physical and mechanical test - Determination of tear load - Part 1: Single edge tear |
| Volvo STD 1024,2111 - Tensile properties | Tensile strenght - Plastics |
| Volvo STD 1024,3516/1eA (Charpy impact strength, notched) - Determination of Charpy impact properties, notched | Determination of charpy impact strength (notched) of rigid materials - Plastics |
| Volvo STD 1024,3516/1eU (Charpy impact strength) - Determination of Charpy impact properties | Determination of charpy impact strength (unnotched) of rigid materials - Plastics |
| PSA D27 5144 - Staining | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Paint coatings and similar products - Staining |
| ISO/IEC 28360 / ECMA 328 - Emission rates | Information technology - office equipment - Determination of chemical emission rates from electronic equipment |
| Porsche PPV 4015 / VW 96379 - Climate cycle test | Exterior - Test of add-on parts - Climate cycle test |
| GM/Opel GMI 60333 - Residue on Ignition | Test method for determining the residue on ignition (ash) of polymeric materials |
| GM/Opel GMI 60272 - Compatibility of PVC-materials with Amine | Compatibility of PVC-interior trim materials with amines |
| GM/Opel GME 60276 - Odour | Test method for determining the resistance to odour propagation of trim materials |
| GM/Opel GME 60334 - Tear strength | Test method for determining the tear strength of textiles and coated fabrics (single tear method) |
| Volvo VCS 1026,52729 - Gloss measurement (20°, 60°, 85°) | Gloss - Paints and enamels |
| Volvo VCS 1026,84349 - Colour fastness to rubbing (Veslic abrasion) | Colour fastness to rubbing - Paints and enamels |
| Volvo VCS 1027,0519 - Evaluation of degree of blistering | Evaluation degrees for blistering of paints |
| GM/Opel GMI 60314 - Weight per unit area | Test procedure for determining the weight per unit area of the backing of PVC-coated upholstery materials |
| DIN EN ISO 3376 - Tensile properties | Leather - Physical and mechanical tests - Determination of tensile strength and percentage extension |
| DIN EN ISO 11642 - Colour fastness to water | Leather - Tests for colour fastness- Colour fastness to water |
| DIN EN ISO 11641 - Colour fastness to perspiration | Leather - Tests for colour fastness - Colour fastness to perspiration |
| DIN EN ISO 11643 - Colour fastness to dry-cleaning solutions | Leather - Tests for colour fastness - Colour fastness of small samples to dry-cleaning solutions |
| DIN EN ISO 15702 - Colour fastness to machine washing | Leather - Tests for colour fastness - Colour fastness to machine washing |
| DIN EN ISO 787-3 - Determination of matter soluble in water (Hot extraction method) | General methods of test for pigments and extenders - Part 3: Determination of matter soluble in water (Hot extraction method) |
| DIN EN ISO 787-9 - Determination of pH value | General methods of test for pigments and extenders - Part 9: Determination of pH value of aqueous suspension |
| DIN EN ISO 787-2 - Determination of matter volatile at 105 °C | General methods of test for pigments and extenders - Part 2: Determination of matter volatile at 105 ° C |
| DIN EN ISO 787-10 - Determination of density (Pyknometer method) | General methods of test for pigments and extenders - Part 10 : Determination of density (Pyknometer method) |
| DIN 55913-2 § 2.9 - Determination of loss on ignition | Pigments - Iron oxide pigments - methods for analysis; § 2.9: Determination of loss on ignition |
| Suzuki SES N 3293/3292 (WAL-1) - Light fastness, interior | Evaluation criteria for weatherability and light resistance of plastic parts; Accelerated light resistance test with carbon arc lamp (WAL-1) |
| DIN EN 1465 - Tensile lap-shear strength | Adhesives - Determination of tensile lap-shear strength of bonded assemblies |
| DIN EN ISO 1183-3 (Gas-Pyknometer-Verfahren) - Determination of density | Plastics - Methods for determinig the density of non-cellular plastics - Part 3: Gas pyknometer method |
| GM/Opel GME 60368 - Abrasion resistance | Determination of abrasion resistance of artificial leather |
| GM/Opel GMI 60306 - Determining the Low Temperature Resistance | Test method for determining the low temperature resistance of automotive trim materials |
| Volvo VCS 1026,81779 - Chemical resistance | Chemical resistance - Paints and enamels |
| Volvo VCS 1029,54739 - Adhesion test with folding knife | Adhesion - Paints and enamels |
| Volvo VCS 1026,51729 - Evaluation of colour | Assessment of colour in light booth |
| SNV 195651 - Odor test | Textiles - Determination of odor development of equipment (assessment) |
| ISO 812-B - 50 % brittleness temperature | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Determination of low-temperature brittleness, Procedure B (determination of 50 % brittleness temperature) |
| Mitsubishi ES-X83238 § 3.8 - Heat sag | Standard test method - Plastics elastomer for exterior; § 3.8: Heat sag |
| PSA D25 5001 - Adhesion after cross-cut (St. Andrews cross) | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Paint coating - Adhesion evaluation by means of counter brace (St. Andrews cross) |
| DIN 53363 - Tear test using trapezoidal test specimen with incision | Testing of plastics films - Tear test using trapezoidal test specimen with incision |
| Renault D47 1022 - alkaline - Colourfastness to Perspiration | Textiles - Colourfastness to perspiration (alkaline) |
| Renault D47 1022 - acid - Colourfastness to Perspiration | Textiles - Colourfastness to perspiration (acid) |
| ISO 1628-4 - Determination of viscosity number | Plastics - Determination of the viscosity of polymers in dilute solution using capillary viscometers - Part 4: Polycarbonate (PC) moulding and extrusion materials |
| Nissan NES M0131 - High Temperature Test (Irradiation Testing) | Methods of high temperature test for passenger compartment synthetic resin parts |
| GM Daewoo EDS-T-7603 - Odor test | Test Method for odor of interior materials |
| Volvo VCS 1026,82029 (ISO 105-A03) - Grey scale for assessing staining | Grey scale for assessing staining |
| Volvo VCS 1029,54729 - Cross-cut test with adhesive tape pull-off | Adhesion, cross-cut test - Paints and enamels |
| DIN 53424 - Determination of dimensional stability under heat | Testing of rigid cellular plastics - determination of dimensional stability under heat in the case of flexural load and compression load |
| Volvo TC 428.02 - Resistance to stain removing agent | Resistance to stain removing agent - Surface material such as upholstery, leather, coated fabrics, etc. |
| GM/Opel GMW 14872 - Corrosion cycle test | Cyclic Corrosion Laboratory Test |
| DIN EN 60695-2-12; VDE 0471-2-12 (IEC 60695-2-12) - GWFI (Glow Wire Flammability Index) | Fire hazard testing - Part 2-12: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods; Glow-wire flammability test method for materials |
| BMW AA-P 107 - Gloss measurement | Reflectometer value (gloss) |
| BMW AA-P 124 - Visual color comparison and metamerism test | Visual color Comparison and Metamerism Test |
| GM/Opel GMW 14131 - Compatibility with Amines | Compatibility of Interior Trim Materials with Amines |
| BMW AA-P 224 - Condensation water constant atmosphere test | Condensation Water Constant Atmosphere Test |
| BMW AA-P 275 - Ageing resistance test | Ageing resistance test |
| BMW AA-P 276 - Temperature cycle test | Temperature Cycle Test |
| BMW AA-P 296 - Abrasion resistance using the Abrex test equipment | Abrasion resistance using the ABREX Test Equipment (dry + test media acc. to GS 97045) |
| GM/Opel GMW 14124 - Test cycle S - Accelerated aging of leather and plastic rolled goods | Automotive Environmental Cycles; Test cycle S: Accelerated ageing of leather and plastic rolled goods |
| House method: Phenol & derivatives with GC/MSD | House method: phenols and derivatives by GC / MSD |
| i.A. DIN EN 1122 - Determination of cadmium | Kunststoffe - Bestimmung von Cadmium - Nassaufschlussverfahren |
| Mitsubishi ES-X83220 § 4.10 - Shift Strength | Test standard - Woven fabrics, knittings; § 4.10: Shift strength |
| ASTM D1171 - Method B - Ozone resistance | Standard Test Method for Rubber Deterioration - Surface Ozone Cracking Outdoors or Chamber (Triangular Specimens); Method B: Quality retention rating |
| Toyota TSM 0501 G § 9.20 (WOM / Xenon) - Accelerated weather resistance test (for exterior parts) | Standard test methods for plastic molding materials; § 9.20: Accelerated weather resistance test |
| Ford FLTM BI 157-06 - Stone chip resistance | High performance stone chip resistance test, new rating scale |
| DIN ISO 7743-A - Compression stress-strain properties, Method A | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Determination of compression stress-strain properties; Method A: Standard test specimen with lubricated metal plates |
| DIN ISO 7743-B - Compression stress-strain properties, Method B | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Determination of compression stress-strain properties; Method B: Standard test specimen with on test specimen bonded metal plates |
| Resistance of PVC film to amines | Resistance of PVC film to amines |
| VW PV 3944 - Amine discoloration | PVC-sun visor - Amine discoloration |
| DIN EN ISO 23910 - Stitch tear resistance | Leather - Physical and mechanical tests - Measurement of stitch tear resistance |
| Fiat 7-G2000 - Burning behaviour | Determining the resistance to combustion of the non-metallic materials for parts inside vehicle passenger compartment |
| Volvo VCS 1024,21129 - Tensile properties | Tensile strength and break elongation - Plastics |
| DAF KEUR 00824-101 - Gloss measurement | Measurement of the gloss |
| DAF KEUR 00824-401 - Cross-cut test | Determination of the adhesion of coats of paint on painted parts (cross-cut test) |
| Paccar CS 0021 - Resistance to automotive fluids | Resistance to automotive fluids |
| Fiat 50451 (Xenon arc lamps) - Artifical weathering | Accelerated weathering test (Xenotest) |
| GM/Opel GMW 14126 - Cold crack resistance | Resistance to Cold Crack of Folded Materials |
| GM/Opel GMW 14127 - Impact Cold Crack | Impact Cold Crack |
| DIN 53934 - Determination of the sliding resistance | Testing of textiles - determination of the sliding resistance of woven fabrics to displacement |
| VDI 4301-2 - Measurement of PCP and lindane with GC/MS | Measurement of indoor air pollution - Measurement of pentachlorophenol (PCP) and y-hexachlorocyclohexane (lindane) - GC/MS method |
| VDI 2464 Bl.1 - Measurement of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) | Ambient air measurement - Indoor air measurement - Measurement of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) - GC/MS method for PCB 28, 52, 101, 138, 153, 180; Deviation to the Standard: GC-ECD instead of MSD |
| VDI 4300-8 - Sampling of house dust | Measurement of indoor air pollution - Sampling of house dust |
| VW PV 3357 - Surface and edge flame exposure | Insulating material - Behavior during flame exposure with a burner - Surface and edge flame exposure |
| GM/Opel GMW 14698-A - Scratch resistance (Erichsen hardness test rod type 318) | Scratch resistance of organic coatings and self-adhesive foils; Method A: Erichsen Hardness Test Rod type 318 |
| B 82.02-2 (textiles) objects of commodities / DIN EN 14362-1 - Determination of certain aromatic amines from azo colorants in textiles | Investigation of commodities - Methods for determination of certain aromatic amines from azo colorants in textiles - Part 1: Cross-reference certain azo colourants without prior extraction |
| BMW GS 97034-7 - Drop test | Surface test of motor vehicle interior materials, drop test |
| Damage analysis | Damage analysis |
| Daimler DBL 5306 § 7.1 - Cold resistance - folded exposure | General technical delivery conditions and test methods for interior equipment materials and similar products; § 7.1: Cold resistance - folded exposure |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.352 - Resistance to heat ageing | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Resistance to heat ageing |
| DIN EN ISO 105-E12 - Colour fastness to alkaline milling | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part E12: Colour fastness to milling: Alkaline milling |
| BMW GS 97034-9 - Scratch test | Surface test of motor vehicle interior materials, scratch test |
| BMW GS 97034-8 - Determination of the scratch inclination | Surface test of motor vehicle interior materials, determination of the scratch inclination |
| Renault RT D41 1126 - Tearing strength | Fabrics, plastified fabrics, plastic strips, carpets - Tearing |
| Renault D47 1165 (heat storage) - Accelerated ageing | Plastics and products applied to the body in white or coated in paint - Accelerated ageing - heat storage (constant temperature) |
| ISO 15797 - Industrial washing and finishing procedures | Textiles - Industrial washing and finishing procedures for testing of workwear |
| Renault RT D42 1007 - Resistance to wrinkling | Plastic coated textiles and lining material - Resistance to wrinkling |
| Drop test | Drop test |
| Determination of static and permanent elongation | Determination of static and permanent elongation |
| Honda DWG No. 0094Z-SNA-0000 - Determination of the VOC emission | Specification for test method for VOC |
| PSA D47 1431 - Colour fastness to artificial light | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Materials and parts for passenger compartment - Appearance and behaviour to artificial light at high and mean temperatures (Colour fastness) |
| Suzuki SES N 3293/3292 (WAL-2) - Light fastness, interior | Evaluation criteria for weatherability and light resistance of plastic parts; Accelerated light resistance test with xenon arc lamp (WAL-2) |
| Daimler DBL 5404 § 4.2 - Resistance to care products | Parts made of thermoplastics for the direct and indirect areas of the passenger compartment; § 4.2: Resistance to care products |
| GM/Opel GMW 6992 - Visual evaluation | Visual appearance assessment |
| GM/Opel GMW 14069-B - Migration - Contact stain compatibility | Migration - Bleeding resistance and contact stain compatibility of PVC with other materials; Method B: Contact stain compatibility |
| based on RAL-GZ 430-Anex 18 & VDA 270 - Odour | Odour test for furniture leather - rapid method based on VDA 270 and RAL-GZ 430 |
| DIN EN ISO 5077 - Determination of dimensional change | Textiles - Determination of dimensional change in washing and drying |
| ISO 20433 - Colour fastness to crocking | Leather - Tests for colour fastness - Colour fastness to crocking |
| PSA D42 1775/ C - Resistance to scoring by abrasion | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Interior and exterior plastic parts - Resistance to scoring by abrasion |
| DAF KEUR 00824-818 - Resistance to test media | Resistance to environmental influences, resistance to momentary attacks by automotive fluids. (Drip, cotton wool, or immersion test) |
| DAF KEUR 00824-825 - Resistance to perspiration | Parts and components - Determination of the resistance to attack by perspiration |
| DAF KEUR 00822-108 - Colour fastness to rubbing | Covering materials - Determination of the colour fastness to rubbing |
| DAF KEUR 00822-116 - Resistance to wear (Taber) | Covering materials - Determination of the resistance to wear |
| Modified oil staining test for Leather | Modified oil staining test for Leather |
| Proof of silicone presence, qualitative | Proof of silicone presence, qualitative |
| Volvo STD 1024,3716 - Tearing strength (crescent test pieces) | Tearing strength (crescent test pieces) - Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic |
| Daimler DBL 5306 § 7.2 - Cold resistance - bending exposure | Gereral technical delivery conditions and test methods for interior equipment materials and similar products; § 7.2: Cold resistance - bending exposure |
| Daimler DBL 5306 § 20 - Contact staining | General technical delivery conditions and test methods for interior equipment materials and similar products; § 20: Contact staining |
| VW PV 3907 - Brush abrasion test | Textiles - Brush abrasion test (Rotary abrasion machine) |
| Fiat 7-M0001 - Colour measurement (CIELAB) | Colour evaluation on aesthetic surfaces in plastic |
| Fiat 7-M0002 / Fiat 7.M0001 - Gloss measurement / colour meausrement | Evaluation the gloss of plastics / Colour evaluation on aesthetic surfaces in plastic |
| Fiat 7-M0003 - Evaluation of the embossing | Evaluation of the embossing of plastic materials |
| VDA 675-301 - Exposure to test oils | Elastomer components in automotive - Test method for durability test - Exposure to test oils |
| DIN EN ISO 13937-3 - Determination of tear force of wing-shaped test specimens | Textiles - Tear properties of fabrics - Part 3: Determination of tear force of wing-shaped test specimens (Single tear method) |
| Daimler PA PP PWT 3668 - Static shearing force | Determination of the static shearing force of bonded components |
| i.A. DIN 38409-H23-2 | BIAS, German standard methods for the examination of water, waste water and sludge- Parameters characteriing effects ans substances ( group H ) Part 23, Determination of bismut active substances ;DRAGENDORFF-REAGENZ (BiAS) |
| DIN EN 1604 - Dimensional stability | Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of dimensional stabiliy under specified temperature and humidity conditions |
| DIN EN ISO 846-A - Action of microorganisms - method A | Plastics - Evaluation of the action of microorganisms; Method A: Fungal growth test |
| ASTM B487 - Determination of coating thickness | Standard Test Method for Measurement of Metal and Oxide Coating Thickness by Microscopical Examination of Cross Section |
| DIN EN ISO 2177 - Measurement of coating thickness - Coulometric method by anodic dissolution | Metallic coatings - Measurement of coating thickness - Coulometric method by anodic dissolution (also ASTM B 504) |
| ASTM B556 - Measurement of thin chromium coatings by spot test | Standard guide for measurement of thin chromium coatings by spot test |
| Volvo VCS 1024,28519 - Interlaminar strength | Interlaminar strength - Soft laminates |
| VDA 75202 (based on, BST 90 °C) - Colour fastness and ageing behaviour to light | Automotive interior trim materials - Colour fastness and ageing behaviour to light at high temperatures - Xenon arc lamp test; Based on: BST 90 °C |
| Volvo TC 85000013 - Soiling and cleaning | Soiling and cleaning of textile carpets |
| SN 195920 / SN 195921 - Agar diffusion plate test | Textile fabrics - Determination of biologically active products (SN 19520), Determination of the antimycotic activity (SN 19521) - Agar diffusion plate test |
| DIN EN ISO 22088-3 - Stress cracking, bent strip method | Plastics - Determination of resistance to environmental stress cracking ( ESC ) - Part 3: Bent strip method (replacement for DIN EN ISO 4599) |
| Daimler DBL 5306 § 8.2 - Permanent deformation - wet method | General technical delivery conditions and test methods for interior equipment materials and similar products; § 8.2: Permanent deformation after constant load |
| DIN EN ISO 9073-2 - Determination of thickness | Textiles - Test methods for nonwovens - Part 2: Determination of thickness |
| DIN EN ISO 9073-2 (based on) - Determination of thickness | Textiles - Test methods for nonwovens - Part 2: Determination of thickness |
| DIN ISO 1887 - Determination of combustible matter content | Textile glass - Determination of combustible matter content |
| Adhesive tape pull-off test - Adhesion test | Adhesive tape pull-off test - e.g. DBL 9441 § 3.2.3; DBL 7392 § 3.1 |
| DIN 53506 - Needle tear resistance | Testing of rubber, Determination of needle tear resistance |
| Fiat 7-G2090-B - Determination of Formaldehyde content | Vehicle interior components - Formaldehyde release test - Acetyl acetone method - material: Type B |
| PSA D27 5437 - Solvent resistance | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Paint coatings - Solvent resistance |
| ASTM D4060 - Abrasion resistance by the Taber abraser | Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the Taber Abraser |
| DIN EN ISO 846-C - Evaluation of the action of microorganismes - procedure C | Plastics - Evaluation of the action of microorganisms; Method C: Resistance against bacteria |
| DIN EN ISO 846-B - Evaluation of the action of microorganismes - procedure B | Plastics - Evaluation of the action of microorganisms; Method B: Fungi static effect |
| ASTM D5427 § 8.4 - Accelerated aging (cycle aging) | Standard practice for accelerated ageing of inflatable restraint fabrics; § 8.4: Cycle aging |
| JIS K 5600-5-6 - Cross-cut test | Testing methods for paints - Part 5: Mechanical property of film - Section 6: Adhesion test (Cross-cut test) |
| JIS K 5600-4-3 - Visual comparison of colour | Testing methods for paints - Part 4: Visual characteristics of film - Section 3: Visual comparison of the colour of paints |
| GM/Opel GME 60301 - Weight per unit area | Test method for determining weight per unit area |
| PVC-proof according to Beilstein method | PVC-proof according to Beilstein method |
| GM/Opel GME 8701 - Evaluation of frictional properties | Evaluation of frictional properties of body equipment materials |
| GM/Opel GME 60303-1 - Thickness | Test method for determining thickness of trim materials; Coding 1: Calliper equipment |
| GM/Opel GME 60335 - Laminate adhesive strength | Test method for determining the laminate adhesive strength of leathercloths and other laminated trim materials |
| GM/Opel GME 60330 - Colour fastness to rubbing | Test method for determining colour fastness to rubbing of textiles and coated fabrics |
| Fiat 50471/01 - Artificial weathering | Alternating Ultraviolet Radiation / Humidity Resistance Test |
| Suzuki SES N 3293/3292 (WAN-1) - Light fastness, exterior | Evaluation criteria for weatherability and light resistance of plastic parts; Accelerated weatherability test with carbon arc lamp (WAN-1) |
| Suzuki SES N 3293/3292 (WAN-2) - Light fastness, exterior | Evaluation criteria for weatherability and light resistance of plastic parts; Accelerated weatherability test with xenon arc lamp (WAN-2) |
| SAE J2412 - Light fastness (Interior) | Accelerated exposure of automotive interior trim components using a controlled irradiance water cooled Xenon-arc apparatus (replacement of SAE J1885) |
| DIN 53370 - Procedure P - Thickness | Testing of plastic films - Determination of thickness by mechanical scanning |
| DIN 40050-9 - Degree of protection (IP-code) of electrical equipment | Road vehicles - degrees of protection (IP code) - protection against foreign objects, water and contact, electrical equipment |
| DIN EN 60068-2-14 § 7 (IEC 60068-2-14) - Test Na: Rapid change of temperature with prescribed time of transfer | Enviromental testing - Part 2-14: Tests - Test N: Change of temperature; § 7: Test Na: Rapid change of temperature with prescribed time of transfer |
| Daimler PA PP PWT 3640 (without sample preparation) - Tensile shear strength | Determination of the tensile shear strength of single-shear overlapped bonding (tensile shear test in accordance with DIN EN 1465) |
| GM/Opel GME 60268 - Stone impact resistance | Determination of resistance to stone impact of surface coatings, plastics and self adhesive films |
| Odour profile (qualitative) | Odour profile (qualitative), examination of the qualitative odour without pretreatment |
| ASTM D2240 - Durometer hardness | Standard Test Method for Rubber Property - Durometer Hardness |
| ASTM D624 - Tear strength | Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers |
| ASTM D412 - 06a - Tensile properties and tensile set | Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers - Tension |
| VDI 3865 paper 3 - Determination of volatile organic compounds | Measurement of organic soil pollutants - GC determination of volatile organic compounds in soil gas - Adsorption on activated charcoal and desorption with organic solvent |
| DIN EN ISO 3759 - Determination of dimensional change | Textiles - Preparation, marking and measuring of fabric specimens and garments in tests for determination of dimensional change |
| US-EPA 8260 B - Determination of volatile organic compounds | Volatile organic compounds by gas chromatography/ mass spectrometry |
| VDA 621-408 - Colour changes by simulated oil-soot exposure | Technical paint tests - Examination of paints to colour changes by simulated oil-soot exposure |
| DIN EN 71-2 - Flammability | Safety of toys - Part 2: Flammability |
| Jaguar JNS 30.32.04 - Resistance to heat ageing | Resistance to heat ageing - General |
| BMW GS 97034-3 / PR 513 - Shoe sole test with Abrex test device | Surface test of motor vehicle interior materials - Shoe sole test with Abrex test rig |
| GM/Opel GMW 14236 - Determination of the release of formaldehyde | Determination of the release of formaldehyde from molded parts for the vehicle interior |
| Daimler DBL 5306 § 2 - Resistance to blocking | General technical delivery conditions and test methods for interior equipment materials and similar products; § 2: Resistance to blocking |
| DIN 53814 - Determination of water retention power | Testing of textiles - determination of water retention power of fibres and yarn cuttings |
| DIN EN 15598 - Pile loop tear out resistance | Textiles - Terry fabrics - Test method for the determination of the resistance to pile loop extraction |
| Volvo STD 423-0030 - Scratch resistance, Erichsen pen | Scratch resistance, Erichsen pen - Organic materials |
| Volvo STD 1024,1116 - Determination of compression set | Compression set - Rubber material |
| Fiat 50455/10 - Determination of fabric abrasion resistance by the Taber method | Determination of fabric abrasion resistance by the Taber method |
| Daimler DBL 5306 § 6.1 - Heat resistance - Loose exposure | General technical delivery conditions and test methods for interior equipment materials and similar products; § 6.1: Heat resistance - Loose exposure |
| Volvo STD 420-0001 - Evaluation of degree of blistering | Evaluation degrees blistering of paints - Paints and enamels |
| Volvo STD 420-0002 - Evaluation of degree of rusting | Evaluation of degradation of paint coatings - Designation of degree of rusting |
| Volvo STD 423-0012 - Cross-cut test with adhesive tape pull-off | Adhesion, cross-cut test - Paints and enamel |
| Volvo STD 423-0009 - Adhesion test with switchblade | Adhesion - Paints and enamels, knife technique |
| Volvo STD 423-0018 - Moisture resistance | Moisture resistance in tropical cabinet - Chemical materials |
| Volvo STD 423-0011 - Chemical resistance (hot plate) | Chemical resistance, hot plate - Paints and enamels |
| DIN ISO 3451-3-A - Ash content in unplasticized cellulose acetate | Plastics - Determination of ash - Part 3: Unplasticized cellulose acetate (Method A: direct ash) |
| DIN EN ISO 4892-2 (Method B - BST 100°C) - Method of exposure to laboratory light sources | Plastics - Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources - Part 2: Xenon arc lamps; Method B - BST 100°C |
| DIN 53453 (notched impact resistance) - Impact resistance | Testing of plastics - Determination of impact resistance |
| DIN 53453 (impact resistance) - Impact resistance | Testing of plastics - Determination of impact resistance |
| DIN EN ISO 8256 (tensileimpact strength unnotched) - Determination of tensileimpact strength | Plastics - Determination of tensile-impact strength (unnotched) |
| Optical sample measurement | Optical sample measurement |
| Daimler AG PAPP PWT 7517 - Determination of nitrosamine emission | Measuring the emission of nitrosamines from elastomeric parts used in the passenger compartment |
| PSA D47 1279 - Behaviour when in contact with protection and protection removal products | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Plastic components - Behaviour when in contact with protection and protection removal products |
| PSA D42 1007 - Permanent folding | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: see Renault RT D42 1007: Plastic coated textiles and lining - Wrinkling |
| Drop test | Drop test (dropping a component on the floor, e.g. Volvo TR 31825672 § 1.6.14) |
| PSA D45 1030 - Flexibilität | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Plastic or rubber coated textiles - Flexibility of a loop |
| PSA D47 5530/ D - Abrasion of leather by rubbing of seams | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Leathers - Abrasion of leather by rubbing the seams |
| DIN EN ISO 4628-8 - Assessment of degree of delamination and corrosion around a scribe | Paints and varnishes - Evaluation of degradation of coatings - Designation of quantiy and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance - Part 8: Assessment of degree of delamination and corrosion around a scribe (Replaced for DIN 53167) |
| BMW AA-P 308 - Hydrolysis test | Hydrolysis test |
| ISO 7724-2 - Colour measurement | Paints and varnishes - Colorimetry - Part 2: Colour measurement |
| DIN EN ISO 105-C12 - Colour fastness to industrial laundering | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part C12: Colour fastness to industrial laundering |
| DIN EN ISO 105-C10 - Colour fastness to washing with soap or soap and soda | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part C10: Colour fastness to washing with soap or soap and soda |
| DIN EN ISO 105-X18 - Yellowing by phenols | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part X18: Assessment of the potential to phenolic yellowing of materials |
| DIN EN ISO 9073-4 - Determination of tear resistance (Trapezoid tear strength) | Textiles - Test methods for nonwovens - Part 4: Determination of tear resistance (Trapezoid tear strength) |
| GM/Opel GMW 14148 - Resistance to Loop Pullout | Resistance to Loop Pullout of Floor Carpet |
| Thermal cycle with corrosion test | Thermal cycle with corrosion test |
| ASTM D3763 - Determination of puncture impact behaviour | Standard Test Method for High Speed Puncture Properties of Plastics Using Load and Displacement Sensors |
| Ford FLTM BN 112-12 - Resistance to staining | Resistance to Staining of seating farbrics |
| BMW AA-N 067, based on DIN 53121 - Flexural rigidity | Determination of stiffness in bending - based on DIN 53 121 |
| Renault RT D41 1065 - Tensile strength after stitching without thread | Textiles - Plastic coated textiles - Tensile strength after stitching without thread |
| Fiat 50470 - Water resistance test | Water resistance test for decorations and paints |
| PSA D42 1008/ F - Cold brittleness | PSA Peugeot Citroen: Leather, Plastic or Rubber coated Textiles, Plastic sheets - Cold Brittleness |
| Volvo STD 5712,104 - Adhesion, burnishing test | Adhesion, burnishing test |
| Chrysler LP-463LB-10-01-A - Bond strength | Bond strength of trim materials |
| DIN EN 14621 - Methods of tests for textured or non-textured filament yarns | Textiles - Multifilament yarns - Methods of test for textured or non-textured filament yarns |
| ASTM D2261 - Tong tear strength | Standard test method for Tearing strength of fabrics by the Tongue (single rip) procedure |
| Ford FLTM BO 131-03 (Variante 1) - Interior Odor test | Ford, Interior odor test |
| Ford FLTM BO 131-03 (Variante 2) - Interior Odor test | Ford, Interior odor test |
| Ford FLTM BO 131-03 (Variante 3) - Interior Odor test | Ford, Interior odor test |
| Daimler PAPP PWT 7301 - Abrasion test with a steel heel | Abrasion test with a steel heel |
| DIN 51757, procedure 2 (hydrostatic weighing) - Density | Testing of mineral oils and related materials; determination of density |
| DIN EN ISO 3668 - Visual comparison of the colour of paints | Paints and varnishes - Visual comparison of the colour of paints |
| Honda HES D 6508 (Method B - specular gloss) - Determination of fogging characteristics (Fogging F) | Test method for fogging of interior materials for automobiles; Methode B: Method for measuring specular gloss (Fogging-F) |
| GC-FID/MSD | GC-FID/MSD |
| BMW AA-P 257 - Resistance of painted parts against sun lotion | Resistance of painted parts within the interioor against sun lotion |
| VW PV 3.14.4 - Stone Impact Resistance (mobile Prüfung) | Paints and varnishes - Mobile stone impact resistance test of body top coats |
| VW PV 3.3.3 - Scratch resistance | Paint and varnishes - Scratch resistance testing of clear coats |
| PSA D23 5201 - Behaviour against hand and sun creme | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Coatings for decorative interior plastic parts - Behaviour with creams and lotions |
| DIN EN 14288-A - Fogging characteristics (reflektometric) | Leather - Physical and mechanical tests - Determination of fogging characteristics - method A (reflektometric) |
| DIN EN 14288-B - Fogging characteristics (gravimetric) | Leather - Physical and mechanical tests - Determination of fogging characteristics - method B (gravimetric) |
| DIN 54288 - Quantitative determination of sulfur in viscose fibres | Testing of textiles - quantitative determination of sulfur in viscose fibres |
| DIN EN 322 - Determination of moisture content | Wood-based panels - Determination of moisture content |
| DIN EN 317 - Swelling in thickness after immersion in water | Particleboards and fibreboards - Determination of swelling in thickness after immersion in water |
| DIN EN 323 - Determination of density | Wood-based panels - Determination of density |
| ASTM D2209 - Tensile properties | Standard Test Method for Tensile Strength of Leather |
| ASTM D2211 - Elongation (Grab method) | Standard Test Method for Elongation of Leather (Grab Method) |
| GM/Opel GMW 14864 - Staining due to Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) and Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) | Procedure to determining the staining of trim materials due to sulfur dioxide, SO2 and hydrogen sulfide, H2S |
| BMW AA-C 166 / TD_G_CB_SOP_5.4_113_G_0 - Determination of amines | Determination of organic substances by HPLC (amines) |
| TD_G_CB_SOP_5.4_113_G_0 - Determination of amines | Amines: Determination of organic substances by HPLC |
| AATCC 107 - Colorfastness to Water | Colorfastness to Water |
| VW PV 1306 - Exposure test for determining the tackiness | Non-metallic materials - Exposure test for determining the tackiness of polypropylene parts |
| Soluble contents from a watery extract | Soluble contents from a watery extract |
| VW PV 1300 - Thermal stability test | PVC and PVC mixed polymer - Thermal stability test |
| VdL-RL 03 § 4.2 - Determination of the total formaldehyde concentration | Guideline for the determination of the formaldehyde concentration in water based emulsion paints and related products; § 4.2: Determination of the total in-can-formaldehyde concentration with acidic steam distillation |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.302 - Determination of elongation and tension set | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Determination of elongation and tension set |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.301 - Dimensional stability under dry heat | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Dimensional stability under humidity and dry heat, Index J and K: Procedure for dry heat |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.301 - Dimensional stability under humidity | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Dimensional stability under humidity and dry heat, Index I: Procedure for humidity |
| Ford FLTM BN 102-02 - Flexural test | Flex test for polymeric coated fabrics, genuine leathers and woven fabrics |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.203 - Resistance to white marking | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Resistance to white marking (45 ° bending) |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.452 - Resistance to Curling | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Resistance to curling |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.202 - Soiling and cleanability | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Susceptibility of trim material to dye ingress |
| VW PV 1065 - Potential differences and layer thicknesses of nickel coatings | Chrome-Plated Surfaces - Determination of potential differences and layer thicknesses of nickel coatings |
| Evaluation of fiber deterioration after exposure to light | Fiber deterioration after prior stress |
| Volvo STD 423-0014 - Accelerated corrosion test | Accelerated corrosion test |
| DAF KEUR 00822-104 - Determination of the tearing strength | Covering Materials - Determination of the tearing strength |
| DAF KEUR 00822-120 - Determination of the fogging | Determination of the fogging of plastics (reflectometric) |
| VDA 230-209 - Flexural properties | Leather, plastic roll stock and textiles for motor vehicle - Determination of flexural properties |
| B 82.02-8 objects of commodities - Determination of Pentachlorphenol | Investigation of commodities - Identification and determination of pentachlorophenol (PCP) in commodities, especially leather and textiles (Reference method) |
| DIN IEC 60093 / VDE 0303-30 - volume resistivity and surface resistivity of solid electrical insulating materials | Methods of test for insulating materials for electrical purposes - Volume resistivity and surface resistivity of solid electrical insulating materials |
| Porsche PPV 8040 / VW 96422 - Determination of organic emissions | Measurement of organic emission of the vehicle interior |
| Outdoor weathering | Outdoor weathering |
| GC-MSD - Gas chromatography with mass selective detection | GC-MSD |
| GC-FID | GC-FID |
| DIN 38409-H23-2 - Determination of bismut active substances | German standard methods for the examination of water, waste water and sludge; general measures of effects and substances (group H); determination of bismut active substances (H 23) ;DRAGENDORFF-REAGENZ (BiAS) |
| Reduction of grit size, sample preparation | Sample preparation; reduction of grit size |
| DIN EN ISO 16000-5 / DIN ISO 16000-6 / VDI 4300-6 - Sampling of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) | Indoor air - Part 5: Sampling strategy for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and Part 6: Determination of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in indoor and test chamber air by active sampling on TENAX TA® sorbent, thermal desorption and gas chromatography using MS/FID |
| GC-ECD | GC-ECD |
| X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF) - Determination of elements using X-ray fluorescence analysis | X-ray fluorescence analysis in scanning mode |
| Method book BGK e.V. (RG) | Self heating / grade of decompose |
| GC | Gas chromatography |
| DLE/Dräger-test tube; on-site - Dräger air extraction | Dräger air extraction |
| VW PV 3900 (Variant 1) - Odour test | Components in passenger compartment - Odor test; Variant 1: 23 °C / 24 h |
| VDA 270 (Variant 1) - Odour test | Determination of the odour characteristics of trim materials in motor vehicles (variant 1) |
| Volvo STD 1027,2711 (Fogging F) - Determination of fogging characteristics (fogging F) | Fogging - Organic materials (Fogging F, reflectometric) |
| VDA 278 - Organic emissions using thermal desorption-GC-MSD | Thermal desorption analysis of organic emissions for the characterization of non-metallic materials for automobiles |
| DIN EN 60 (625°C) - Determination of loss on ignition | Glass-reinforced plastics - Determination of loss on ignition (625°C) |
| DIN 75200 - Burning behaviour | Determination of burning behaviour of interior materials in motor vehicles |
| DIN 53505-A - Determination of Shore A hardness | Testing of rubber, elastomers and plastics - Shore hardness testing A and D; Shore A |
| DIN EN ISO 178 - Flexural properties | Plastics - Determination of flexural properties |
| VW PV 3905 - Ball drop test | Organic materials - Ball drop test |
| DIN EN ISO 1183-1 (Method A: immersion method) - Density | Plastics - Methods for determining the density of non-cellular plastics - Part 1: Immersion method, liquid pyknometer method and titration method (here: immersion method) |
| DIN EN ISO 180/U (Izod impact strength) - Determination of Izod impact properties, unnotched | Plastics - Determination of Izod impact strength (unnotched) |
| DIN EN ISO 2039-1 - Determination of hardness, Ball indentation method | Plastics - Determination of hardness - Part 1: Ball indentation method |
| Melting temperature (VW, DSC) - Determination of melting behaviour (DSC) | Melting temperature by DSC (dynamic scanning calorimetry) |
| VDA 75202-A - Colour fastness and ageing behaviour to light (100 °C) | Automotive interior trim materials - Colour fastness and ageing behaviour to light at high temperatures - Xenon arc lamp test; Exposure condition A: 100 °C |
| Volvo STD 1026,8243 - Lightfastness at 60 °C | Light fastness 60 °C black panel temperature |
| SAE J1885 - Light fastness (Interior) | Accelerated exposure of automotive interior materials using a controlled irradiance water-cooled Xenon arc apparatus |
| DIN 53354 - Tensile test | Testing of artificial leather - Tensile test |
| Infrared spectrometry (IR / FTIR) | Infrared spectroscopy without data interpretation |
| FMVSS 302 / US 571.302 (TP 302-03) - Burning behaviour | Flammability of interior materials |
| GM/Opel GMW 3235-A - Fogging Characteristics of Trim Materials (Photometric Method) | Fogging characteristics of trim materials; Method A: Photometric method (Fogging F) |
| DIN 50017-KK - Condensation-water atmosphere with constant humidity | Climates and their technical application, condensated water containing climates (constant climate) |
| DIN 50017-KFW - Condensation-water climate with alternating humidity and air temperature | Climates and their technical application, condensated water containing climates with alternating humidity and temperature |
| DIN 50017-KTW - Condensation-water climate with alternating air temperature | Climates and their technical application, condensated water containing climates with alternating temperatures |
| VW PV 1200 - Resistance to environmental cycle test | Vehicle parts - Testing of resistance to environmental cycle test (+80/-40) °C |
| DIN EN 13130-4 - Determination of 1,3butadiene | Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Plastics substances subject to limitation - Part 4: Determination of 1,3-butadiene in plastics |
| DIN EN ISO 6245 - Determination of ash | Mineral oil products - Determination of ash (775°C) |
| SAE J1756 (Fogging G) - Determination of the fogging characteristics (Fogging G) | Determination of the fogging characteristics of interior automotive materials, gravimetric procedure (Fogging G) |
| SAE J1756 (Fogging F) - Determination of the fogging characteristics (Fogging F) | Determination of the fogging characteristics of interior automotive materials, photometric procedure (Fogging F) |
| DIN 75220-Z - Sun simulation (cycle test) | ageing of Automobile Components in Solar Simulation Units (cycle Test) |
| DIN 75220-D - Sun simulation (long term testing) | Ageing Automobile Components in Solar Simulation Units (Long term Testing) |
| Ford FLTM BN 108-13 - Resistance to scratching | Resistance to scratching |
| Ford FLTM BN 103-01 - Resistance to migration staining and blocking | Resistance of coated fabrics and plastic film to migration staining and blocking |
