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About us

Test Center

We are a well-equiped laboratory with equipments and test-procedures. The laboratory, 1200 m2,
is temperature and humidity controlled accordning to ISO, to ensure the total quality.
Our lab scope covers over 300 different testing methods and standards.

Our test methods & standards

Explore the cutting-edge global test center with a tour!

Example of equipment

Corrosion- and climate tests

Different climate chambers, for small and large components / articles – more than 20 m2 – Cyclic and constant tests

  • Temp: -70 C to +180 C
  • RH 10-100%
  • Downfall and salt according to standard

Material analysis

  • SEM / EDS chemical analysis / composition
  • Optical and Stereo microscopes
  • And more…

Paint / Coating integrity tests

  • Water Jet spraying
  • Stone-chip resistance
  • Cross-cut test
  • Knife test
  • Burnishing
  • Bending
  • Quenching
  • Water immersion (by itself or prior to adhesion test)
  • Freezing (prior to adhesion- or coating integrity test) ball drop
  • And more…
Example The laboratory, 1200 m2, is temperature and humidity controlled accordning to ISO 3270, to ensure the total quality. In the background we have Control-Art corrosion chambers, normally used for the Automotive industry. Example Volvo, Ford, Scania
Example Ascott corrosion chambers. Normally used for the Automotive industry. Example Daimler, Jaguar.
Example Ericsson – Used for Adhesion control.
Example Stone-ship tests – normally used for the Automotive industry.
Example Control Art, corrosion chambers. Normally used for the Automotive industry, large components. Example: Scania, Volvo, Volvo Cars, Ford, MAN.
Example Weiss, Salt-spray cabinets. Normally used for the Automotive industry, Engineering, building and furniture.

Are you interested in conducting
a test?

Feel free to contact us – we’re here to assist you every step of the way.

Joakim Ekström

Sales & Market Manager / Senior Test Engineer

Erik Waltersson

Technical Manager / Senior Test Engineer