Testing for Automotive Materials

Intertek has a broad range of testing capabilities for the automotive industry. (Testing quality, life expectancy, composition, electrical properties etc.). We can provide support with problem solving and product development and improvement.

Overview of expertises and tests for the automotive industry

• Identification of VOC emissions from car interior parts
• Physical and mechanical properties of materials
• Ageing and weathering tests
• Chemical resistance tests (fuel tanks and other components)
• Chemical composition analysis
• Thermal properties
• Product failure identification
• Processing of polymers for automotive applications
• Injection moulding of laquer plates for coating tests
• Vibration testing
• Scratch resistance
• Linear thermal expansion of polymers
• Mould shrinkage
• Dimensional stability
• Heat resistance
• Spiral flow
• Testing of fuel systems and components
• Certification programs (Part Production Approval Process (PPAP))