| VW PV 3015 - Determination of the fogging characteristics (Fogging G) | Non-metallic materials for interieur trim - Determining condensable constituents (Fogging G) |
| Volvo STD 1024,3113 - Scratch resistance with an Erichsen hardness tester | Scratch resistance (with an Erichsen hardness tester) - Organic materials |
| Ford FLTM BN 108-02 - Resistance to abrasion - Taber abraser | Resistance to Abrasion - Taber Abraser |
| DIN 53754 - Abrasion with the abrasion disk method | Testing of Plastics - Determination of abrasion - abrasive disk method |
| DIN EN ISO 1133-A - Determination of Melt mass-flow rate by mass determination (Method A) | Plastics - Determination of the melt mass-flow rate (MFR) and the melt volume-flow rate (MVR) of thermoplastics (Method A: Mass determination procedure) |
| DIN EN ISO 1133-B - Determination of melt mass-flow rate by length of run measurement (Method B) | Plastics - Determination of the melt mass-flow rate (MFR) and the melt volume-flow rate (MVR) of thermoplastics (Method B: length of run measurement) |
| VDA 675-125 - Determination of extractable components | Elastomer components in automotive - Test methods for identification - Extractable components, extraction with Cyclohexane/Acetone |
| Scratch test with mar tester according to Oesterle | Scratch resistance |
| VDA 675-210 (DIN 53515) - Tear strength test (according to Graves) | Elastomer components in automotive - Test methods for property determination - Tensile stress-strain properties - Tear strength (Graves), refers to DIN 53 515 |
| VDA 675-211 (DIN 53507) - Tear strength test (strip specimen) | Elastomer components in automotive - Test methods for property determination - Tensile stress-strain properties - Tear strength test (strip specimen), refers to DIN 53 507 |
| BMW PR 303.4 - Climate cycle test | Climate cycle test for equipment parts |
| DIN EN ISO 3451-1-A - Determination of ash | Plastics - Determination of ash - Part 1: General methods (here: procedure A: direct ash) |
| DIN 75201-A - Fogging (reflectometric) | Determination of the fogging characteristics of trim materials in the interior of automobiles; Method A (reflectometric) |
| DIN EN ISO 306 - Vicat softening temperature | Plastics - Thermoplastics material - Determination of Vicat softening temperature (VST) |
| VW PV 2005-A - Climate cycle resistance; Variant A: single parts | Vehicle parts - Testing of resistance to environmental cycle test; Variant A: single parts |
| VW TL 1010 - Burning behaviour | Materials for vehicle interiors - Burning behavior, material requirements |
| Volvo STD 1029,5472 - Cross-cut test with adhesive tape pull-off | Adhesion, cross-cut test - Paints and enamel |
| GM/Opel GMW 3208 - Rotary Abrasion Test, Taber Type | Rotary Abrasion Test, Taber Type |
| VDA 276-2 - Determination of organic substances | Determination of organic substances as emitted from automotive interior products using a 1 m³ test cabinet; Part 2: Determination of emissions of Formaldehyde, ammonia and phenols after the equilibrium concentration method |
| Daimler DBL 5306 § 3.2 - Exposure to scratching with a chisel | General technical delivery conditions and test methods for interior equipment materials and similar products; § 3.2: Exposure to scratching with a chisel |
| Volvo STD 1029,5473 - Adhesion test with switchblade | Adhesion - Paints and enamels |
| SAE J948 § 3 - Abrasion resistance by the abrasion wheel method | Test method for determining resistance to abrasion of automotive bodycloth, vinyl, and leather, and the snagging of automotive bodycloth; § 3: Taber method |
| SAE J365 - Resistance to scuffing | Method of testing resistance to scuffing of trim materials |
| SAE J1530 § 3 - Abrasion with the Taber abraser method | Test method for determining resistance to fiber loss, resistance to abrasion and bearding of automotive carpet materials; § 3: Taber abraser method |
| Ford FLTM BN 112-08 - Soiling and cleanability | Soiling and cleanability test for interior trim materials |
| DIN 6174 - Colour measurement (CIELAB) | Colorimetric evaluation of colour coordinates and colour differences to the approximated uniform CIELAB colour space |
| DIN EN ISO 3146-C2 - Determination of melting behaviour (DSC) | Plastics - Determination of melting behaviour (melting temperature or melting range) of semi-crystalline polymers (Part C2 = DSC, no longer in version 2002-06) |
| VW PV 3952 - Scratch resistance | Plastic interior components - Testing of scratch resistance (followed by colour measurement) |
| DIN EN ISO 75-1 - Determination of temperature of deflection under load (General test method) | Plastics - Determination of temperature of deflection under load - Part 1: General test method |
| DIN EN ISO 75-2 - Determination of temperature of deflection under load (Plastics and ebonite) | Plastics - Determination of temperature of deflection under load - Part 2: Plastics and ebonite |
| VW PV 3929 - Resistance to weathering (dry-hot climate, e.g. Kalahari, Arizona, South America) | Non-metallic materials - Weathering in dry, hot climate |
| DIN EN ISO 307 - Determination of viscosity number | Plastics - Polyamides - Determination of viscosity number |
| VW PV 3935 (Py-GC-MS) | Plastics and elastomers - Pyrolytic gas chromatography / Mass spectrometry |
| VW 2.8.1 § 3.9 - Ozone Resistance | Elastomer - Material requirements and inspections; § 3.9: Ozon resistance |
| VDA 675-310 - Heat ageing | Elastomer components in automotive - Test method for durability test - Heat ageing |
| DIN 53512 - Determination of rebound resilience | Testing of Rubber - Determination of rebound resilience (Schob pendulum) |
| VDA 675-218 - Determination of the plastic and elastic deformation | Elastomer components in automotive - Test methods for determination of characteristics - Creep and relaxation - Plastic und elastic deformation (permanent deformation) |
| DIN 53715 - Water content by titration according to Karl Fischer | Testing of plastics - determination of water content by titration according to Karl Fischer |
| BMW PR 306.4 - Sun simulation | Sun simulation for equipment parts |
| DIN EN ISO 14184-1 - Concentration of formaldehyde (water extraction method) | Textiles - Determination of formaldehyde - Part 1: Free and hydrolysed formaldehyde (water extraction method) |
| Scratch test with Erichsen hardness tester, model 318 - Scratch resistance | Scratch resistance |
| VDA 237-101 (appendix 3) - Ball drop test | Test procedures for foils and artificial leather; Appendix 3: Ball drop test |
| VW PV 3341-MS/FID - Determination of emission of organic compounds (TVOC with HS-GC-FID/MSD) | Non-metallic materials in automotiv interior trim - Determination of emission of organic compounds (TVOC with HS-GC-FID/MSD) |
| VW PV 1210 - Corrosion test | Body and add-on parts - Corrosion test |
| Daimler DBL 5306 § 3.1 - Resistance to scratching (with fingernail) | General technical delivery conditions and test methods for interior equipment materials and similar products; § 3.1: scratch resistance (fingernail or knife blade) |
| DIN ISO 34-1-A - Determination of tear strength | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Determination of tear strength - Part 1: Trouser, angle and crescent test pieces (Method A: Trouser test piece) |
| DIN ISO 2796 - Test for dimensional stability | Cellular plastics, rigid - Test for dimensional stability |
| VDA 675-216-A - Compression set (Method A: cooling in non-deformed state) | Elastomer components in automotive - Test methods for determination of characteristics - Creep and relaxation - Compression set; Method A |
| VDA 675-216-B - Compression set (Method B: cooling in deformed state) | Elastomer components in automotive - Test methods for determination of characteristics - Creep and relaxation - Compression set; Method B |
| VDA 675-217-A - Tension set (Method A: release directly after heat storage, return measurement after 30 min) | Elastomer components in automotive - Test methods for determination of characteristics - Creep and relaxation - Tension set; Method A |
| VDA 675-217-B - Tension set (Method B: release 30 to 120 min after heat storage, return measurement after 30 min) | Elastomer components in automotive - Test methods for determination of characteristics - Creep and relaxation - Tension set; Method B |
| Daimler DBL 5306 § 7.3 - Cold resistance - ball drop test | Gereral technical delivery conditions and test methods for interior equipment materials and similar products; § 7.3: Cold resistance - ball drop test |
| DIN EN ISO 2409 - Cross-cut test | Paints and varnishes - Cross-cut test |
| DIN EN ISO 2440 (Dry heat ageing) - Accelerated ageing test | Flexible and rigid cellular polymeric materials - accelerated ageing tests (dry heat ageing) |
| DIN EN ISO 1856-A / ISO 1856-A - Compression set at 70°C | Flexible cellular polymeric materials - Determination of compression set; Method A: compression set at 70°C |
| DIN EN ISO 3386-1 - Stress-strain characteristics in compression (low-density materials / <= 250 kg/m³) | Polymeric materials, celular flexible - Determination of stress-strain characteristics in compression - Part 1: low-density materials |
| DIN EN ISO 3386-2 - Stress-strain characteristic in compression (High-density materials / > 250 kg/m³) | Polymeric materials, cellular flixible - Determination of stress-strain characteristics in compression - Part 2: High-density materials |
| DIN EN ISO 2440 (humidity ageing) - Accelerated ageing test | Flexible and rigid cellular polymetric materials - Accelerated ageing tests (humidity ageing) |
| DIN 53357-A - Adhesion test (method A) | Testing of plastic sheets - Adhesion test (method A) |
| GM/Opel GMI 60283-5 - Humidity ageing (steam autoclave) | Procedures of test for cellular and related materials - Part 5: Determination of resistance to humidity ageing |
| Daimler DBL 5307 § 5.1 - Flame retardant properties | Supply Specification - Flame retardant properties - Interior trim parts - Requirements and test specifications; § 5.1: Test for determination of the horizontal burning rate of materials |
| BMW GS 97014-2 - Emissions measurement in SHED chambers (CARB test) | Emissions measurement in SHED chambers - Determination of volatile, organic emissions from components, semi-finished products and materials that do not carry fuel |
| Taber abrasion wheel method - Abrasion resistance | Abrasion by Taber abraser |
| DIN EN ISO 6427 (ISO 6427 : 1992) - Determination of matter extractable by organic solvents | Plastics - Determination of matter extractable by organic solvents (conventional methods) |
| VW TL 226 § 3.7.2 - Crosscut test (St. Andrew's cross) with adhesive tape pull-off | Paint coating on materials used in the vehicle interior trim - Requirements; § 3.7.2: Adhesion and brittleness in initial condition, crosscut test |
| VW TL 226 § 3.13.2 - Drop test | Paint coating on materials used in the vehicle interior trim - Requirements; § 3.13.2: Resistance to cleaning agents and synthetic sweat, drop test |
| VW TL 226 § 3.13.3 / PV 3906 - Abrasion behaviour | Paint coating on materials used in the vehicle interior trim - Requirements; § 3.13.3: Resistance to cleaning agents and synthetic sweat, abrasion behaviour |
| GM/Opel GME 60292-1 (BST 115°C) - Colour Fastness and Resistance to Artificial Light | Determination of colour fastness and resistance to artificial light; Coding 1: 115°C |
| DIN EN ISO 105-X12 - Colour fastness to rubbing | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part X12: Colour fastness to rubbing |
| VW PV 3353 - Soiling and cleanability behaviour | Vehicle interior trim surfaces - Soiling and cleaning behavior |
| Volvo VCS 1027,2739 - Determination of formaldehyde emission | Determination of formaldehyde emission from components in vehicle interiors - Organic materials |
| VW PV 3937 - Amine emission (inidicator method) | Amine emissions from PUR flexible foam - Indicator method |
| DIN EN ISO 9864 - Determination of mass per unit | Geosynthetics - Test method for the determination of mass per unit area of geotextiles and geotextile-related products |
| Ford FLTM BN 107-01 - Crocking test | Crocking Test |
| VW PV 3906 - Abrasion behaviour | Non-metallic planar fabrics - Testing of abrasion behavior |
| Cleaning behaviour | Cleaning behaviour |
| BGI 505-23 - Determination of N-nitrosamines | Procedure for Determining of N-Nitrosamines |
| GM/Opel GMI 60275 - Resistance to synthetic perspiration solution | Determination of Resistance to Synthetic Perspiration Solution of Automotive Trim Components |
| GM/Opel GME 60251 - Ozone resistance | Determination of the ozone resistance of elastomers |
| DIN EN ISO 1172-B/HCl - Residue on ignition | Textile-glass-reinforced plastics - Prepregs, moulding compounds and laminates - Determination of textile-glass and mineral-filler content - Calcination methods; Method A: with mineral filling material |
| DIN 51732 - Determination of total carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen | Draft version: Testing of solid mineral fuels - determination of total carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen - instrumental methods |
| Ford FLTM BI 113-03 - Resistance to synthetic perspiration staining | Resistance to synthetic perspiration staining |
| Daimler DBL 5306 § 9.3 - Soiling behaviour (Martindale method, standard soiling material) | Gereral technical delivery conditions and test methods for interior equipment materials and similar products; § 9.3: Soiling behaviour (Martindale method) |
| Daimler DBL 5306 § 9.4 - Cleaning behaviour | Gereral technical delivery conditions and test methods for interior equipment materials and similar products; § 9.4: Cleaning behaviour |
| BMW PR 308.1 - Climatic testing of adhesive joints | Climatic testing of adhesive joints of equipment parts |
| VDA 621-424 (dry) - Abrasion resistance (dry) | Technical paint tests - Abrasion resistance of coatings on plastics of motor vehicle interior trim (dry) |
| Volvo TC 85042802 - Resistance to stain removing agents | Resistance to stain removing agents |
| Volvo STD 1024,7134 - Abrasion with brush | Abrasion - Organic materials |
| VDA 675-130 (950°C) - Determination of the ash content | Elastomer components in automotive - Test methods for identification - Ash content without chemical treatment (950 °C) |
| VDA 675-242-A - Paint indifference, method A: contact discoloration and environment discoloration due to migration | Elastomer components in automotive - Test methods for determination of characteristics - Discolouration of organic materials by means of elastomers (Lacquer indifference), method A: contact discolouration and discolouration due to migration |
| DIN 53509-1-A - Resistance to ozone cracking | Testing of rubber - Determination of resistance to ozone cracking - Part 1: static conditions; Method A (Assessment of cracking after exposure for a specified period at a given strain) |
| VDA 675-106 (DIN 53479-A) - Determination of density | Elastomer components in automotive - Test methods for identification - Density (immersion method; DIN 53 497, Procedure A) |
| Ford FLTM BI 106-01-A - Coating adhesion test, Paint adhesion test, Method A (Scratch Test) | Coating adhesion test (for coatings and paint to steel, aluminium, galvanized steel, plastic or other substrates), Method A (Scratch Test) |
| Ford FLTM BI 106-01-B - Coating adhesion test, Paint adhesion test, Method B (Scribe Test) | Coating adhesion test (for coatings and paint to steel, aluminium, galvanized steel, plastic or other substrates), Method B (Scribe Test) |
| Ford FLTM BO 151-01-A - Ball drop test (rubber ball) | Resistance to low temperature impact (Ball drop test); Method A: rubber ball |
| GM/Opel GME 60325 - Tensile properties | Test method for determining tensile properties of body trim, sealing materials, deadeners etc. |
| GM/Opel GMI 60266 - Resistance to cleaning agents | Determination of resistance to cleaning agents of automotive trim components |
| Volvo STD 1026,5272 - Gloss measurement (20°, 60°, 85°) | Gloss - Paints and enamels |
| DIN EN ISO 2813 - Gloss measurement | Paints and varnishes - Determination of specular gloss of non-metallic paint films at 20°, 60° and 85° |
| Volvo VCS 5031,19 - Burning behaviour - original condition | Flammability of interior materials (original condition) |
| DIN EN 20105-A02 / ISO 105-A02 - Grey scale for assessing change in colour | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part A02: Grey scale for assessing change in colour |
| Volvo TC 88100002 - Abrasion resistance against leather | Abrasion resistance of soft and hard plastic surfaces |
| Volvo STD 1026,8432 - Colour fastness to rubbing | Colour fastness to rubbing - Rubber, plastics and textiles |
| Volvo TC 85000120 - Resistance to soiling and cleanability | Resistance to soiling and cleanability of leather and tricot plastic |
| DIN EN ISO 9863-1 - Determination of thickness | Geosynthetics - Determination of thickness at specified pressures - Part 1: Single layers |
| Daimler DBL 5555-II-6.2 (based on DIN EN ISO 4892) - Artificial weathering | Supply specification - Finished parts and semi-finished products made of organic polymer materials; § 6.2: artificial weathering (based on DIN EN ISO 4892) |
| DIN 53516 - Abrasion | Testing of rubber and elastomers - determination of abrasion |
| Toyota TSM 0509 G - Analysis of emissions of volatile substances by heat extraction and gaschromatography | Test method for measuring volatile substances under heat desorption method (based on VDA 278) |
| DIN ISO 815 - Determination of compression set | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Determination of compression set at ambient, elevated or low temperatures |
| DIN ISO 48 - Determination of hardness | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Determination of hardness (hardness between 10 IRHD and 100 IRHD); Method H: Test at high hardness, Method L: Test at low hardness, Method M: Microhardnesstest but NOT method N: normal test |
| ISO 188 - Heat ageing | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Accelerated ageing and heat resistance tests |
| B 82.02-3 (leather) objects of commodities/ DIN ISO/TS 17234 - Determination of certain azo colorants in coloured leather | Investigation of commodities - Determination of certain azo colorants in coloured leather (DIN ISO / TS 17234) |
| DIN 54231 - Detection of disperse dyestuffs | Textiles - Detection of disperse dyestuffs (HPLC-DAD) |
| i.A. DIN EN ISO 17353 - F13 (mod. for solids ) - Determination of organic stannous compounds | Water quality - Determination of selected organotin compounds - Gas chromatographic method (F13) |
| Jaguar JNS 30.60.08-A - Susceptibility to amine staining (Method A) | Determination of susceptibility to Amine Staining, Method A (imitation leather ) |
| Jaguar JNS 30.60.08-B - Susceptibility to amine staining (Method B) | Determination of susceptibility to Amine Staining, Method B (foam) |
| Jaguar JNS 30.60.08-C - Susceptibility to amine staining (Method C) | Determination of susceptibility to Amine Staining, Method C (foam and imitation leather combination ) |
| VW PV 2034 - Floating roller peel test (adhesion test) | Non-metallic planar materials - Floating roller peel test |
| VDA 675-116 - Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) | Elastomer components in automotive - Test methods for identification - Coldness characteristics, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) |
| VW TL 52283 § 4.7 - Resistance to agents | Polypropylene, elastomer-modified, talc - or Mineral-Modified - Material requirements; § 4.7: Resistance to agents |
| DIN 50021-SS - Salt spray fog test | Spray tests with different sodium chloride solutions (SS: Salt spray fog test) |
| DIN 50021-CASS - Copper chloride / acetic acid salt spray fog test | Spray tests with different sodium chloride solutions (CASS: copper chloride / acetic acid salt spray fog test) |
| DIN 53497-A - Heat storage test with constant storage period | Testing of plastics - Heat storage test of moulded articles made of thermoplastic moulding materials without outside mechanical stress; Method A: constant storage period |
| BMW PA C-307 / TD_G_CB_SOP_5.4_111_G_0 (GC-MS) - Determination of phthalates | Determination of Phthalates in air using GC-MS |
| GM/Opel GME 60271 - Determination of the release of formaldehyde | Determination of the release of formaldehyde from moulded parts for the vehicle interior |
| GM/Opel GMI 60267-1-C - Impact resistance (Steelball, after accelerated ageing) | Determination of impact resistance of plastic components, Apparatus C (Steelball), Coding 1: after accelerated ageing and cooling to 23°C |
| GM/Opel GMI 60267-2-C - Impact resistance (Steelball, test at 23°C) | Determination of impact resistance of plastic components, Apparatus C (Steelball), Coding 2: test at 23°C |
| GM/Opel GMI 60267-3-C - Impact resistance (Steelball, after 4 h storage at -30°C) | Determination of impact resistance of plastic components, Apparatus C (Steelball), Coding 3: after 4 h storage at -30°C and test immediately after removal |
| DIN EN ISO 1628-1 - Determination of the viscosity number | Plastics - Determination of the viscosity of polymers in dilute solution using capillary viscometers - Part 1: General principles |
| DIN EN ISO 1923 - Determination of linear dimensions | Cellular plastics and rubbers - Determination of linear dimensions |
| Microscopy | Microscopy |
| DIN EN 60156; VDE 0370-5 - Determination of the breakdown voltage (insulatingoil) | Insulating liquids - Determination of the breakdown voltage at power frequency - Test method (IEC 60156: 1995); |
| ISO 3795 - Burning behaviour | Road vehicles, and tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry - Determination of burning behaviour of interior materials |
| Ford FLTM BI 110-01 - Gloss measurement | Measurement of the gloss of paint panels |
| Ford FLTM BI 104-01 - Water immersion test | Water immersion test for painted parts and panel |
| SAE J1545 § 4.6.1 - Color measurement (single angle) | Instrumental Color Difference Measurement for Exterior Finishes, Textiles and Colored Trim § 4.6.1 Color Measuring Instrument for Single Illuminating/Viewing Geometry Measurements |
| Ford FLTM BI 113-02 - Resistance to acid spotting | Resistance to acid spotting |
| DIN EN ISO 105-C03 - Colour fastness to washing: Test 3 (at 60°C) | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part C03: Colour fastness to washing: Test 3 (at 60°C) |
| DIN EN ISO 1421 - Tensile properties | Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics - Determination of tensile strength and elongation at break |
| DIN EN 24920 / ISO 4920 - Determination of resistance to surface wetting (Spray test) | Textile fabrics - Determination of resistance to surface wetting (Spray test) |
| DIN EN ISO 6330 - Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing | Textiles - Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing |
| DIN EN ISO 12947-2 - Determination of specimen breakdown | Textiles - Detemination of the abrasion resistance of fabrics by the Martindale method - Part 2: Determination of specimen breakdown |
| Volvo TC 85000010 - Resistance to staining, soiling resistance and cleanability | Resistance to staining, soiling resistance and cleanability of woven or knitted textile materials |
| VDA 675-242-B - Paint indifference, method B: washout effect | Elastomer components in automotive - Test methods for determination of characteristics - Discolouration of organic materials by elastomers (lacquer indifference), method B: wash-out effect |
| Renault D49 3001 - Odour test | Given off odours - Internal equipment parts - Intensity evaluation and global odour characterisation |
| VDA 675-135 - Thermogravimetrical analysis (TGA) | Elastomer components in automotive - Test methods for identification - Thermogravimetry, TGA |
| DIN EN 20105-A03 / ISO 105-A03 - Grey scale for assessing staining | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part A03: Grey scale for assessing staining |
| DIN EN ISO 13934-1 - Tensile properties (strip method) | Textiles - Tensile properties of fabrics - Part 1: Determination of maximum force and elongation at maximum force using the strip method |
| DIN 54278-1 - Determination of materials soluble in organic solvents | Testing of textiles - Coatings and attendant materials - Part 1: Determination of materials soluble in organic solvents |
| Dimensional change | Dimensional change acc. to customer requirements |
| DIN EN ISO 9237 - Permeability of fabrics to air | Textiles - Determination of the permeability of fabrics to air |
| DIN 53752/ ISO 11359-2 - Determination of the coefficient of linear thermal expansion | Testing of plastics - Determination of the coefficient of linear thermal expansion |
| Gas chromatography with mass-detection | Gas chromatography with mass-detection |
| DIN EN ISO 105-E04 (alkaline) - Colour fastness to perspiration (alkaline) | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part E04: Colour fastness to perspiration (alkaline) |
| VW TL 52035 § 5.14 - Resistance to test media | PP / EPDM / PE polymer blend - Finished parts; § 5.14: Resistance against detergents and sealants (Resistance to test media) |
| PSA D45 1727 (Fogging F) - Determination of the fogging characteristics (Fogging F) | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Trim materials for interior and passenger compartment parts - Fogging - Condensation (Fogging F) |
| PSA D10 5517 - Odour test | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Parts in passenger compartment and boot - Assessment of odour strength - Assessment against damning descriptive terms |
| PSA D25 1413 - Gloss measurement (20°, 60°, 85°) | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Paint coatings - Rubber and plastics - measurement of gloss |
| VW PV 1323 - Sun test | Non-metallic materials - UV radiation on thermoplastic material, outside, in sun test |
| Ford FLTM BO 111-02 - Test for indentation and recovery | Test for indentation and recovery |
| DIN EN ISO 6603-1 - Puncture impact behaviour - Non-instrumented impact testing | Plastics - Determination of puncture impact behaviour of rigid plastics - Part 1: Non-instrumented impact testing |
| Daimler DBL 5306 § 16 - Foam adhesion | General technical delivery conditions and test methods for interior equipment materials and similar products; § 16: Foam adhesion |
| DIN EN ISO 105-C08 - Colour fastness to domestic and commercial laundering | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part C08: Colour fastness to domestic and commercial laundering using a non-phosphate reference detergent incorporating a low temperature bleach activator |
| DIN EN ISO 5470-1 - Determination of abrasion resistance (Taber abrader) | Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics - Determination of abrasion resistance - Part 1: Taber abrader |
| Renault D45 1727 (Fogging F) - Determination of the fogging characteristics (Fogging F) | Interior trim materials and passenger compartment parts - Fogging F (reflectometric) |
| Toyota TSM 0508 G - Determination of volatile components | Volatile component measurement method using sampling bag, Emissions |
| VDA 675-241 - Corrosion effect on copper | Elastomer components in automotive - Test methods for determination of characteristics - Corrosion effect on copper |
| Ford FLTM BN 108-01 - Resistance of textile fabrics to abrasion (Stoll Quartermaster - Universal Wear Tester) | Resistance of textile fabrics to abrasion - inflated diaphragm method (Stoll Quartermaster - Universal Wear Tester) |
| Ford FLTM BN 108-03 - Resistance to pilling | Resistance to pilling |
| Ford FLTM BN 108-11 - Resistance to snagging (Mace test) | Resistance to snagging - Mace test |
| DIN 53435-DB-G (Dynstat flexural test) - Determination of flexural properties with dynstat test specimens | Testing of plastics - determination of flexural properties and impact resistance with dynstat test specimens; Flexural properties with dynstat test specimens |
| DIN 53435-DS-G (Dynstat impact flexural test, unnotched) - Determination of impact resistance at dynstat test specimens, unnotched | Testing of plastics - determination of flexural properties and impact resistance with dynstat test specimens; Impact strength, unnotched (RT) |
| DIN 53435-DS-K (Dynstat impact flexural test, notched) - Determination of impact resistance at dynstat test specimens, notched | Testing of plastics - Determination of flexural properties and impact resistance with dynstat test specimens; Notched impact strength, notched (RT) |
| Ford FLTM BN 117-03-A - Tensile strength after ageing, retained Tensile Strength | Evaluation of trim materials after accelerated exposure in a controlled irradiance water cooled xenon arc apparatus; Method A: Tensile strength after ageing, retained Tensile Strength (GT-Klemmen) |
| Ford FLTM BN 117-03-B - Surface Fiber Deterioration | Evaluation of trim materials after accelerated exposure in a controlled irradiance water cooled xenon arc apparatus; Method B: surface fiber deterioration |
| VDA 675-205 - Tensile properties | Elastomer components in automotive - Test methods for determination of characteristics - Tensile stress-strain properties - Tensile test |
| DIN EN ISO 17294-2 (E29) - inductively coupled plasma mass spektrometry | Water quality - Application of inductively coupled plasma mass spektrometry (ICP-MS) - Part 2: Determination of 62 elements |
| DIN EN ISO 179-1 (Charpy impact strength, notched) - Determination of Charpy impact properties, notched | Plastics - Determination of Charpy impact properties - Part 1: non-instrumented impact test |
| DIN EN ISO 179-1 (Charpy impact strength) - Determination of Charpy impact properties | Plastics - Determination of Charpy impact properties - Part 1: non-instrumented impact test |
| DIN EN ISO 179-1/1eU (Charpy impact strength) - Determination of Charpy impact properties | Plastics - Determination of Charpy impact properties - Part 1: non-instrumented impact test |
| DIN EN ISO 179-1/1fU (Charpy impact strength) - Determination of Charpy impact properties | Plastics - Determination of Charpy impact properties - Part 1: non-instrumented impact test |
| DIN EN ISO 179-1/1eA (Charpy impact strength, notched) - Determination of Charpy impact properties, notched | Plastics - Determination of Charpy impact properties - Part 1: non-instrumented impact test |
| DIN EN ISO 179-1/1eB (Charpy impact strength, notched) - Determination of Charpy impact properties, notched | Plastics - Determination of Charpy impact properties - Part 1: non-instrumented impact test |
| DIN EN ISO 179-1/1eC (Charpy impact strength, notched) - Determination of Charpy impact properties, notched | Plastics - Determination of Charpy impact properties - Part 1: non-instrumented impact test |
| DIN EN ISO 180/A (Izod impact strength, notched) - Determination of Izod impact properties, notched | Plastics - Determination of Izod impact strength (notched, type A) |
| DIN EN ISO 180/B (Izod impact strength, notched) - Determination of Izod impact properties, notched | Plastics - Determination of Izod impact strength (notched, type B) |
| DIN 53435-DS-G (Dynstat impact flex. test, unnotched, -30°C) - Determination of impact resistance at dynstat test specimens at -30 °C, unnotched | Testing of plastics - determination of flexural properties and impact resistance with dynstat test specimens; Impact strength, unnotched (-30°C) |
| DIN 53435-DS-K (Dynstat impact flex. test, notched, -30°C) - Determination of impact resistance at dynstat test specimens at -30 °C, notched | Testing of plastics - Determination of flexural properties and impact resistance with dynstat test specimens; Notched impact strength, notched (-30°C) |
| DIN 53435-DS-G (Dynstat impact flex. test, unnotched, -25°C) - Determination of impact resistance at dynstat test specimens at -25 °C, unnotched | Testing of plastics - determination of flexural properties and impact resistance with dynstat test specimens; Impact strength, unnotched (-25°C) |
| DIN 53435-DS-K (Dynstat impact flex. test, notched, -25°C) - Determination of impact resistance at dynstat test specimens at -25 °C, notched | Testing of plastics - Determination of flexural properties and impact resistance with dynstat test specimens; Notched impact strength, notched (-25°C) |
| DIN 53505-D - Determination of Shore D hardness | Testing of rubber - Shore A and Shore D hardness test; Shore D |
| VDA 675-202 (Shore A) - Determination of Shore A hardness | Elastomer components in automotive - Test methods for determination of characteristics - Shore A, refers to DIN 53505 |
| Ball drop test | Ball drop test |
| DIN EN ISO 1856-B - Compression set at standard conditioning temperature | Flexible cellular polymeric materials - Determination of compression set; method B: Compression set at standard conditioning temperature) |
| DIN EN ISO 1856-C - Compression set under specially defined conditions | Flexible cellular polymeric materials - Determination of compression set; Method C: compression set under specially defined conditions |
| Oven drying (105°C) - Determination of dry matter and water content | Dry matter and water content at 105°C |
| DIN EN ISO 3451-4-A (PA) - Ash content in Polyamides | Plastics - Determination of ash - Part 4: Polyamides (here: method A: direct ash) |
| DIN EN ISO 3451-5-A (PVC) - Ash content in PVC | Plastics - Determination of ash - Part 5: Poly(vinyl chloride) (here: method A: direct ash) |
| DIN EN ISO 1172-A - Residue on ignition | Textile-glass-reinforced plastics - Prepregs, moulding compounds and laminates - Determination of textile-glass and mineral-filler content - Calcination methods; Method A: without mineral filling material |
| Ford FLTM BI 106-01-C - Coating adhesion test, Paint adhesion test , Method C (Parallel Scratch Test) | Coating adhesion test (for coatings and paint to steel, aluminium, galvanized steel, plastic or other substrates), Method C (Parallel Scratch Test) |
| Ford FLTM BI 106-01-D - Coating adhesion test, Paint adhesion test , Method D (Scribe Test for Two-Component Urethane Coatings) | Coating adhesion test (for coatings and paint to steel, aluminium, galvanized steel, plastic or other substrates), Method D (Scribe Test for Two-Component Urethane Coatings) |
| VDA 278 (Daimler) - Organic emissions using thermal desorption-GC-MSD | Thermal desorption analysis of organic emissions for the characterization of non-metallic materials for automobiles (TDS-GC-MSD (2x VOC- + Fog-values)) |
| VDA 278 (BMW) - Organic emissions using thermal desorption-GC-MSD | Thermal desorption analysis of organic emissions for the characterization of non-metallic materials for automobiles (VOC and FOG-determination TDS-GC-MS screening) |
| Soda/Potash pulping | Fusion procedure for following determination of anions/cations; soda/potash fusions |
| DIN EN 13657-9.2 / DIN EN 13346-C (S7a) - Determination of acid-soluble elements | Characterization of sludges - determination of trace elements and phosphorus - aqua regia extraction method; HC- pulping - closed microwave |
| DIN 53360 - Determination of the static and permanent elongation | Testing of artificial leather and similar sheet materials - Determination of the total elongation (statical elongation) and irreversible elongation |
| DIN EN ISO 12945-1 - Pilling box method | Textiles - Determination of fabric propensity to surface fuzzing and to pilling - Part 1: Pilling box method |
| Decomposition by melting | Decomposition by melting, various |
| DIN EN ISO 12945-2 - Modified Martindale method | Textiles - Determination of fabric propensity to surface fuzzing and to pilling - Part 2: Modified Martindale method |
| Ford DVM-0036-MA - Sunscreen resistance test | Sunscreen resistance test |
| Ford DVM-0039-MA - Insect repellent resistance | Insect repellent resistance |
| DIN 53508 - Accelerated ageing | Testing of rubber - Accelerated ageing |
| DIN 67530 - Gloss measurement | Reflectometer as a means for gloss assessment of plane surfaces of paint coatings and plastics |
| Daimler DBL 9202 § 4.1.9 - Resistance tests | Supply Specification - Decorative parts in vehicle interiors; § 4.1.9: Resistance tests (Resistance to cleaning/care products) |
| Daimler DBL 9202 § 3.5 - Adhesion test (adhesive tape method) | Supply Specification - Decorative parts in vehicle interiors; § 3.5: Adhesion test (adhesive tape method) |
| VDA 75202-B - Colour fastness and ageing behaviour to light (115 °C) | Automotive interior trim materials - Colour fastness and ageing behaviour to light at high temperatures - Xenon arc lamp test; Exposure condition A: 115 °C |
| GM/Opel GME 60292-2 (BST 100°C) - Colour Fastness and Resistance to Artificial Light | Determination of colour fastness and resistance to artificial light; Coding 2: 100°C |
| DIN EN ISO 13934-2 - Tensile properties (grab method) | Textiles - Tensile properties of fabrics - Part 2: Determination of maximum force using the grab method |
| DIN 53230 - Scheme for the evaluation of tests | Testing of paints, varnishes and similar coating materials - Scheme for the evaluation of tests |
| Volvo STD 1026,5172 - Determination of colour in colour-matching booth | Determination of colour in colour-matching booth |
| Ford FLTM BI 109-03 - Color measurement | Color difference evaluation of textile materials |
| Ford FLTM BI 109-01 - Color matching with artificial light | Color matching with artificial light |
| Volvo STD 1026,8201 (ISO 105-A02) - Grey scale for assessing change in colour | Grey scale - Determination of changes in colour |
| Volvo STD 1026,8202 (ISO 105-A03) - Grey scale for assessing staining | Grey scale for assessing staining |
| VDA 675-311 (DIN 53509-1) - Ozon resistance after 20 % elongation | Elastomer components in automotive - Test method for durability test - Effect of ozon (following DIN 53 509) |
| VW PV 3930 - Resistance to weathering (moist, hot climate, e.g. Florida) | Non-Metallic materials - Weathering in moist, hot climate |
| DIN 53497-B - Heat storage test at constant temperature | Testing of plastics - Heat storage test of moulded articles made of thermoplastic moulding materials without outside mechanical stress; Method B: constant temperature |
| DIN 75201-B - Fogging (gravimetric) | Determination of the fogging characteristics of trim materials in the interior of automobiles; Method B (gravimetric) |
| Heat storage | Heat storage |
| Cold storage | Cold storage |
| Climate test / climate storage | Climate test / climate storage |
| Climate test / climate cycle | Climate test / climate cycle |
| Storage in test medium | Storage in test medium |
| VW PV 3307 - Determination of plastic and elastic deformation | Elastomer Components - Plastic and elastic deformability |
| BMW S 60300.0 Teil 4, § 3.11 (based on DIN 53428-F) - Water absorption | Soft foams - Test method and acceptable tolerances; § 3.11: Water absorption (based on DIN 53 428 F: Testing of cellular materials - Determination of the resistance to liquids, vapours, gases and solid materials) |
| VW PV 3920 (Fogging F) - Determination of the fogging characteristics (Fogging F) | Nonmetallic materials for the interior - Determination of the fogging value (Fogging F) |
| DIN EN ISO 8295 - Determination of the coefficients of friction | Plastics - Film an sheeting - Determination of the coefficients of friction |
| Buckling stress / crease test | Buckling stress |
| BMW QV 51061 § 2.3.2.4 a) - Adhesion of anti friction coatings | Sealing elements, flock- and anti friction coatings; § 2.3.2.4 a): Adhesion of anti friction coatings |
| BMW QV 51061 § 3.3.1 - Resistance to textile abrasion | Sealing elements, flock- and anti friction coatings; § 3.3.1: Resistance to textile abrasion |
| BMW QV 51061 § 3.3.2 - Abrasion from a window glass pane edge | Sealing elements, flock- and anti friction coatings; § 3.3.2: abrasion from a window glass pane edge |
| BMW QV 51061 § 3.3.5 - Abrasion resistance of anti-friction coating, gliding material across abrasive cloth | Sealing elements, flock- and anti friction coatings; § 3.3.5: Abrasion resistance of anti-friction coating, gliding material across abrasive cloth |
| BMW QV 51061 § 3.5 - Peel off after icing | Sealing elements, flock- and anti friction coatings; § 3.5: Peel off after icing |
| VDA 277-MS/FID - Determination of volatile organic compounds (TVOC with GC-MS/FID) | Non-metallic materials for automotive interior trim - Determination of emissions of volatile organic compounds (TVOC-MS) |
| GM/Opel GMW 3235-B - Fogging Characteristics of Trim Materials (Gravimetric Method) | Fogging Characteristics of Trim Materials, Method B: Gravimetric Method (Fogging G) |
| DIN ISO 3865-A1 - Contact and migration staining without irradiation | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Methods of test for staining in contact with organic material; Method A1: Contact and migration staining without irradiation |
| AK LV 110 - Hardness test (Shore L) - Determination of Shore L hardness | Engineering specification for delivery (LV) - PUR-foam of steering wheel casing - material requirement - Point 10: Hardness test (Shore L) for PUR-foam at steering wheel |
| DIN EN 29865 / ISO 9865 - Bundesmann rain-shower test | Textiles - Determination of water repellency of fabrics by the Bundesmann rain-shower test |
| DIN 53817-2 - Capacitive test (Uster) | Testing of textiles - determination of the unevenness of slivers and yarns; capacitive test |
| DIN EN ISO 2060 - Determination of linear density by the skein method | Textiles - Yarn from packages - Determination of linear density (mass per unit length) by the skein method |
| DIN 53830-3 - Short length method | Testing of textiles - determination of linear density of single and plied yarns; simple yarns and plied yarns, textured yarns; short length method |
| Ford FLTM BO 151-01-B - Ball drop test (steel ball) | Resistance to low temperature impact (Ball drop test); Method B: steel ball |
| Cold behaviour | Cold behaviour |
| DIN EN 60068-2-70 / IEC 68-2-70 - Resistance to abrasion (Abrex) | Environmental testing - Part 2: Tests - Test Xb: Abrasion of markings and letterings caused by rubbing of fingers and hands (Abrex) |
| ISO 7619-1 (Shore A) - Determination of Shore A hardness | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Determination of indentation hardness - Part 1: Durometer method ( Shore hardness A) |
| ISO 7619-1 (Shore D) - Determination of Shore D hardness | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Determination of indentation hardness - Part 1: Durometer method ( Shore hardness D) |
| AATCC Evaluation Procedure 1 (ISO 105-A02) - Gray scale for assessing change in colour | Gray Scale for assessing change in colour |
| AATCC Evaluation Procedure 2 (ISO 105-A03) - Gray scale for assessing change in staining | Gray scale for assessing change in staining |
| DIN EN ISO 4628-2 - Assessment of degree of blistering | Paints and varnishes - Evaluation of degradation of coatings - Designation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance - Part 2: Assessment of degree of blistering |
