Intertek expanding weatherability testing capabilities for automotive industry
25 Mar 2011
Verification and testing programs for automotive plastics manufacturing characteristics leads to expanding weathering capabilities within Intertek
Intertek, an independent global supplier of polymer material processability, performance, durability studies and certification programs, supports the automotive industry by identifying new polymer and composites materials marketability in the earliest phase.
New polymer and composite materials have taken a growing role in enabling automotive designers and engineers to improve usability, design and vehicle technology and at the same time reduce the vehicle weight to increase sustainability and passenger safety. Legislation is stimulating the eco-development, innovation and launching of new lightweight materials, composites and compounds to the market.
Intertek automotive materials processability programs helps companies minimising the risk of failure at a later stage of the development process and ensures a quick market introduction for new and innovated products and as a result of this improve your bottom line. One of the biggest advantages of services supplied by Intertek is the independent position of Intertek and the ability to process real size automotive components via a pilot run in an early stage of material development.
The program includes testing of mechanical characteristics and environmental testing to international or OEM specific standards. As environmental testing is an important part of the verification and testing programs for automotive plastics Intertek expanded its Weathering capabilities. This enables Intertek to analyze the influence of the weathering on material characteristics e.g. mechanical and perceptive. The weathering analyses can be performed according to automotive standards such as VDA75202, PV3929/3930, SAE J1885/J1960.
- Learn more about Intertek Processability Program for Plastic Automotive Materials
- Learn more about Intertek Automotive Materials Weathering Testing
Contacts:
Eric Ris, Intertek Business Development Director
Telephone: +31 (0)88 126 8888
eric.ris@intertek.com
Chantal Haarmann, Marketing Executive Intertek Analytical Services
Telephone: +31 (0)46 47 62713
chantal.haarmann@intertek.com
Erik Holladay, Intertek Global Marketing Director
Telephone: +1 713 407 3500
erik.holladay@intertek.com
About Intertek
Intertek (ITRK.L) is a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world. From auditing and inspection, to testing, quality assurance and certification, Intertek people are dedicated to adding value to customers' products and processes, supporting their success in the global marketplace. Intertek has the expertise, resources and global reach to support its customers through its network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 26,000 people in more than 100 countries around the world. Visit www.intertek.com.