The testing laboratory for mechanical tests is integrated into present research projects of the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research but also accepts analytical jobs from external clients. Standard tests according to the corresponding DIN and ISO norms, respectively, as well as nonconformal mechanical and mechanical-thermal tests are executed. These are structured in accordance with the client
We assess the concrete problems of our client and as a result run an experiment
optimally adapted to his problem.
The test laboratory is equipped with a computer-controlled air condition (class 0.5)
which is run on a standard 23°C/50% relative air humidity (with other climates
adjustable). With the two universal text apparatuses for different tension, pressure
and flexural tests a charge range from 10 mg to 2t and a temperature range from -80
to 600°C is covered.
The laboratory is equipped with the following basic equipment:
- Universal tensile testing machine Zwick Z 020/SND type 1456 70 to 20kN with temperature cabinet (-80°C to 600°C) of the company Zwick GmbH & Co. Ulm
- Universal tensile testing machine Zwick 1445 type 144571/00 to 10kN of the company Zwick GmbH & Co. Ulm, modernization 20000
- Pendulum impact tester PSW 4 Joule fabrication no. 249 of the company Wolfgang Ohst Rathenow
- Notched bar impact apparatus 3/75-4 with 4 Joule Hammer of the company Ralf Kögel Leipzig
- Continuous bend test DP 5/3 type 672/60/11 of the company VEB Werkstoffpruefmaschinen Leipzig
- Wet fiber abrasion machine FNP type FNP 02 no. 1003 of the company SMK Praezisionsmechanik Gera GmbH
- Abrasion machine Frank-Hauser type 666, no. 143 of the company Karl Frank GmbH Weinheim
- Hardness gauge 3114 after Shore A and 3116 after Shore D of the company Zwick GmbH & Co. Ulm
- Thickness gauge AE 2 DS Typ 766609 no. F 74 and AE 2 DH type 766611 no. L 148 of the company VEB Feinmesszeugfabrik Suhl with sensor 4072 E 12
- Erichsen cupping apparatus model 225 F.-no. 569 of the company Erichsen GmbH & Co. Hemer-Sundwig
- Auto pycnometer 1320 of the company Micromeritics for density measurement of solid materials on gas compression basis
For testing the thermal and thermo-mechanical properties, respectively, we dispose of:
- Climatic test cabinet KPK 400.V - type 3523/15, registration no. 008/93 of the company Feutron GmbH Greiz
- Dynamic scanning calorimeter DSC 7 of the company Perkin Elmer
- Dynamic mechanical analyzer DMA 7 of the company Perkin Elmer
- Dynamic mechanical analyzer DMA 2980 of the company TAInstruments
- Polarizing microscope DMLM (with hot stage) of the company Leica
Contact
Dr. Rainer Rihm
Research Division Biopolymers
Telefon +49 331 568-1811
Fax +49 331 568-3815
E-Mail rainer.rihm@iap.fraunhofer.de
Research Division Biopolymers
Telefon +49 331 568-1811
Fax +49 331 568-3815
E-Mail rainer.rihm@iap.fraunhofer.de