| VDA 675-140 - Pyrolysis IR | Elastomer components in automotive - Test methods for identification - Infrared spectroscopy analysis (IR), pyrolysis-IR |
| Toyota TSM 0503 G - B (gravimetric) - Fogging test | Fogging test method for non-metallic materials; § 3.2.2b: Fogging G (method B, gravimetrical) |
| Flock identification (qualitative pretest) | Flock identification |
| Storage in sealant | Storage in sealant |
| Storage in sealant remover | Storage in sealant remover |
| Resistance to test medium | Resistance to test medium |
| Sealing / sealant removing | Sealing / sealant removing |
| VW PV 3925 - Measuring emissions of formaldehyde | Polymer materials - Measuring emissions of formaldehyde |
| VDA 275 - Determination of formaldehyde emission | Moulded composites and fleeces for vehicles - Determination of formaldehyde release - Test procedure called modified flask method |
| Weight change after storage in test medium | Weight change after storage in test medium |
| DIN 50018 - Testing in a saturated atmosphere in the presence of sulfur dioxide | Testing in a saturated atmosphere in the presence of sulfur dioxide |
| Adhesion test | Adhesion test |
| VW PV 2027 - Tensile load | Test specification - Angular bonding - Strength test, tensile load |
| Storage in water | Storage in water |
| Adhesion of flock | Adhesion of flock |
| Oven drying (100°C) | Dry matter and water content at 100°C |
| DIN 53109 - Abrasion by the abrasion wheel method | Testing of paper and board, Determination of abrasion by the abrasion wheel method |
| DIN 54345-1 - Electrostatic behaviour | Testing of textiles - electrostatic behaviour - determination of electrical resistance |
| DIN EN ISO 105-E03 - Colour fastness to chlorinated water | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part E03: Colour fastness to chlorinated water (swimming-pool water) |
| DIN EN ISO 13936-1 - Slippage resistance (Fixed seam opening method) | Textiles - Determination of the slippage resistance of yarns at a seam in woven fabrics - Part 1: Fixed seam opening method |
| DIN EN ISO 13936-2 - Slippage resistance (Fixed load method) | Textiles - Determination of the slippage resistance of yarns at a seam in woven fabrics - Part 2: Fixed load method |
| DIN EN 20811 - Hydrostatic pressure test | Textile fabrics - Determination of resistance to water penetration - Hydrostatic pressure test |
| ASTM D5034 - Grab tensile properties | Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textil Fabrics (Grab Test) |
| DIN EN ISO 13937-1 - Determination of tear force using ballistic pendulum method (Elmendorf) | Textiles - Tear properties of fabrics - Part 1: Determination of tear force using ballistic pendulum method (Elmendorf) |
| DIN EN ISO 13937-2 - Determination of tear force of trouser-shaped test specimens | Textiles - Tear properties of fabrics - Part 2: Determination of tear force of trouser-shaped test specimens (Single tear method) |
| DIN 53859-5-A - Trapezoid test | Testing of textiles - tear growth test on textile fabrics - trapezoid test |
| Volvo VCS 1027,2749 / VCS 1027,2759-MS/FID - Determination of organic emissions (TVOC-MS) | Determination of organic emissions from non-metallic materials in vehicle interiors, Organic materials (TVOC-MS) |
| VDA 270 (Variant 2) - Odour test | Determination of the odour characteristics of trim materials in motor vehicles (variant 2) |
| VDA 270 (Variant 3) - Odour test | Determination of the odour characteristics of trim materials in motor vehicles (variant 3) |
| VW PV 3900 (Variant 2) - Odour test | Components in passenger compartment - Odor test; Variant 2: 40 °C / 24 h |
| VW PV 3900 (Variant 3) - Odour test | Components in passenger compartment - Odor test; Variant 3: 80 °C / 2 h |
| VW PV 3932 - Wear resistance of flocking (VW chisel test) | Flocked plastic parts - Abrasion resistance |
| VW PV 3964 - Cream resistance | Surfaces in the passenger compartment - Testing of cream resistance |
| DIN ISO 16000-3 - Determination of formaldehyde and other carbonyl compounds | Indoor air - Part 3: Determination of formaldehyde and other carbonyl compounds - Active sampling method |
| DIN ISO 16000-6 / TDS-GC-MSD - Determination of volatile organic compounds (VOC) | Indoor air - Part 6: Determination of volatile organic compounds in indoor and test chamber air by active sampling on TENAX TA® sorbent, thermal desorption and gas chromatography using MS/FID |
| VW PV 3314 § 3.5 - Tear strength between edge protection and hose or lip | Edge protection with hose seal - Materials testing; § 3.5: Tear strength between edge protection and hose or lip |
| VW PV 3340 § 4 - Tensile strength of the adhesive seam | EPDM-profile, roof trims - Tests; § 4: Tensile strength of the adhesive seam of the additional seal for type golf A2 |
| Sample preparation (injection moulding) | Sample preparation (injection moulding) |
| Ford FLTM BN 108-04 - Resistance to scuffing | Resistance to scuffing |
| PSA D45 1333 - Burning behaviour | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Materials interior to passenger compartment - Horizontal combustibility |
| DIN EN ISO 2062 - Tensile properties | Textiles - Yarns from packages - Determination of single-end breaking force and elongation at break |
| Volvo STD 1024,2843-A - Peeling strength (method A) | Peeling strength - Laminated materials (method A: with testing machine) |
| Volvo STD 1024,2843-B - Peeling strength (method B) | Peeling strength - Laminated materials (method B: with weights) |
| DIN EN ISO 11640 - Colour fastness (Veslic abrasion) | Leather - Tests for colour fastness - Colour fastness to cycles of to-and-fro rubbung (Veslic abrasion) |
| PSA D45 1010 - Colour fastness to rubbing | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Polymer materials and parts - Inside and outside passenger compartment - Colourfastness to rubbing |
| Renault D45 1010 - Colour fastness to rubbing | Polymer materials and parts - Inside and outside passenger compartment - Colour fastness to rubbing |
| PSA D14 1055 - Rubbing wear | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Organic materials and coatings - Rubbing wear |
| Renault D14 1055 - Mechanical wear through abrasion | Organic materials and coatings - Rubbing wear |
| BMW PR 307.4 § 2.1 - Gloss test | Evaluation of the sensitivity of component surfaces against scratching, § 2.1 Gloss test |
| PSA D45 1601 / Renault D45 1601 - Volatility of additives | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Materials in passenger compartment - Volatility of additives on surfaces |
| Renault D45 1601 - Volatility of additives | Passenger compartment materials - Volatility of additives on surfaces |
| PSA D47 1217 - Behaviour in humid atmosphere - Resistance to micro-organisms | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Felts, padding, wood fibre - Behaviour in humid atmosphere - Resistance to micro-organisms |
| PSA D45 1234 - Heat resistance | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Parts containing plastic elements - Reaction to heat in a non-radiant dry oven |
| PSA D47 1309 - Climate cycle test | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Materials and parts for automotive equipment - Ageing according to a given climatic cycle |
| PSA D51 1485 - A - Peeling at 90° (Process A) | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Adhesives - Peeling at right angle (Process A) |
| BMW PR 307.4 § 2.2 - Cutting test | Evaluation of the sensitivity of component surfaces against scratching, § 2.2 Cutting test |
| BMW PR 307.4 § 5.1 - Abrasion test with steel wool | Evaluation of the sensitivity of component surfaces against scratching, § 5.1 Abrasion test with steel wool |
| BMW PR 307.4 § 5.3 - Drop test | Evaluation of the sensitivity of component surfaces against scratching, § 5.3 drop test |
| DIN 54056-A - Colour fastness of dyeings and prints to sublimation in storage | Testing of colour fastness of textiles - Determination of colour fastness of dyeings and prints to sublimation in storage |
| DIN EN ISO 105-P01 - Colour fastness to dry heat (excluding pressing) | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part P01: Colour fastness to dry heat (excluding pressing) |
| DIN EN ISO 105-D01 - Colour fastness to dry cleaning | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part D01: Colour fastness to dry cleaning |
| DIN EN ISO 105-X11 - Colour fastness to hot pressing | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part X11: Colour fastness to hot pressing |
| BMW PA-P 230 - Aging resistance test | Aging resistance test |
| BMW GS 93011-1 (950°C) - Determination of Incineration residue | Elastomers - Identification, Determination of Residue on Ignition of Halogen-free Elastormers (950°C) |
| BMW GS 93011-2 (950°C) - Determination of Incineration residue | Elastomers - Identification, Determination of Residue on Ignition of Elastomers Containing Chlorine, Bromine or Iodine (950°C) |
| BMW GS 93011-3 - Determination of extractables | Elastomers - Identification, Determination of Extractable Constituents by Means of Extraction using Cyclohexane/Acetone |
| BMW GS 93011-4 - Thermogravimetrical analysis (TGA) | Elastomers - Identification, Determination of thermal degradation behavior using thermogravimetry (TG) |
| BMW GS 93011-5 - Low-temperature standard value | Elastomer - identification, Determination of low-temperatur standard value by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) |
| BMW GS 93011-6 - Pyrolysis IR | Elastomers - identification, Analysis by infrared spectroscopy (IR), Pyrolysis IR |
| DIN 55996-1 - Stone chip resistance (Multi-impact testing) | Paints and varnishes Stone chip resistance test for coatings Part 1: Multi impact test |
| Ford FLTM BQ 104-07 - Climate cycle test | Environmental Test Cycles (only procedures 1 to 6) |
| DIN EN ISO 105-B04 (procedure 1) - Colour fastness to artificial weathering | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part B04: Colour fastness to artificial weathering: Xenon arc fading lamp test (procedure 1) |
| DIN 53121 - Bending stiffness by the beam method | Testing of paper and board - Determination of the bending stiffness by the beam method |
| DIN EN ISO 6270-2-CH - Condensation atmosphere with constant humidity | Paints and varnishes - Determination of resistance to humidity - Part 2: Procedure for exposing test specimens in condensation-water atmospheres (Condensation atmosphere with constant humidity) |
| DIN EN ISO 6270-2-AHT - Condensation climate with alternating humidity and air temperature | Paints and varnishes - Determination of resistance to humidity - Part 2: Procedure for exposing test specimens in condensation-water atmospheres (Condensation climate with alternating humidity and air temperature) |
| DIN EN ISO 6270-2-AT - Condensation climate with alternating air temperature | Paints and varnishes - Determination of resistance to humidity - Part 2: Procedure for exposing test specimens in condensation-water atmospheres (Condensation climate with alternating air temperature) |
| DIN EN ISO 105-A05 - Instrumental assessment of change in colour | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part A05: Instrumental assessment of change in colour for determination of grey scale rating |
| Ford FLTM BN 121-01 - Bond strength test | Bond strength test - Interior trim decorations |
| PSA D45 1139 - Dimensional variations and changes in appearance under heat | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Covering materials - Dimensional variations and changes in appearance under heat |
| DIN EN ISO 6603-2 - Puncture impact behaviour - Instrumented impact testing | Plastics - Determination of puncture impact behaviour of rigid plastics - Part 2: Instrumented puncture test |
| BMW PA-P 100 - Gloss measurement | Reflectometer value (gloss) |
| BMW PA-P 028 - Cross hatch testing | Cross hatch testing |
| BMW PA-P 295 - Paint Compatibility with Sun Screen Lotion | Paint Compatibility of Interior Parts with Sun Screen Lotion |
| BMW PA-P 208 - Condensation water constant atmosphere test | Condensation Water Constant Atmosphere Test |
| BMW PA-P 231 - Temperature cycle test | Temperature Cycle Test |
| BMW PA-P 250 - Visual color Comparison and Metamerism Test | Visual color Comparison and Metamerism Test |
| VDA 621-424 (test media, BMW) - Abrasion resistance (test media, BMW) | Technical paint tests - Abrasion resistance of coatings on plastics of motor vehicle interior trim (test media, BMW) |
| BMW PA-P 315 - Abrasion resistance using the Abrex test equipment | Abrasion Resistance using the ABREX Test Equipment (dry + test media according to BMW AA-P 077) |
| DIN EN 1876-1 - Bending test at low temperature | Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics - Low temperature tests - Part 1: Bending test |
| DIN 54310 - Mechanical delamination test | Testing of textiles - delamination of fusible interlinings from upper fabrics; mechanical delamination test |
| DIN EN ISO 5084 - Determination of thickness | Textiles - Determination of thickness of textiles and textile products |
| GM/Opel GMW 3205-A (70°C, with water) - Odour (Variant A) | Determining the resistance to odor propagation of interior materials; Coding A: wet condition, 70 °C |
| GM/Opel GMW 3205-B (70°C, without water) - Odour (Variant B) | Determining the resistance to odor propagation of interior materials; Coding B: Dry condition, 70 °C |
| GM/Opel GMW 3205-C (105°C, without water) - Odour (Variant C) | Determining the resistance to odor propagation of interior materials; Coding C: Dry, high temperature condition, 105 °C |
| Sample preparation (manual) | Sample preparation (manual) |
| Sample preparation (milling, DIN EN ISO 2818) | Plastics - Preparation of test specimens by machining |
| Sample preparation (sawing, DIN EN ISO 2818) | Plastics - Preparation of test specimens by machining |
| Sample preparation (cutting, DIN EN ISO 4661-1) | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Preparation of samples and test pieces - Part 1 : Physical tests |
| Sample preparation (punching, DIN EN ISO 4661-1) | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Preparation of samples and test pieces - Part 1 : Physical tests |
| Sample preparation (splitting, DIN EN ISO 4661-1) | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Preparation of samples and test pieces - Part 1 : Physical tests |
| Hyundai/KIA MS 300-08 - Flammability resistance | Flammability resistance - Interior materials |
| Toyota TSM 0500 G - Burning behaviour | Flammability test method for interior non-metallic materials |
| GM/Opel GMW 3259 - Mildew resistance | Mildew resistance |
| SAE J1767 - Colour difference measurement | Instrumental color difference measurements for colorfastness of automotive interior trim materials |
| PSA D10 5496 - Amine emission | Search for basic amine type volatiles in polyurethane materials from the vehicle passenger compartment |
| DIN EN ISO 105-B02 (procedure 1) - Colour fastness to artificial light | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part B02: Colour fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc fading lamp test (procedure 1) |
| DIN EN ISO 105-B02 (procedure 2) - Colour fastness to artificial light | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part B02: Colour fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc fading lamp test (procedure 2) |
| DIN EN ISO 105-B02 (procedure 3) - Colour fastness to artificial light | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part B02: Colour fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc fading lamp test (procedure 3) |
| DIN EN ISO 105-B02 (procedure 4) - Colour fastness to artificial light | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part B02: Colour fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc fading lamp test (procedure 4) |
| DIN EN ISO 105-B02 (procedure 5) - Colour fastness to artificial light | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part B02: Colour fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc fading lamp test (procedure 5) |
| DIN EN ISO 105-B04 (procedure 2) - Colour fastness to artificial weathering | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part B04: Colour fastness to artificial weathering: Xenon arc fading lamp test (procedure 2) |
| DIN EN ISO 105-B04 (procedure 3) - Colour fastness to artificial weathering | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part B04: Colour fastness to artificial weathering: Xenon arc fading lamp test (procedure 3) |
| VDA 276-3 - Determination of organic substances | Determination of organic substances as emitted from automotive interior products using a 1 m³ test cabinet; Part 3: Determination of total concentration of hydrocarbon compounds with a flame ionization detector (FID) |
| PSA D11 1157 - Peeling at a low angle | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Adhesives and covering materials; Peeling at a low angle |
| Renault D11 1157 - Peeling at a low angle | Adhesives and covering materials - Peeling at a low angle |
| VW TL 226 § 3.12.3.2 / PV 3906 - Abrasion behaviour, 100 crockmeter strokes against dry cloth | Paint coating on materials used in the vehicle interior trim - Requirements; § 3.12.3.2: Abrasion behavior, 100 crockmeter strokes against dry cloth |
| VW TL 226 § 3.12.3.3 / PV 3906 - Abrasion behaviour, 100 crockmeter strokes against moist cloth (water) | Paint coating on materials used in the vehicle interior trim - Requirements; § 3.12.3.3: Abrasion behavior, 100 crockmeter strokes against moist cloth (water) |
| VW TL 226 § 3.12.3.4 / PV 3906 - Abrasion behaviour, 2000 crockmeter strokes against dry cloth | Paint coating on materials used in the vehicle interior trim - Requirements; § 3.12.3.4: Abrasion behavior, 2000 crockmeter strokes against dry cloth |
| IR drying | IR drying |
| DIN EN ISO 105-E04 (acid) - Colour fastness to perspiration (acid) | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part E04: Colour fastness to perspiration (acidic) |
| Ford FLTM AN 101-01 (water) - Resistance to bleeding and perspiration | Resistance of textiles to bleeding, perspiration and water spotting |
| AATCC 124 (DIN EN ISO 15487) - Home laundering resistance | Appearance of fabrics after repeated home laundering |
| B 82.02-9 objects of commodities - Determination of aminoazobenzene | Investigation of commodities - Verification of the use of azo colourants which can release 4-Aminoazobenzene |
| DIN 53894-2 - Determination of dimensional change | Testing of textiles - determination of dimensional change of textile fabrics, steaming on ironing machines |
| DIN EN ISO 5079 - Tensile properties of individual fibres | Textiles - Fibres - Determination of breaking force and elongation at break of individual fibres |
| DIN 53842-1 - Knot tensile test | Testing of textiles - knot tensile test for single and plied yarns |
| DIN 53843-1 - Loop tensile test | Testing of textiles - loop tensile test, yarns |
| DIN EN 29073-3 - Determination of tensile strength and elongation | Textiles - Test method for nonwovens - Part 3: Determination of tensile strength and elongation |
| DIN 53800-1 - Determination of dry mass by desiccation in hot air | Textiles - Determination of commercial mass - Part 1: Determination of dry mass by desiccation in hot air |
| DIN 53800-2 - Determination of commercial mass and commercial linear density | Textiles - Determination of commercial mass - Part 2: Determination of commercial mass and commercial linear density |
| DIN EN ISO 13938-2 - Determination of bursting strength and bursting distension (Pneumatic method) | Textiles - Bursting properties of fabrics - Part 2: Pneumatic method for determination of bursting strength and bursting distension |
| DIN 53867 - Determination of pilling (Random Tumble Pilling Tester) | Testing of textile fabrics - determination of pilling with the Random-Tumble-Pilling-Tester |
| DIN EN ISO 12947-3 - Determination of mass loss | Textiles - Detemination of the abrasion resistance of fabrics by the Martindale method - Part 3: Determination of mass loss |
| DIN EN ISO 12947-4 - Assessment of appearance change | Textiles - Determination of the abrasion resistance of fabrics by the Martindale method - Part 4: Assessment of appearance change |
| DIN 53863-2 - Rotary abrasion test | Testing of textiles - abraision test methods for textile fabrics - rotary abraision test |
| DIN EN ISO 13935-1 - Seam tensile properties (strip method) | Textiles - Seam tensile properties of fabrics and made-up textile articles - Part 1: Determination of maximum force to seam rupture using the strip method |
| DIN EN ISO 13935-2 - Seam tensile properties (grab method) | Textiles - Seam tensile properties of fabrics and made-up textile articles - Part 2: Determination of maximum force to seam rupture using the grab method |
| DIN EN ISO 1973 - Determination of linear density (gravimetric method) | Textile fibres - Determination of linear density - Gravimetric method and vibroscope method |
| DIN EN ISO 1973 - Determination of linear density (Vibroscope method) | Textile fibres - Determination of linear density - Gravimetric method and vibroscope method |
| DIN 53830-4 - Short length method | Testing of textiles - determination of linear density of single and plied yarns - elasto-yarns including core spun yarns from elastofibres; short length method |
| DIN 53852 - lengthwise - Determination of yarn length ratios | Testing of textiles - determination of yarn length ratios in woven and knitted fabrics (longitudinal direction) |
| DIN 53852- crosswise - Determination of yarn length ratios | Testing of textiles - determination of yarn length ratios in woven and knitted fabrics (cross direction) |
| DIN EN 12127 - Determination of mass per unit area | Textiles - Fabrics - Determination of mass per unit area using small samples |
| DIN 53856 - Determination of the mass portion of warp and weft | Testing of textiles - Determination of the mass portion of warp and weft |
| DIN 53860-1 - Elbow-test, static strain | Testing of textiles - testing of the bulging tendency of textile fabrics - elbow-test, static strain |
| DIN 53362 - Stiffness in bending (Method according to Cantilever) | Testing of plastic films and textile fabrics (excluding nonwovens), coated or not coated with plastics - Determination of stiffness in bending - Method according to Cantilever |
| DIN EN 1773 - Determination of width and length | Textiles - Fabrics - Determination of width and length |
| DIN EN ISO 2061 - Determination of twist in yarns - Direct counting method | Textiles - Determination of twist in yarns - Direct counting method |
| DIN EN 1049-2 - Number of threads | Textiles - woven fabrics - Construction - Methods of analysis; Part 2: Determination of number of threads per unit length |
| DIN 53811 - Determination of the diameter of fibres | Testing of textiles - determination of the diameter of fibres from longitudinal view by microscope projection |
| DIN 53923 - Determination of water absorption | Testing of textiles - determination of water absorption of textil fabrics |
| PSA D45 1727 (Fogging G) - Determination of the fogging characteristics (Fogging G) | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Trim materials for interior and passenger compartment parts - Fogging - Condensation (Fogging G) |
| DIN EN ISO 105-E06 - Colour fastness to spotting - alkali | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part E06: Colour fastness to spotting: alkali |
| DIN EN ISO 105-N03 - Colour fastness to bleaching: Sodium chlorite (mild) | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part N03: Colour fastness to bleaching: Sodium chlorite (mild) |
| DIN EN ISO 105-N04 - Colour fastness to bleaching: Sodium chlorite (severe) | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part N04: Colour fastness to bleaching: Sodium chlorite (severe) |
| DIN EN ISO 105-E10 - Colour fastness to decatizing | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part E10: Colour fastness to decatizing |
| DIN EN ISO 105-E08 - Colour fastness to hot water (70°C) | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part E08: Colour fastness to hot water |
| DIN EN ISO 105-N01 - Colour fastness to bleaching: Hypochlorite | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part N01: Colour fastness to bleaching: Hypochlorite |
| DIN EN ISO 105-X01 - Colour fastness to carbonizing: Aluminium chloride | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part X01: Colour fastness to carbonizing: Aluminium chloride |
| DIN EN ISO 105-X02 - Colour fastness to carbonizing: Sulphuric acid | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part X02: Colour fastness to carbonizing: Sulphuric acid |
| DIN EN ISO 105-X05 - Colour fastness to organic solvents | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part X05: Colour fastness to organic solvents |
| DIN EN ISO 105-E02 - Colour fastness to sea water | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part E02: Colour fastness to sea water |
| DIN EN ISO 105-N02 - Colour fastness to bleaching: Peroxide | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part N02: Colour fastness to bleaching: Peroxide |
| DIN EN ISO 105-E09 - Colour fastness to potting | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part E09: Colour fastness to potting |
| DIN EN ISO 105-E14 - Colour fastness to acid-felting (Mild) | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part E14 : Colour fastness to acid-felting (Mild) |
| DIN EN ISO 105-E13 - Colour fastness to acid-felting (Severe) | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part E13: Colour fastness to acid-felting (Severe) |
| DIN EN ISO 105-C01 - Colour fastness to washing: Test 1 (at 40°C) | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part C01: Colour fastness to washing: Test 1 (at 40°C) |
| DIN EN ISO 105-C02 - Colour fastness to washing: Test 2 (at 50°C) | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part C02: Colour fastness to washing: Test 2 (at 50°C) |
| ISO 9867 - Wrinkle recovery | Textiles - Evaluation of the wrinkle recovery of fabrics - Appearance method |
| DIN EN ISO 105-C04 - Colour fastness to washing: Test 4 (at 95°C) | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part C04: Colour fastness to washing: Test 4 (at 95°C) |
| DIN EN ISO 105-C05 - Colour fastness to washing: Test 1 (at 95°C) | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part C05: Colour fastness to washing: Test 5 (at 95°C) |
| DIN EN ISO 105-C06 - Colour fastness to domestic and commercial laundering | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part C06: Colour fastness to domestic and commercial laundering |
| DIN EN ISO 105-E07 - Colour fastness to spotting - Water | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part E07: Colour fastness to spotting: Water |
| GM/Opel GMW 3221 (Code A) - Standard Conditioning | Procedure for Standard Conditioning of Organic Materials; Code A: (22 ± 3) °C und (50 ± 5) % RH |
| GM/Opel GMW 3010 - Tensile properties | Determination of Tensile and Elongation Properties |
| GM/Opel GMW 3182 - Determination of Mass per Area | Determination of Mass per Area |
| GM/Opel GMW 14162-A - Colorfastness to Artificial Weathering; Method A | Colorfastness to artificial weathering; Method A: Light and dark exposure cycle |
| GM/Opel GMW 14162-B - Colorfastness to Artificial Weathering; Method B | Colorfastness to artificial weathering; Method B: Light only exposure cycle (100 °C BST) |
| GM/Opel GMW 14162-C - Colorfastness to Artificial Weathering; Method C | Colorfastness to artificial weathering; Method C: Light only exposure cycle (115 °C BST) |
| GM/Opel GMW 14162-D - Colorfastness to Artificial Weathering; Method D | Colorfastness to artificial weathering; Method D: Light and dark exposure cycle |
| DIN 53359 - Flex cracking test | Testing of artificial leather and similar sheet materials - Flex cracking test |
| GM/Opel GMW 3220 - Laminate Bond Strength | Laminate Bond Strength |
| GM/Opel GMW 3274 - Pile distortion - Mechanical | Pile distortion - Mechanical (abrasion) |
| GM/Opel GMW 14141 - Dye migration | Dye Migration |
| GM/Opel GMW 3283 - Schopper abrasion wear test | Schopper abrasion wear test |
| GM/Opel GMW 3326 - Tearing strength - Trapezoid Method | Tearing strength of textile materials by trapezoid method |
| GM/Opel GMW 3387 - Determining fiber degradation | Procedure for determining fiber degradation of automotive textiles (after exposure) |
| GM/Opel GMW 3405 - Seam Fatigue | Seam Fatigue for Automobile Textiles |
| GM/Opel GMW 4090 - Determination of weave and yarn count | Determination of weave and yarn count |
| GM/Opel GMW 4141 - Pile distortion - Environmental | Pile distortion - Environmental (heat and humidity) |
| GM/Opel GMW 4217 - Dimensional Stability | Dimensional Stability |
| DIN 53579-1 (at default indentation distance) - Hardness (at default indentation distance) | Testing of flexible cellular material - hardness test on finished parts - indentation test on shaped parts (Indentation force at default indentation distance) |
| GM/Opel GMW 4726 - Water repellent properties (Spray test) | Water repellent properties of automotive textiles |
| DIN 53579-1 (at default indentation force) - Hardness (at default indentation force) | Testing of flexible cellular material - hardness test on finished parts - indentation test on shaped parts (Indentation distancee at default indentation force) |
| GM/Opel GMW 4749 - Pilling Characteristics | Procedure for determining pilling characteristics of automobile textile materials |
| VDA 237-101 (appendix 1) - Handle impression distance measurement | Test procedures for foils and artificial leather; Appendix 1: Grip indentation measurement |
| GM/Opel GMW 4750 - Color Read-Through | Color read-through of automotive fabrics |
| GM/Opel GMW 14102 - Determination of Water Spotting | Determination of water spotting test |
| GM/Opel GMW 14108 - Resistance to cracking from bending at cold temperature | Resistance of materials to cracking from bending at cold temperature |
| GM/Opel GMW 14124 - Test cycle Q - Aging condition for bond strength and hydrolytic stability of laminated textile materials | Automotive Environmental Cycles; Test cycle Q: Ageing condition for bond strength and hydrolytic stability of laminated textile materials |
| GM/Opel GMW 14124 - Test cycle T - Environmental simulation testing with autoclave | Automotive Environmental Cycles; Test cycle T: Aging condition for bond strength and hydrolytic stability of laminated textiles materials (option to cycle Q) |
| GM/Opel GMW 14146 - Yarn Slippage | Yarn Slippage |
| DIN 53351 - Permanent folding (Flexometer-method) | Testing of artificial leather and similar shut materials - Behaviour at permanent folding (Fexometer-method) |
| DIN EN ISO 2589 - Determination of thickness | Leather - Physical and mechanical tests - Determination of thickness |
| Meteorological data; sampling | Meteorological data at sampling |
| DIN 53855-1 - Determination of thickness | Testing of textiles - determination of the thickness of the textile fabrics (exept floor coverings) - apparent density over 0,05g/cm³ |
| DIN EN 14971 - Determination of number of stitches | Textiles - Knitted fabrics - Determination of number of stitches per unit lenght and unit area |
| DIN V 53160-1 - Resistance to artificial saliva | Determination of the colourfastness of articles in common use - Part 1: Resistance to artificial saliva |
| DIN V 53160-2 - Resistance to artificial sweat | Determination of the colourfastness of articles in common use - Part 2: Resistance to artificial sweat |
| DIN 53894-1 - Determination of dimensional change | Testing of textiles - determination of dimensional change of textile fabrics obtained by ironing with a moist ironing cloth and a heated plate |
| DIN EN 25077 - Determination of dimensional change in washing and drying | Textiles - Determination of dimensional change in washing and drying |
| DIN 54005 - Colour fastness of dyeings and prints to water (mild) | Testing of colour fastness of textiles - determination of colour fastness of dyeings and prints to water (mild) |
| DIN 54016 - Colour fastness to washing in presence of hypochlorite | Testing of colour fastness of textiles - Determination of colour fastness of dyeings and prints to washing in precense of hypochlorite |
| DIN 54015 - Colour fastness to washing in presence of peroxide | Testing of colour fastness of textiles - Determination of colour fastness of dyeings and prints to washing in precense of peroxide |
| DIN 54301 - Determination of stitch point tearing out resistance | Testing of textiles - determination of stitch point tearing out resistance of bonded-fibre fabrics, felts, and similar fabrics |
| DIN 53866-2 - Shrinkage in water | Testing of textiles - shrinkage of single and plied yarns - determination of shrinkage in water |
| DIN 53866-3 - Shrinkage in hot air | Testing of textiles - shrinkage of single and plied yarns - determination of shrinkage in hot air |
| DIN 53840-1 - Determination of curling, of characteristic curling and of mechanical curling resistance | Testing of textiles - determination of curling, of characteristic curling and of mechanical curling resistance of textured filament yarns up to a linear density of 400dtex |
| DIN 54040 - Colour fastness of dyeings and prints to alkaline milling (mild) | Testing of colour fastness of textiles - determination of colour fastness of dyeings and prints to alkaline milling (mild) |
| DIN 54285 - Determination of sizing content | Testing of textiles - determination of sizing content |
| DIN 54279 - Determination of the solubility of wool in urea/ bisulphite solution | Testing of textiles - determination of the solubility of wool in urea/ bisulphite solution |
| DIN 54287 - Determination of alkali content of wool | Testing of textiles - determination of alkali content of wool |
| DIN 54280 - Determination of acidity of wool | Testing of textiles - determination of acidity of wool |
| DIN 54281 - Determination alkali solubility of wool | Testing of textiles - determination alkali solubility of wool |
| DIN 54278-2 - Determination of condensation products splittable by means of hydrochloric acid | Testing of textiles - coatings and attendant materials, determination of condensation products splittable by means of hydrochloric acid |
| DIN 54204 - Potassium hydroxide solution method | Testing of textiles - quantitative analysis of binary mixtures - wool with other fibres - potassium hydroxide solution method |
| DIN 54205 - Sulphuric acid method | Testing of textiles - quantitative analysis of binary mixtures; natural or regenerated cellulose fibres with polyester fibres - sulphuric acid method |
| DIN 54206 - Hypochlorite method | Testing of textiles - quantitative analysis of binary mixtures - protein fibres with fibres - hypochlorite method |
| DIN 54209 - Formic acid/ zinc chloride method | Testing of textiles - quantitative analysis of binary mixtures - degummed mulberry silk with wool - formic acid/ zinc chloride method |
| DIN 54210 - Acetone method | Testing of textiles - quantitative analysis of binary mixtures - acetate fibres with other fibres - acetone method |
| DIN 54211 - Dichlormethane (methylene chloride) method | Testing of textiles - quantitative analysis of binary mixtures - triacetate fibres with other fibres - dichlormethane (methylene chloride) method |
| DIN 54215 - Xylol method | Testing of textiles - quantitative analysis of binary mixtures - polypropylene fibres with other fibres; xylol method |
| DIN 54217 - Dimethyl formamide method | Testing of textiles - quantitative analysis of binary mixtures - acrylic, modacrylic and certain polyvinyl chloride fibres with other fibres; dimethyl formamide method |
| DIN 54220 - Formic acid method | Testing of textiles - quantitative analysis of binary mixtures - polyamide 6 6 or polyamide 6 fibres with other fibres - formic acid method |
| DIN 54221 - Hydrochloric acid method | Testing of textiles - quantitative analysis of binary mixtures - polyamide 6 6 or polyamide 6 fibres with other fibres - hydrochloric acid method |
| DIN 54208 - Formic acid/ zinc chloride method | Testing of textiles - quantitative analysis of binary mixtures - Regenerated cellulose fibres with other fibres, especially cotton - formic acid/ zinc chloride method |
| DIN 53890 - Determination of crease resistance (dry) | Testing of textiles - determination of crease resistance of textile fabrics by measuring the angle of recovery, method of horizontal fold and erected free limb on the dry sample |
| DIN 53891-2 - Determination of crease resistance (wet) | Testing of textiles - determination of crease resistance of textile fabrics by measuring the angle of recovery, method of vertical fold on the wet sample |
| DIN EN 22313 / ISO 2313 - Determination of the recovery from creasing | Textile fabrics - Determination of the recovery from creasing of a horizontally folded specimen by measuring the angle of recovery |
| ASTM D3939 - Mace Snag Test | Standard Test Methode for Snagging Resistance of Fabrics (Mace) |
| BMW PR 102.4 § 2.4.3 - Air permeability | Determination of air permeability of sample plates (Headliner) |
| ISO 1765 - Determination of thickness | Machine-made textile floor coverings - Determination of thickness |
| ISO 1763 - Determination of numbers of tufts and / or loops | Carpets - Determination of number of tufts and/ or loops per unit length and per unit area |
| DIN 51558-2 | Testing of mineral oils; determination of neutralization number; Color-indicator titration - insulatuing oils |
| DIN EN ISO 11885 (E22) - Determination of selected elements by ICP-OES | Water quality - Determination of selected elements by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) |
| DIN 53377 - Determination of dimensional stability | Testing of plastic films - Determination of dimensional stability |
| DIN 53892-2 - Dimensional change | Testing of textiles - determination of dimensional change of woven fabrics subjected to the repeated attack of moisture and dry air |
| Porsche PTL 5522 § 3.6 - Scratch resistance | Paintwork - Non-metallic materials for interior; § 3.6: Scratch resistance (finger nail test) |
| Porsche PTL 5522 § 3.3.2 - Peel test | Paintwork - Non-metallic materials for interior; § 3.3.2: Peel test (for soft basic materials) |
| Scratch test | Scratch test (e.g. for PTL 5522, § 3.3.3; PTL 5536, § 5.4.1.3; VW TL 52447, § 2.2) |
| Ford FLTM BN 156-01 - Electrical resistance test (surface resistance) | Electrical resistance test for textiles (surface resistance) |
| Ford Crease test | Engineering Material Specification - Crease Test - WMD and AMD |
| Ford FLTM BN 108-07 - Resistance to snagging (Taber) | Resistance to snagging of trim materials (Taber abraser) |
| Sample preparation (punching) | Sample preparation (punching) |
| ISO 8543 - Determination of mass | Textile floor coverings - Methods for determination of mass |
| ISO 1766 - Determination of thickness of pile above the substrate | Textile floor coverings - Determination of thickness of pile above the substrate |
| Volvo STD 1027,2714 / VCS 1027,2759-MS/FID - Determination of organic emissions (TVOC-MS) | Determination of organic emissions from non-metallic materials in vehicle interiors - Organic materials (TVOC-MS) |
| Volvo STD 1027,2713 - Determination of formaldehyde emission | Determination of formaldehyde emission from components in vehicle interiors - Organic materials |
| Daimler DBL 9202 § 4.1.1 - High-temperature storage | Supply Specification - Decorative parts in vehicle interiors; § 4.1.1: High- temperature storage |
| Daimler DBL 9202 § 4.1.2 - Temperature cycling | Supply Specification - Decorative parts in vehicle interiors; § 4.1.2: Temperature cycling |
| Daimler DBL 9202 § 4.1.3 - Climatic storage | Supply Specification - Decorative parts in vehicle interiors; § 4.1.3: Climatic storage |
| ISO 1628-5 - Determination of viscosity number | Plastics - Determination of viscosity of polymers in dilute solution using capillary viscometers - Part 5: Thermoplastic polyester (TP), homopolymers und copolymers |
| DIN ISO 16000-3 / VDI 4300-3 - Indoor air sampling of carbonyl compounds | Indoor air - Part 3: Determination of formaldehyde and other carbonyl compounds - Active sampling method (Indoor air pollution measurment - general aspects of formaldehyde measurements strategy) |
| VDI 2464 / VDI 4300-2 / VDI 4300-4 / VDI 4301-3 - Sampling for PCB & PCP | Sampling for PCB & PCP / lindane, indoor air; Ambient air measurement - Measurement of indoor air - Determination of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), GC / MS method for PCB 28, 52, 101.138, 153, 180 / Measurement of indoor air pollution - Measurement strategy for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon |
| DIN ISO 12884/ VDI 4300-2 - Sampling for PAH | Ambient air - Determination of total (gas and particle-phase) polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons - Collection on sorbent-backed filters with gas chromatographic/ mass spectrometric analysis (Sampling for PAH) |
| Vacuum drying | Vacuum drying |
| VDA 278, based on - Organic substances and their emissions with TDS-GC-MSD | Thermal desorption analysis of organic emissions for the characterization of non-metallic materials for automobiles (VOC- and FOG-Determination TDS-GC-MS-Screening) |
| ISO 3801 / ISO 6348 - Determination of mass per unit length and mass per unit area | Textiles - Woven fabrics - Determination of mass per unit length and mass per unit area |
| DIN EN ISO 6721-2 - Determination of dynamic mechanical properties (Torsion-pedulum method) | Plastics - Determination of dynamic mechanical properties - Part 2: Torsion-pedulum method |
| DIN EN ISO 14419 - Hydrocarbon resistance test | Textiles - Oil repellency - Hydrocarbon resistance test |
| VDA 276-1 - Determination of organic substances | Determination of organic substances as emitted from automotive interior products using a 1 m³ test cabinet; Teil 1: Standard emission test |
| Microscopical analysis, procedure after Stratmann | Textiles: microscopical analysis, procedure after Stratmann |
| Fiat 50451/01 - Method B (xenon arc) - Accelerated ageing, Xenotest | Accelerated ageing in sunlight; Method B: Xenotest |
| DIN EN ISO 3071 - Determination of pH value | Textiles - Determination of pH of aqueous extract |
| Volvo TC 80000003 - Soiling and cleaning | Soiling and cleaning of plastic surfaces |
| VDA 621-415 - Corrosion test | Technical paint tests - Examination of the corrosion protection of automotive coatings in cyclic alternating stress |
| Daimler PB VWT 217 - Corrosion test | Corrosion testing of vehicle interior trim - Test instruction |
| Ford FLTM BN 106-02 - Seam Fatigue | Seam Fatigue Testing |
| BMW GS 93011-8 - Resistance to stress cracking | Elastomers - Determination of Properties, Determination of Resistance to Stress Cracking of Plastics due to Contact with Elastomers |
| AATCC 118 - Oil repellency | Textiles: Oil repellency - Hydrocarbon resistance test |
| DIN 53122-1 - Determination of water vapour transmission | Testing of plastic and elastomer films, paper, board and other sheet materials - Determination of water vapour transmission - Part 1: Gravimetric method |
