Phone: +49 3672 379 - 0

Ostthüringische Materialprüfgesellschaft für Textil und Kunststoffe mbH

Aging of plastics

Thermoplastics can age during their use. This aging can be caused by excessive temperatures, the influence of chemicals and / or exposure to light.

Long-term stability of plastics is a quality criterion for many applications. Automobile manufacturers require thermal aging tests for various plastics, such as Volkswagen AG for PP (VW 44045) or Daimler AG for plastics / plastic components of the engine air guiding (DBL 5408).

The tests are made in compliance with the different specifications. The storage times can be 168 h to 2000 h. Apart from visual tests, mechanical tests are frequently performed after aging and the results are compared with the initial values then. 

Plastic Testing

Dipl.-Ing. Ute Schwarz
Phone: + 49 3672 379 - 420
Fax: + 49 3672 379 - 379
Email: kunststoffpruefung@ompg.de

Accreditation

OMPG is an accredited testing laboratory according to DIN EN ISO / IEC 17025.

Accreditation certificate (PDF)
Annex to accreditation certificate (PDF)

OMPG certificates are currently updated by DAkkS. 
Our laboratory passed the current audit in 2020. 
Please use our German accreditation certificates meanwhile.
English certificates are on their way. 

Contact

Ostthüringische Materialprüfgesellschaft für Textil- und Kunststoffe mbH

Breitscheidstraße 97
07407 Rudolstadt
Germany

Phone: + 49 3672 379 - 0
Fax: + 49 3672 379 - 379
Email: info@titk.de