Intertek Expands Weatherability Testing Capabilities for the Automotive Industry
25 Mar 2011
Verification and testing programs for automotive plastics manufacturing weathering characteristics testing.
Netherlands — Intertek, the leading global provider of safety and quality services to a wide range of industries, has expanded weathering testing of plastics and other materials to support the global automotive industry. Interek is an independent global supplier of polymer material processability, performance, durability studies and certification programs, and supports the automotive industry by identifying new polymer and composites materials marketability in the earliest phase.
Global legislation is encouraging the eco-development, innovation and launching of new lightweight materials, composites and compounds for vehicles. New polymer and composite materials play a growing role in enabling automotive designers and engineers to improve usability, design and vehicle technology, while at the same time reducing vehicle weight to improve fuel efficiency, increase sustainability and passenger safety.
Intertek automotive materials processability programs help companies minimise the risk of costly failure at later stages of the development process, helping ensure faster market introduction for new and innovative products which give our clients a competitive edge. One of the biggest advantages provided by Intertek is the independent ability to process real size automotive components using pilot-plant runs during the early stages 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 has expanded its Weathering capabilities. This enables Intertek to analyze the influence of the weathering on material characteristics, such as mechanical and perceptive qualities. 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
Intertek Automotive Plastics Services Contacts:
Eric Ris, Intertek Business Development Director
Telephone: +31 (0)88 126 8888
eric.ris@intertek.com
Chantal Haarmann, Marketing Executive
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 27,000 people in more than 100 countries around the world. Visit www.intertek.com.