| DIN EN ISO 868 (Shore A) - Determination of Shore A hardness | Plastics and ebonite - Determination of indentation hardness by means of a durometer (Shore hardness A) |
| DIN EN ISO 868 (Shore D) - Determination of Shore D hardness | Plastics and ebonite - Determination of indentation hardness by means of a durometer (Shore hardness D) |
| SAE J1351 - Odor test | Hot odor test for insulation materials |
| Volvo STD 1027,2712 - Odour test | Odour of trim materials in vehicles - Organic materials |
| Volvo VCS 1027,2729 - Odour test | Odour of trim materials in vehicles - Organic materials |
| ISO 17202 - Untwist/retwist method | Textiles - Determination of twist in single spun yarns - Untwist / retwist method |
| LAW 112 - Determination of the free and the hydrolysed formaldehyde content | Japanese Method: Determination of formaldehyde concentration |
| GM/Opel GME 60286 - Determining the air permeability | Test method for determining the air permeability of trim materials |
| VW TL 52057 § 4.5.3 - Separating force | EPDM door seal with protective edging profile; § 4.5.3: Separating force |
| Ford FLTM BO 131-01 - Odor test | Determination and assessment of odor from interior trim materials / components / assemblies |
| Ford MA-0018 / DVM-0014-MA - Odour test | Odour for seat belts |
| Film thickness (microscopy) | Film thickness (microscopy) |
| DIN EN ISO 527-4 - Tensile properties | Plastics - Determination of tensile properties - Part 4: Test conditions for isotropic and orthotropic fibre-reinforced plastic composites |
| DIN EN ISO 14125 (Method A) - Determination of flexural properties, three-point flexural test | Fibre-reinforced plastic composites - Determination of flexural properties; Method A: Three-point bending test |
| Daimler DBL 7399 § 5.1 - Scratching with knife | Supply specification - Enamels, paints and similar coating materials and associated coatings; § 5.1: Scratching with knife |
| ASTM D3884 - Abrasion Resistance (Taber) | Standard Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Rotary Platform, Double-Head Method - Taber abraser) |
| ASTM D5733 - Tearing strength (trapezoid procedure) | Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength of Nonwoven Fabrics by the Trapezoid Procedure |
| Mitsubishi ES-X60410 - Flammability | Flammability of interior materials |
| Porsche PTL 5522 § 3.11 (based on DIN EN ISO 105-X12) - Resistance to cleaning agents | Paintwork - Non-metallic materials for interior; § 3.11: Resistance to cleaning agents (crockmeter test) |
| Porsche PTL 5522 § 3.7 - Elasticity | Paintwork - Non-metallic materials for interior; § 3.7: Elasticity |
| DIN EN ISO 15487 - Self-flatness behaviour | Textiles - Method for assessing appearance of apparel and other textile end products after domestic washing and drying |
| Ford MA-0015 / DVM-0027-MA / FLTM BO 127-03 (based on) - Stress cracking test | Chemical compatibility (Stress cracking test for plastics) |
| Volvo VCS 1027,2719 (Fogging F) - Determination of the fogging characteristics (Fogging F) | Fogging - Organic materials; Fogging F (reflectometric) |
| Volvo VCS 1027,2719 (Fogging G) - Determination of the fogging characteristics (Fogging G) | Fogging - Organic materials; Fogging G (gravimetrical) |
| BMW PR 121.3 - Staining and Cleanability | Staining and Cleanability behaviour of surface material |
| DIN 54316 - Determination of thickness loss of textile floor coverings at static load | Testing of textiles - determination of thickness loss of textile floor coverings at static load |
| Contact angle measurement | Contact angle measurement |
| Adhesion (manual) | Adhesion (manual) |
| GM/Opel GMW 3211 - Determination of static and permanent elongation | Resistance to stretch and set |
| GM/Opel GMW 14124 - Test cycle M - Interior trim dimensional stability cycle | Automotive Environmental Cycles; Test cycle M: Interior trim dimensional stability cycle |
| GM/Opel GMW 14093-1-C - Impact resistance (Steelball, after accelerated ageing) | Determination of impact resistance of plastic components, Apparatus C (Steelball), Coding 1: after accelerated ageing and cooling to 23°C |
| GM/Opel GMW 14093-2-C - Impact resistance (Steelball, test at 23°C) | Determination of impact resistance of plastic components, Apparatus C (Steelball), Coding 2: test at 23°C |
| GM/Opel GMW 14093-3-C - Impact resistance (Steelball, after 4 h storage at -30°C) | Determination of impact resistance of plastic components, Apparatus C (Steelball), Coding 3: after 4 h storage at -30°C and test immediately after removal |
| GM/Opel GMW 14124 - Test cycle R - Shrinkage of upholstery materials used for wrapping instrument panels (IP) and rear window trim (RWT) | Automotive Environmental Cycles; Test cycle R: Shrinkage of upholstery materials used for wrapping instrument panels (IP) and rear window trim (RWT) |
| DIN EN ISO 5402 - Flex resistance (Flexometer method) | Leather - Physical and mechanical tests - Determination of flex resistance by Flexometer method |
| GM/Opel GMW 14132 - Resistance to Blocking | Resistance to Blocking |
| Porsche PTL 8140 / VW 96238 § 6.7 - Fastness to rubbing / Resistance to cleaning agents (DIN EN ISO 105-X12) | Interior parts - Tests and requirements; § 6.7: Fastness to rubbing / Resistance to cleaning agents (DIN EN ISO 105-X12) |
| Volvo VCS 5031,19 - after heat storage - Burning behaviour - after heat storage | Flammability of interior materials (after heat storage) |
| Volvo VCS 5031,19 - after climate storage - Burning behaviour - after climate storage | Flammability of interior materials (after climate storage) |
| GM/Opel GMW 14130 - Resistance to Marring or Scuffing | Resistance to Marring or Scuffing |
| VW PV 3908 - Rotary abrasion test (Schopper) | Textiles, carpets - Wear resistance (Abrasive paper) |
| Ford FLTM BI 113-06 - Resistance to perspiration | Test method for resistance to perspiration |
| TD_G_SUP_SOP_5.4_145_1_G_0 - Selected UV-stabilisators | House method - Determination of stabilisators |
| Nissan NES M0135-1 (inside cabin) - Weatherability and light resistance | Weatherability and light resistance test methods for Synthetic Resin Parts (Method 1: inside cabin) |
| GM/Opel GME 6867 - Accelerated ageing | Accelerated ageing test for polymer safety parts |
| GM/Opel GME 60351 - Determination of moisture content, water absorption and thickness swell | Test Method for determining moisture content, water absorption and thickness swell of fibreboards, chipboards, cardboard etc. |
| Volvo STD 5715,102 - Evaluation of degree of rusting | Evaluation of degradation of paint coatings - Designation of degree of rusting |
| Volvo STD 5711,102-NSS - Salt spray fog test (NaCl solution) | Corrosion test in artificial atmospheres - salt spray tests - Inorganic coatings; § 2.2.1: NSS test, NaCl solution |
| Mass determination, weighing | Mass determination, weighing |
| BMW TS 100.1 § 4.2 - Decor adhesion | Test specification; § 4.2: Decor adhesion |
| Daimler DBL 5527 - Prevention of galvanic corrosion | Supply Specification - Elastomer materials with reduced conductivity (to avoid contact corrosion ) |
| Daimler DBL 5575 § 6.5.1 - Abrasion resistance (Crockmeter) | Supply specification, Textile flocked elastomer parts for body sealants and plastic parts for the vehicle interior, § 6.5.1 Abrasion resistance (Crockmeter) |
| DIN EN 60247; VDE 0380 - Measurement of relative permittivity | Insulating liquids - Measurement of relative permittivity, dielectric dissipation factor (tan d) and d.c. resistivity |
| Specimen preparation; machined milling | Specimen preparation; machined milling |
| DIN 51007 - Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA) | Thermal Analysis - Differential Thermal Analysis - Principles |
| DIN 51721 | Testing of solid fuels - Determination of carbon content and hydrogen content - Radmacher-Hoverath method |
| GM/Opel GME 60305 - Stretch and permanent set characteristics | Test method for determining the stretch and permanent set characteristics of textiles and leathercloths |
| Storage in Autoclave | Storage in Autoclave |
| TD_G_CB_SOP_5.4_111_G_0 (GC-MS) - Determination of phthalates | Determination of phthalates in solids with GC-MS |
| Heavy metals in acidic sweat extract (DIN EN ISO 105-E04) | Heavy metals in acidic sweat extract |
| DIN EN ISO 4628-1 - Evaluation of degradation of coatings | Paints and varnishes - Evaluation of degradation of coatings - Designation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance - part 1 : General introduction and designation system |
| DIN EN ISO 11357-1/ -2 (DSC) - Determination of the glass transition temperature | Plastics - Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) - Part 1: General principles, Part 2: Determination of glass transition temperature and glass transition step height |
| BMW GS 93010-2 § 7.6.1.1 - Flexural stress in low temperatures ("R" index) | Elastomers - Test procedures and tolerances for material characteristics; § 7.6.1.1: Flexural stress in low temperatures ("R" index) |
| Chamber emission test (by arrangement) | Emission test with air change in the test chamber; Determination of volatile organic substances |
| Compression set (acc. to drawing) | Compression set (acc. to drawing) |
| BMW PR 357 - Dimensional stability | Determination of dimensional stability of car interior lining and seat lining under climatic extremes |
| Draw-off force/mount force (according customers requirememt) | Draw-off force / mount force (acc. to drawing) |
| BMW Compressibility & recovery ability | Compressibility & recovery ability (see BMW GS 93026-1) |
| Endurance test | Endurance test |
| Determination of operating forces | Determination of operating forces |
| DIN 3419-1 - Determination of various strengths on slide fasteners | Slide fasteners - Part 1: Technical delivery conditions |
| PSA D45 1195 - Determination of thickness and compressibility | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Felts and waddings - Thickness and compressibility |
| PSA D11 1157 - Peeling test | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Adhesives and covering materials; Peeling at a low angle |
| PSA D44 1846 - Pilling (Martindale-method) | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Textiles - Tendency to bobbling & Fluffing by rubbing (Pilling / Martindale-method) |
| PSA D45 1124 - Static and permanent elongation | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Textiles and coated textiles - static elongtion under low load and residual elongation |
| PSA D41 1588 - Resistance of seams to traction | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Covering materials - Resistance of seams to traction |
| PSA D44 1073 - Wear by rubbing | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Covering materials - Wear by rubbing |
| Suzuki SES N 3294 § 5.6 - Seam strength | Test method of surface sheet material for automobile seats; § 5.6: Seam strength |
| Suzuki SES N 3294 § 5.7 - Seam Fatigue | Test method of surface sheet material for automobile seats; § 5.7: Seam Fatigue |
| Suzuki SES N 3294 § 5.9 - Crumpling resistance | Test method of surface sheet material for automobile seats; § 5.9: Crumpling resistance |
| Suzuki SES N 3294 § 5.11 - Pilling resistance (ICI) | Test method of surface sheet material for automobile seats; § 5.11: Pilling resistance (ICI type test method) |
| Suzuki SES N 3294 § 5.12 (JASO M 346) - Lightfastness | Test method of surface sheet material for automobile seats; § 5.12: Color fastness to light |
| Suzuki SES N 3294 § 5.15 - Mace Snag Test | Test method of surface sheet material for automobile seats; § 5.15: Snag (ICI type mace testing method) |
| GM/Opel GME 60303-2 - Thickness | Test method for determining thickness of trim materials; Coding 2: Force gauge equipment |
| GM/Opel GME 60323 - Determination of weave density | Determination of weave density of knitted fabrics |
| GM/Opel GMI 60307 - Determination of the temperature stability | Test method for determining the temperature stability of automotive trim materials |
| VDA 621-412 - Resistance to chemicals | Technical paint tests - Chemical restistance of motor vehicle painting |
| Ford FLTM BI 113-01 - Water and soap spotting | Water and soap spotting test for paint |
| DIN EN 717-1 - Formaldehyde emission by the chamber method | Wood-based panels - Determination of formaldyhyde release - Part 1: Formaldehyde emission by the chamber method |
| DIN EN 717-2 - Formaldehyde release by the gas analysis method | Wood-based panels - Determination of formaldehyde release - Part 2 : Formaldehyde release by the gas analysis method |
| DIN EN ISO 9227-NSS - Neutral salt spray test | Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres - Salt spray tests (Neutral salt spray test, NSS test) |
| DIN EN ISO 4628-3 - Assessment of degree of rusting | Paints and varnishes - Evaluation of degradation of coatings - Designation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance - Part 3: Assessment of degree of rusting |
| PSA D47 1020 (3.8.2 sea water) - Resistance to sea water | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Coverings & Parts in the passenger compartment - Colour resistance to water, sea-water and perspiration; §3.8.2: Sea water |
| PSA D47 1020 (3.8.1 Water) - Resistance to water | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Coverings & Parts in the passenger compartment - Colour resistance to water, sea-water and perspiration; §3.8.1: Distilled water |
| PSA D47 1020 (3.8.3 alkaline perspiration) - Resistance to alkaline perspiration | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Coverings & Parts in the passenger compartment - Colour resistance to water, sea-water and perspiration; §3.8.3: Basic perspiration |
| PSA D47 1020 (3.8.4 acid perspiration) - Resistance to acid perspiration | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Coverings & Parts in the passenger compartment - Colour resistance to water, sea-water and perspiration; §3.8.4: Acid perspiration |
| PSA D25 1075 - Cross hatch test | Paint Coatings - Cross Hatch Test |
| PSA D15 1343 - Visual color assessment | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Coloured materials - Visual comparison of colours in a light chamber |
| Ford DVM-0055-MA - Abrex Abrasion Test | Abrex Abrasion Test |
| Ford FLTM BO 113-03 - Load deflection test | Load deflection test |
| BMW GS 97014-2 including CARB screening - Emissions measurement in SHED chambers (CARB test) | Emissions measurement in SHED chambers - Determination of volatile, organic emissions from components, semi-finished products and materials that do not carry fuel (including CARB screening) |
| DIN EN ISO 2811-2 - Determination of density (Immersed body method) | Paints and varnishes - Determination of density - Part 2: Immersed body (plummet) method |
| Ford FLTM BN 113-01 - Bond strength of trim assemblies | Bond strength of trim assemblies |
| Ford FLTM BN 151-05 - Peel adhesion strength (180°) | Determination of 180 degree peel adhesion strength of laminates |
| BMW PrV 152 § 2.4 - Resistance to media | Resistance to media |
| Flexural stress | Flexural stress |
| ISO 2808 - Method 5A - Microscopic examination of cross-section | Paints and varnishes - Determination of film thickness; § 10.2: Microscopic examination of cross-section (Method 5A) |
| DIN EN ISO 6941 - Burn behaviour (vertical) | Textile fabrics - Burning behaviour - Measurement of flame spread properties of vertically oriented specimens |
| Cross-cut (X cut) | Cross-cut (X cut) |
| BMW AA-N 040 - Determination of mass per unit area and thickness of effective pile and stitch rate | Determination of mass of effective pile per unit area above backing, of effective pile thickness and stitch rate for carpets and floor mats, band knife shearing machine method |
| DIN EN ISO 1463 - Measurement of coating thickness (Microscopical method) | Metallic and oxide coatings - Measurement of coating thickness - Microscopical method |
| VW 50123-4.5.2/6.1 (TGA) - Thermogravimetrical analysis (TGA) | Thermoplastic elastomers - Quality requirements; § 4.5.2: Thermogravimetry (TGA) |
| SAE J1960 - Light fastness (Exterior) | Accelerated exposure of automotive exterior materials using a controlled irradiance water-cooled Xenon arc apparatus |
| DIN EN ISO 105-B06 (Exposure condition no. 1) - Light fastness | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part B06: Colour fastness and ageing to artificial light at high temperatures: Xenon arc fading lamp test (Exposure condition no. 1) |
| DIN EN ISO 105-B06 (Exposure condition no. 2) - Light fastness | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part B06: Colour fastness and ageing to artificial light at high temperatures: Xenon arc fading lamp test (Exposure condition no. 2) |
| VW 2.8.1 § 3.13 - Greasing | Elastomers - Material requirements and inspections; § 3.13: Greasing |
| DIN EN ISO 105-B06 (Exposure condition no. 3) - Light fastness | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part B06: Colour fastness and ageing to artificial light at high temperatures: Xenon arc fading lamp test (Exposure condition no. 3) |
| DIN EN ISO 105-B06 (Exposure condition no. 5) - Light fastness | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part B06: Colour fastness and ageing to artificial light at high temperatures: Xenon arc fading lamp test (Exposure condition no. 5) |
| DIN EN ISO 2286-3 - Determination of thickness | Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics - Determination of roll characteristics - Part 3: Method for determination of thickness |
| DIN 53356 - Tear growth test | Testing of artificial leather and similar sheet materials - Tear growth test |
| DIN EN ISO 527-3 - Tensile properties | Plastics - Determiantion of tensile properties - Part 3: Text conditions for films and sheets |
| DIN EN ISO 527-5 - Tensile properties | Plastics - Determiantion of tensile properties - Part 5: Test conditions for unidirectional fibre-reinforced plastic composites |
| DIN 53528 - Abrasion test with the Frank Hauser apparatus | Testing of rubber-coated textiles - abrasion test - determination of loss in mass by the Frank Hauser apparatus |
| VW TL 52296 § 2.1.4 - Resistance to agents (drop test) | Dashboard and knee bar ASSY - Material requirements; § 2.1.4: Resistance to agents (drop test) |
| VW PV 3909 - Static and permanent elongation | Non metallic planar materials - Measurement of static and permanent elongation |
| ASTM D3574-Test J - Steam autoclave ageing | Standard Test Methods for flexible cellular materials - slab, bonded and molded urethane foams - Test J: Steam autoclave ageing |
| Colour matching, visual | Colour matching, visual |
| DIN EN ISO 1183-1 (Method B: liquid pyknometer) - Determination of density | Plastics - Methods for determining the density of non-cellular plastics - Part1: Immersion method, liquid pyknometer method and titration method (here: liquid pyknometer) |
| GM/Opel GMI 60254 (without rework) - Compatibility of different materials | Determination of compatibility of different materials in contact |
| VW 80972 § 5.6 - Resistance to chemical agents | Car radio - General requirements; § 5.6: Chemical requirements (resistance to chemical agents) |
| Photogrammetry | Photogrammetry |
| Mass balancing | Mass balancing |
| Surface balancing | Surface balancing |
| PSA D27 1389 - Artificial ageing by weather-ometer | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Paint coatings - Rubbers and plastics - Artificial ageing by weather-ometer |
| Renault Trucks RT D27 1911 / A - Artificial ageing using weather-ometer | Paint, rubber and plastic coatings - Artificial ageing using weather-ometer |
| Renault D42 1775/ C - Resistance to scoring by abrasion | Renault: Interior and exterior plastic parts - Resistance to scoring by abrasion |
| Daimler DBL 5578, Tab. 2, 4.11 (crockmeter) - Abrasion test, crockmeter | Supply Specification, elastomer parts with anti-friction coating; Tab. 2, 4.11: Abrasion test, crockmeter |
| Daimler DBL 5578, Tab. 2, 4.11 (profile edge) - Abrasion test over profile edge | Supply Specification, elastomer parts with anti-friction coating; Tab. 2, 4.11: Abrasion test over profile edge |
| Daimler PA PP PWT 7328 - Resistance against sunscreen | Resistance of interior materials against sunscreen |
| DIN 3415-1&2 - Textile touch and close fasterners | Textile touch and close fasterners; requirements and test methods |
| DIN 53350 - Stiffness in bending (method according to Ohlsen) | Testing of plastics films and coated textile fabrics, manufactured using plastics; determination of stiffness in bending; method according to Ohlsen |
| PSA D42 1235 - Impact strength (falling-weight method) | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Rubber and plastic parts - Impact strength (Falling weight method) |
| Electrostatic charge | Electrostatic charge |
| Renault D47 1005 - Staining by water | Lining materials - Staining by water |
| Number of filaments | Textiles: Determination of number of filaments |
| Forming pressure/Press capacity (acc. customers requirement) | Forming pressure / Press capacity (acc. customers requirement) |
| Saw cut test | Saw cut test, e.g. VW TL 203, ASTM B 571 |
| VW TL 203 § 3.4c - File test | Electroplated Ni-Cr coatings - Requirements for surface protection; § 3.4c: File test |
| GM/Opel GMW 14688-A - Scratch resistance | Scratch and mar resistance; Method A: Scratch resistance |
| VW TL 203 § 3.4d - Resistance to temperature cycling | Electroplated Ni-Cr coatings - Requirements for surface protection; § 3.4d: Resistance to temperature cycling |
| Potential difference (step test) | Potential difference (step test) |
| BMW PrV 311.1 - Dimensional stability | Determination of dimensional stability of car interior lining and seat lining under climatic extremes |
| Ford FLTM BI 113-08 - Resistance to sunscreen lotion and insect repellent | Resistance to sunscreen lotion and insect repellent |
| Ford FLTM BN 155-01 - Resistance to simulated finger tip abrasion | Resistance to simulated finger tip abrasion (Abrex) |
| PSA D17 1058 - Salt spray fog test | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Materials and coatings - Salt spray test of 5% NaCl and methods of grading |
| BMW GS 93011-7-A - Paint indifference; method A: contact discoloration and environment discoloration due to migration | Elastomers - Determination of properties, Methods of Test for Determination Discoloration of Organic Materials due to Elastomeres (Paint Indifference); Method A: Contact discolouration and environment discoloration due to migration |
| BMW GS 93011-7-B - Paint indifference; method B: washout effect | Elastomers - Determination of properties, Methods of Test for Determination Discoloration of Organic Materials due to Elastomeres (Paint Infifference); Method B: Determination of the washout effect |
| BMW GS 93011-9 - Low temperature bending test | Elastomers - determination of properties, Temperature Influence, Low Temperature Bending Test |
| VW TL 496 § 4.2.5 - Behavior against detergents | Door and side trim panel ASSY - Material requirements; § 4.2.5: Behavior of decorative material to detergents (bleeding) |
| VW TL 496 § 5.5 - Droplet test | Door and side trim panel ASSY - Material requirements; § 5.5: Droplet test |
| Rotting resistance | Rotting resistance |
| TEGEWA drop test | Textile fabrics: Determination of the absorbency |
| DIN 53728-3 - Determination of viscosity number | Testing of plastics - determination of viscosity number of polyethylene terephthalate (PETP) or polybutylene terephthalate (PBTP) in dilute solution |
| DIN EN ISO 2411 - Determination of coating adhesion | Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics - Determination of coating adhesion |
| GM/Opel GMW 3217 - Ravel Resistance | Ravel Resistance |
| External Processing | External Processing |
| DIN EN ISO 3675 - Determination of density (Hydrometer method) | Crude petroleum and liquid petroleum products - Laboratory determination of density - Hydrometer method |
| Volvo VCS 1024,37219 - Tearing strength | Tearing Strength - Textiles |
| i.a. DIN EN 12766 (ECD) | polybromine biphenyle/ biphenylaether (PBB/PBDE) |
| Landrover LRLTM.30.MS.302 - Burning behaviour | Flammability of interior materials |
| Toyota TSL 0601 G (Xenon arc) - Light resistance (Method B) | Criteria for test for quality of color change by aging (method B) |
| Daimler DBL 5306 § 25 - Tear-out resistance | General technical delivery conditions and test methods for interior equipment materials and similar products; § 25: Tear out resistance; Stitch tear resistance (§ 25.1) or selvege thread pull-out resistance (§ 25.2) |
| Chrysler LP-463PB-22-01 - Cycle testing | Cycle testing of painted surfaces |
| ASTM D1735 - Water resistance of coatings | Standard Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings Using Water Fog Apparatus |
| ASTM D792 - Density | Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement |
| Chrysler LP-463PB-07-01 - Solvent wipe resistance test | Solvent wipe resistance test |
| Chrysler LP-463PB-31-01 - Resistance to various fluids | Resistance of paint films to various fluids |
| DIN 53924 - Determination of the velocity of soaking water | Testing of textiles - velocity of soaking water of textile fabrics (method by determining the rising height) |
| Daimler DBL 5306 § 19.3 - Coefficient of friction with sliding/sticking friction | General technical delivery conditions and test methods for interior equipment materials and similar products; § 19.3: Coefficient of friction with sliding/sticking friction |
| Daimler DBL 5306 § 15.2 - Grip indentation measurement | General technical delivery conditions and test methods for interior equipment materials and similar products; § 15.2: Grip indentation measurement |
| VW PV 3955 - Determination of the seam slippage resistance | Upholstery cover material - Determining the seam slippage resistance of upholstery cover material: woven fabrics |
| ASTM D3512 - Pilling resistance (Random Tumble Pilling Tester) | Standard test method for pilling resistance and other related surface changes of textile fabrics: random tumble pilling tester |
| VW PV 3928 - External pilling (Martindale procedure) | Planar fabrics of the vehicle interior trim - Determination of external pilling on automobile upholstery fabrics |
| VW PV 3361 - Velcro closure test | Upholstery materials - Wear and external pilling characteristics - Velcro closure test |
| VW PV 3360 - Determination of the fluffing behaviour (Random Tumble Pilling Tester) | Upholstery materials - Determination of the fluffing behaviour |
| VW PV 3356 - Soiling and cleanability behaviour | Textiles and films - Soiling and cleaning behavior (Martindale-Verfahren) |
| VW 50105 § 10.7 - Permanent set | Upholstery cover materials - Requirements, quality specifications, tests; § 10.7: Permanent set (thickness of foam ? 8,0 mm) |
| DIN 53808-1 - Determination of length of fibres | Testing of textiles - Determination of length of fibres by measuring of individual fibres |
| DIN 53438-2 - Edge ignition | Testing of combustible materials - reaction against a flame of a burner - Edgeing flame action |
| DIN 53438-3 - Surface ignition | Testing of combustible materials - reaction against a flame of a burner - Surface flame action |
| Seam Fatigue Test | Seam Fatigue |
| Manual function control | Manual function control |
| Volvo STD 1023,7114 - Odour indication | Odour indication - phenolic resin |
| Renault D45 1817 - Soiling resistance | Organic materials and coatings - Soiling resistance |
| Daimler DBL 5555-II-6.4 - Steam jet test | DC, Steam jet test |
| DIN EN ISO 2812-3 - Resistance to liquids - Method using an absorbent medium | Paints and varnishes - Determination of resistance to liquids - Part 3: Method using an absorbent medium |
| DIN EN ISO 2812-4 - Resistance to liquids - Spotting methods | Paints and varnishes - Determination of resistance to liquids - Part 4: Spotting methods |
| China GB 8410 - Burning behaviour | Flammability of Automotive Interior Materials |
| BMW PR 360 - Abrasion using Taber | Abrasion using Taber |
| BMW PR 363.1 - Cleanability after soiling with Smoking Flour and Finery- and Wall Sand | Cleaning ability of surface materials with Smoking Flour and Finery- and Wall Sand |
| DIN 50958 - Modified Corrodkote corrosion test (mod. Corr-Test) | Electroplated coatings - Modified Corrodkote corrosion test (mod. Corr-Test) |
| GM/Opel GMW 15635 - Determination of aldehyde and ketone emissions | Determination of Aldehyde and Ketone Emissions from Interior Materials |
| DIN EN ISO 62 - Water absorption | Plastics - Determination of water absorption |
| DAF KEUR 00822-113 - Shrinkage by moisture | Covering materials - Determination of the shrinkage caused by the influence of moisture |
| DIN EN 14704-1 - Determination of elasticity, strip test | Determination of the elasticity of fabrics - Part 1: Strip tests |
| Leaching of solid materials (Batch test) | Watery elution of solid materials (Batch test) |
| Volvo VCS 1027,3379 / DIN EN ISO 4892-2 (Procedure A - BST 65 °C) - Light exposure | Light exposure - Accelerated ageing of exterior material |
| GM/Opel GME 60248 - Scraping | Scraping of Coatings on Elastomers and Textile Interior Materials |
| Woolmark TM 31 - Dimensional change | Woolmark test method - Washing of wool textile products; Dimensional change |
| DIN EN ISO 105-A06 - Instrumental determination of 1/1 standard depth of colour | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part A06: Instrumental determination of 1/1 standard depth of colour |
| SAE J2527 - Light fastness (Exterior) | Accelerated exposure of automotive exterior materials using a controlled irradiance water-cooled Xenon arc apparatus |
| DIN EN 12373-4 - Dye spot test with prior acid treatment | Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Anodizing - Part 4: Estimation of loss of absorptive power of anodic oxidation coatings after sealing by dye spot test with prior acid treatment |
| Renault D45 1837 - Staining by test media | Paint coatings on plastic parts and mass staining of colored materials by automotive fluids |
| GM/Opel GME 60344 - Determination of the surface resistance | Test method for evaluating the electrostatic properties of upholstery materials by surface resistance measurements |
| GM/Opel GMW 14885 § 4.4.13.2 - Accelerated Weathering | Painted aluminium road wheels - Paint performance requirements; § 4.4.13.2: Accelerated weathering (Xenon-Arc-Test) |
| DIN EN ISO 3104 | Petroleum products -Transparent and opaque liquids - Determination of kinematic viscosity and calculation of dynamic viscosity |
| DIN EN 14111 | Fat an oil derivatives - Fatty acid methyl esters ( FAME ) - Determination of iodine value |
| DIN EN 14112 | Fat and oil derivatives - Fatty Acid Methyl Ester ( FAME ) Determination of oxidation stability ( accelerated oxidation test ) |
| DIN EN 14107 | Fat and oil derivatives - Fatty acid methyl esters ( FAME ) Determination of phosphours content by inductively coupled plasma ( ICP ) emission spectrometry |
| PSA D44 5600 (woven fabric) - Mace Snag Test | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Resistance to yarn pulling - Mace snag method |
| PSA D44 5600 (knitted fabric) - Mace Snag Test | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Resistance to yarn pulling - Mace snag method |
| DIN 19528 - Leaching of solid materials (percolation method)) | Leaching of solid materials - Percolation method for the joint examination of inorganic and organic substances (quick colomn test) |
| BMW PR 292 § 2.1.20 - Pyrolysis-GC/MS | Attachments underbody - gas chromatography / mass spectrometry (Pyrolysis-GC-MS) |
| Volvo STD 1027,2623 - Vicat softening temperature | Determination of the Vicat softening temperature of thermoplastics - Plastics |
| Volvo VCS 1027,2769 - Organic emission (Test chamber procedure - Standard-emission testing) | Determination of volatile organic substances from interior components / systems using a 1 m³ emission chamber - Organic materials |
| DIN 62050 - Presentation and pattern design | Knitted fabrics - Presentation and pattern design |
| ASTM D86 - Distillation of petroleum products | Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at Atmospheric Pressure |
| PSA D40 5535 - Analysis of formaldehyde and other carbonyl compounds | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Analysis of formaldehyde and other carbonyl compounds of materials in the vehicle passenger compartment by liquid chromatography |
| PSA D10 5495 - Determination of volatile organic compounds (VOC) | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Materials in vehicle passenger compartment - Assessment of the quantity of volatile organic compounds (VOC) by thermodesorption / GC / MS (FID) |
| Renault D42 1235/ D - Impact strength (falling-weight method) | Renault: Rubber and plastic parts - Impact strength (Falling weight method) |
| Renault D15 1343 - Visual comparison of colours | Coloured materials - Visual comparison of colours in light chamber |
| Renault D25 1413 - Gloss measurement (20°, 60°, 85°) | Paint coatings, plastics and rubbers - Gloss measurement |
| VW PV 3949 - Snag test (with abrasion chisel) | Upholstery cover materials - Snag test |
| Renault D47 1431 - Colour fastness to artificial light | Materials and passenger compartment parts - Behaviour of the appearance to artificial light at high and medium temperatures |
| Colour fastness to artificial light | |
| DIN EN 388 § 6.5 (Penetration force) - Puncture test with a steel pin | Protective gloves against mechanical risks; Penetration force |
| PSA D45 5523 - Resistance to scratching | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Resistance to scratching (sclerometer test) |
| GM/Opel GME 60321 - Determining the proportions of vegetable fibres an rubbers | Test method for determining the proportions of vegetable fibers and rubber upholstery materials |
| Ford FLTM BI 113-05 - Resistance to acid spotting | Resistance to acid spotting of painted test panels or actual finished parts |
| Ford FLTM BI 123-03 - Component corrosion test | Component corrosion test (salt spray test) |
| DIN 53373 - Impact penetration | Testing of plastics - impact penetration test combined with data recording by means of electronic devices |
| Ford FLTM BN 112-03 - Degree of soil transfer | Degree of soil transfer to leather and polymeric fabric´s |
| DIN EN ISO 3231 - Corrosion resistance (Kesternich test) | Paints and varnishes - Determination of resistance to humid atmospheres containing sulfur dioxide |
| Mitsubishi ES-X83217 § 4.28 - Seam fatigue resistance | Test standard - Polyvinyl chloride coated - Fabrics and polyvinyl chloride sheet - interior & exterior; § 4.28: Seam fatigue resistance |
| VDA 621-427 - Stone chip resistance | Stone impact resistance |
| VW PV 3946 - Seam strength | Upholstery material - Determination of the strength, resistance to tearing and shifting of seams |
| Nissan NES M0154 § 33.2 method II, based on - Soil resistance (soiling and cleanability) | Testing methods of fabrics for automobiles; § 33.2: Soil resistance, test method II |
| Nissan NES M0154 § 34 - Water staining | Testing methods of fabrics for automobiles; § 34: Water stain test method |
| VDA 230-212 - Soiling and cleanability (modified Martindale method) | Leather, plastic roll stock and textiles for use in vehicles - Determining the soiling and cleaning properties process - procedure soiled fabric |
| Thermogravimetry (TGA) / DIN EN ISO 11358 - Thermogravimetrical analysis (TGA) | Plastics - Thermogravimetry (TGA) of polymers - General principles |
| FMVSS 209 § 5.1.e - Resistance to light | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard - Seat belt assemblies; § 5.1.e - Resistance to light |
| DIN 53370 - Method F - Thickness | Testing of plastic films - Determination of thickness by mechanical scanning |
| Porsche PPV 4050 / VW 96390 (as received condition) - Determination of volatile organic emissions in SHED chambers | Determination of Volatile Organic Emissions from non-fuel impinging components - Measuring emissions in SHED chambers (as received condition) |
| Porsche PPV 4050 / VW 96390 (aged) incl. ageing - Determination of volatile organic emissions in SHED chambers | Determination of Volatile Organic Emissions from non-fuel impinging components - Measuring emissions in SHED chambers (aged, incl. ageing) |
| AECTP 300 -Method 309 - Salt Fog Test | Climatic Enviromental tests - north atlantic treaty organization - Salt Fog Test |
| GM/Opel GMW 14124 - Test cycle P - Covered door panel delamination/dimensional stability cycle | Automotive Environmental Cycles; Test cycle P: Covered door panel delamination/dimensional stability cycle |
| DIN EN ISO 4628-4 - Assessment of degree of cracking | Paints and varnishes - Evaluation of degradation of coatings - Designation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance - Part 4: Assessment of degree of cracking |
| DIN ISO 3451-2 - Ash content | Plastics - Determination of ash - Polyalkylene terephthalates |
| DIN 51732-N | Testing of solid mineral fuels - Determination of total carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen (here nitrogen) - Instrumental methods |
| ISUZU SIC-F00-001 - Determination of the VOC emission | The VOC concentration measuring method emitted from car parts |
| GM/Opel GMW 14775 - Resistance to Snagging | Resistance to Snagging of textile Materials |
| Hyundai/KIA MS 300-31 § 4.12.1/.2 - Fade resistance test | Standard Test Methods - Leather, A/Leather and Sheet § 4.12.1 + 4.12.2: Fastness Test |
| St Andrews cross with adhesive tape pull-off | St Andrews cross with adhesive tape pull-off |
| GM/Opel GMW 15377 - Staining and cleaning | Staining and cleaning of leather and plastic roll goods |
| DIN EN 15104-N | Solid biofuels - Determination of total content of carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen - Instrumental methods |
| DIN EN ISO 9073-15 - Air permeability | Textiles - Test methods for nonwovens - Part 15: Determination of air permeability |
| VW PV 3968 - Soiling behaviour (Martindale method) | Leather - Soiling behavior (Martindale method) |
| DIN 53430 - Tensile test | Testing of rigid cellular plastics - tensile test |
| DIN EN ISO 7854 (Method A) - Flexural resistance | Mit Kautschuk oder Kunststoff beschichtete Textilien - Bestimmung der Beständigkeit gegen Beschädigung durch Biegen |
| DIN EN 827 - Determination of conventional solids content and constant mass solids content | Adhesives - Determination of conventional solids content and constant mass solids content |
| DIN EN 13274-4 (method 3) | Respiratory protective devices - Part 4: Flame tests - Method 3: One burner testing with moving test sample |
| DIN EN 863 - Puncture resistance | Protective clothing - Mechanical properties - Test method: Puncture resistance |
| Daimler PB VWL 323 - Determination of the abrasion resistance of the pile | Determination of the abrasion resistance of the pile - Test instruction |
| DIN EN ISO 14419 (based on; according to DBL 5463 4.12) - Hydrocarbon resistance test | Textiles - Oil repellency - Hydrocarbon resistance test (according to DBL 5463 § 4.12) |
| Volvo STD 423-0047 - Colour fastness to artificial light at 100 °C | Light exposure - Accelerated colour fastness test of interior materials |
| Volvo STD 422-0005 - Resistance to soiling | Resistance to soiling - Textiles |
| CMVSS 302 - Burning behaviour | Flammability of interior materials |
| Ford FLTM BZ 157-01 (VDA 277) - Determination of organic emissions (TVOC) | Determination of organic emissions from non-metallic materials in vehicle interiors by Headspace Gas Chromatography (TVOC) |
| BMW AA-P 290 - Steam jet test | Steam jet cleaner test of coatings |
| DIN EN ISO 16017-2 - Sampling and analysis of volatile organic compounds (Diffusive sampling) | Indoor, ambient and workplace air - Sampling and analysis of volatile organic compounds by sorbent tube/thermal desorption/capillary gas chromatography - Part 2: Diffusive sampling |
| BMW PR 303.5 - Climate cycle test | Climate cycle test for equipment parts |
| Daimler DBL 5404 § 7.15 - Resistance to care agents | Parts made of thermoplastics for the direct and indirect areas of the passenger compartment; § 7.15: Resistance to care agents |
| Daimler DBL 5404 § 7.14 - Resistance to cosmetics | Parts made of thermoplastics for the direct and indirect areas of the passenger compartment; § 7.14: Resistance to cosmetics |
| Fiat 7-M0005 - Resistance to scratching | Molded plastic trim components - Resistance to scratching (followed by a colour measurement) |
| GM/Opel GME 60403 - Resistance to colour change by fuel oil soot | Resistance of organic coatings to colour change by fuel oil soot |
| Porsche PPV 7750 / VW 96417 - Resistance to stress cracking | Automobile - Chemical resistance of plastics and thermoplastic elastomers in combination with mechanical stresses |
| E-DIN 55660-2 - Determination of the free surface energy of solid surfaces | Paints and varnishes - Wettability - Part 2: Determination of the free surface energy of solid surfaces by measuring the contact angle |
| DIN EN 12393 / BVL L 00.00-48 - Gas chromatographic determination of pesticide residues | DIN EN 12393: Foods of plant origin - Multiresidue methods for the gas chromatographic determination of pesticide residues / BVL L 00.00-48: Examination of foods - fatty foods - Multiresidue methods for the gas chromatographic determination of pesticide residues |
| BMW AA-0061 - Determination of formaldehyd emission | Formaldehyd emission from non-metallic materials and components, determined by HPLC |
| Ford DVM-0007-MA-D - Coating adhesion, Methode D (Scribe Test) | Coating adhesion test; Method D: Scribe Test |
| DIN 53509-1-B - Resistance to ozone cracking | Testing of rubber - Determination of resistance to ozone cracking - Part 1: Static conditions; Method B (Determination of the length of time required for the first cracks to develop at a fiven strain) |
| GM/Opel GMW 14695 - Cohesive strength | Determining the cohesive strength of felts and similar materials |
| DIN EN 1963 - Determination of surface mass loss through Tretradgerät System Lisson | Textile floor coverings - Tests using the Lisson Tretrad Machine |
| Ford PA-0045 / DVM-0027-PA - Resistance to media | Ford, Exterior topcoat solvent resistance / Exterior topcoat cure - solvent rub |
| Toyota TSL 1600 G § 4.4 (Method B) - Colour fastness to crocking | Specification for polyester threads for seat sewing; § 4.4: Color fastness to crocking (method B), dry and with perspiration solution |
| BMW PR 306.4 (based on) - Sun simulation | Sun simulation for equipment parts |
| DIN EN 62321/VDE 0042-1 chapter 7 (closed vessel/microwave) - Determination of mercury in polymers, metals and electronics | Electrotechnical products - Determination of levels of six regulated substances (Pb, Hg, Cd, Cr VI, polybrominated biphenyls, polybrominated diphenyl ethers); § 7: Determination of mercury in polymers, metals and electronics with CV-AAS, CV-AFS, ICP-OES and ICP-MS |
| DIN EN 62321/VDE 0042-1 (closed vessel/microwave) - Determination of the total content of selected elements with atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) | Electrotechnical products - Determination of levels of six regulated substances (Pb, Hg, Cd, Cr-VI, polybrominated biphenyls, polybrominated diphenyl ethers) |
| DIN EN 62321/VDE 0042-1 Annex A - Determination of polybrominated biphenyls/polybrominated diphenyl ethers in polymers with GC-MS | Electrotechnical products - Determination of levels of six regulated substances (Pb, Hg, Cd, Cr VI, polybrominated biphenyls, polybrominated diphenyl ethers); Appendix A: Determination of polybrominated biphenyls/polybrominated diphenyl ethers in polymers with GC-MS |
| DIN EN 62321/VDE 0042-1 Annex C - Determination of chrome(VI) | Electrotechnical products - Determination of levels of six regulated substances (Pb, Hg, Cd, Cr VI, polybrominated biphenyls, polybrominated diphenyl ethers); Appendix C: Determination of chromium VI in polymers and electronics using a colorimetric method |
| DIN EN 31092 - Determination of thermal and water-vapour resistance | Textiles - Physiological effects - Measurement of thermal and water-vapour resistance under steady-state conditions |
| DIN EN ISO 2178 - Coating Thicknesses by the Magnetic Method | Standard Test Method for Measurement of Coating Thicknesses by the Magnetic Method: Nonmagnetic Coatings on Magnetic Basis Metals |
| ISO 4919 (based on) - Tuft withdrawal force | Carpets - Determination of tuft withdrawal force |
| DIN EN ISO 11997-1, cycle B - Corrosion test | Paints and varnishes - Determination of resistance to cyclic corrosion conditions - Part 1: Wet (salt fog) / dry / humidity (here: cycle B) |
| DIN EN ISO 4628-5 - Assessment of degree of flaking | Paints and varnishes - Evaluation of degredation of coatings - Designation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance - Part 5: Assessment of degree of flaking |
| VW PV 3919 - Compression stress determination | Faservlies-Dämpfung - Bestimmung der Stauchhärte |
| VW PV 3904 - Flame Retardance (Ageing storage) | Interior trim materials - Flame retardance |
| GC-MSD Determination (liquid injection) | GC-MSD liquid injection |
| DIN EN ISO 17226-1 - Determination of formaldehyde content (HPLC) | Leather - Chemical determination of formaldehyde content - Part 1: Method using high performance liquid chromatography |
| DIN 51718 | Testing of solid fuels - Determination of the water content and the moisture of analysis sample |
| DIN 51724-1 | Testing of solid fuels - Determination of sulfur content - Part 1: Total sulfur |
| DIN 51722-1 | Testing of solid fuels - Determination of nitrogen content - semi-micro Kjeldahl method |
| DIN 52182 - Determination of apparent density | Testing of wood - Determination of density |
| DIN EN ISO 1110 - Accelerated conditioning of test specimens | Kunststoffe - Polyamide; Beschleunigte Konditionierung von Probekörpern |
| GM/Opel GM 9509P - Resistance agaist solvent (determining cure of painted substrates) | Solvent rub method for determining cure of painted metal or plastic substrates |
| GM/Opel GMW 14671 § 4.7.1 - Oil resistance | Organic coating performance for underhood and underbody components; § 4.7.1: Oil resistance |
| GM/Opel GMW 14671 § 4.7.3 - Resistance to battery acid | Organic coating performance for underhood and underbody components; § 4.7.3: Resistance to battery acid |
| DIN EN ISO 26082 - Soiling and cleanability with modified Martindale method | Leather - Physical and mechanical tests - Determination of soiling with rubbing for automotive leather |
| Fiat 9.03176-01 § 2.11.6.2 - Chemical agents resistance (crock meter test AATCC 8) | Safety belts (assembly); § 2.11.6.2: Resistance to chemical agents for the tape homologation label |
| Toyota TSM 0505 G § 8.2.1 - Odor test (with water, initial smell) | Smell quality of non-metallic materials; § 8.2.1: with water, initial smell |
| Toyota TSM 0505 G § 8.2.2 - Odor test (with water, after ageing 96 h / 80 °C) | Smell quality of non-metallic materials; § 8.2.2: with water, after ageing 96 h / 80 °C |
| Toyota TSM 0505 G § 8.1.1 - Odor test (without water, initial smell) | Smell quality of non-metallic materials; § 8.1.1: without water, initial smell |
| Toyota TSM 0505 G § 8.1.2 - Odor test (without water, after ageing 96 h / 80 °C) | Smell quality of non-metallic materials; § 8.1.2: without water, after ageing 96 h / 80 °C |
| Daimler PAPP PWT 7329 - Colour change in defined amine atmosphere | Colour change of automotive interior material in defined amine atmosphere |
| DIN CEN/TS 15370-1 - Ash melting behaviour | Solid biofuels - Method for the determination of ash melting behaviour - Characteristic temperatures method |
| SMG 7060Z-SMGA-E010-M1 / § 5.9 - Water Spot Resistance | Material and product characteristics of the roll-blind-sunshade for automobile; § 5.9: Water spot resistance |
| SMG 7060Z-SMGA-E010-M1 / § 5.16 - Odor Characteristics | Material and product characteristics of the roll-blind-sunshade for automobile; § 5.16: Odor characteristics |
| Hyundai/KIA MS 652-12 § 5.4 - Scratch resistance test | Soft feel painting - Interior plastic parts; § 5.4: Scratch resistance test |
| Volvo STD 5712,102 - Adhesion, file test | Adhesion, file test (adhesion of metallic coating to basic metal) |
| BMW AA-N 071 / condition as delivered - Staining behaving and cleaning ability of Leather | Staining behaving and cleaning ability of leather, delivered condition |
| BMW AA-N 071 / with Hydrolysis weathering - Staining behaving and cleaning ability of Leather | Staining behaving and cleaning ability of leather, hydrolysis ageing after cleaning |
| BMW AA-N 071 / with Light fastness - Staining behaving and cleaning ability of Leather | Staining behaving and cleaning ability of leather, light fastness test after cleaning |
| Mikrotomschnitt | |
| DIN EN ISO 3037 - Determination of edgewise crush resistance | Corrugated fibreboard - Determination of edgewise crush resistance (Unwaxes edge method) |
| Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) | |
| DBL 5578, Tab. 2, 4.12.4 / LV 28 (Kalahari-Modus) - Resistance to weathering, dry-hot climate, e.g. Kalahari, Arizona, South America | Supply specification - Elastomer parts with anti-friction coating; Table 2, 4.12.4: Artificial weathering - Exterior application - Kalahari-Modus |
| DBL 5578, Tab. 2, 4.12.4 / LV 28 (Florida-Modus) - Resistance to weathering (humidity-warm climate, e.g. Florida) | Supply specification - Elastomer parts with anti-friction coating; Table 2, 4.12.4: Artificial weathering - Exterior application - Florida-Modus |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.107 - Determination of VOC's from interior components | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Determination of VOC's from interior components and systems using a 1 m³ emission chamber |
| Ford FLTM BO 162-01 - Scratch resistance | Resistance to scratch and marring |
| Nissan NES M0159-D - Scratch resistance | Testing method of the scratch resistance of interior Polypropylene resin parts; Method D: D1) Evaluation of the change in whitening and D2) Evaluation of the change in gloss |
| SMG 7060Z-SMGA-E010-M1 / § 5.4 - Colour fastness to light (89°C) | Material and product characteristics of the roll-blind-sunshade for automobile; § 5.4: Light resistance (89 °C SST) |
| Fiat 50496 - Colour fastness in water | Textiles: Colour fastness in water of automobile interior fabrics |
| Porsche PTL 8501 / VW 96243 - Burning behaviour | Interior - Burning behaviour - requirements and testing |
| Volvo TR 31833217 § 8.1.16 - Resistance to Sun Lotion | Sun lotion test |
| Volvo VCS 1024,31139 - Scratch resistance with Erichsen pen | Scratch resistance, Erichsen pen (Typ 318) - Organic materials |
| Volvo STD 1026,8242 - Colour fastness to artificial light at 100 °C | Organic materials - Colour fastness to artificial light at 100 °C |
| GM/Opel GMW 15651 - Hook Fastener Resistance | Hook Fastener Resistance (Martindale method) |
| Volvo TC 85000010-A - Resistance to staining, soiling resistance and cleanability | Resistance to staining, soiling resistance and cleanability of woven or knitted textile materials |
| BMW AA-N 071 / Staining (condition as delivered) - Staining behaving of Leather | Staining behaving of Leather, delivered condition |
| Hyundai/KIA MS 652-14 § 5.23.1 - Abrasion resistance, Flat surface | Painting - Hard thermoplastic parts; § 5.23.1: Abrasion resistance, flat surface |
| GMW 14357 (Humidity ageing / Autoclave > 100 °C) - Resistance to Humidity ageing | Procedures of test for cellular and related materials - Determination of resistance to humidity ageing |
| GMW 14357 (Humidity ageing / in glass vessel < 100 °C) - Resistance to Humidity ageing | For cellular and related materials: Determination of Resistance to Humidity ageing |
| VDA 230-206 Part 3 - Stick-slip-behavior (plastic web) | Examination of the stick-slip-behavior of testing of material pairs - Part 3: Plastic web |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.709, Method A - Ball drop test (method A: rubber ball) | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Resistance to low temperature impact, method A (Rubber ball) |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.709, Methode B - Ball drop test (method B: steel ball) | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Resistance to low temperature impact, method B (Steel ball) |
| Ford IP-0105 / DVM-0038-IP - Sunload and heat age resistance | Instrument panel - Sunload and heat age resistance (IR test: heat storage with infrared radiation) |
| GM/Opel GMW 15432-A - Heat storage with infrared radiation | Irradiation test; Code A: 3 cycles in radiation chamber (mit IR heaters) |
| GM/Opel GMW 15432-B - Irradiation Testing | Irradiation test; Code B: 1 cycle in radiation chamber |
| AATCC Evaluation Procedure 3 (Chromatic Transference Scale) - Evaluation of Staining | Evaluation of Staining with Chromatic Transference Scale (5-Step - Munsell Book of Color) |
| BMW PR 506 - Fingerprint test | BMW: Fingerprint test on surfaces of interior parts |
| Performance of seat heating - Function after cold storage | Climate test / climate storage (cold storage) |
| Daimler PV EP/AIS § 7.4.1 - Sun simulation (long term test) | Test standard seats - environmental situation; § 7.4.1: Sun simulation |
| VW 50181 (Fogging G) - Determination of the fogging characteristics (Fogging G) | Lights with transparent cover - Fogging behaviour (Fogging G) |
| Photogrammetric measurement | Photogrammetric measurement, three dimensional |
| DIN EN ISO 294-4 - Injection moulding of test specimens of thermoplastic materials (Determination of moulding shrinkage) | Plastics - Injection moulding of test specimens of thermoplastic materials - Part 4: Determination of moulding shinkage |
| DIN EN ISO 8510-2 - Peel test (180 degree) | Adhesives - Peel test for a flexible-bonded-to-rigid test specimen assembly - Part 2: 180 degree peel |
| DIN EN ISO 4684 - Determination of volatile matter | Leather - Chemical tests - Determination of volatile matter |
| Daimler DBL 5404 § 18.7 - Scratch resistance | Parts made of thermoplastics for the direct and indirect areas of the passenger compartment; § 18.7: Scratch resistance, followed by colour measurement |
| Toyota TSM 7100G § 4.2.1 - Hardness (indentation force) | Testing cellular material; hardness test on polyurethan foam; (Indentation force at default indentation distance) |
| Pyrolysis-GC-MS | Pyrolysis-GC-MS, Pyrolysis - gas chromatography with mass spectrometry |
| X-ray microanalysis (EDX) - Elements by energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence analysis | Energy dispersive X ray microanalysis (e.g. Scanning electron microscopy-EDX) |
| Infrared microscopy (IR) | Infrared microscopy (IR) |
| Toyota TSM 7100G § 4.3 - Compression load test | Testing of cellular material; Compression load test on polyurethane foam; (Veränderung der Elastizität nach mehrmaliger Belastung) |
| Toyota TSM 7100G § 4.4 - Stress relaxation test | Test foams; Compression stress relaxation test of polyurethane foams |
| DIN EN 12311-1 - Tensile properties | Flexible sheets for waterproofing - Part 1: Bitumen sheets for roof watterpoofing, determination of tensile properties |
| GM/Opel GM 9635P - Dust-Out | Dust-out from Fiber sound absorber pad |
| Audi Spec. Textile-Floor Mat AU37X § 19.6.1 - Anti-slip test | §19.6 Component- and functional testing: back coating - Anti-slip test (component- performance specifications part B: Audi original accessories) |
| Daimler DBL 7392 § 5.2 - Scratching with knife | Supply specification - Coating/varnishing for parts with moderate corrosion stress; § 5.2: Scratching with a knife |
| ASTM B465, Appendix X4 - Determination of crack number/ pore number | Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Copper Plus Nickel Plus Chromium and Nickel Plus Chromium, Appendix X4: Determining the number of discontinuities in chromium electroplating (Dubpernell test); Determination of crack number/ pore number |
| ASTM B456, Anhang X5 - Determining the number of active sites after corrosion | Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Copper Plus Nickel Plus Chromium and Nickel Plus Chromium, Appendix X5: Determining the number of active sites after corrosion |
| ASTM B571, § 8. Grind-Saw Test - Adhesion test | Qualitative adhesion testing of metallic coatings |
| Daimler DBL 5399 § 3.2 - Resistance to cleaning and care products | Supply specification - soiling / cleaning of interior trim parts /-materials; § 3.2: Resistance to cleaning and care products |
| Daimler DBL 5399 § 3.3 + 3.4 (Martindale) - Soiling and Cleaning behaviour | Supply specification - soiling / cleaning of interior trim parts /-materials; § 3.3 and § 3.4: Soiling and cleanability behaviour (Martindale) |
| Daimler DBL 5399 § 3.3 + 3.4 - Soiling and Cleaning behaviour | Supply specification - soiling / cleaning of interior trim parts /-materials; § 3.3 and § 3.4: Soiling and cleanability behaviour |
| VW 50133 § 4.1 - Workmanship (Resistance to test medium) | PA66 for finished parts outside the vehicle interior - Material requirements; § 4.1: Workmanship (media resistance) |
| DIN ISO 1817 - Effect of liquids | Rubber, vulcanized - Determination of the effect of liquids |
| Toyota TSL 3600 G § 7.2 - Thickness | Test methods for carpet materials for automobiles; § 7.2: Thickness |
| Toyota TSL 3600 G § 7.3 - Grab tensile properties | Test methods for carpet materials for automobiles; § 7.3: Tensile strength - Determination of maximum force using the grab method |
| Toyota TSL 3600 G § 7.4 - Tear strength | Test methods for carpet materials for automobiles; § 7.4: Tear strength - by the Tongue (single rip) procedure |
| Toyota TSL 3600 G § 7.13.2 (Method B) - Colour fastness to dry crocking | Test methods for carpet materials for automobiles; § 7.13.2: Color fastness to dry crocking (method B) |
| Volvo STD 5031,1 - original condition - Burning behaviour | Flammability of interior materials (original condition) |
| Volvo STD 5031,1 - after climate storage - Burning behaviour | Flammability of interior materials (after climate storage) |
| Volvo STD 5031,1 - after heat storage - Burning behaviour | Flammability of interior materials (after heat storage) |
| Ford FLTM BQ 104-07, Procedure 9 - Climate cycle test | Environmental Test Cycles, procedure 9 |
| BMW AA-0551, based on DIN 53121 - Bending stiffness | Bending stiffness - 2-point procedure based on DIN 53 121 |
| GM/Opel GMW 14698-B - Scratch resistance | Scratch resistance of organic coatings and self-adhesive foils; Method B: Rockwood five arm test device |
| BMW AA-0101 - Gloss measurement | Reflectometer Value (Gloss) |
| BMW AA-0053 - Sun cream resistance | Sun cream resistance of painted parts in the interior |
| BMW AA-0180 - Cross hatch testing | Cross hatch testing |
| BMW AA-0213 - Condensation water constant atmosphere test | Condensation water constant atmosphere test |
| Porsche PPV 8042 / VW 96424 - Emission test with thermodesorption analysis (based on VDA 278) | Interior - Emission behavior by thermodesorption analysis (based on VDA 278) |
| GM/Opel GMW 14124 - Test cycle W - Interior adhesive/sealant humidity high temperature test cycle | Automotive Environmental Cycles; Test cycle W: Interior adhesive/sealant humidity high temperature test cycle |
| EvoBus, Soiling and Cleanability Part 2 + Part 3 - (with soiling fabric) | Following DBL 5399 § 3.3 + 3.4: Textile (for normal load): Soiling and cleaning behavior, Daimler - Test methods for interior materials and simular products |
| VW 50129 § 3.13 - Abrasion from a window glass pane edge | Bonded coating-covered body seals - Requirements and tests; § 3.13: abrasion from a window glass pane edge |
| Honda 8373Z-TK8-A011-M1 § 6.13 - Odor Characteristics | Sunshade assy specification; § 6.13: Odor Characteristics |
| VW PV 3975 - Scrub Resistance of High-Gloss Surfaces | Abrasion resistance of high gloss surfaces in the vehicle interior |
| Ford FLTM BI 103-01 - Salt spray resistance test | Salt spray resistance test for painted panels and parts (gem. ASTM B 117) |
| GM/Opel GMW 4217, wet - Dimensional Stability | Dimensional Stability (wet) |
| GM/Opel GMW 4217, dry - Dimensional Stability | Dimensional Stability (dry) |
| BMW AA-0055, Test method 1 - Chemical resistance, fuel resistance | Chemical resistance test of surfaces - Test method 1: Fuel resistance |
| BMW AA-0055, Test method 2 - Chemical resistance | Chemical resistance test of surfaces - Test method 2 |
| GM/Opel GME 60318 - Peel resistance | Test method for determining the resistance to peel of self-adhesive tapes and films |
| ASTM D395-B - Compression Set | Standard Test Methodes for Rubber property - Compression Set, Method B: Compression under constant deflection in air |
| GM/Opel GMW 14458 - Copper-accelerated acetic acid salt spray test (CASS) | Procedure for copper-accelerated acetic acid salt spray (CASS) test |
| Volvo VCS 1026,82429 - Colour fastness to artificial light at 100 °C | Organic materials - Colour fastness to artificial light at 100 °C |
| ASTM B604-91, Appendix X4 - Determination of crack number | Decorative electroplated coatings of copper plus nickel plus chromium on plastics - X4 Determining the number of discontinuities in chromium electroplating (Dubpernell test) |
| ASTM B604-91, Appendix X4.4 - Determination of corrosion sites (pore number) | Decorative electroplated coatings of copper plus nickel plus chromium on plastics - X4 Determining the number of discontinuities in chromium electroplating (Dubpernell test) - X4.4 Deterrmination of active corrosion sites by corrosion testing |
| DIN 53100, Appendix F - Glacial acetic acid test | Metallic coatings - Electroplated coatings of nickel plus chromium and of copper plus nickel plus chromium on plastic materials - Appendix F: Glacial acetic acid test |
| GM/Opel GMW 14668 § 3.2.3.2 - Substrate surface stress test (only for ABS+PC) | Minimum performance requirements for decorative chromium plated plastic parts; § 3.2.3.2: Substrate surface stress test (only for ABS+PC) |
| GM/Opel GMW 14668 § 3.2.3.1 - Substrate surface stress test (only for ABS) | Minimum performance requirements for decorative chromium plated plastic parts; § 3.2.3.1: Substrate surface stress test (only for ABS) |
| DIN EN ISO 9073-18 - Tensile properties (grab tensile test) | Textiles - Testmethods for nonwovens - Part 18: Determination of breaking strength and elongation of nonwoven materials using the grab tensile test |
| DIN EN ISO 32100 - Flex resistance (flexometer method) | Rubber- or plastic-coated fabrics - Physical and mechanical tests - Determination of flex resistance by the flexometer method |
| Ford DVM-0033-SH - Cold temperature set test | Cold temperature set test (Floor mat samples / carpet) |
| Daimler DBL 7392 § 5.5 - Evaluation of degree of rusting, surface corrosion | Supply specification - Coating/varnishing for parts with moderate corrosion stress; § 5.5 - Evaluation of degree of rusting, surface corrosion |
| Daimler DBL 7392 § 5.7 - Evaluation of degree of rusting, edge corrosion | Supply specification - Coating/varnishing for parts with moderate corrosion stress; § 5.7 - Evaluation of degree of rusting, edge corrosion |
| Daimler DBL 7392 § 5.4 - Subsurface corrosion around a scribe | Supply specification - Coating/varnishing for parts with moderate corrosion stress; § 5.4 - Corrosion creep around a scribe |
| DIN EN ISO 17186 - Surface coating thickness (Microscopical method) | Leather - Physical and mechanical tests - Determination of surface coating thickness (Microscopical method) |
| GM/Opel GMW 14334 - Chemical resistance to fluids | Chemical resistance to fluids |
| Ford FLTM BO 131-03 (Condition 2) - Interior Odor test | Interior odor test (Condition 2, 40 °C) |
| VW TL 52472 § 3.5.14 - Color fastness to abrasion (rotary abrasion test) | Polyolefins for floor coverings - Material requirements; § 3.5.14: Color fastness to abrasion (rotary abrasion test - Schopper): Staining of the rubbing cloth |
| GM/Opel GME 60315 - Peel resistance | Determination of the resistance to peeling of adhered body trim materials |
| BMW GS 93026-1 § 5.1.3 - Fastness to water spotting | Textiles of the vehicle interior - requirements and testing; § 5.1.3 - Fastness to water spotting |
| BMW PR 368 - Seam strength | Seam strength for textiles |
| GM/Opel GMW 3016 - Organic Volatiles in Sealers and Adhesives | Test for organic volatiles in sealers and adhesives |
| VDA 278 (Porsche) - Organic emissions using thermal desorption-GC-MSD | Thermal desorption analysis of organic emissions for the characterization of non-metallic materials for automobiles (emission measurement using TDS-GC-MSD) |
| Ford FLTM BN 113-03 - Heat aging (constant tensile load) | Extended heat ageing of polymeric coated fabrics (constant tensile load) |
| Honda D 6507 § 4.13.1 - Light resistance with ultraviolet carbon-arc lamp | General test methods for floor carpet; § 4.13.1: Light resistance with ultraviolet carbon-arc lamp |
| Honda D 6507 § 4.16.1 - Odor Properties (room temperature) | General test methods for floor carpet; § 4.16.1: Odor properties - normal condition |
| Honda D 6507 § 4.16.2 - Odor Properties (at 80 °C) | General test methods for floor carpet; § 4.16.2: Odor properties - at 80 °C |
| Ford WSK-M2D419-A § 3.4.5 - Cold flexibility | Cellular Elastomer, Gasket; § 3.4.5: Cold flexibility |
| Ford WSK-M2D419-A § 3.4.9 / ABS (based on FLTM BO 158-03) - Resistance of Plastics to Stress cracking by Gasket Material | Cellular Elastomer, Gasket; § 3.4.9: Resistance of Plastics (ABS) to Stress cracking by Gasket Material (based on FLTM BO 158-03) |
| Ford WSK-M2D419-A § 3.4.9 / PC (based on FLTM BO 158-03) - Resistance of Plastics to Stress cracking by Gasket Material | Cellular Elastomer, Gasket; § 3.4.9: Resistance of Plastics (PC) to Stress cracking by Gasket Material (based on FLTM BO 158-03) |
| Ford WSK-M2D419-A § 3.4.9 / PMMA (based on FLTM BO 158-03) - Resistance of Plastics to Stress cracking by Gasket Material | Cellular Elastomer, Gasket; § 3.4.9: Resistance of Plastics (PMMA) to Stress cracking by Gasket Material (based on FLTM BO 158-03) |
| Toyota TSL 5101 G § 3.7 - Seam fatigue test | § 3.7: Seam fatigue test |
| Ford WSS M99P2222-C1 § 4.2 - Determination of formaldehyde / acraldehyde and acetaldehyde | Performance, vehicle interior environment quality - C1: Component requirements; § 4.2: Formaldehyde / Acraldehyde and acetaldehyde after extraction according FLTM BZ 156-01by HPLC |
| GM/Opel GMW 14231-3.2.13 - Antimicrobial Odor | GM/Opel, Antimicrobial Odor |
| DIN EN ISO 2811-1 - Determination of density (pycnometer) | Paints and varnishes - Determination of density - Part 1: Pyknometer method |
| DIN EN ISO 105-E04 (alkaline) - Colour fastness to perspiration (alkaline) | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part E04: Colour fastness to perspiration (alkaline) |
| DIN EN ISO 105-E04 (acid) - Colour fastness to perspiration (acid) | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part E04: Colour fastness to perspiration (acidic) |
| DIN EN ISO 105-E01 - Colour fastness to water | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part E01: Colour fastness to water |
| VDA 230-210 - Hook and loop fastener test | Upholstery fabric - Hook and loop fastener test |
| GM/Opel GMW 14729-B - High Humidity Test (wet bottom) | Procedures for high humidity test; Option B: Wet bottom |
| GM/Opel GMW 14729-A - High Humidity Test (water fog) | Procedures for high humidity test; Option A: Water Fog |
| DIN EN 71-11 § 5.8 - Determination of phosphates | Safety of toys - Part 11: Organic chemical compounds - methods of analysis; § 5.8: Plasticiser |
| Toyota TSM 0505 G § 8.3 Water extraction - Odour test | Toyota, Smell quality of non-metallic materials Point 8.3 smell water extraction test for single parts |
| DIN EN ISO 4892-2 (Method A - BST 65°C) - Method of exposure to laboratory light sources | Plastics - Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources - Part 2: Xenon-arc lamps; Method A - BST 65°C |
| ISO 7765-2 - Impact resistance by the free-falling dart method - Instrumented puncture test | Plastics film and sheeting - Determination of impact resistance by the free-falling dart method - Part 2: Instrumented puncture test |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.414 - Seam Fatigue | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Seam fatigue of interior trim |
| GM/Opel GMW 3286 - Neutral salt spray test (NSS test) | Procedure for neutral salt spray test (NSS) |
| DIN EN ISO 178 - Three-point bending test | Plastics - Determination of flexural properties |
| PSA D27 5377 - Staining by chemical products | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Paint coatings - Staining by chemical products |
| PSA D27 1433 - Resistance to sulphuric acid (30 %) | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Paint coatings and similar products - Resistance to diluted sulphuric acid |
| DIN EN ISO 14130 - Determination of apparent interlaminar shear strength (short-beam method) | Fibre-reinforced plastic composites - Determination of apparent interlaminar shear strength by short-beam method |
| DIN 53504 - Tensile properties | Testing of rubber - determination of tensile strength at break, tensile stress at yield, elongation at break and stress values in a tensile test |
| ISO 2549 - Determination of tuft leg length | Hand-knotted carpets - determination of tuft leg length above the woven ground |
| ISO 2781-A - Determination of Density | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Determination of density (Method A - immersion method) |
| Ford OR-0329 (DVM-0048-OR) - Sunload resistance | Sunload resistance - exterior Ornamentation / leafscreen (IR-Test) |
| DIN EN ISO 18412 (D40) / DIN EN ISO 11885 (E22) - Determination of chromium(VI) | Water quality - Determination of Chromium (VI) - Photometric method for weakly contaminated water / Determination of selected elements by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) |
| ASTM D2208 - Breaking strength (Grab method) | Breaking strength of Leather by the Grab Method |
| ASTM D1813 - thick | leather thick, test method for measuring Thickness of leather test Specimes |
| ISO 6209 - Determination of solvent-extractable material | Rubber compounding ingredients - Carbon black - Determination of solvent-extractable material |
| DIN EN ISO 11909 - Determination of polyisocyanate | Binders for paints and varnishes - Polyisocyanate resins - General methods of test |
| DIN EN ISO 3251 - Determination of non-volatile-matter content | Paints, varnishes and plastics - Determination of non-volatile-matter content |
| ASTM D896 - Resistance to Chemical Reagents | Standard Practice for Resistance of Adhesive Bonds to Chemical Reagents |
| Ford WSS-M99P32-B § 3.7 - Moisture Absorption | Performance, acoustical and thermal assemblies; § 3.7: Moisture Absorption |
| DIN 53019-1 - Viscosities (with rotations viscosimeter) | Viscometry - Measurement of viscosities and flow curves by mean of rotational viscometers - Part 1: Principles and measuring geometry |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.205, Method A - Susceptibility to Amine Staining | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Susceptibility of trim material to amine staining, method A (polymer foils, PVC and leather) |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.205, Method B - Susceptibility to Amine Staining | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Susceptibility of trim material to amine staining, method B (polyurethane foam) |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.205, Methode C - Susceptibility to Amine Staining | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Susceptibility of trim material to amine staining, method C (composite material) |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.209 - Resistance to Migration Staining | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Resistance to migration staining using white, unsupported vinyl |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.356 - High Heat & Humidity Ageing (climate cycle) | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: High heat & humidity ageing (climate cycle) |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.210 - Cleanability Test | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Cleanability test for interior trim materials |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.423 - Determination of Surface Fibre deterioration after Ultraviolet Radiation | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Determination of surface fibre deterioration (after ultraviolet radiation) |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.458 - Odour test | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Determination and assessment of odour from interior trim materials, components and assemblies |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.058 (180° method) - 180° peel method | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Adhesive Bond Strength - 180 Degree Peel Method |
| Thermography | Thermography - e.g. seats with seat heater |
| DIN ISO 6133 Procedure B - Analysis of multipeak traces | Rubber and plastics - Analysis of multipeak traces obtained in determination of tear strength and adhesion |
| Daimler DBL 5575 § 10.2 - Abrasion resistance (Crockmeter) | Supply specification, Textile-flocked elastomer parts for body seals and plastic parts for vehicle interior, § 10.2 Abrasion resistance (Crockmeter) (for AA 22) |
| DAF KEUR 00821-024 - Resistance to rotting (Fungoid growth) | Fungoid growth on interior panels |
| GM/Opel GMW 14134 - Softness | Softness (Leather) |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.419 - Load deflection and load loss | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Load deflection and load loss of foam covered trim components |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.056 - Foam adhesion to Flexible & Rigid Substrates (Scraper Method) | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Determination of foam adhesion to flexible & rigid substrates (Scraper Method) |
| Renault D44 1900 - Resistance to marking | Plastics - Resistance to marking (Resistance to scoring through polishing) |
| Nissan NES M0134 - Falling ball impact test | Falling ball impact test methods for synthetic resin parts |
| Nissan NES M0133, Method 2 - Chemical resistance | Testing methods of chemical resistance for plastic parts - Method 2: Interior parts, by wiping |
| Nissan NES M0133, Method 3 - Chemical resistance | Testing methods of chemical resistance for plastic parts - Method 3: Exterior parts, by Dripping |
| Nissan NES M0133, Method 4 - Chemical resistance | Testing methods of chemical resistance for plastic parts - Method 4: Parts inside engine compartment, dripping |
| Nissan NES M0133, Method 5 - Chemical resistance | Testing methods of chemical resistance for plastic parts - Method 5: Interior and exterior Parts (ABS, PMMA, PC, PPE, PAT), by application |
| VW 50133 § 4.1 - Workmanship (Resistance to test medium) | PA66 for finished parts outside the vehicle interior - Material requirements; § 4.1: Workmanship (media resistance) |
| ISO 554 - Standard atmosphere for conditioning | Standard atmospheres for conditioning and / or testing - Specifications |
| Daimler DBL 7382 § 9.13 - Evaluation of corrosion grade, surface corrosion | Supply specification - Coating of metallic parts in vehicle interiors: § 9.13: Evaluation of corrosion grade, surface corrosion |
| Daimler DBL 7382 § 9.14 - Evaluation of corrosion grade, edge corrosion | Supply specification - Coating of metallic parts in vehicle interiors: § 9.14: Evaluation of corrosion grade, edge corrosion |
| Daimler DBL 7382 § 9.7 - Scratch test with knife | Supply specification - Coating of metallic parts in vehicle interiors; § 9.7: Scratch test with knife |
| Daimler DBL 7382 § 9.16 - Subsurface corrosion around a scribe | Supply specification - Coating of metallic parts in vehicle interiors: § 9.16: Subsurface corrosion around a scribe |
| ASTM D751 § 45-48 - Adhesion | Standard Test Method for Coated Fabrics - Adhesion of coating to fabric |
| GM/Opel GMW 14829-A - Adhesion test for paint (Crosshatch) | Tape Adhesion Test for Paint Finishes; Method A: Crosshatch test |
| GM/Opel GMW 14829-B - Adhesion test for paint (X-cut test) | Tape Adhesion Test for Paint Finishes; Method B: X-cut test |
| GM/Opel GMW 15891 - Resistance agaist solvent (determining cure of painted substrates) | Solvent rub method for determining cure of painted metal or plastic substrates, media resistance |
| DIN EN ISO 12185 - Determination of density | Crude petroleum and petroleum products - Determination of density - Oscillation U-tube method |
| Nissan NES M0141 § 5.1, Variant 1 - Odor test | Methods of test for coating of synthetic resin; § 5.1: Offensive odor (Room temperature, 24 h) |
| Nissan NES M0141 § 5.1, Variant 2 - Odor test | Methods of test for coating of synthetic resin; § 5.1: Offensive odor (100 °C, 4 h) |
| Opel/GM GMW 14333, Method A (Dip) - Resistance to Fuels | Resistance to Fuels of Exteriors Automotive Materials and Components |
| Opel/GM GMW 14333, Method B (Continous immersion) - Resistance to Fuels | Resistance to Fuels of Exteriors Automotive Materials and Components |
| Nissan NES M0154 § 15 - Seam strength | Testing methods of fabrics for automobiles; § 15: Seam strength test method |
| Nissan NES M0154 § 18.1 - Abrasion strength (Method 1, taber abraser) | Testing methods of fabrics for automobiles; § 18.1: Abrasion strength test method (Method 1, Taber abraser) |
| DIN EN ISO 2420 - Determination of apparent density | Leather - Physical and mechanical tests - Determination of apparent density |
| Nissan NES M0154 § 35 - Cleanability test | Testing methods of fabrics for automobiles; § 35: Cleanability test method |
| Nissan NES M0160 - Odour test | Method of testing the smell of interior parts |
| Ford FLTM BN 024-02 - Flammability | Flammability test for automotive interior materials |
| Hyundai/KIA MS 300-55 § 4.4.2 - Organic substances and their emissions with TDS-GC-MSD | Determination of volatile organic compounds from vehicle interior parts; §4.4.1: Determination of VOC and aldehydes from part using thermal desorption analysis method |
| VW PV 3970 - Determination of the potential for mold growth | Determination of the potential for mold growth |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.201 - Soiling and Cleanability | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Soiling and Cleanability of Trim Materials |
| DIN EN ISO 5398-4 - Determination of chromic oxide content | Leather - Chemical determination of chromic oxide content - Part 4: Quantification by inductively coupled plasma - optical emission spectrometer (ICP-OES) |
| Volvo TR 31830991 § 6.1.16 Sun Lotion test - Resistance to Sun Lotion | Resistance to Sun Lotion |
| Ford FLTM BU 101-06-A - Dynamic Shear Test | Dynamic Shear Test of pressure sensitve tapes (Method A) |
| Ford FLTM BU 101-06-B - Static Shear Test | Static Shear Test of pressure sensitve tapes (Method B) |
| Chrysler LP-463DD-18-01 (Scratch) - Scratch Resistance | Scratch Resistance of automotive plastics |
| Chrysler LP-463DD-18-01 (Mar) - Mar Resistance | Mar Resistance of automotive plastics |
| Chrysler LP-463PB-31-01-B (Interior) - Spot test (Method B) | Resistance of paint films to various fluids; Method B: Spot test |
| Chrysler LP-463PB-31-01-D (Interior) - Suntan lotion test (Method D) | Resistance of paint films to various fluids; Method D: Suntan lotion test |
| Chrysler LP-463PB-31-01-F (Exterior/ Interior) - Water and soap spot test (Method F) | Resistance of paint films to various fluids; Method F: Water and soap spot test |
| Chrysler LP-463PB-31-01-K (Interior) - Air freshener resistance | Resistance of paint films to various fluids; Method K: Air freshener resistance |
| Chrysler LP-463KC-21-01 - Perspiration Resistance | Perspiration Resistance |
| GM/Opel GM 9126P-A - Cleanability | Test for Cleanability of Textiles and Plastics (Procedure A) |
| GM/Opel GM 9126P-B - Cleanability | Test for Cleanability of Textiles and Plastics (Procedure B) |
| Honda HES D 6003 - Flammability | Flammability test method for automobile interior materials |
| GM/Opel GM 9146P - Wicking | Wicking of convertible top and roof trim materials |
| ISO 188 - Heat ageing | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Accelerated ageing and heat resistance tests |
| DIN ISO 815-1 - Determination of compression set | Elastomers or thermoplastic elastomers - Determination of compression set - Part 1: At ambient or elevated temperatures |
| DIN ISO 2285 - Tension set under constant elongation | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Determination of tension set under constant elongation, and of tension set, elongation and creep unter constant tensile load (here: constant elongation) |
| DIN ISO 3733 - Determination of water - Distillation method | Petroleum products and bituminous materials - Determination of water - Distillation method |
| GM/Opel GMW 14124 - Test cycle C - Exterior humidity thermal cycle | Automotive Environmental Cycles; Test cycle C: Exterior humidity thermal cycle |
| VW 50129 § 3.15 - Abrasion by means of abrasion cloth | Bonded coating-covered body seals - Requirements and tests; § 3.15: Abrasion by means of abrasion cloth |
| BMW-Net, Total elongation (based on DIN 53360) - Static and permanent elongation | Determination of the total elongation (statical elongation) and permanent elongation / required for example in TL 9192340.6, § 3.3.3 |
| BMW-Net, Total elongation at climate (based on DIN 53360) - Static and permanent elongation (climate cycle test) | Determination of the total elongation at climatic cycle test (statical elongation) and permanent elongation at room temperature / required for example in TL 9192340.6, § 3.3.3 |
| DIN EN 12087, Procedure 2 - Determination of water absorbtion | Thermal insulating products for building applications - Determination of long term water absorption by immersion; Method 2: Total immersion |
| Evaluation after outdoor weathering | Evaluation after outdoor weathering |
| Cleaning | Cleaning (for example for out-door weathering) |
| GM/Opel GMW 14124 - Test cycle A - Moisture and cold cycle | Automotive Environmental Cycles; Test cycle A: Moisture and cold cycle |
| GM/Opel GMW 3232 - received condition - Burning behaviour | Test method for Determining the Flammability of Interior Trim Materials (as received) |
| GM/Opel GMW 3232 - after ageing - Burning behaviour | Test method for determining the flammability of interior trim materials (after ageing) |
| Hyundai/KIA KS M 6518 § 5 - Tensile test | Physical test method for vulcanized rubber; § 5: Tensile test |
| Thickness measurement | Thickness measurement of several matrices with caliper, thickness gauge or outside micrometer |
| DIN 51084-C (based on) - Determination of fluoride content | Testing of oxidic raw materials for ceramic, glass an glazes - Determination of fluoride content (Procedure C) |
| Honda SMG 5460Z-SEA-0000 § 7.24 - Odor test | Specification for assy trunk interior parts; §7.24: Odor strength |
| DIN ISO 10694 - Determination of organic and total carbon | Soil quality - Determination of organic and total carbon after dry combustion (elementary analysis) |
| VW TL 52499 § 5.5.1 - Color fastness to abrasion (rotary abrasion test) | Trim panels made of molded, thermoplastically bonded mixed fiber material - Material requirements; § 5.5.1: Color fastness to abrasion (rotary abrasion test - Schopper) |
| DIN EN ISO 16000-9 - Emission test chamber method | Indoor air - Part 9: Determination of the emission of volatile organic compounds from building products and furnishing - Emission test chamber method |
| DIN EN ISO 845 - Determination of apparent density | Cellular plastics and rubbers - Determination of apparent density |
| Volvo STD 423-0035 - Tensile strength of seams | Tensile strength of seams - Organic materials |
| Temperature cycling test | Temperature cycling test (e.g. acc. to DBL 9202) |
| Toyota TSL 2106 G § 4.8.2 (Method B) - Colour fastness to light | Standard test methods for seat fabrics; § 4.8.2: Colorfastness to light at high temperature - Method B: Xenon Lamp (Atlas Ci35W or equivalent) |
| Weight | Weight |
| Toyota TSH 1508 G § 2.1.2 (Method B) - Resistance to solvents | Test methods for the solvent resistance of the paint layer § 2.1.2 Method B |
| Toyota TSL 2100 G § 4.18 - Taber Abrasion (Wear resistance) | Standard test methods for woven fabrics and knitted fabrics; § 4.18: Taber Abrasion |
| Toyota TSH 1519 G § 3 - Gloss measurement | Test method for gloss of paint film; § 3: Specular Gloss (Reflectometer) |
| BMW GS 97034-1 - Manual abrasion test (Abrex) | Surface test of motor vehicle interior materials - Manual abrasion test |
| DIN 53292 - Tension test in flatwise plane | Testing of sandwiches; tension test in flatwise plane |
| BMW AA-0203 - Hydrolysis Test | Hydrolysis Test |
| Suzuki SES N 3245 - Flammability | Test method for flame-resistant interior materials and criteria for flame resistant property |
| SAE J855 - Static and permanent elongation | Test method of stretch and set of textiles and plastics |
| SAE J883 - Dimensional Stability | Test method for determining dimensional stability of automotive textile materials |
| VW PV 3974 - Determination of the scratch inclination | VW - Plastic Interieur parts. Determination of the scratch inclination on grained surfaces test of motor vehicle interior materials |
| Heat storage with infrared irradiation | Heat storage with infared irridiation |
| GM/Opel GM 4486P - Ozone resistance | Test for Ozone Resistance of Elastomer Compounds |
| BMW PR 397 - Rotting Consistency | Rotting Consistency |
| ISO 37 - Tensile properties | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Determination of tensile stress-strain properties |
| ISO 34-1-B - Tear strength (angle test piece) | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Determination of tear strength - Part 1: Trouser, angle and crescent test pieces (here method B: angle test pieces) |
| ISO 527-2 - Tensile properties | Plastics - Determination of tensile properties - Part 2: Test conditions for moulding and extrusion plastics |
| Phase 4 - model and prototype | Design - Phase 4: model and prototype, preparation for presentations - acceptance by customers and transfer of results |
| GM 9515 P (based on ASTM D4060) - Abrasion resistance by the Taber Abraser Method | Abrasion resistance of organic coatings (Taber Abraser Method); Modification of ASTM D4060 |
| Porsche VA.PK.033 § 5.3 - Colour comparison in the colour matching cabinet | Colour shade examination; § 5.3: Colour comparison in a colour viewing booth |
| Hyundai/KIA MS 300-31 § 4.3 - Thickness | Standard Test Methods - Leather, A/Leather and Sheet § 4.3: Thickness |
| Renault D49 3027 - Determination of volatile organic emissions - chamber test | Volatile organic components analysis produced by cabin parts (VOC) |
| Hyundai/KIA MS 322-05 § 3.5 - Tear strength | Natural Leather - Laminated Soft Trim; Tear Strength |
| SAE J369 - Flammability | Flammability of polymeric interior materials - Horizontal test method |
| Hyundai/KIA MS 322-05 § 4.13.1 - Chemical Resistance - AbrasionTest | Genuine Leather - Interior Trim; Chemical Resistance - AbrasionTest |
| Hyundai/KIA MS 322-05 § 4.13.2 - Chemical resistance - Drop test | Genuine Leather - Interior Trim; Chemical resistance - Drop test |
| Hyundai/KIA MS 300-31 § 4.19 - Abrasion resistance (Taber Abraser) | Standard Test Methods - Leather, A/Leather and Sheet § 4.19: Abrasion Resistance |
| Hyundai/KIA MS 322-05 § 4.15 - Resistance to water | Genuine Leather - Interior Trim; Resistance to water |
| Hyundai/KIA MS 300-31 § 4.13 - Tackiness | Standard Test Methods - Leather, A/Leather and Sheet § 4.13: Tackiness Free |
| Hyundai/KIA MS 322-05 § 4.14 - Sunscreen lotion resistance | Genuine Leather - Interior Trim; Sunscreen lotion resistance |
| Hyundai/KIA MS 322-05 § 3.6 - Peeling strength | Natural Leather - Laminated Soft Trim; Peeling strength |
| Hyundai/KIA MS 300-55 (Detailed Analysis) - Determination of volatile organic compounds (VOC) | Test method for the determination of the emissions of VOCs from vehicle interior parts |
| Suzuki SES N 3247 § 4.17 - Seam strength | Test method and quality criteria of leather for automobile seat; §4.17: Seam strength |
| Suzuki SES N 3247 § 4.18 - Seam fatigue | Test method and quality criteria of leather for automobile seat; §4.18: Seam fatigue |
| Honda 8350Z § 6.21 - Odor test | Door/Side Specification for General; § 6.21: Odor test |
| DIN ISO 3415 - Thickness loss | Textile floor coverings - Determination of thickness loss after brief, moderate static loading |
| DIN EN 438-2 § 11 - Resistance to abrasion | High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) - Sheets based on thermosetting resins (usually called laminates) - Part 2: Determination of properties; § 11: Resistance to abrasion |
| Honda HES D 6601-99A - Light resistance | Accelerated test method for light resistance with xenon-arc lamp |
| ASTM B137-95 - Standard Test Method for Measurement of Coating Mass Per Unit Area on Anodically Coated Aluminium | Standard Test Method for Measurement of Coating Mass Per Unit Area on Anodically Coated Aluminium |
| ASTM B680-80 - Standard test method for seal quality of anodic coatings on aluminium by acid dissolution | Standard Test Method for Seal Quality of Anodic Coatings on Aluminium by Acid Dissolution |
| ASTM D573 - Heat ageing | Standard Test Method for Rubber - Deterioration in an air oven |
| DIN EN 12667 - Determination of thermal resistance | Thermal performance of building materials and products - Determination of thermal resistance by means of guarded hot plate and heat flow meter methods - Products of high and medium thermal resistance |
| Hyundai/KIA MS 300-57 - Determination of VOC emission in a 1 m³ testing chamber | Test method for VOCs emission from part assembly |
| VW 50190 (Colour) - Colourimetric evaluation | Interior trim components - Metrological evaluation of color and gloss level - Visual evaluation of chrome surfaces (here color) Application only for comparative measurements before and after ageing tests, color measurement according to DIN EN ISO 11664-4. |
| VW 50190 (Gloss) - Colourimetric evaluation | Interior trim components - Metrological evaluation of color and gloss level - Visual evaluation of chrome surfaces (here gloss) Application only for comparative measurements before and after ageing tests, gloss meaurement according to DIN EN ISO 2813. |
| GM/Opel GMW 3347 - Lint pickup and retention | Lint pickup and retention of textile materials |
| VW TL 496 § 3.14 - Resistance to cleaning agents (Staining) | Door and rear side trim panel ASSY - Material requirements; § 3.14: Resistance to cleaning agents (Staining) |
| GM/Opel GMW 3402-A - Soil resistance | Soil and cleaner resistance of automotive materials; Procedure A: Soil resistance |
| GM/Opel GMW 3402-B - Cleaner Resistance | Soil and cleaner resistance of automotive materials; Procedure B: Cleaner resistance |
| VW TL 496 § 3.15 (b) - Drop test | Door and rear side trim panel ASSY - Material requirements; § 3.15b: Cleaning behavior of the surface materials, drop test |
| VW TL 496 § 3.15 (a) - Cleaning behavior with solvents | Door and rear side trim panel ASSY - Material requirements; § 3.15a: Cleaning behavior of the surface materials, cleaning behavior with solvents |
| VW PV 3.10.7 - Testing for substances which disrupt the paint wetting | Paints and varnishes - Testing for substances which disrupt the paint wetting |
| Ford FLTM BI 110-01 - Gloss measurement | Measurement of the gloss of paint panels |
| Ford FLTM BO 131-03 (Condition 1) - Interior Odor test | Interior odor test (Condition 1, 23 °C) |
| Ford FLTM BO 131-03 (Condition 2) - Interior Odor test | Interior odor test (Condition 2, 40 °C) |
| Ford FLTM BO 131-03 (Condition 3) - Interior Odor test | Interior odor test (Condition 3, 80 °C) |
| Ford FLTM BO 163-01 - Denting test (Impact test) | Denting test for Interior Parts with Metal Appliques |
| Ford FLTM BI 109-01 - Visual appearance evaluation | Visual appearance evaluation |
| DIN EN ISO 178 (Test in tempering chamber - in heat) - Flexural properties | Plastics - Determination of flexural properties (Test in tempering chamber - in heat) |
| BMW AA-0547 - Determination of mass per unit area and thickness of effective pile and stitch rate | Determination of mass of effective pile per unit area above backing, of effective pile thickness and stitch rate for carpets and floor mats, band knife shearing machine method |
| DIN EN ISO 105-E05 - Colour fastness to spotting - Acid | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part E05: Colour fastness to spotting - Acid |
| Determination of the pile height | Textile - Determination of the pile height (manually - measurement with a steel ruler) |
| BMW PR 121.2 - Staining and Cleanability | Staining and Cleanability behaviour of surface material |
| ISO 2135 - Accelerated test of light fastness | Anodizing of aluminium and its alloys - Accelerated test of light fastness of coloured anodic oxide coatings using artificial light |
| BMW AA-0403 - Visual Color Comparison and Metamerism Test | Visual color Comparison and Metamerism Test |
| BMW AA-0471 - Abrasion Resistance using the ABREX Test Equipment | Abrasion Resistance using the ABREX Test Equipment |
| GM/Opel GMW 14334 - Code C (artifical perspiration ) - Chemical Resistance to Fluids | Chemical Resistance to Fluids; Code C: Artifical perspiration solutions |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.156 - Resistance to Perspiration | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Resistance of interior trim to perspiration - Immersion test |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.155 - Fluid Spotting | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Fluid spotting of automotive trim |
| DIN EN ISO 178 (Test in tempering chamber - in heat) - Flexural properties | Plastics - Determination of flexural properties (Test in tempering chamber - in heat) |
| DIN EN ISO 178 (Test in tempering chamber - in cold) - Flexural properties | Plastics - Determination of flexural properties (Test in tempering chamber - in cold) |
| DIN EN ISO 178 (Test in tempering chamber - in cold) - Flexural properties | Plastics - Determination of flexural properties (Test in tempering chamber - in cold) |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.004 - Resistance to Scratch | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Resistance to scratch |
| GM/Opel GMW 14444 § 3.3.7 - Compatibility / migration staining | Material related interior part performance; § 3.3.7: Compatibility / Migration Staining |
| DIN EN ISO 527-2 - Tensile properties | Plastics - Determination of tensile properties - Part 2: Test conditions for moulding and extrusion plastics |
| DIN EN ISO 527-2 (Test in tempering chamber - in cold) - Tensile properties | Plastics - Determination of tensile properties - Part 2: Test conditions for moulding and extrusion plastics (Test in tempering chamber - in cold) |
| DIN EN ISO 527-2 (Test in tempering chamber - in heat) - Tensile properties | Plastics - Determination of tensile properties - Part 2: Test conditions for moulding and extrusion plastics (Test in tempering chamber - in heat) |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.061 - Paint Adhesion | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Paint adhesion test method |
| BMW AA-0026 / Interior - Aging resistance test | Ageing resistance test - Scope Interior |
| BMW AA-0079 - Determination of multi impact stone chip resistance | Determination of multi impact stone chip resistance |
| Fiat 50180 Method A3 - Copper-accelerated acetic acid salt spray test (CASS-Test) | Corrosion tests - Method A3: Copper-accelerated acetic acid salt spray test (CASS-Test) |
| GM/Opel GMW 14867 § 3.3 - Cure Test | Performance requirements of paints on interior plastic substrates; § 3.3: Cure test |
| Brasilien Res. CONTRAN 675 - Burning behaviour | Regulations for materials which are used for lining the interior of vehicles and other provisions - Burning behaviour of interior materials |
| BMW AA-0235 / SAE J2527 - Accelerated weathering | Accelerated weathering crack stability |
| GM/Opel GMW 14867 § 3.6 - Effects of cleaners and lotions | Performance requirements of paints on interior plastic substrates; § 3.6: Effects of cleaners and lotions |
| BMW AA-0354 - Color Measurement | Technical Understanding of color measurement of test panels for Initial and Batch release |
| Chrysler LP-463LB-12-01-B - Humidity, hot and cold cycling | Resistance to humidity hot and cold cycling of trim materials test, Method B |
| GM/Opel GMW 14093-C - Impact resistance (Steelball, after ageing) | Determination of impact resistance of plastic components, Apparatus C (Steelball), ageing acc. to special requirements |
| Rotary abrasion test (Schopper) | Schopper Abrasion; Resistance to wear (Schopper) |
| Migration staining | Migration staining |
| Ford FLTM AN 101-01 (perspiration) - Resistance to bleeding and perspiration | Resistance of textiles to bleeding, perspiration and water spotting |
| Ford FLTM AN 101-01 (water) - Resistance to bleeding and perspiration | Resistance of textiles to bleeding, perspiration and water spotting |
| Ford FLTM AN 101-01 (water spotting) - Resistance to water spotting | Resistance of textiles to bleeding, perspiration and water spotting |
| Ford FLTM BN 108-07 - Resistance to snagging (Taber) | Resistance to snagging of trim materials (Taber abraser) |
| Fiat 9.03162 § 2.12 - Wear Resistance | Handgrip for gearbox lever (assembly); § 2.12: Wear resistance |
| Ford FLTM BN 112-08 - Soiling and cleanability | Soiling and cleanability test for interior trim materials |
| ASTM D1056 § 17-22 - Compression-Deflection Test | Standard Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials - Sponge or Expanded Rubber, §17-22: Compression-Deflection Tests |
| GM/Opel GMW 14124 - Test cycle H - Dimensional Stability Test Cycle | Automotive Environmental Cycles; Test cycle H: Dimensional stability test cycle |
| Ford FLTM BN 112-12-A - Resistance to staining | Resistance to Staining of seating farbrics; Method A |
| Ford FLTM BN 112-12-B - Resistance to staining | Resistance to Staining of seating farbric; Method B |
| Ford FLTM BN 158-01 - Martindale abrasion test | Martindale abrasion testing of textile fabrics |
| expansion of candidate substances SVHC ECHA | 13 candidate substances SVHC ECHA from publication 2012-06-18 |
| Gulf Standard GS 98/1988 - Burning behaviour | Motor vehicles flammability of interior materials and their testing methods |
| VW EP 81020.16 - Screw tight fit | ZSB Car body - Screw tight fit |
| Abrasion over a window glass pane edge | Abrasion over a window glass pane edge, diverse OEMs |
| Nissan NES M0076 § 12 - Tensile strength and elongation test method | Test Methods for Automotive Carpet; § 12: Tensile strength and elongation test method |
| Nissan NES M0076 § 13 - Tear strength test method | Test Methods for Automotive Carpet; § 13: Tear strength test method (Trapezoid) |
| Nissan NES M0076 § 14 - Tuft binding strength test method | Test Methods for Automotive Carpet; § 14: Tuft binding strength test method |
| Nissan NES M7081 § 9 - Tensile properties | PVC-Coated Fabric for Automobiles; § 9: Tensile Strength and Elongation Rate Testing Procedure |
| Nissan NES M7081 § 13 - Static and permanent elongation | PVC Coated Fabric for Automobiles; § 13: Constant load elongation rate and residual distortion rate testing procedure |
| Nissan NES M7081 § 14 - Peeling strength | PVC-Coated Fabric for Automobiles; § 14: Peeling strength testing procedure |
| Nissan NES M7081 § 15 - Crumpling resistance | NES - PVC-Coated Fabric for Automobiles; Crumpling Resistance Testing Procedure |
| Nissan NES M7081 § 21 - Heat shrinkage | PVC-Coated Fabric for Automobiles; § 21: Heat shrinkage testing procedure |
| DaimlerChrysler LP-463DB-12-01 (Fogging F) - Determination of the fogging characteristics (Fogging F) | Fogging Resistance of Interior Materials |
| DaimlerChrysler LP-463DB-12-01 (Fogging G) - Determination of the fogging characteristics (Fogging G) | DaimlerChrysler, Fogging Resistance of Interior Materials |
| Sun simulation (Cycling test) | Ageing of automobile components and vehicle in Solar Simulation Units (Cycling test) |
| GM/Opel GM 9505 P - Test Zyklus M - Dimensional stability cycle | Automotive Environmental Cycles; Test cycle M - Dimensional stability cycle |
| BMW PR 401 - Felting Resistance | Felting Tendency of Velours and Dilour Carpet Qualities |
| GM/Opel GMW 14445 - Sunscreen and Insect Repellent Resistance | Sunscreen and insect repellent resistance |
| Suzuki SES N 2403 - Determination of volatile organic compounds | Standard for control of volatile organic compounds emission |
| Suzuki SES N 3247 § 4.6 - Crease-flex resistance | Test method and quality criteria of leather for automobile seat; §4.6: Crease-flex resistance |
| Suzuki SES N 3298 § 4.16 - Anti-hydrogen-sulfide property | Methods of testing PVC leather for seat skin; § 4.16: Hydrogen-sulfide property |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.714 - Moisture Absorption | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Moisture Absorption |
| Ford IT-0815 (Ver. 10) / Ford DVM-0012-17 (Ver. 4) - Maximum Deflection & Rotation | Interior Trim maximum Deflection & Rotation for Quality Feel |
| DIN EN ISO 3679 - Determination of flash point | Determination of flash point - Rapid equilibrium closed cup method |
| Honda HES D 6501-06 § 3.3 - Gloss | General test methods for coating; § 3.3: Gloss |
| HES D 6501-06 § 3.5 - Pencil Scratch Hardness Test | General test methods for coating § 3.5 Pencil Scratch Hardness Test |
| Honda HES D 6501-06 § 3.6 - Adhesion Test (cross cut test) | General test methods for coating § 3.6 Adhesion Test (cross cut test) |
| Honda HES D 6501-06 § 3.12 - Anti-Tackiness Test | General test methods for coating; § 3.12: Anti-Tackiness Test |
| Chrysler LP-463KB-21-01 - Wear Resistance (Taber Method) | Wear resistance of trim materials - Taber Method |
| UL 94 HB - Burning behaviour - horizontal | UL Standard for Safety Test for Flammability of plastic materials for parts in devices and appliances - horizontal burning test |
| Renault D45 1333 - Burning behaviour | Materials inside passenger compartment - Horizontal flammability |
| Crease Flex - Ravel Resistance | Crease Flex; Ravel Resistance |
| Scratch test with Erichsen universal scratch tester - Scratch resistance / lattice cut | Scratch test with Erichsen universal scratch tester |
| DIN EN ISO 17076-1 - Abrasion resistance (Taber method) | Leather - Determination of abrasion resistance - Part 1: Taber method |
| BMW GS 97014-4 - Determination of the olfactory behavior | Emissions measurement with air exchange in a testing chamber - Determination of the olfactory behavior (The odor test must be carried out together with the chamber emission test acc. to BMW GS 97014-3.) |
| Water absorption | Water absorption |
| ISO 2796 - Dimensional Stability | Cellular plastics, rigid - Test for dimensional stability |
| Rust on the edges (based on DIN EN ISO 4628-1) - Evaluation degree of rusting | Paints and varnishes - Evaluation of degradation of coatings - Designation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance - Part 3: Assessment of degree of rusting (Edge rust) |
| Corrosion creep (based on DIN EN ISO 4628-8) - Assessment of degree of delamination and corrosion around a scribe | Paints and varnishes - Evaluation of degradation of coatings - Designation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance - Part 8: Assessment of degree of delamination and corrosion around a scribe (infiltration) |
| ASTM D1004 - 94a - Tear Resistance | Standard test Method for Initial Tear Resistance of Plastic Film and Sheeting |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.351 - Resistance to humidity | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Resistance to humidity |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.351 - Resistance to humidity | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Resistance to humidity |
| Nissan NES M0076 § 16 - Abrasion Resistance | Test Methods for Automotive Carpet; § 16: Test Method for Abrasion Resistance |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.353 - Accelerated Environmental Ageing | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Accelerated environmental cycling |
| Volvo STD 1027,337 - Light exposure | Light exposure - Accelerated ageing of exterior material |
| Wicking | Wicking |
| DIN EN ISO 1798 - Tensile properties | Flexible cellular polymeric materials - Determination of tensile strength and elongation at break |
| DIN EN ISO 2360 - Measurement of coating thickness - Amplitudesensitive eddy current method | Non-conductive coatings on non-amgnetic electrically conductive basis materials - Measurement of coating thickness - Amplitude-sensitive eddy current method |
| Resistance to care agents | Resistance to care agents |
| Resistance under influence of temperature | Resistance under influence of temperature |
| PSA D23 1001 - Copper Accelerated Acetic Salt Spray Test (CASS-Test) | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Metal Coating - Copper Accelerated Acetic Salt Spray Test (CASS-Test) |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.154 - Resistance to fuel | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Determination of plastic component resistance to fuel |
| LC/MS | LC/MS Messungen |
| Nissan NES M0402 (Method II)/M0403 - Determination of volatile organic compounds (VOC) | VOC Test Method of Cabin Parts; Method 2 (M0403 = list of limit values) |
| ASTM D523 - Gloss measurement | Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss |
| GM/Opel GMW 14125 - Appendix H / Code H - Linear Abrasion Testing (with paper clip) | Linear Abrasion Testing - Test wedge with paper clip (Appendix H) |
| Ford FLTM BI 161-01 - Mar Resistance | Mar resistance determination for automotive coatings |
| DIN EN ISO 4892-3 - Fluorescent UV lamps | Plastics - Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources - Part 3: Fluorescent UV lamps |
| DIN EN 1811 - Release of nickel | Reference test method for release of nickel from post assemblies which are inserted into pierced parts of the human body and products intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin |
| ASTM B368 - Copper-Accelerated Acetic Acid-Salt Spray Test (CASS Test) | Standard Test Method for Copper-Accelerated Acetic Acid-Salt Spray (Fog) Testing (CASS Test) |
| GM/Opel GMW 14698-A - Scratch resistance (Erichsen hardness test rod type 318) | Scratch resistance of organic coatings and self-adhesive foils; Method A: Erichsen Hardness Test Rod type 318 |
| GM/Opel GMW 14698-B - Scratch resistance | Scratch resistance of organic coatings and self-adhesive foils; Method B: five arm test device |
| Soiling and cleaning behavior (Martindale) | Soiling and cleaning behavior (Martindale) |
| Porsche PPV 8041 / VW 96423 - Emission measuring in a test cabinet | Interior - Emission behaviour - Emission measuring in a test cabinet (following VDA 276-1) |
| VW PV 3.2.4 - Gloss measurement | Paints and varnishes - Determining the reflectometer value according to DIN 67530 |
| Density (immersion method) | General method to determine the density (immersion method) |
| Protective film compatibility | General method for coatings and paints |
| VW PV 3.11.1 - Resistance to premium gasoline | Paints and varnishes - Testing of resistance to premium gasoline |
| VW PV 3.11.3 - Resistance to diesel fuel | Paints and Varnishes - Testing of resistance to diesel fuel |
| VW PV 3.12.1 - Oil resistance | Paints and Varnishes - Testing of oil resistance |
| GM/Opel GMW 15793 - Ice Scraper damage test | Window seals and moldings - Ice scraper damage test |
| VW PV 3.11.2 - Resistance against FAM test fuel | Paints and varnishes - Resistance test against FAM test fuel |
| DIN EN 60695-2-13; VDE 0471-2-13 (IEC 60695-2-13) - GWIT (Glow Wire Ignition Temperature) | Fire hazard testing - Part 2-13: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods - Glow-wire ignition temperature (GWIT) test method for materials |
| DIN EN 60695-2-11; VDE 0471-2-11 (IEC 60695-2-11) - Glow Wire Test | Fire hazard testing - Part 2-11: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods; Glow-wire flammability test method for end-products |
| DIN EN 1464 - Peel resistance | Adhesives - Determination of peel resistance of adhesive bonds - Floating roller method |
| ECE R118 Appendix 6 - Burning behaviour | Uniform technical prescriptions concerning the burning behavior of interior materials of certain categories of motor vehicles; Appendix 6: Test to determine the horizontal burning rate of materials |
| Determination of extractable components | Determination of extractable components |
| DIN 3761-14 - Pyrolysis-IR | Rotary shaft lip type seals for automobils - Test - Infrared-spectroscopic analysis of elastomers |
| DIN EN ISO 4098 - Determination of water-soluble matter | Leather - Chemical test s- Determination of water-soluble matter, water soluble inorganic matter and water-soluble organic matter |
| VW PV 5015 BR - Resistance to Hydrolisis | Test Prescription - Resistance to hydrolisis in PU foams |
| Daimler PBODC 371 - Resistance to chemicals | Daimler: Resistance to chemicals |
| DIN EN 12720 - Surface resistance against cold liquids | Furniture - Assessment of surface resistance to cold liquids |
| Renault D45 2024 - Fatigue of stitching | Textiles - Fatigue of stitching |
| DIN EN 1811 - Release of nickel | Reference test method for release of nickel from products intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin |
| ASTM B764 - STEP Test | Standard test method for simultaneous thickness and electrode potential determination of individual layers in multilayer nickel deposit (STEP Test) |
| SAE J1847 - Abrasion resistance (Taber abraser) | Abrasion resistance testing - Vehicle exterior graphics and pin striping (Taber abraser) |
| B 80.30 commodities - BgLM aus Kunststofffen | Investigation of commodities made ¿¿of plastic, which are intended to come into contact with food |
| Chrysler LP-463KC-04-01 Procedure 3A - General cleanability | Cleanability and soilability tests - Procedure 3A: General cleanability of trim materials |
| Washout effect | Discolouration of organic materials due to elastomers (paint indifference) - Washout effect |
| Ford FLTM BI 106-01-D - Coating adhesion test, Paint adhesion test, Method D (Adhesion Test for Flexible Coatings) | Coating adhesion test (for coatings and paint to steel, aluminium, galvanized steel, plastic or other substrates), Method D (Adhesion Test for Flexible Coatings) |
| ASTM B117 - Salt spray fog test | Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.160 - Resistance to Exterior Transit Protection Materials | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Resistance to exterior transit protection materials |
| Mitsubishi ES-X83252 - VOC measuring method of interior materials | VOC measuring method of interior materials |
| ISO 12219-2 - Determination of volatile organic compounds | Interior air of road vehicles - Part 2: Screening method for the determination of the emissions of volatile organic compounds from vehicle interior parts and materials - Bag method |
| VW PV 1209 - Environmental corrosion cycle test | Condensers, radiators, and charge air coolers made of aluminum alloys - Corrosion test (environmental corrosion cycle test) |
| ASTM D3359-A - X-Cut Tape Test | Standard Test Methods for Rating Adhesion by Tape Test - Test Method A: X-Cut Tape Test |
| ASTM D3359-B - Cross-Cut Tape Test | Standard Test Methods for Rating Adhesion by Tape Test - Test Methode B: Cross-Cut Tape Test |
| Artificial weathering | General testmethod - Artificial weathering (for several test conditions) |
| GM/Opel GM 9507P - Thumbnail hardness test (scratch test) | Thumbnail hardness test for painted parts |
| PSA D47 5252 - Light fastness | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Materials and parts in the passenger compartment - Appearance behaviour to artificial light at a low temperature |
| BMW AA-0570 - Abrasion resistance of flocked plastic parts | Test of abrasion resistance of flocked plastic parts |
| ISO 12219-4 - Determination of volatile organic compounds | Interior air of road vehicles - Part 4: Method for the determination of the emissions of volatile organic compounds from vehicle interior parts and materials - Small chamber method |
| JIS L 0842 - Colour fastness to carbon arc lamp light | Test methods for colour fastness to enclosed carbon arc lamp light |
| GM/Opel GMW 14124 - Test cycle M - Interior trim dimensional stability cycle | Automotive Environmental Cycles; Test cycle M: Interior trim dimensional stability cycle |
| ISO 7784-1 - Determination of resistance to abrasion (Rotating abrasive-paper-covered wheel method) | Paints and varnishes - Determination of resistance to abrasion - Part 1: Rotating abrasive-paper-covered wheel method |
| DIN EN ISO 105-B06 (Exposure condition no. 3), HLA - Aging test (Multiple Exposure) | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part B06: Colour fastness and ageing to artificial light at high temperatures: Xenon arc fading lamp test |
| DIN EN ISO 1924-2 - Determination of tensile properties | Paper and board - Determination of tensile properties - Part 2: Constant rate of elongation method (20 mm/min) |
| DIN EN ISO 12625-8 - Water-absorption and water-absorption capacity | Tissue paper and tissue products - Part 8: Water-absorption time and water-absorption capacity, basket-immersion test method |
| DIN 53119-2 - Determination of friction | Testing of paper - Determination of friction - Part 2: Inclined plane method |
| DIN 53142-1 - Puncture test | Testing of board - Puncture test - Part 1: Puncture test with a pendulum punching device |
| BMW GS 97038 - Burning behaviour | Determination of burning behavior to automotive interior trim materials |
| PSA D24 5020 - Abrasion resistance (Abrex) | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Coatings for decorative interior plastic components - Abrasion resistance - Abrex Test Method |
| Hardness/Grip test for padded materials | General grip indentation measurement for padded materials |
| Scratch resistance (with thumbnail or knife blade) | General method for determination of the scratch resistance (with thumbnail or knife blade) |
| Toyota TSH 1564 G -Methode B gravimetric measurement - Fogging Characteristics | Fogging test method for interior painted parts - Method B, gravimetric procedure |
| VDA 275 (HPLC) - Determination of the emission of selected analytes by the flask method | Moulded composites and fleeces for vehicles - Determination of formaldehyde release - Test procedure called modified flask method; measurement with HPLC |
| Toyota TSH 1564 G - Method B (reflectometric procedure) - Fogging Characteristics | Fogging test method for interior painted parts - Method B, reflectometric procedure |
| PSA D41 1126 - Tear strength | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Textiles - Plastic coated textile (PCT) - Plastic sheets - Carpet - Leathers: Tearing |
| DIN EN ISO 787-5 - Determination of oil absorption value | General methods of test for pigments and extenders - Part 5: Determination of oil absorption value |
| DIN EN ISO 105-A04 - Instrumental assessment of the degree of staining of adjacent fabrics | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part A04: Method for the instrumental assessment of the degree of staining of adjacent fabrics |
| DIN EN 60068-2-30 - Climate cycle test | Environmental testing - Part 2-30: Tests - Test Db: Damp heat, cyclic (12 h + 12 h cycle) |
| BMW AA-0129 - Cass testing (copper chloride-acetic acid salt spray testing) | Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres - Salt spray tests (Copper chloride-acetic acid salt spray testing, CASS testing ) |
| BMW PR 306.4 c - Sun simulation | Sun simulation - Part c: direct radiation of exterior and interior parts (test environment c, 85 °C) |
| VW PV 3976 - Corrosion effect on copper | Determining / evaluating the corrosion effect of elastomers on electrolyte copper |
| Renault RT D41 1142 - Tensile properties (threads) | Measurement of strength and elongation to rupture - Threads, strings |
| Ford FLTM BN 115-07 - Compression set | Compression set of polyurethane foam |
| BMW AA-0324 - Saltspray-test | Saltspray-test |
| ASTM D790 - Flexural properties | Standard test methods for flexural properties of unreinforced and reinforced plastics and electrical insulating materials |
| DIN EN ISO 2812-2 - Resistance to liquids - Water immersion method | Paints and varnishes - Determination of resistance to liquids - Part 2: Water immersion method |
| Bonded coating adhesion | General method for determination of the bonded coating adhesion on elastomer seals by means of elongation on a universal testing device |
| DIN EN ISO 3385 - Determination of fatigue by constant load pounding | Flexible cellular polymeric materials - Determination of fatigue by constant load pounding |
| ISO 15512-B - Determination of water content with Karl Fischer titration | Plastics - Determination of water content; Method B: Water vaporization |
| DIN EN 60068-2-11 - Salt mist test | Environmental testing - Part 2: Tests - Test Ka: Salt mist |
| GM/Opel GMW 14872 - Cyclic corrosion laboratory test | Cyclic corrosion laboratory test |
| BMW AA-0224 - Cyclic corrosion test | Cyclic corrosion test |
| DIN ISO 7619-1 (Shore A) - Determination of Shore A hardness | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Determination of indentation hardness - Part 1: Durometer method (Shore hardness) |
| DIN ISO 7619-1 (Shore D) - Determination of Shore D hardness | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Determination of indentation hardness - Part 1: Durometer method (Shore hardness) |
| ISO 2420 - Determination of apparent density | Leather - Physical and mechanical tests - Determination of apparent density |
| DIN EN 13758-1 - Determination of the UV protection of clothes | Textiles - Solar UV protective properties - Part 1: Method of test for apparel fabrics; German version EN 13758-1:2001+A1:2006 |
| VW Colour fastness to abrasion (rotary abrasion test) | VW - Colour fastness to abrasion (rotary abrasion test - Schopper): Rating of staining on cotton fabric |
| DIN EN ISO 1456 (Appendix B, B.2.1) - Determination of film thickness (microscopic procedure) | Metallic and other inorganic coatings - Electrodeposited coatings of nickel, nickel plus chromium, copper plus nickel and of copper plus nickel plus chromium, Appendix B: Test methods for coating thickness determination, B.2 Destructive procedures, B.2.1 Microscopic procedure |
| Ford FLTM BO 131-03 (Condition 3) - Interior Odor test | Interior odor test (condition 3: 2 h at 65 °C) |
| Nissan NES M0094 - received condition - Burning behaviour | Test method of flammability of interior materials for automobiles (as received) |
| Nissan NES M0094 - after ageing - Burning behaviour | Test method of flammability of interior materials for automobiles (after ageing) |
| Renault D17 2028-C - Corrosion Test | Corrosion test by automatic change of phases of salt spray, drying and humidity (ECC1) |
| Sample preparation (cutting, E DIN ISO 23529) | Rubber - General procedures for preparing and conditioning test pieces for physical test methods |
| Anti-slip test | Anti-slip test |
| DIN EN ISO 1833-11 - Method using sulfuric acid | Textiles - Quantitative chemical analysis - Part 11: Mixture of cellulose and polyester fibres (method using sulfuric acid) |
| DIN EN ISO 2409 - Cross-cut test | Paints and varnishes - Cross-cut-test |
| Ford FLTM BQ 007-02 - Acid dissolution test for aluminium parts | Acid dissulotion test for decorative aluminium parts |
| SAE J400 - Chip resistance (gravelometer) | Test for chip resistance of surface coating |
| GM/Opel GMW 4089 - Determination of laminate curl properties | Procedure for determining laminate curl properties of foam laminated materials |
| GM/Opel GMW 16526 - Water absorption | Water absorption |
| VW PV 3939 § 3.1 - Determination of extractable components | Tubes in windscreen washer systems - Extractable components; § 3.1: Determination of extractable components using an extraction apparatus |
| VW PV 3939 § 3.2 - Visual evaluation of extractable components | Tubes in windscreen washer systems - Extractable components; § 3.2: Visual evaluation of extractable components |
| VW PV 3354 - Adhesion of the finish | Testing of leather - Adhesion of the finish |
| Ford FLTM BZ 156-01-A (Photometry) - Determination of formaldehyde emission | Determination of formaldehyde, aldehyde and ketone emissions from non metallic components, parts and materials in the vehicle interiors; Part A: Photometric determination of formaldehyde emission |
| Ford FLTM BZ 156-01-B (HPLC) - Determination of aldehyde and ketone emission | Determination of formaldehyde, aldehyde and ketone emissions from non metallic components, parts and materials in the vehicle interiors; Part B: Determination of aldehyde and ketone emission by high performance liquid chromatography |
| Toyota TSM 0503 G - B (gravimetric) - Fogging test | Fogging test method for non-metallic materials - Method B (gravimetric) |
| Toyota TSM 0503 G - B (reflectometric) - Fogging test | Fogging test method for non-metallic materials - Method B (reflectometric) |
| DIN EN 31092 - Determination of thermal and water-vapour resistance | Textiles - Physiological effects - Measurement of thermal and water-vapour resistance under steady-state conditions (sweating guarded-hotplate test) |
| GM/Opel GMW 14131 - Compatibility with Amines | Compatibility of interior trim materials with amines |
| DIN EN ISO 4287 - Surface texture: Profile method | Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS) - Surface texture: Profile method - Terms, definitions and surface texture parameters |
| JAMA measurement method - Determination of organic emissions | organic emissions from vehicle interior measurements |
| HJ/T measurement cycle according HJ-T 400 - Determination of organic emissions | organic emissions from vehicle interior measurements |
| DIN EN 13130-4, based on - Determination of 1,3butadiene | Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Plastics substances subjects to limitation - Part 4: Determination of 1,3-butadiene in plastics |
| ISO 12219-4 (Daimler) - Determination of volatile organic compounds | Interior air of road vehicles - Part 4: Screening method for the determination of the emissions of volatile organic compounds from vehicle interior parts and materials - Small chamber method |
| DIN EN ISO 11664-4 - Colour measurement (CIELAB) | Colorimetry - Part 4: CIE 1976 L*a*b* Color space |
| ISO 11359-2 - Thermomechanical analysis (TMA) | Plastics - Thermomechanical analysis (TMA) - Part 2: Determination of coefficient of linear thermal expansion and glass transition temperature |
| VDA 280-1 - Colour measuring of plastic surfaces | Colorimetry for motor vehicles - Colour measuring of plastic surfaces of interior materials for motor vehicles |
| VDA 280-3 - Color measurement of automotive finishes, uni-paint | Colorimetry for motor vehicles - Color measurement of automotive finishes, uni-paint |
| DIN EN ISO 4577 - Determination of thermal oxidative stability in air, Oven method | Plastics - Polypropylene and propylene-copolymers: Determination of thermal oxidative stability in air, Oven method |
| Qoros QOSTA-PNT000006 - Chemical resistance | Chemical resistance of paint coatings |
| DIN 55662 - Testing of resistance to pressure-water jetting | Paints and varnishes - Coatings for automotive industry - Testing of resistance to pressure-water jetting |
| Daimler PBODC390 - Scratch resistance of coatings with Crockmeter | Determination of the scratch resistance of coatings with Crockmeter |
| DIN EN 60068-2-1 / VDE 0468-2-1 - Cold storage | Environmental testing - Part 2-1: Tests - Test A: Cold |
| Weld corrosion - Evaluation degree of rusting | Daimler - coating / painting for components: assessment of degree of rusting / Weld corrosion (general method) |
| Ford FLTM BN 112-08 - Soiling and cleanability | Soiling & Cleanability Test for Interior Trim Materials |
| Coefficient of friction (sticking/sliding friction) | Determination of the coefficient of friction (sticking/sliding friction) |
| Footfall examination | Footfall examination under temperature influence (eg, Daimler FuVo A 001 001 90 99 cover strip) |
| Volvo VCS 1027,1449 - Accelerated corrosion test, version II - ACT II (cyclic atmospheric corrosion test with salt load) | Accelerated corrosion test, version II - ACT II; cyclic atmospheric corrosion test with salt load |
| Ford FLTM BO 127-03 - Stress cracking test | Stress cracking test for plastics |
| Suzuki SES N 2405 - Odour test | Odor Sensory Evaluation |
| Climate cycle with infrared irradiation | climate cycle with infared irridiation |
| DIN EN 60068-2-2 / VDE 0468-2-2 - Heat storage | Environmental testing - Part 2-2: Tests - Test B: Dry heat |
| DIN EN 60068-2-78 / IEC 60068-2-78 - Damp heat, steady state | Environmental testing Part 2-78: Tests - test Cab: Damp heat, steady state |
| Indian Standard IS 15061, Annex A - Burning behaviour - Determination of horizontal burning rate | Automotive Vehicles - Flammability requirements - Annex A: Test to determine the horizontal burning rate of materials |
| GM/Opel GMW 14124 - Test cycle D - Interior humidity thermal cycle | Automotive Environmental Cycles; Test cycle D: Interior humidity thermal cycle |
| Renault D45 1225 - Volatility of Additives | Steering Wheels and Gear Knobs - Volatility of Additives |
| DIN EN ISO 1133-1 - Determination of the melt flow behavior | Plastics- Determination of the melt mass-flow rate (MFR) and melt volume-flow rate (MVR) of thermoplastics - Part 1: Standard method |
| DIN EN ISO 1133-2-B - Procedure B: Distance length measuring procedure (method for materials sensitive to time-temperature history and/or moisture) | Plastics- Determination of the melt mass-flow rate (MFR) and melt volume-flow rate (MVR) of thermoplastics- Part 2: Method for materials sensitive to time-temperature history and/or moisture |
| Toyota TSH 3130 G § 4.17 (Carbon arc) - Light fastness (Carbon arc, Fade-O-Meter) | Paint quality for interior parts - Accelerated ligth resistance - (1) Carbon arc method |
| DIN EN ISO 2808-6A (ISO 2808-6A) - Determination of film thickness - Microscopic examination of cross-section | Paints and varnishes - Determination of film thickness - Method 6A: cross microsection / cross-section |
| DIN EN ISO 2808-7C (ISO 2808-7C) - Determination of film thickness - magnetic-induction principle | Paints and varnishes - Determination of film thickness - Method 7C: magnetic-induction principle |
| DIN EN ISO 5402-1 - Permanent folding (Flexometer method) | Leather - Determination of flex resistance - Part 1: Flexometer method |
| Suzuki SES N 2403 - Determination of volatile organic compounds | Standard for control of volatile organic compounds emission |
| Volvo TC 85000150 - Resistance to staining, soiling resistance and cleanability | Substance soiling and cleanability for interior hard surfaces, coated fabrics and leather |
| GMW 14892 § 3.4 (peel strength) - Adhesion | Adhesion requirements for bonded interior parts - peel strength |
| GMW 14892 § 3.5 (visual) - Adhesion, visual evaluation | Adhesion requirements for bonded interior parts - Adhesion, visual evaluation |
| DIN EN ISO 4892-2 (Method A - BST 65°C) - Method of exposure to laboratory light sources | Plastics - Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources - Part 2: Xenon-arc lamps; Method A - BST 65°C |
| DIN EN ISO 4892-2 (Method B - BST 100°C) - Method of exposure to laboratory light sources | Plastics - Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources - Part 2: Xenon arc lamps; Method B - BST 100°C |
| Fiat 50444 § 1.1.2 (Crockmeter) - Color fastness to rubbing | Genuine leather, imitation leather and vinyl sheeting: color fastness and aging test - § 1.1.2 Crock test, color fastness to rubbing |
| Fiat 50444 § 1.2 - Hot aging | Genuine leather, imitation leather and vinyl sheeting: color fastness and aging test - § 1.2 Hot aging |
| DIN EN ISO 3377-1 - Tear load | Leather - Physical and mechanical test - Determination of tear load - Part 1: Single edge tear |
| BMW AA-0136 - Steam jet test | Testing of resistance to pressure water jetting |
| DIN EN ISO 75-2 - Determination of temperature of deflection under load | Plastics - Determination of temperature of deflection under load - Part 2: Plastics and ebonite |
| GM/Opel GMW 14125 - Appendix C / Code B - Linear Abrasion Testing (with brush) | Linear Abrasion Testing - Test Brush |
| GM/Opel GMW 14125 - Appendix B / Code A - Linear Abrasion Testing (with sraper) | Linear Abrasion Testing - Test Scraper |
| ASTM D5587 - Tearing strength - Trapezoid Procedure | Standard test method for tearing strength of fabrics by trapezoid procedure |
| DIN ISO 2285 - Determination of tension set under constant elongation | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Determination of tension set under constant elongation, and of tension set, elongation and creep unter constant tensile load (here: constant elongation) |
| ISO 16750-5 - Chemical loads | Road vehicles - Environmental conditions and testing for electrical and electronic equipment - Part 5: Chemical loads |
| Ford FLTM BN 119-01 - Seam strenght | Determination of seam strength of textile trim materials |
| Ford FLTM BN 106-02 - Seam Deterioration (Fatigue) | Seam Fatigue Testing |
| Ford FLTM BN 112-12 Methode A - Resistance to staining | Resistance to Staining of seating farbric; Method A |
| BMW PR 231 (Kalahari-mode) - Resistance to weathering, dry-hot climate (e.g. Kalahari, Arizona, South America) | Simulated Weathering of external parts / Kalahari-mode |
| BMW PR 231 (Florida-mode) - Resistance to weathering (humidity-warm climate, e.g. Florida) | Simulated Weathering of external parts / Florida-mode |
| GM/Opel GMW 14124 - Test cycle P - Covered door panel delamination/dimensional stability cycle | Automotive Environmental Cycles; Test cycle P: Covered door panel delamination/dimensional stability cycle |
| Renault D40 3004 / -- A - Analysis of formaldehyde and other carbonyl compounds | Renault, Analysis of formaldehyde and other carbonyl compounds |
| DIN EN 71-3 - Migration of certain elements | Safety of toys - Part 3: Migration of certain elements |
| Renault D42 3109 / --- - Determination of volatile organic compounds (VOC) | Renault, Vehicle passenger compartment materials, Evaluationof the quantity of volatile organic compounds (VOC) by thermodesorption/GC/MS |
| Nissan NES M0154 § 23 - Scratch resistance test method II (Mace method) | Scratch resistance test method II (Mace method) |
| BMW PR 501 Part 1 - Jar test | Evaluation of the interaction of materials in interioir parts |
| Nissan NES M0135, Method 1 (interior) - Weathering and light stability | Weatherability and light resistance test methods for synthetic resin parts |
| Chrysler LP-463LB-13-01 - Heat Aging | Leather - Physical testing, Heat aging of Trim material |
| Honda DWG No. 0094Z-T0A-0000 - VOC Test method | VOC Test methods specification for interior parts |
| D41 1286 - Reißfestigkeit | |
| ASTM G85-02 Annex A1 - Acetic acid-salt spray test | Standard practice for modified salt spray (Fog) testing, Annex A1: acetic acid-salt spray test, continuous. |
| BMW PR 306.5 part a - Solar simulation | Solar simulation for trim parts, part a: Instrumental panel, Rear shelf |
| BMW PR 306.5 part b - Solar simulation | Solar simulation for trim parts, part b: Door trim panel |
| BMW PR 306.5 part c - Solar simulation (behind horizontal glass pane) | Solar simulation for trim parts, part c: Test behind horizontal glass pane |
| BMW PR 306.5 part d - Solar simulation | Solar simulation for trim parts, part d: Other interior components |
| BMW PR 306.5 part e - Solar simulation | Solar simulation for trim parts, part e: Exterior add-on parts |
| BMW PR 306.5 part f - Solar simulation (complete vehicle) | Solar simulation for trim parts, part e: Complete vehicle |
| BMW GS 97014-3 - Emissions measurement with air exchange in a testing chamber (summer test) | Emissions measurement with air exchange in a testing chamber, Determination of volatile, organic emissions from components semi-finished products and material. |
| DIN 53579 (indentation force) - Hardness test (indentation force at defined indentation distance) | Testing of flexible cellular material - Indentation test on finished parts (indentation force at defined indentation distance) |
| DIN 53579 (indentation distance) - Hardness (Indentation distance at defined indentation force) | Testing of flexible cellular material - Indentation test on finished parts (Indentation distance at defined indentation force) |
| Contact discoloration (by foam) | Contact discoloration (by foam), e.g. BMW QV 52009 |
| Ford FLTM BN 107-01 - Crocking test | Crocking Test - instrumental evaluation |
| Chrysler LP-463LB-11-01 Method A - Resistance to cold cracking (180° bend and crease test) | Resistance to cold cracking of general trim materials, Method A : 108° bend and crease test |
| Chrysler LP-463LB-11-01 Method B - Resistance to cold cracking (Mandrel bend test) | Resistance to cold cracking of general trim materials, Method C: Ball drop test |
| ISO 1431-1 (procedure A) - Ozone resistance | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Resistance to ozone cracking - Part 1: Static and dynamic strain testing |
| ASTM D3574 Test C - Stress-strain characteristic in compression | Standard Test Methods for flexible cellular materials - slab, bonded and molded urethane foams - Test C: Compression force deflection test |
| ASTM D3574 Test D - Compression set at standard conditioning temperature | Standard Test Methods for flexible cellular materials - slab, bonded and molded urethane foams - Test D: Constant deflection compression set test |
| Ford FLTM BN 112-08 - Soiling & cleanability test for interior trim materials. | Soiling & cleanability test for interior trim materials. |
| ASTM D3574 Test F - Determination of tear strength | Standard Test Methods for flexible cellular materials - slab, bonded and molded urethane foams - Test F: Tear resistance test |
| Porsche PPV 4025 / VW 96386 - Color comparison in the color matching cabinet | hue control - Color comparison in the color matching cabinet |
| Hyundai/KIA MS 210-05 § 4.8 - Wear resistance | Molded plastic parts - Interior use; § 4.8: Wear resistance |
| Honda 7060Z-TW1W-H000 § 4.7.1 - static deformation | Sunshade Assy, Roll - Creep resistance - static deformation |
| Fiat 9.55253 § 2.7.2 - Surfactant - Resistance to test medium | Specification for miscellaneous plastic components; § 2.7.2: Surfactant - Resistance to test medium |
| AATCC 8 - Colorfastness to Crocking | Colorfastness to Crocking: AATCC Crockmeter method |
| ASTM D3574 Test E - Tensile Test | Standard Test Methods for flexible cellular materials - slab, bonded and molded urethane foams - Test E: Tensile Test |
| Fiat 7.M8300 § 1.4 - Indentation load deflection on specimens | Cellular polyurethane padding for motor vehicle seat cushions and backs; § 1.4: Indentation load deflection on specimens |
| Fiat 7.M8300 § 1.6 - Compression set | Cellular polyurethane padding for motor vehicle seta cushions and backs; § 1.6 Compression set |
| Actuation forces | Actuation forces (according to customer requirement) |
| BMW AA-0257 - Measurement of structure and gloss | Measurement of structure and gloss on painted surfaces |
| BMW AA-0054 - Resistance to car-wash machines | Resistance of coatings to car-wash machines |
| BMW AA-0136 - Resistance to pressure water jetting | Testing of resistance to pressure water jetting |
| BMW AA-0236 / DIN EN ISO 4892-2 (Procedure A - BST 65 °C) - Weathering colour stability | Accelerated weathering colour stability |
| BMW AA-P 319 - Scalpel cut | Scalpel cut on CFK-parts with clear coating |
| BMW AA-0340 - Scalpel cut | Scalpel cut on CFK-parts with clear coating |
| BMW AA-P 259 - Mar resistance (Crockmeter) | Mar resistance testing using Crockmeter |
| BMW AA-P 194, method 1 - Chemical resistance | Chemical resistance test of surfaces |
| BMW AA-P 194, method 2 - Chemical resistance | Chemical resistance test of surfaces, method 2 |
| BMW AA-0134 - Dry scratch resistance test | Dry scratch resistance test using Crockmeter |
| Ford FLTM BO 131-03 (Condition 4) - Odor Test | Interior Odor test |
| Qoros Qosta-EVR300000.02 - Determination of volatile organic compounds | Determination of the emission of volatile organic compounds from vehicle interior parts |
| VW PV 3965 - Visual Color Matching | Decorative Surfaces on and in the Vehicle - Visual Color Matching according to DIN EN ISO 3668 |
| VW 50195 § 3.2.1 Solid paint / DIN 5033-7 - Color meassurement (CIELAB) | Colorimetric Evaluation of Exterior Automotive Paint Finishes § 3.2.1 Solid paint |
| DIN EN 15977 - Determination of elongation and permanent deformation | Rubber or plastic coated fabrics - Mechanical properties - Determination of elongation under load and residual deformation |
| BMW PR 380.3 § 2.3.1 (based on DIN EN 388) - Piercing force | Test specification for floor mats - Functional tests - Mechanical requirements; § 2.3.1: piercing force (puncture force) based on DIN EN ISO 388 |
| Fastness to water spotting | Genrell test method - Fastness to water spotting (e.g. BMW GS 93026-1) |
| DIN EN ISO 16925 - Resistance to pressure water-jetting | Paints and varnishes - Determination of the resistance of coatings to pressure water-jetting |
| VW PV 3983 - Stress crack resistance | Total vehicle - media resistance of plastics and thermoplastic elastomers in conjunction with mechanical stresses |
| Ford CETP-00.00-L-467 - Corrosion test | Global Laboratory Accelerated Cyclic Corrosion Test |
| BMW AA-0419 - Staining Behavior and Cleaning Ability | Staining Behavior and Cleaning Ability of Leather |
| BMW AA-0567, alkaline - Colour fastness to perspiration | Perspiration Resistance |
| BMW AA-0567, acidic - Colour fastness to perspiration | Perspiration Resistance |
| BMW AA-0568 - Dimensional stability | Dimensional Stability Leather |
| BMW AA-0563 - Repeated flexing (Flexometer method) | Flex resistance at low temperature |
| BMW AA-0566 - Penetration Behaviour Leather | Penetration Behaviour Leather |
| Ford DVM-0019-MA - Scratch Resistance | Scrat Resistance |
| Ford DVM-0017-MA - Soiling and cleaning behavior | Soiling and cleaning behavior of interior materials |
| BMW AA-0349 - Stapelfähigkeit | Stack Ability of Damping Pads |
| BMW AA-0256 - Measurement of Thickness and Grammage | Measurement of Thickness and Grammage of Damping Pads |
| Daimler DBL 5575 § 10.1 - Abrasion resistance (Crockmeter) | Supply specification, Textile-flocked elastomer parts for body seals and plastic parts for vehicle interior, § 10.1 Abrasion resistance (Crockmeter) (for AA 10 / 20 / 21) |
| VW PV 2037 - Resistance to preservaties and cleaning agents | Plastic parts, metal-nonmetal bonds - Resistance to preservaties and cleaning agents |
| BMW PR 399 - Edge Thread withdrawal force | Edge Thread withdrawal force |
| GM 4465P - Water Fog Resistance | Water Fog Humidity Test |
| Determination of stiffness | General method for the determination of the stiffness |
| PSA B15 4140 § 4.1.1 - Crack density | Coatings - Electrolytic Chromium Plating on Plastic Parts - Crack on the Chromium Plating |
| VDA 230-211 - Abrasion Test | Abrasion Test on Leather - Determination of the abrasion resistance of leather surfaces using the Martindale abrasion testing apparatus and a ball plate |
| Ford FLTM BI 106-01-E - Coating Adhesion test Methode E | Adhesion of coatings (for coatings and finishes on steel, aluminum, galvanized steel, plastic or other substrates), Method E (adhesion test for parting lines, radius and edges) |
| GM/Opel GMW 14872 - Cyclic corrosion laboratory test | Cyclic corrosion laboratory test |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.254 - Corrosion test | Calcium Chloride Accelerated Corrosion Test (Russian Mud Test) |
| BMW PR 501 Part 2 - Desiccator test | Verification of the interaction of materials in the vehicle interior (desiccator test) |
| DIN EN ISO 11339 - separation test (T-peel test) | Adhesives - T-peel test for flexible-to-flexible bonded assemblies |
| Toyota TSM0501G § 9.2 - Tensile Test | Standard test methods for plastic molding materials - § 9.2 Tensile Test |
| PSA B15 4140 § 3.2.1 - Layer thickness measurement | Coating - electrolytic chromium plating on plastic parts § |
| DIN 18035-7 § 7.9 - Transverse tensile strength | Sport grounds - Part 7: Synthetic turf areas; § 7.9: Determination of transverse tensile strength |
| ISO 12219-1 - Determination of organic emissions | Interior air of road vehicles - Part1 : Whole vehicle test chamber - specifications and method for the determination of volatile organic compounds in cabin interiors |
| GM/Opel GMW 14864 - Staining due to Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) and Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) | Procedure to determining the staining of trim materials due to sulfur dioxide, SO2 and hydrogen sulfide, H2S |
| VDA 230-219-D - Sun simulation (long term testing) | Ageing of automotive components in solar simulation units (long term testing) |
| VDA 230-219-Z - sun simulation (cycle testing) | Ageing of automotive components in solar simulation units (cycle testing) |
| GM/Opel GMW 3154 - Mandrel bend test | Mandrel Bend Test |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.425 - Trapezoid Tear Strength | Trapezoid Tear Strength |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.451 - Transparancy, translucence | Fabric Transparency |
| Daimler DBL 5578 (Steam jet test) - Coating adhesion after Steam jet test | Supply Specification - Elastomer parts with anti-friction coating: Steam jet test |
| Volvo TC 88200001 - Sun tan lotion test | Sun tan lotion test |
| BMW AA 0616 - Weight change with contact storing | Determination of weight change with contact storing |
| Water resistance (water permeability) | General method - water resistance (water permeability) / eg. Honda 8360Z-TR0-A000 § 6-4 |
| Adhesion friction | General method - determination of adhesion friction / eg. Honda 8360Z-TR0-A000 § 6-6 (Sliding load) |
| DIN EN ISO 14125 (Method A) with temperature - Determination of flexural properties, three-point bending test | Fibre reinforced plastics - Determination of flexural properties; Method A: three-point bending test - at temperature |
| PSA D45 1730 - Burning behavior (Test with incandescent wire) | Plastics burning behavior (Test with indandescent wire) |
| GM/Opel GMW 14124 -Cycle W, revised acc. to GMW 14892 - Interior adhesive/sealant humidity high temperature test cycle | Automotive Environmental Cycles; Test cycle W: Interior adhesive/sealant humidity high temperature test cycle / climate cycle revised according to GMW 14892, issue 2012-04 (Adhesion requirements for bonded interior parts) |
| GMW 16830 - Tape lamination | Tape lamination to automotive components |
| Assembly/Disassembly | Assembly/Disassembly |
| BMW PR 372 § 2.1.6.2 - Weight loading dynamic | BMW PR 372 - Weight loading dynamic |
| BMW PR 372 §2.1.7.1 - Rigidity test | BMW PR 372 §2.1.7.1 - rigidity test |
| BMW PR 372 §2.1.7.1 - Stiffness test | BMW PR 372 §2.1.7.1 - Stiffness test |
| BMW PR 104 §2.6.4.5 - Endurance test | BMW PR 104 §2.6.4.5 - Seat belt outlet finisher endurance test |
| BMW PR 372 § 2.1.6.1 - Weight load static | BMW PR 372 - weight load static |
| BMW PR 100§2.8.3.1 - Stiffness test | BMW PR 100§2.8.3.1 Stiffness test |
| Fiat 50180 method A1 - Salt spray test | Corrosion tests - method A1: Salt spray test |
| Porsche PPV 4017/ VW 96380 variant 1A - Corrosion test | Surface protection - Corrosion test - modified alternating climate test |
| ISO 12219-3, in accordance - Determination of volatile organic compounds (VOC and carbonyl emissions) | Interior air of road vehicles - Screening method for the determination of the emissions of volatile organic compounds from vehicle interior parts and materials - Micro-scale chamber method |
| Volvo STD 423-0037 Method A - Colour fastness to rubbing | Colour fastness to rubbing |
| Volvo STD 423-0037 Method B - Colour fastness to rubbing | Colour fastness to rubbing |
| DIN 18035-7 § 7.7.1 - Exposure to hot water | Sports grounds - Part 7: Synthetic turf areas; § 7.7.1: Exposure to hot water |
| DIN 18035-7 § 7.7.2 - Exposure to heat | Sports grounds - Part 7: Synthetic turf areas; § 7.7.1: Exposure to heat |
| VW PV 3330 - Determination of compression set (Permanent deformation) | Elastomer O-rings compression set (Permanent deformation) |
| high precision snagging mace | Equipment for Mace Snag device acc to VDA 230-220 |
| DIN EN ISO 3376 - Tensile properties | Leather - Physical and mechanical tests - Determination of tensile strength and percentage extension |
| DIN EN ISO 11644 - Test for adhesion of finish | Leather - Test for adhesion of finish |
| VW PV 1210 - Corrosion test | Body and add-on parts - Corrosion test |
| VDA 230-206 Part 2 - Stick-slip behaviour (Leather) | Examination of the stick-slip behaviour of material pairs - Part 2 Leather |
| Oxidative aging of the heavy layer | Test of oxidative aging of the heavy layer |
| SAE J 913 - Resistance against fluorescein | Test method for wicking of automotive fabrics and fibrous materials |
| DIN EN ISO 17186 - Surface coating thickness (Microscopical method) | Leather - Physical and mechanical tests - Determination of surface coating thickness (Microscopical method) |
| DIN EN ISO 14268 - Water vapour permeability | Leather - Physical and mechanical tests - Determination of water vapour permeability |
| Fiat 50423 § 2 - Compression Deflection | Test for compression-deflection, compression/tension set and apparent density of expanded cellular materials |
| Fiat 50423 § 3.1 - Compression test | Test for compression-deflection, compression/tension set and apparent density of expanded cellular materials |
| Volvo TC 85000010-B - Soiling and cleaning behavior | Resistance to staining, soiling resistance and cleanability of woven or knitted textile materials. |
| Volvo TC 85000011 § 6.1. - Resistance to abrasion (Martindale) | Evaluation of soil-repellent finishes on textile materials |
| Volvo TC 85000011 § 6.2. - Resistance to cleaning | Evaluation of soil-repellent finishes on textile materials - resistance to cleaning |
| Volvo TC 85000011 § 6.3. - Resistance to aging after cleaning | Evaluation of soil-repellent finishes on textile materials - the influence of aging on cleaned treated material |
| ISO 1407 - Determination of solvent-extractable material | Rubber - Determination of solvent extract |
| BMW GS 97014-2, based on - Emissions measurement in SHED chambers (CARB test) | Emissions measurement in SHED chambers - Determination of volatile, organic emissions from components, semi-finished products and materials that do not carry fuel |
| BMW AA-0420 - Hydrolysis at Leather | Hydrolysis at Leather |
| BMW PR 362 - Determination of volatile substances in leather (moisture measurement) | Determination of volatile substances in leather (moisture measurement) |
| DIN EN 986 - Dimensional change | Determination of dimensional changes due to the effects of varied water and heat conditions and distortion out of plane |
| BMW AA-0602 Compression set - Compression set at upholstery wadding | Determination of pressure sensitivity and compression set at upholstery wadding |
| Separation force (manual) | Separation force (manual) - testing with hand load cell |
| Daimler PB VWL 301 - Abrasion test with metal heels | Abrasion test with metal heels |
| ISO 247 method A - Determination of ash | Rubber - Determination of ash |
| ISO 247 method B - Determination of ash | Rubber - Determination of ash |
| VW PV 3959 - Storage in a desiccator | Hydrolysis test on the roof liner with laminated interior décor |
| BMW AA-0026 / Exterior - Ageing resistance test | Ageing resistance test - Scope Exterior |
| SAE J860 - Determination Mass per unit area | Surface Vehicle standard - Test Method for Measuring (Weight) of Organic Trim Materials |
| ASTM D1204-2 - Dimensional Change | Standard Test Method for Linear Dimensional Change of Nonrigid Thermoplastic Sheeting or Film at Elevated Temperature |
| ASTM D1149-A - Ozone resistance | Standard Test Methods for Rubber Deterioration - Cracking in an Ozone Controlled Environment |
| ASTM D3767-A - Determination of Thickness | Standard Practice for Rubber - Measurement of Dimensions |
| DIN 55660-2 - Determination of the free surface energy of solid surfaces | Paints and varnishes - Wettability - Part 2: Determination of the free surface energy of solid surfaces by measuring the contact angle |
| DIN EN ISO 11501 - Measurement of dimensional change | Plastics - film and sheeting - Determination of dimensional change on heating |
| BMW AA-0055, Test method 3 - Chemical resistance | Chemical resistance test of surfaces - Test method 3 |
| PSA D45 5650 - Air permeability of textile fabrics | Flexible Materials - air permeability test |
| BMW AA-0026 / Exterior - Aging resistance test | Aging resistance test - Scope Exterior |
| PSA D49 1653, in accordance - Soiling and cleaning ability | Trim Materials - Tendency to soiling and cleaning capacity |
| Renault D49 1653, in accordance - Soiling and cleaning ability | Trim Materials - Tendency to soiling and cleaning capacity |
| PSA D45 1045 - Determination of apparent density | Cellular materials - Apparent density |
| PSA D45 1046 - Determination of compression set | Flexible cellular trim materials - Compression set with constant thickness |
| BMW PR 384.1 - Recess test | Recess test |
| Cigarette Test | Cigarette Test (e.g. BMW PR 388) |
| Foam adhesion, manual | |
| VW PV 3925 (HPLC) - Formaldehyde and other carbonyls with HPLC | |
| SAE J861 - Resistance to crocking | Method of testing resistance to crocking of organic trim materials |
| ASTM D5587 - Tearing strength - Trapezoid Procedure | Standard test method for tearing strength of fabrics by trapezoid procedure |
| ASTM D413 - A - Adhesion test (Type A) | Rubber Property - Adhesion to Flexible Substrate |
| DIN EN ISO 604 - Compressive Properties | Plastics - Determination of compressive properties |
| Mildew resistance - Storage in a desiccator | Mildew resistance - General test method - Storage in a desiccator with water |
| DIN EN 60068-2-52 / IEC 68-2-52 - saltspray test | Environmental testing - Part 2: Tests - Test Kb: Salt mist, cyclic (sodium chloride solution) |
| Mitsubishi - Odor - Odor test | |
| Mitsubishi ES-W83217/ ES-X83217 § 4.12.2 - Carbon arc light resistance | Fabrics and Sheets - Fade Resistance - Method B |
| DIN ISO 7619-1 (Shore A) / testing in cold - Determination of Shore A hardness | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Determination of indentation hardness - Part 1: Durometer method (Shore hardness) / testing in cold |
| Ball roll test | Ball roll test |
| VW PV 3305 § 3.1 - Ozone resistance | Rubber vulcanizates - Testing of ozone resistance and permanent deformation |
| DIN EN ISO 899-1 - Determination of creep behavior | Plastics, Determination of creep behavior, part 1: Tensile creep |
| DIN 52351 § 1. - Determination of the humidity | Testing of woodfiber plates - Determination of the humidity, water absorption and thickness swelling, § 1.: Determination of the humidity |
| DIN 52351 § 2. - Determination water absorption and thickness swelling | Testing of woodfiber plates - Determination of the humidity, water absorption and thickness swelling, § 2.: Determination water absorption and thickness swelling |
| DIN EN ISO 14125 (Method B) - Determination of flexural properties, four-point flexural test | Fibre-reinforced plastic composites - Determination of flexural properties; Method B: Four-point bending test |
| VW PV 3945 - Dynamic-Mechanical Analysis | Elastomers and Thermoplastic Elastomers - Determining the Low-Temperature Flexibility with DMA |
| Ford SH-0089 / SH-0103 - Coefficient of friction | Modiefied throw-in-mat slippage test (static friction) |
| BMW AA-0055, Test method 5 - Chemical resistance | Chemical resistance test of surfaces - Test method 5 |
| Honda - Cleanability | Honda - Cleanability (e.g. Honda 8102Z-SLE-J000) |
| Odor - Odor test | |
| Volvo TC 85000145 - Soiling and Cleaning | Dye transfer by jeans fabric |
| Hole density | |
| DIN 52350 - Determination of thickness, basis weight and density | Testing of wood fiber boards - sampling, thickness measurement, determination of the basis weight and density |
| Adhesion test, parts | Adhesion test, parts (bonded joints of parts) |
| VDA 230-205 Method A - Determination of the loose-grained effect | Leather for Automobile interior trim - Determination of the lose-grained effect of unlaminated leather - Method A |
| VDA 230-205 Method B - Determination of the loose-grain effect | Leather for Automobile interior trim - Determination of the lose-grained effect of laminated leather |
| Mitsubishi ES-X83220 § 4.14.1A - Light Resistance | Test Standard - Woven Fabrics, Knittings - Light Resistance (Xenon Arc Lamp) |
| DIN EN ISO 2813 - gloss measurement | Paints and varnishes - Determination of specular gloss of non-metallic coatings with 20 °, 60 ° and 85 ° (according to JIS K 5400 & MS & MS 652-14 600-60.) |
| DIN 53377 - Determination of Dimensional stability | Testing of plastic films - Determination of dimensional stability |
| DIN EN ISO 17070 - Determination of pentachlorophenol content | Leather - Chemical tests - Determination of pentachlorophenol content (PCP) |
| GM/Opel GMW 15634 - Determination of volatile and moderately volatile organic components | Determination of volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds in materials of automotive interior |
| Pull-off force | Pull-off force general |
| DIN EN ISO 9073-2 Method A - Determination of thickness | Textiles - Test methods for nonwovens - Part 2: Determination of thickness (Method A) |
| Scania TB4546 - Odour | Smell - phenolic resin bonded material |
| DIN EN ISO 3344 - Determination of moisture content | Reinforcement products - Determination of moisture content |
| GM/Opel GMW 15634 - Evaluation acc. to GMW 3059 - Determination of volatile and moderately volatile organic components | Determination of volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds in materials of automotive interior |
| VW PV 3427 - Elasticity test | PUR-soft foam - Elasticity |
| BMW PR 556 - Cream resistance (drop test) | Resistance of unpainted thermoplastic surfaces in the interior area against creams |
| Nissan - Seam strength | General test method - Nissan - Seam strength (eg. Nissan NES M0602 § 13) |
| Colour fastness to rubbing (Gakushin) | General test method - Colour fastness to rubbing with Gakushin type friction tester (eg. Nissan NES M0602 § 21 and 22) |
| Nissan NES M0602 § 24 - Colour transfer by rubbing (Gakushin) | Testing methods of genuine leather and polyurethane leather and polyvinylchloride coated fabric for automobiles- Denim material color transfer by rubbing with Gakushin type friction test device |
| BMW GS 97034-1 - Manual abrasion test | Surface test of motor vehicle interior materials |
| BMW GS 97034-3 / PR 513 - Shoe sole test | Surface test of motor vehicle interior materials - Shoe sole test |
| BMW GS 97034-5-A - Resistance to cleaning agents | Surface test of motor vehicle interior materials - Resistance to cleaning agents |
| BMW GS 97034-5-B - Resistance to cleaning agents | Surface test of motor vehicle interior materials - Resistance to cleaning agents |
| BMW GS 97034-5-C - Resistance to cleaning agents | Surface test of motor vehicle interior materials - Resistance to cleaning agents |
| BMW GS 97034-6-A - Soiling behavior and cleaning ability (Abrex) | Surface test of motor vehicle interior materials - Soiling behavior and cleaning ability (Test procedure A) |
| BMW GS 97034-6 B - Soiling behavior and cleaning ability (Martindale) | Surface test of motor vehicle interior materials - Soiling behavior and cleaning ability B |
| BMW GS 97034-8 - Determination of the scratch inclination | Surface test of motor vehicle interior materials - Determination of the scratch inclination |
| BMW GS 97034-9 - Scratch test | Surface test of motor vehicle interior materials - Scratch test |
| BMW GS 97034-4-A - Color abrasion behavior | Surface test of motor vehicle interior materials - Color abrasion behavior |
| BMW GS 97034-4-B - Color abrasion behavior (Crockmeter) | Surface test of motor vehicle interior materials - Color abrasion behavior |
| BMW GS 97034-4-C - Color abrasion behavior (Veslic) | Surface test of motor vehicle interior materials - Color abrasion behavior |
| Scania STD 4377en - Scratch resistance | Scratch resistance and scratch hardness |
| BMW AA-0412 - Resistance to abrasion | Abrasion Test of Leather by Means of Ball Plate |
| DIN EN ISO 4920 - Determination of resistance to surface wetting (Spray test) | Textile fabrics - Determination of resistance to surface wetting (Spray test) |
| BMW GS 97034-2 - Finger nail test | Surface test of motor vehicle interior materials |
| Adhesion test acc. to ASTM D1000 - Adhesion of adhesive tapes | |
| Ford EU AN 1-1 (Water spotting) - Water spotting test | Resistance of Textiles to Bleeding, Perspiration and Water Spotting |
| Ford FLTM BI 106-03 - Hydrolysis resistance | Hydrolysis resistance of painted plastic panels |
| DIN 53572 - Compression set | Testing of soft-elastic foams - Determination of compression set after constant deformation |
| BMW GS 97034-8, based on - Determination of the scratch inclination | Surface test of motor vehicle interior materials - Determination of the scratch inclination |
| BMW GS 97034-9, based on - Scratch test | Surface test of motor vehicle interior materials |
| Volvo STD 423-0061 - Ligth exposure | Light exposure at 75 °C - Accelerated colour fastness test of interior |
| Volvo STD 423-0023 - Gloss measurement | Gloss - Paints and Enamels |
| BMW PR 311.2 - Measurement of annoying noise (rattling/creaking) for components and overall vehicle | Annoying noise test / Shaker test |
| Ford FLTM BI 113-08 - Resistance to sunscreen lotion and insect repellent | Resistance to sunscreen lotion and insect repellent |
| Nissan NES M0602 § 16 - Peeling resistance | Testing Methods of Genuine Leather and Polyurethane leather and polyvinylchloride coated fabric for Automobiles - § 16 Peeling resistance test method |
| Suzuki SES N 3245 - Flammability | Test method for flame-resistant interior materials and criteria for flame resistant property |
| Daimler MBN 10494-5 § 5.1.1 - Manual scratch test (with a knife) | Paint test methods - Part 5: Technical-mechanical tests |
| Daimler MBN 10494-5 § 5.8.2 - Wiping scratch resistance: crockmeter test | Testing the scratch resistance of coatings with the crockmeter |
| BMW AA-0224 - Corrosion Test | Cyclic Corrosion Test |
| DIN EN ISO 4048 - Determination of matter soluble in dichlormethane and free fatty acid content | Leather - Determination of matter soluble in dichlormethane and free fatty acid content |
| DIN EN ISO 17076-2 - Abrasion resistance | Leather - Determination of abrasion resistance - Part 2: Martindale ball plate method |
| VDA 230-208 - Hydrolytic resistance | Leather and plastic roll stock for motor vehicle interior trim - Hydrolytic aging (aging in desiccator or preserving jar) |
| ISO 37 (Examination in temperature chamber - heat) - Tensile properties | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Determination of tensile stress-strain properties |
| Ford FLTM BI 123-01 - Corrosion Test | Painted sheet metal corrosion test - Laboratory-Simulated Arizona Proving Ground Test |
| DIN EN ISO 105-B06 (Exp. no. 3) according to, BST 90°C - Light fastness | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part B06: Colour fastness and ageing to artificial light at high temperatures: Xenon arc fading lamp test |
| DIN EN ISO 105-B06 (Exp. Nr. 3), HLA acc. to BST 90°C - Aging test (Multiple Exposure) | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part B06: Colour fastness and ageing to artificial light at high temperatures: Xenon arc fading lamp test |
| DIN EN ISO 4892-2 (method A) - Method of exposure to laboratory light sources | Plastics - Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources - Part 2: Xenon-arc lamps |
| Toyota TSL5101G & 3.29 - Crease-Flex Resistance | Crease-Flex Resistance Test |
| Honda DWG No. 0094Z-T7S-0000 - VOC Test Method | VOC Test Method Specification for interior parts |
| VDA 230-220 test without seam in the middle - Mace Snag Test | Textiles for the automotive interiors - Determining the thread puller tendency of textiles - Mace Snag test; § 8.1: Test without test seam in the middle |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.156 - Resistance to Perspiration | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Resistance of interior trim to perspiration - Immersion test |
| VDA 230-220 test with seam in the middle - Mace Snag Test | Textiles for the automotive interiors - Determining the thread puller tendency of textiles - Mace Snag test; § 8.1: Test without test seam in the middle |
| VDA 230-218 - Scratch resistance with a chisel | Plastic sheet products for automobile interior trim - testing the scratch resistance - plowing |
| SAE J1351 - Odor Test | Hot Odor Test for Insulation Materials |
| DBL 5310 § 7.11 - Color stability | Leather for interior - Color stability |
| PATAC TS-BD-003 - Bag Emission Test | |
| JASO M902 - Determination of VOC emission | Road vehicles - Interior parts and materials - Measurement methods of diffused volatile organic compounds (VOC) |
| Renault D47 1309 - Climatic Cycle Test | Automobile equipment trimming materials and parts - Ageing according to given climatic cycle |
| BMW AA-0565 - Shrinkage Test | Shrinkage Test Instrumten Panel |
| Chrysler LP-463PB-31-01-J (Exterior/ Interior) - Solvent wipe resistance | Resistance of paint films to various fluids, Method J - Solvent wipe resistance |
| Jaguar TPJLR 52.459 - Electrical Resistance | Determination of the electrical resistance of Textile Fabrics |
| Daimler PA PP PWT 3668 - Static shearing force | Determination of the static shearing force at bonded components |
| Daimler MBN 10526 § 6.2 - Shear holding time | Determining the adhesive strength of adhesive tapes and foils for self-adhesive components |
| Daimler MBN 10526 § 6.1 - Peel-off resistance | Determining the adhesive strength of adhesive tapes and foils for self-adhesive components |
| VW TL 52435 § 6.7 - Resistance to leaching | Fuel pipe, multilayer pipe - Resistance to leaching |
| ISO 12219-3 - Determination of the emissions of volatile organic compounds. | Interior air of road vehicles - Part 3: Screening method for the determination of the emissions of volatile organic compounds from vehicle interior parts and materials - Micro-scale chamber method |
| VW PV 1058 - Determination of chromium crack grid | Chrome surfaces - Determination of chromium crack grid |
| VW PV 1063 - Determination of Micropore Density | Chrome-Plated Surfaces - Determination of Micropore Density |
| GMW 14701 Method 2 - Resistance of coatings to chemical (drop test at room temperature) | Resistance of coatings to chemical etching and distortion - Method 2 (Room Temperature Test) |
| GMW 14701 Method 4 - Resistance of coatings to chemical (drop test at climate storage) | Resistance of coatings to chemical etching and distortion - Method 4 (Fuel Oil Soot Test) |
| GMW 14701 Method 3 - Resistance of coatings to chemical (drop test at elevated temperature) | Resistance of coatings to chemical etching and distortion - Method 3 (Elevated Temperature Test) |
| VW PV 3971 - Adhesion at Low Temperatures | Anti-Drumming Layers - Determination of the Adhesion at Low Temperatures |
| VW PV 3951 - Magnetic Adhesion | Bitumen Films - Testing of Magnetic Adhesion |
| Chrysler LP-463PB-31-01-H (Exterior/ Interior) - Acid Spot Test | Resistance of paint films to various fluids, Method H: Acid spot test |
| Volvo VCS 1027,1449 - Accelerated corrosion test, version II - ACT II (cyclic atmospheric corrosion test with salt load) | Accelerated corrosion test, version II - ACT II (cyclic atmospheric corrosion test with salt load) |
| VW 50133 § 4.1 - Workmanship (Resistance to test medium) | PA66 for finished parts outside the vehicle interior - Material requirements; § 4.1: Workmanship (media resistance) |
| Hyundai/KIA MS 210-06 § 4.4.2 - Weatherability test | Molded plastic parts - Exterior use § 4.4.2 Artificial Weatherability test |
| ASTM C297 - Flatwise Tensile Strength | Standard Test MEthod for Flatwise Tensile Strength of Sandwich Constructions |
| Porsche PTL 7524 § 4.5.5 - Corrosion test with brake dust | |
| VW PV 3410 § 4.4 - Static set (indentation depth) | PUR Flexible Foam - Testing Methods - § 4.4 Static set |
| VW 50554 - Standard Atmospheres for conditioning | Standard Atmospheres and Room Temperatures - Requirements on Standard Atmospheres |
| DIN EN ISO 5470-2 - Abrasion test (Martindale) | Rubber or plastic coated fabrics - Determiation of abrasion resistance |
| Daimler MBN 10494-5 § 5.9 - Mar resistance according to Oesterle | Paint Test Methods - Part 5: Technical-Mechanical Tests § 5.9 |
| BMW PR 557 (Interior) - Chemical resistance | Resistance unpainted thermoplastic surfaces in the interior area to media |
| DIN 53504 (Temperature chamber - in heat) - tensile properties | Testing of rubber - Determination of tear strength, tensile strength, elongation at break and stress values in a tensile test |
| SAE J2412 - Light fastness (Interior) | Accelerated exposure of automotive interior trim components using a controlled irradiance water cooled Xenon-arc apparatus (replacement of SAE J1885) |
| Abrasion by means of abrasion cloth | General test method: Abrasion by means of abrasion cloth (e.g. BMW PR 231 § 4.1.1.17 v. 2015-07) |
| Taiwan VSTD 19-1 (191) - § 19-1.5 horizontal test - Burning behaviour | Vehicle safety tests - flammability of interior materials for motor vehicles |
| NES M0603 §7 - Content rate of ether soluble substance | Test method of Felts for Automobiles - §7 Content rate of ether soluble substance |
| Determination of static elongation | |
| DIN EN ISO 14419 - in accordance to - Oil repellency | Textiles - Oil repellency - Examination of oil repellency under the help of hydrocarbons |
| Reanult D45 1291 (Shore A) - Evaluation of shore A Hardness | Rubbers and Plastics Shore Hardness A or D |
| Renault D45 1291 (Shore D) - Evaluation of Shore D Hardness | Rubbers and Plastics Shore Hardness A or D |
| DIN EN 60068-2-60 - Method 4 - Corrosion test with flowing Gas | Environmental testing - Part 2: Tests - Test Ke: flowing mixed gas corrosion test |
| ASTM D751 § 32-35 - Trapezoidal Tear | Standard Test Methods for Coated Fabrics - Trapezoidal Tear |
| DIN EN ISO 2812-1 - Resistance to liquids - immersion in liquids other than water | Paints and varnishes - determination of resistance to liquids - Part 1: Method using immersion in liquids other than water |
| GM/Opel GMW 3010, Code C - Tensile properties for threads | Tensile properties for threads |
| PSA DPCA D10-0003 - Determination of volatiles | Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds and Carbonyl Substances in Automobile Non-metal Materials and Parts ----Tedlar Bag Method |
| Volvo VCS 1024,37169 - Tearing strength, crescent test pieces | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplatic - Tearing strength, crescent test pieces |
| Hyundai/KIA MS 300-11 - Resistance to scuffing | Method of testing resistance to scuffing of materials such as vinyl, genuine leather and luggage compartment mats |
| Hyundai/KIA MS 300-31 § 4.27 - Determination of the seam strength | Standard Test Methods - Leather, A/Leather and Sheet § 4.27 Seam Strength |
| PSA D47 1309 - Climate cycle test | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Materials and parts for automotive equipment - Ageing according to a given climatic cycle |
| VW PV 1303 - Light exposure test (100°C) | Non-metallic materials - Exposure test of passenger compartment components |
| DIN ISO 815-2 - Determination of compression set | Elastomers or thermoplastic elastomers- Determination of compression set - Part 2: At low temperatures |
| Toyota TSM 0506G § 3.3 (Charpy impact) - Determination of Charpy impact properties at low temperatures | Standard Test Methods for Plastic Molding Materials for Compliance with ISO |
| Toyota TSM 0506G - Determination of temperature of deflection under load | Standard test methods for plastic molding materials for compliance with iso |
| DIN EN 513 - Method 1, Simulation temperate climate zone (M) - Artificial radiation exposure or weathering | Unplasticized PVC profiles for the fabrication of windows and doors - Determination of the resisance to artificial weathering |
| Ford FLTM BI 113-01 - Water and soap spotting | Water and soap spotting test for paint |
| Renault D45 1727 (Fogging G) - Determination of the fogging characteristics (Fogging G) | Renault: Trim materials for interior and passenger compartment parts - Fogging - Condensation (Fogging G) |
| Honda 7754Z-TZ5A-A000 § 6-21 - Odor test (Room temperatur) | Wood Panel with open pore Finish Spezification for TZ5 - § 6.21 Odor |
| Honda 7754Z-TZ5A-A000 § 6.21 - Odor test (at 80 °C) | Wood Panel with open pore Finish § 6.21 |
| VW PV 3362 - Resistance to Separation | Testing of RWDR/IWDR - Examination of the Resistance to Separation of PTFE-Sealing element to Carrier |
| Renault D42 1008/ D - Cold Brittleness | Renault: Leather, Plastic or Rubber coated Textiles, Plastic sheets - Cold Brittleness |
| Renault D45 1014 - Number of threads or stitches | Fabrics - Count Measurement |
| VW PV 1004 - Inherent stress condition | Valve Armor - Examination of the residual stress state |
| ASTM D925 - Method B - Migration Stain | Standard Test Methods for Rubber Property - Staining of Surfaces (Contact, Migration, and Diffusion), Method B - Migration Stain |
| TRIAS 20-J027-01 - Burning test | Test for Flame-Resistance Interior Materials |
| BS 1006 - Waterdrop test | Color fastness to spotting: water |
| Daimler MBN 10494-7 § 5.1 - Resistance to chemicals: Temperature-gradient oven test method | Paint test Methods - Part 7: Resistance to Chemicals, Test Mixtures and test Concentrates, § 5.1 Resistance to chemicals: temperature-gradient oven test method |
| Daimler MBN 10494-6 § 5.9.1 - Artificial weathering - CAM 180 | Artificial weathering - CAM 180 |
| Ford FLTM BO 131-03 (Condition 2) - Interior Odor test | Interior odor test (Condition 2, 40 °C) |
| DIN EN 13512 - buckling strength | Test methods for uppers and lining - buckling strength |
| DIN 53864 - bending stiffness | Testing of textiles - Determination of bending stiffness - A method according to Schlenker |
| Hyundai/KIA MS 300-32 § 4.14.1 - Fade Fastness | Standard Test Method - Woven, Knit |
| Suzuki SES N 3298 § 4.9 - Color fastness to light | Methods of testing PVC Leather for seat skin § 4.9 Color fastness to light |
| Suzuki SES N 3298 § 4.11 - Stickiness | Methods of testing PVC leather for seat skin § 4.11 Stickiness |
| Suzuki SES N 3298 § 4.12 - weight loss due to volatilization | Methods of testing PVC leather for seat skin § 4.12 Loss by volatilization |
| Static load (Shear tensile test) | General test method - Static load freely suspended (Shear tensile test), e.g. BMW PR 380.4 issue 2015-09 § 2.2.5.2 |
| Volvo VCS 1024,28439-A - Peeling strength (method A) | Peeling strength - Laminated materials (method A: with testing machine) |
| Volvo VCS 1024,28439-B - Peeling strength (method B) | Peeling strength - Laminated materials (method B: with weights) |
| Jaguar TPJLR 52.564 - Water immersion test | Water Immersion Test For Painted Parts And Panels |
| Jaguar TPJLR 52.252 - Salt spray test | Resistance To Neutral Salt Spray Corrosion Testing |
| Jaguar TPJLR 52.554 - Corrosion Test | Prohesion Corrosion Test |
| Honda 8460Z-TX6-0000 § 7-20 - Odor test | Test method specification for Assy trunk interior parts; § 7-20: Odor test |
| Blocking | General test method - Blocking tendency |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.417 - Seam strength | Determination of seam strength of textile trim materials |
| SAE J323-A - Cold cracking (Mandrel test) | Test method for determining cold cracking of flexible plastic materials |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.211 - Soiling behavior of seating leather | Susceptibility of leather to soiling |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.212 - Resistance to suntan lotion | Resistance to sun cream staining |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.202 - Soiling and cleanability | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Susceptibility of trim material to dye ingress |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.453 - Determination of white cracking and creasing | Polymeric film resistance to white cracking and creasing |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.104 - Determination of volatile organic compounds (VOC emissions) | Determination of VOC (and Carbonyl) Emissions for Interior Trim Materials |
| DIN EN ISO 8067-A - Tear strength (trouser-shaped test specimens) | Flexible cellular polymeric materials - Determination of tear strength - Method A (trouser-shaped test specimens) |
| Daimler MBN 10506 (Kalahari-Mode) - Weathering in Dry and Hot Climates | Non-Metallic Materials - Weathering in Dry and Hot Climates |
| Daimler MBN 10505 (Florida-Mode) - Weathering in a Humid Climate | Non-Metallic Materials - Weathering in a Humid Climate |
| VDI 2019 - Adhesion of thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) on substrates | Testing the adhesion of thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) on substrates |
| ASTM D 903 - Version 1998 - Peel Strength | Peel or Stripping Strength of Adhesive Bonds |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.712 - Resistance to Blocking | Resistance to Blocking |
| LV 124 § 15.1.2 - Chemical resistance | Electrical and electronic components in motor vehicles - Environmental requirements and testings § 15: Chemical requirements and tests |
| VW PV 1015 § 3 - Specific volume resistivity | Contact corrosion from elastomers and plastics in contact with light alloys - examination of the volume resistivity |
| VW PV 3.14.7 - Stone impact test | Paints and Varnishes - Test of Stone-chip Resistance according to DIN EN ISO 20567-1 |
| Nissan NES M0160 - Odour test | Method of testing the smell of interior parts |
| DIN EN ISO 13934-1 in Heat - Tensile properties (strip method) | Textiles - Tensile properties of fabrics - Part 1: Determination of maximum force and elongation at maximum force using the strip method |
| DIN 53293 - Four-point bending test | Testing of core composites - bending test |
| DIN EN ISO 8993 - Rating system for the evaluation of pitting corrosion | Anodizing of aluminium and its alloys - Rating system for the evaluation of pitting corrosion - Chart method |
| Nissan NES M0094 - received condition - Burning behaviour | Test method of flammability of interior materials for automobiles (original) |
| Nissan NES M0094 - after aging - Burning behaviour | Test method of flammability of interior materials for automobiles (after ageing) |
| VW PV 3355 - Migration staining | PVC-parts contact heat storage |
| DIN EN ISO 11403-1 § 6.3 (DIN EN ISO 527-1/-2) - Tensile properties at constant test speed (comparative test at different temperatures) | Plastics - Acquisition and presentation of comparable multipoint data - Part 1: Mechanical properties; § 6.3 |
| Mazda MES MN 405S § 7.18 - Dust adhesion and removability | Dust adhesion and removability |
| Water repellency (shower method) | General method - Water repellency for textile materials (e.g. GM/Opel GMW 4726, Mazda MES MN 400X § 7.20) |
| Mazda MES MN 405S § 7.22.1 - Color fastness to wash / immersion | Color fastness to wash |
| Mazda MES MN 405S § 7.22.2 - Stain resistance (water spotting) | Stains |
| VDA 233-102 - Corrosion testing | Cyclic corrosion testing of materials and components in automotive construction |
| Mazda MES MN 405S § 7.23.1 A (Xenon arc) - Colour fastness to light (Xenon arc method) | Xenon arc lamp equivalent to JIS B 7754 |
| Toyota TSL 1600 G § 4.2 - Tensile properties yarn | Specification for polyester threads for seat sewing § 4.2 Tensile strength and elongation |
| Toyota TSL 1600 G § 4.3.1 (Method A) - Color fastness to light | Specification for polyester threads for seat sewing § 4.3.1 Test on colorfastness to light Method A Xenon Lamp |
| Mace Snag Test - Determination of the thread puller tendency (Mace Snag Test) | |
| Mazda MES CF 050D - Burning behaviour | Flammability of Interior parts |
| Toyota TSM6634G § 5.7.1 and § 5.7.2 - Colorfastness to crocking | Colorfastness to crocking (dry/wet) by using the Gakushin-type friction tester |
| Toyota TSL 5100 G § 4.19.2 (Method B: Xenon Lamp) - Light fastness | High-temperature light fastness test |
| Daimler MBN 10494-5 § 5.8.1 - Car-wash scratch resistance | Paint Test Methods - Part 5: Technical-Mechanical Tests; § 5.8.1 Car-wash scratch resistance: Amtec Kistler test |
| Mazda MES MN 405S § 7.9.1 - Seam strength | Mazda - Determination of the seam strength |
| DIN 52616 - Determination of thermal conductivity | Heat Resistance Test - Determination of thermal conductivity with the heat flow meter apparatus |
| DIN EN ISO 4628-2 - Assessment of degree of blistering | Paints and varnishes - Evaluation of degradation of coatings - Designation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance - Part 2: Assessment of degree of blistering |
| DIN EN ISO 4628-4 - Assessment of degree of cracking | Paints and varnishes - Evaluation of degradation of coatings - Designation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance - Part 4: Assessment of degree of cracking |
| ASTM D3574 Test A - Density test | Standard Test Methods for Flexible Cellular Materials - Slab, Bonded and Molded Urethane Foams - Test A: Density Test |
| DIN EN ISO 17235 - Determining of softness of leather | Leather - Physical and mechanical tests - Determination of softness |
| DIN EN ISO 2808-7D - Determination of film thickness - Amplitudesensitive eddy current method | Paints and varnishes - Determination of film thickness - Method 7D: Amplitudesensitive eddy current method |
| DIN EN ISO 2808-12A - Determination of film thickness - magnetic induction | Paints and varnishes - Determination of film thickness - Method 12A: magnetic induction |
| TJLR.52.161 - Resistance to acid spotting | Jaguar cars & Land Rover: Resistance to acid spotting |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.561 Method A - Resistance to high pressure cleaning operations | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Resistance of painted exterior parts to high pressure cleaning operations |
| Opel GMW 14145 - Seam strength | Seam strength |
| ISO 9053 - Acoustics, airflow resistance | Acoustics - Materials for acoustical applications - Determination of airflow resistance |
| Fiat/Chrysler LP-463KC-09-01 - Odor test | Odor evaluation of interior trim materials |
| Renault D27 1911 / D - Artificial ageing by weather-ometer | Rubber and Plastic Paint Coatings- Artificial Ageing Using Weatherometer |
| Hyundai/KIA MS 655-08 § 4.21.1 - Abraision resistance for flat surfaces | Paint - hard thermoplastic parts; § 4.21.1: Abraision resistance for flat surfaces |
| BMW AA-0412 - Resistance to abrasion | Abrasion Test of Leather by Means of Ball Plate |
| VW 80200-2 (X-axis) - Vibration test | with superimposed temperature cycle B (8 h) |
| VW 80200-2 (Y-axis) - Vibration test | with superimposed temperature cycle B (8 h) |
| VW 80200-2 (Z-axis) - Vibration test | with superimposed temperature cycle A (24 h) |
| BMW PR 380.4 § 2.2.1 (following DIN EN 388) - Puncture force | Test specification - Floor Mats |
| Daimler DBL 5578 § 8 / § 8.1 (crockmeter) - Abrasion test, crockmeter | Elastomer parts with anti-friction coating - § 8: Abrasion test using a crockmeter / § 8.1: Abrasion on wetted rubbing fabric |
| Daimler DBL 5578 § 8 / § 8.2 (profile edge) - Abrasion test over profile edge | Elastomer parts with anti-friction coating - § 8: Abrasion test using a crockmeter / § 8.2: Abrasion on profile edge |
| Volvo STD 1024,3712 (trouser-shaped specimen) - Determination of tear resistance | Fabric coated with rubber or plastic - Determination of tear resistance (with trouser-shaped specimen) |
| DIN EN ISO 105-B02 (procedure 1) - Colour fastness to artificial light | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part B02: Colour fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc fading lamp test (procedure 1) |
| DIN EN ISO 105-B02 (procedure 2) - Colour fastness to artificial light | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part B02: Colour fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc fading lamp test (procedure 2) |
| DIN EN ISO 105-B02 (procedure 3) - Colour fastness to artificial light | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part B02: Colour fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc fading lamp test (procedure 3) |
| DIN EN ISO 105-B02 (procedure 4) - Colour fastness to artificial light | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part B02: Colour fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc fading lamp test (procedure 4) |
| DIN EN ISO 105-B02 (procedure 5) - Colour fastness to artificial light | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part B02: Colour fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc fading lamp test (procedure 5) |
| Volvo STD 1029,3821 - Adhesive strength | Coated fabric, Adhesive strength |
| Ford IP-0105 / DVM-0038-IP - Sunload and heat age resistance | Instrument panel - Sunload and heat age resistance (IR test: heat storage with infrared radiation) |
| BMW AA-0324 - Salt spray test | Salt spray test |
| DIN EN ISO 4628-8 - Assessment of degree of delamination and corrosion around a scribe or other artificial defect | Paints and varnishes - Evaluation of degradation of coatings - Designation of quantiy and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance - Part 8: Assessment of degree of delamination and corrosion around a scribe or other artificial defect |
| DIN EN ISO 26082-1 - Soiling and cleanability with modified Martindale method | Leather - Physical and mechanical test method for the determination of soiling - Part 1: Rubbing (Martindale) method |
| ASTM D1000 § 37 - 53 - Tensile test; adhesion | Standard test method for pressure-sensitive adhesive-coated tapes used for electrical and electronic applications § 37- 45 (tensile test), optionally § 46 - 53 (adhesion strength) |
| ASTM D1000 § 54 - 65 - Unwind force | Standard test method for pressure-sensitive adhesive-coated tapes used for electrical and electronic applications |
| Ford FLTM BN 162-01 - Permanent folding (Bally Flex Test) | Bally Flex Test for automotive seat cover materials |
| Renault D45 1727 (Fogging F) - Determination of the fogging characteristics (Fogging F) | Interior trim materials and passenger compartment parts - Fogging F (reflectometric) |
| Renault D45 1727 (Fogging G) - Determination of the fogging characteristics (Fogging G) | Renault: Trim materials for interior and passenger compartment parts - Fogging - Condensation (Fogging G) |
| DIN EN 60068-2-14 § 8 (IEC 60068-2-14) - Test Nb:Changes of temperature with specified rate of change | Enviromental testing - Part 2-14: Tests - Test N: Change of temperature; § 8: Test Nb: Changes of temperature with specified rate of change |
| Nissan NES M0160 - Odor test | Method of testing the smell of interior parts |
| GMW 14363 - Identation Hardness | Determination of Indentation Hardness of Foam Components at Constant Force |
| Daimler MBN 10494-5 § 5.8.2 - Wiping scratch resistance: crockmeter test | Testing the scratch resistance of coatings with the crockmeter |
| Hyundai/KIA MS 300-55 (Detailed Analysis) - Determination of volatile organic compounds (VOC) | Test method for the determination of the emissions of VOCs from vehicle interior parts |
| DIN EN 13392 - Determination of linear density | |
| DIN EN 13895 - Tensile test | |
| Daimler DBL 7401, Table 2, § 1.2, 2.2 and 2.4 - Visual comparison of color, luster and haze with color template | Color, luster and haze |
| Hyundai MS 343-11 § 4.14 - Crease Resistance | Material specification - Crease Resistance |
| ASTM D6182, dry - Permanent folding (Flexometer method) | Standard Test Method for Flexibility and Adhesion of Finish on Leather |
| ASTM D6182, cold storage - Permanent folding (Flexometer method) | Standard Test Method for Flexibility and Adhesion of Finish on Leather |
| BMW PR 220 - Determination of dent resistance | dent resistance plastic outer skin |
| GM/Opel GMW 3221 (Code B) - Standard Conditioning | Standard Conditioning of Organic Materals - Code B |
| Manual function control under load | General method - Manual function control under load |
| GM/Opel GMW 15891 - Resistance agaist solvent (determining cure of painted substrates) | Solvent rub method for determining cure of painted metal or plastic substrates, media resistance |
| BMW PR 223.2 - Determination of Buckling strength / Buckling resistance | Buckling strength / Buckling resistance outer panel |
| BMW PR 309.2 (BMW PR 303.5) - Vibration test | Vibration test for trim components - in combination of different components |
| DIN EN ISO 4892-2 (method B) - Method of exposure to laboratory light sources | Plastics - Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources - Part 2: Xenon-arc lamps |
| DIN EN 15336 - Determination of the time to rupture of bonded joints under static load | Adhesive - Determination of the time to rupture of bonded joints under static load |
| Hyundai / KIA - abrasion resistance, plane surfaces | allg. Abriebfestigkeit für Hyundai-Prüfpläne |
| PSA D14 3108 - Colour fastness (Veslic abrasion) | Leather - Tests for colour fastness - (Veslic abrasion) |
| BMW PR 401 - Felting tendency | Felting Tendency of Velours and Dilour Carpet Qualities |
| Jaguar TPJLR 52.458 (VDA 270 Variant 2) - Odour | Determination and assessment of odour from interior trim materials/components/assemblies |
| Jaguar TPJLR 52.458 (VDA 270 Variant 3) - Odour | Determination and assessment of odour from interior trim materials/components/assemblies |
| DIN EN ISO 11092 - Determination of thermal and water-vapour resistance | Textiles - Physiological effects - Measurement of thermal and water-vapour resistance under steady-state conditions |
| VW PV 3942 - Determination of organic emissions | Emission behavior of parts, components and semi-finished products for the vehicle interior - examination by the component chamber method |
| TSKF TS420-0-02 - Burning behavior | Flammability test method |
| TSKF TS420-0-32 Method A - Fogging test (reflectometric) | Test method & Quality standard for the fogging property |
| TSKF TS420-00-033 - Determination of VOC's from interior components | The VOC emission test method |
| VDA 230-217 (Method B) - Ball impact test | Plastic Roll Goods for Motor Vehicel Interior Trim - Test of Low Temperature Resistance; Method B: Ball impact test |
| BMW AA 0081 - Single impact testing | Determination of the separation layer of multilayer paint systems by means of single impact testing |
| BMW AA 0264 - Multi-stone chip test with salt water exposure | Multi-stone chip test with salt water exposure |
| Jaguar TPJLR 52.457 - Resistance to fibre show through of perforated leather | Resistance to fibre show through of perforated leather |
| DIN EN ISO 9142 - E2 - Cataplasm ageing (moist compress) | Adhesives - Guide to the selection of standard laboratory ageing conditions for testing bonded joints - Cycle E2: Exposure to water with a moist compress |
| ASTM D471 - Effect of liquids | Standard test method for rubber property - Effect of liquid |
| SAE J1389 - Corrosion test | Corrosion test for insulation materials |
| VW PV 3.17.1 - Stone impact resistance | Paints and varnishes - Determination of Corrosion Resistance after Mechanical Damage |
| BMW AA-0136 - Resistance to pressure water jetting | Testing of resistance to pressure water jetting |
| Suzuki SES N 2403 - Determination of volatile organic compounds | Standard for control of volatile organic compounds emission |
| Volvo STD 1024,7122 - Abrasion Resistance, Martindale | Abrasion resistance, Martindale - Fabrics |
| PSA D12 4410 - Resistance to pullout | side protections glued on the exterior of the body - Resistance to pullout on the edge |
| PSA D12 4400 - Capacity of absorbing the curve unevenness | Side protections glued on the exterior of the body - Capacity of absorbing the curve unevenness sheet/ side protection |
| Daimler DBL 7399 § 7.5.1 - Weathering in central European climate | Supply specification - Enamels, paints and similar coating materials and associated coatings; § 7.5.1 Weather resistance - Weathering in central European climate |
| Daimler DBL 7399 § 7.5.2 - Florida test | Supply specification - Enamels, paints and similar coating materials and associated coatings; § 7.5.2 Weather resistance - Florida test |
| DIN EN ISO 8067-B - Tear strength (angle test specimens) | Flexible cellular polymeric materials - Determination of tear strength - Method B (angle test specimens) |
| Ford FLTM BO 160-04-A - Resistance to high pressure cleaning operations | Resistance of painted plastic parts to high pressure cleaning operations |
| PSA D10 5517 - Odour test | PSA Peugeot - Citroen: Parts in passenger compartment and boot - Assessment of odour strength - Assessment against damning descriptive terms |
| Ford FLTM BO 131-03 - Interior odor test | Interior odor test |
| Hyundai/KIA Softening point - Determination of the softening point of laminates | e.g. Hyundai/KIA MS 320-11 § 4.14, Hyundai/KIA MS 300-32 § 4.23.2 |
| ASTM D3882 - Bow and Skew measurement | Standard test method for Bow and Skew in woven and knitted fabric |
| DIN ISO 48 - Determination of hardness | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Determination of hardness (hardness between 10 IRHD and 100 IRHD); Method H: Test at high hardness, Method L: Test at low hardness, Method M: Microhardness test but NOT method N: normal test |
| DIN ISO 1817 - Effect of liquids | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Determination of the effect of liquids |
| DIN EN 13844 - Thermal shrinkage | Textiles - Monofilaments - Determination of thermal shrinkage |
| DIN ISO 34-1-A - Determination of tear strength | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Determination of tear strength - Part 1: Trouser, angle and crescent test pieces (Procedure A: Trouser test specimens) |
| DIN ISO 34-1-B - Determination of tear strength | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Determination of tear strength - Part 1: Trouser, angle and crescent test pieces (Procedure B: Angle test specimens) |
| VW PV 3987 - Scrubbing resistance (microscratch resistance) of high gloss surfaces | Scrubbing resistance (microscratch resistance) of high gloss surfaces in the vehicle interior |
| PSA D41 1097 - Puncture resistance | Floor coverings and trims - Puncture resistance |
| Daimler MBN 10526 § 6.2 - Peel-off resistance | Determining the adhesive strength of adhesive tapes and foils for self-adhesive components |
| Daimler MBN 10526 § 6.3 - Shear holding time | Determining the adhesive strength of adhesive tapes and foils for self-adhesive components |
| GMW 17408 Table A1 - Cycle test - Exterior | Flexible Expanded Rubber and Rubber-like Materials for Air, Dust, Noise, and Water Sealing: table A1: Cycle test - Exterior |
| DIN EN ISO 1133-B - Determination of melt mass-flow rate by length of run measurement (Method B) | Plastics - Determination of the melt mass-flow rate (MFR) and the melt volume-flow rate (MVR) of thermoplastics (Method B: length of run measurement) |
| VDA 280-2 - Colour measuring of textiles | Colorimetry for motor vehicles - Colour measuring of textiles |
| Paccar CMT 0021 Procedure 4.3.3 / (DIN EN 60068-2-74 § 10 - Class C) - Resistance to automotive fluids - (Class C - extended contamination) | Resistance to automotive fluids (DIN EN 60068-2-74 § 10 - Procedure Class C - extended contamination) |
| Sample preparation (compression molding) | Sample preparation (compression molding) |
| Volvo VCS 1027,2729, based on - Odour test | Odour of trim materials in vehicles - Organic materials |
| Daimler MBN 10529 Annex A.2 - TnP test | Electroplating-Compatible Design of Plastic Interior Components - Annex A, Test for inner stress of the carrier parts; A.2 TnP test |
| VW PV 3969 - Adhesion strenght | Composite seat heating / adhesive tape / foam - Test of the adhesion strenght |
| VW PV 1021 - Determination of iron content | Zinc-iron Alloy Coatings - Determination of iron content by ICP |
| Daimler PA PP PWT 7333 Method B - Heating behavior of materials | Heating behavior of materials |
| SAE J1530 § 4 - Abrasion resistance | Test method for determining resistance to fiber loss, resistance to abrasion and bearding of automotive carpet materials; § 4: Abrasion resistance |
| DIN EN ISO 20566 - scratch resistance | Paints and varnishes - Determination of the scratch resistance of a coating system using a laboratory-scale car-wash |
| ISO 8301 (DIN EN 12667) - Determination of steady-state thermal resistance | Thermal insulation; determination of steady-state thermal resistance and related properties; heat flow meter apparatus |
| Suzuki SES N 3253 - Corrosion test | Test method of textile material parts corrosiveness - Corrosiveness test using a steel sheet |
| Honda 8350Z § 6-22 - Odor test | Door/Side Lining General Specification, § 6-22 Odor test |
| Hyundai/KIA MS 300-32 § 4.9.1 - Seam strength | |
| Shift strength | General method for determining the shift strength, e.g. Hyundai/KIA MS 300-32 § 4.10 |
| EvoBus, Resistance to cleaning agents, part 1 | based on DBL 5399 § 3.2: Soiling and cleaning behavior, Daimler - Test methods for interior materials and simular products |
| EvoBus, Soiling and Cleanability - Part 3 - (with liquid test media) | based on DBL 5399 § 3.3 + 3.4: Soiling and cleaning behavior, Daimler - Test methods for interior materials and simular products |
| Domestic washing and drying procedures | Textiles - Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing |
| DIN EN 1811 - Release of nickel | Reference test method for release of nickel from post assemblies which are inserted into pierced parts of the human body and products intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin |
| GM/Opel GMW 14124 - Test Cylcle O - Paint Crack Cycle (humidity and heat cycle) | Automobil Umweltzyklen; Test Zyklus O: Lackschichtbeständigkeit |
| Acoustic evaluation, at manual loading | generell method (e.g. BMW PR 326.5 § 2.1.1) |
| Tight fit of mounting equipment | General method - for determination the strength of mounting equipment |
| DIN EN ISO 9142 - D2 - Cyclic aging | Adhesives - Guide to the selection of standard laboratory ageing conditions for testing bonded joints - Cycle D2: Heat, cold (thermal shock) and moisture cycle |
| BMW GS 97036 - DMA | Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) on polymers and adhesives |
| ISO 22241-2 - NOx reduction agent AUS 32 | Diesel engines - NOx reduction agent AUS 32 - Part2 : Test methods |
| DIN ISO 12219-7 - Determination of the olfactory behavior | Interior air of road vehicles - Part 7: Odour determination in interior air of road vehicles and test chamber air of trim components by olfactory measurements (The odor test is carried out in connection with the chamber emission test acc. to DIN ISO 12219-4.) |
| DIN ISO 12219-6 - Bestimmung organischer Emissionen | Interior air of road vehicles - Part 6: Method for the determination of the emissions of semi-volatile organic compounds from vehicle interior parts and materials at higher temperature - Small chamber method (Is carried out as an additional method in connection with the chamber emission test according to ISO 12219-4.) |
| GM/Opel GMW 14334 - Chemical resistance to fluids | Chemical resistance to fluids |
| GM/Opel GMW 14334 - Code C (Artificial Perspiration S.) - Chemical Resistance to Fluids | Chemical Resistance to Fluids; Code C: Artifical perspiration solutions |
| DIN EN ISO 2081 - Determination of layer weight | Metallic and other inorganic coatings - Electroplated coatings of zinc with supplementary treatments on iron or steel |
| GMW 14892 § 3.1.5.2 (visual) - Adhesion, visual evaluation | Adhesion requirements for bonded interior parts - Adhesion, visual evaluation |
| GMW 14892 § 3.1.5.1 (peel adhesion) - Peel adhesion | Adhesion requirements for bonded interior parts - peel adhesion |
| Tesla Motors TP-0000703, Method A - Crocking Test | Chemical Resistance of Surfaces, Method A - Crocking Test |
| Tesla Motors TP-0000703, Method B - Spot Test | Chemical Resistance of Surfaces, Method B - Spot Test |
| DIN EN ISO 3385 - Determination of fatigue by constant load pounding | Flexible cellular polymeric materials - Determination of fatigue by constant load pounding |
| Bow and skew measurement | Standard test method for Bow and Skew in woven and knitted fabric - general method |
| Daimler, optical surface measurement - Measurement of Instrument panel in the area of the airbag weakening | MB - Measurement of Instrument panel in the area of the airbag weakening |
| ECE R118 Appendix 8 - Burn behaviour (vertical) | Uniform technical prescriptions concerning the burning behavior of interior materials of certain categories of motor vehicles; Appendix 8: Test to determine the vertical burning rate of materials |
| ECE R118 Appendix 7 - Determination of melting behaviour | Uniform technical prescriptions concerning the burning behavior of interior materials of certain categories of motor vehicles; Appendix 7: Test to determine the melting behavior of materials |
| Renault D45 1197 - B - Separation | Felts and paddings - Separation |
| VDA 270 (Variant 1) - Odour test | Determination of the odour characteristics of trim materials in motor vehicles (variant 1) |
| VDA 270 (Variant 2) - Odour test | Determination of the odour characteristics of trim materials in motor vehicles (variant 2) |
| VDA 270 (Variant 3) - Odour test | Determination of the odour characteristics of trim materials in motor vehicles (variant 3) |
| ISO 12219-4 (Porsche) - Determination of volatile organic compounds | Interior air of road vehicles - Part 4: Screening method for the determination of the emissions of volatile organic compounds from vehicle interior parts and materials - Small chamber method |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.207 - Resistance to Migration Staining | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Resistance to migration staining using multi fibre cloth |
| Jaguar TPJLR 52.095 - Determination of VOC Emissions | Determination of VOC Emissions - Small Bag Method |
| Traction-Adhesive Strength Test | |
| DIN ISO 815-2 - Determination of compression set | Elastomers or thermoplastic elastomers- Determination of compression set - Part 2: At low temperatures |
| DAF MAT 46811/46812 Hardness - Determination of hardness | Thermoforming interior parts - hardness |
| Daimler MBN 161216 - Bending test | Determination of bending properties of sandwich composites |
| Jaguar TPJLR 52.008 - Scratch Resistance | Assessment of Scratch Performance - Crosshatch Method |
| DIN 53423 - Three-point bending test | Test of rigid cellular plastics; bending test |
| BMW AA-0055, Test method 7 - chemical resistance | Resistance testing of surfaces against chemicals - Test method 7, Resistance of anodized surfaces |
| DIN EN ISO 2286-3 - Determination of thickness | Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics - Determination of roll characteristics - Part 3: Method for determination of thickness |
| DIN EN ISO 1421, Procedure 1 - Tensile test (strip method) | Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics - Determination of tensile strength and elongation at break, method 1: strip method |
| Volvo VCS 1026,82019 (ISO 105-A02) - Grey scale for assessing change in colour | Grey scale - Determination of changes in colour |
| VW PV 3966 - White cracking properties (Ball drop test) | PP Components - White cracking properties (Ball drop test) |
| Daimler DBL 5306 § 16 (manually) - Foam adhesion | General technical delivery conditions and test methods for interior equipment materials and similar products; § 16: Foam adhesion |
| Daimler DBL 5306 § 16 (machine) - Foam adhesion | General technical delivery conditions and test methods for interior equipment materials and similar products; § 16: Foam adhesion |
| Ford FLTM BO 061-01 - Determination of tackiness | Determination the tackiness of interior materials |
| Porsche PPV 5002 - A / VW 96395 - Shrinkage behavior | Leather - Determination of area-shrinkage and shrinkage-force - A - area shrinkage |
| VW PV 1502 - Weathering (resistance to cracking) | Clear coat for dual-layer metallic paint coatings - Testing for resistance to cracking |
| ASTM B 571, § 13. Scribe-Grid Test - Adhesion | Plating adhesion - Scribe-grid test |
| DIN EN ISO 2439 - Indentation hardness test | Flexible cellular polymeric materials - Determination of hardness (indentation technique) |
| DIN EN ISO 4628-3 - Assessment of degree of rusting | Paints and varnishes - Evaluation of degradation of coatings - Designation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance - Part 3: Assessment of degree of rusting |
| DIN 50018 - Condensation water alternating climate with sulfur dioxide-containing atmosphere | Testing in a saturated atmosphere in the presence of sulfur dioxide |
| Pyrolysis-IR | |
| Ford FLTM BI 113-01 - Water and soap spotting | Water and soap spotting test for paint |
| Static solidity test (tensile test) | general method - Static solidity test (tensile test) - component test |
| Ford FLTM BZ 108-01 - Determination of volatile organic compounds | 10L- Bag method test for measuring the emissions of volatile organic compounds from vehicle interior materials |
| Martindale testing equipment kit | Equipment for Martindale device, according to DIN EN ISO 12947-1 |
| BMW PR 397 - Rotting Consistency | Rotting Consistency |
| VW PV 3549 - Environmental Vibration Endurance Test | Environmental Vibration Endurance Test |
| DIN EN ISO 14389 - Determination of phthalates | Textiles - Determination of the phthalates content - Tetrahydrofuran method |
| Porsche PPV 5242, VW 96446 (VDA 675-242-A) - Paint indifference, method A: contact discoloration and environment discoloration due to migration | Elastomers - Lacquer indifference - Discolouration of organic materials by means of elastomers - Test methods for determination of characteristics, method A: contact discolouration and discolouration due to migration |
| Soiling and cleaning behavior (manually) | Soiling and cleaning behavior (manually) |
| DIN IEC 60167/ VDE 0303-31 - Insulation resistance | Test methods for electrical insulation materials - Insulation resistance of solid insulating materials |
| MAN M 3683 - Soiling and cleaning behaviour | Soiling and cleaning behaviour of plastic components in the vehicle interior - Test instruction |
| BMW PR 512 - Finger nail test | Finger nail test with the Abrex test rig |
| DIN EN ISO 4628-1 - Evaluation of degradation of coatings | Paints and varnishes - Evaluation of degradation of coatings - Designation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance - part 1 : General introduction and designation system |
| MAN M 3577 - Snag test | Upholstery cover materials - Snag test |
| Volvo VCS 1022,23119 - Determination of thickness | Test Method - Determination of thickness |
| DIN EN ISO 527-4 (Test in tempering chamber - in heat) - Tensile properties | Plastics - Determination of tensile properties - Part 4: Test conditions for isotropic and orthotropic fibre-reinforced plastic composites (Test in tempering chamber - in heat) |
| ASTM D1238 - Determination of melt flow rates (MFR and MVR) | Standard Test Method for Melt Flow Rates of Thermoplastics by Extrusion Plastometer |
| VW PV 3973 - Tensile-Test | Elastomer O-Rings - Determining tensile strenght, elongation at tear and stress values in the tensile test |
| Renault D47 1234 - Heat resistance | Renault: Parts containing plastic elements - Reaction to heat in a non-radiant dry oven |
| Renault D45 1012 - Determination of mass per unit | Renault: Sheet materials - Surface mass |
| Renault D45 1195 - Determination of thickness and compressibility | Renault: Felts and waddings - Thickness and compressibility |
| Renault D15 5084 - Colour measurement (CIELAB) | Renault: Opaque or transparent coloured products - Calculations of colourimetric variations (CIE LAB 1976 System) |
| Renault D47 1020 (3.8.1 Water) - Resistance to water | Renault: Coverings & Parts in the passenger compartment - Colour resistance to water, sea-water and perspiration; §3.8.1: Distilled water |
| Renault D47 1020 (3.8.2 sea water) - Resistance to sea water | Renault: Coverings & Parts in the passenger compartment - Colour resistance to water, sea-water and perspiration; §3.8.2: Sea water |
| Renault D47 1020 (3.8.3 alkaline perspiration) - Resistance to alkaline perspiration | Renault: Coverings & Parts in the passenger compartment - Colour resistance to water, sea-water and perspiration; §3.8.3: Basic perspiration |
| Renault D47 1020 (3.8.4 acid perspiration) - Resistance to acid perspiration | Renault: Coverings & Parts in the passenger compartment - Colour resistance to water, sea-water and perspiration; §3.8.4: Acid perspiration |
| Renault D41 1029 - Tensile strength | Renault: Textiles, coated textiles and leathers - Tensile strength |
| PSA D45 1014 - Number of threads or stitches | Textiles - Thread count |
| Renault D47 1165 (climate storage) - Accelerated ageing | Plastics and products applied to the body in white or coated in paint - Accelerated ageing - climate storge (constant climate) |
| Renault D21 3092 - Scratch resistance with Erichsen hardness tester, model 318 | Paints and related products applied onto plastic material - Tearing resistance measured with sclerometer / scratch resistance |
| ISO 3865-A1 Test in heat - Contact and migration staining | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Methods of test for staining in contact with organic material; Method A: contact and migration staining |
| Chrysler LP-463PB-31-01-B (Interior) - Spot test (Method B) | Resistance to various fluids; Method B: Spot test |
| Jaguar TPJLR 52.360 - Climate cycle test | Accelerated Environmental Ageing for Adhesives Used in Trim Applications |
| Chrysler LP-463PB-31-01-D (Interior) - Suntan lotion test (Method D) | Resistance to various fluids; Method D: Suntan lotion test |
| Chrysler LP-463PB-31-01-F (Exterior/ Interior) - Water and soap spot test (Method F) | Resistance to various fluids; Method F: Water and soap spot test |
| Chrysler LP-463PB-31-01-H (Exterior/ Interior/ Underhood) - Acid Spot Test | Resistance to various fluids, Method H: Acid spot test |
| Chrysler LP-463PB-31-01-J (Exterior/ Interior/ Underhood) - Solvent wipe resistance | Resistance to various fluids, Method J - Solvent wipe resistance |
| Chrysler LP-463PB-31-01-K (Interior) - Air freshener resistance | Resistance to various fluids; Method K: Air freshener resistance |
| Jaguar TPJLR.52.205, Method D - Susceptibility to Amine Staining | Jaguar Cars & Land Rover: Susceptibility of trim material to amine staining, method D |
| Suzuki SES N 3298 § 4.22 - Seam strength | Methods of testing PVC leather for seat skin; § 4.22 Seam strength |
| Suzuki SES N 3298 § 4.23 - Seam fatigue | Methods of testing PVC leather for seat skin; § 4.23 Seam fatigue |
| ASTM D7869 - Accelerated weathering | Standard Practice for Xenon ArcExposure Test with Enhanced Light and Water Exposure for Transportation Coatings |
| DIN 53295 - Drum peeling test | Testing of core composites - Drum peeling test |
| Ford FLTM BN 151-01-A - Welded seam strength/ peeling force (original state) | Bond strength of trim assemblies - Method A (Original peel bond strength) |
| Ford FLTM BN 151-01-B - Welded seam strength/ peeling force (after aging) | Bond strength of trim assemblies - Method B (Peel bond strength after aging) |
| Ford FLTM BN 151-01-C - Welded seam strength/ peeling force (after humidity exposure) | Bond strength of trim assemblies - Method C (Peel bond strength after humidity exposure) |
| Honda 0096Z-TLA-A000 § 4.3 - Pencil Scratch Hardness Test | The quality standard of coating on PP resin parts - Specification for ext parts - § 4.3 Film hardness |
| Renault D47 5530/ B - Abrasion of leather by rubbing of seams | Renault: Leathers - Abrasion of leather by rubbing the seams |
| PSA D45 5331/ C - Breaking angle at folding | PSA Peugeot Citroen: Trim composite materials - Tendency to form folds |
| Renault D45 5331/ B - Breaking angle at folding | Renault: Trim composite materials - Tendency to form folds |
| JIS L 0849 (Crockmeter) / DIN EN ISO 105-X12 - Colour fastness to rubbing | Test methods for colour fastness to rubbing - Type I rubbing tester (crockmeter) |
| Aston Martin AMETP-000092 - Adhesion of paint/coating, tape test | Tape Adhesion Test for Paints and Coatings |
| Aston Martin AMETP-000093 - High pressure cleaning (90°) | Paint and Lacquer Perfromance to High Pressure Cleaner |
| Daimler DBL 7384 - Outdoor weathering - Florida weathering | Supply Specification - Coating of Plastic Parts in Vehicle Interiors Weathering (Florida test - Outdoor weathering) |
| BMW PR 360 - Abrasion using Taber | Abrasion using Taber |
| Ford FLTM BO 127-03 - Stress cracking test | Stress cracking test for plastics |
| Ford FLTM BO 040-01, Procedure A - Short term environmental cycling | Short and long term environmental testing |
| Ford FLTM BO 040-01, Procedure B - Long term heat exposure | Short and long term environmental testing, Procedure B - long term environmental testing/Sun load: Heat ageing |
| Suzuki SES N 2403 - Determination of volatile organic compounds | Standard for control of volatile organic compounds emission |
| Nissan NES M0141 % 6.2.1 - Pencil scratch test, by hand | Methods of test for coating of synthetic resin, § 6.2.1 Pencil scratch test, by hand |
| DIN EN 62631-3-3 - Insulation resistance | Dielectric and resistive properties of solid insulating materials - Part 3-3: Determination of resistive properties (DC Methods) - Insulation resistance |
| DIN EN ISO 2420 - Apparent density and mass per unit area | Leather - Physical and mechanical tests - Detrmination of apparent density and mass per unit area |
| Ford FLTM BN 114-01 - Thickness measurement | Thickness test for automotive textile materials |
| Ford FLTM BN 106-01-B (contains Proc. A) - Determination of density | Determination of weight per unit area and density of trim materials |
| GM/Opel GMW 14124 - Test cycle G - Environmental corrosion cycle | Automotive Environmental Cycles; Test cycle G: Environmental corrosion cycle |
| ASTM D5427 § 8.4 - Accelerated aging (cycle aging) | Standard practice for accelerated ageing of inflatable restraint fabrics; § 8.4: Cycle aging |
| DIN EN ISO 105-D01 - Colour fastness to dry cleaning | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part D01: Colour fastness to dry cleaning using perchlorethylene solvent |
| DIN EN ISO 105-E02 - Colour fastness to sea water | Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part E02: Colour fastness to sea water |
| DIN EN ISO 5402-1 - Permanent folding (Flexometer method) | Leather - Determination of flex resistance - Part 1: Flexometer method |
| VOC46505 LABKO - VOC emission | Standard for Control of Volatile Organic Compounds Emission |
| Tearing force/ pulling force of bolts - Tensile test based on DIN EN ISO 527-4 | Plastics - Determination of tensile properties - Part 4: Test conditions for isotropic and orthotropic fibre-reinforced plastic composites - Determination of the tearing force and pulling force of bolts |
| Fuhrmann test - Copper sulfate test, potentiostatic | Metallic coatings - Electroplated coatings of nickel plus chromium and copper plus nickel plus chromium on plastics materials - Annex C3: Fuhrmann test (crack density, pore density) |
| DIN EN ISO 5470-1 - Determination of abrasion resistance (Taber abrader) | Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics - Determination of abrasion resistance - Part 1: Taber abrader |
| VW PV 1210, modified - Corrosion climate cycle test | Body and Add-On Parts/ Hang-on Parts |
| SAE J1352-A - Compression and Recovery | Compression and Recovery of insulation paddings - Method A |
| Volvo fingerprint test - Fingerprint removal | Fingerprint removal on high gloss surfaces |
| DIN ISO 7619-1 (Shore A) / testing in heat - Determination of Shore A hardness | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Determination of indentation hardness - Part 1: Durometer method (Shore hardness) / testing in heat |
| ISO 7619-1 (Shore A) / testing in heat - Determination of Shore A hardness | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Determination of indentation hardness - Part 1: Durometer method (Shore hardness) / testing in heat |
| ISO 7619-1 (Shore A) / testing in cold - Determination of Shore A hardness | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Determination of indentation hardness - Part 1: Durometer method (Shore hardness) / testing in cold |
| VW TL 52065 § 5.8 - Paint indifference, contact/ surrounding discoloration | Elastomer sealing material made of cellular rubber - Material requirements § 5.8 Paint indifference |
| DIN ISO 1431-1/ ISO 1431-1 (procedure B) - Ozone resistance | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Resistance to ozone cracking - Part 1: Static and dynamic strain testing |
| VW PV 3927 - Thermogravimetrical analysis (TGA) | Thermogravimetric analysis for plastics and elastomers - Determination: Plasticizers, Carbon Black (TGA) |
| DIN EN ISO 17071-A - Fogging characteristics (reflektometric) | Leather - Physical and mechanical tests - Determination of fogging characteristics - method A (reflektometric) |
| DIN EN ISO 17071-B - Fogging characteristics (gravimetric) | Leather - Physical and mechanical tests - Determination of fogging characteristics - method B (gravimetric) |
| DIN EN ISO 12947-2 - Determination of specimen breakdown | Textiles - Detemination of the abrasion resistance of fabrics by the Martindale method - Part 2: Determination of specimen breakdown |
| Ford FLTM BI 168-01 - Fluid resistance | Fluid resistance of chassis and exterior materials for incidential exposure |
| Ford FLTM BI 106-01-B - Scribe test | Coating adhesion test, Method B (Scribe Test) |
| Ford FLTM BI 106-01-D - Adhesion test | Coating adhesion test, Method D (Adhesion Test for Flexible Coatings) |
| GM/Opel GMW 14124 - Test cycle M - Interior trim dimensional stability cycle | Automotive Environmental Cycles; Test cycle M: Interior trim dimensional stabilit |