Lab Test

The continuous research of our R&D department has allowed to offer high quality products as well as the possibility to perform new products for new applications in order to be always in tune with the changeable demands of the market.
Conforming to the quality standard management system: we are ISO certified since 2000 and the last update is UNI EN ISO 9001:2015

Every production step is made with care, monitored and traced from the in-coming raw material to the out-going finished lots of product.
For a full customer satisfaction our Laboratories under the supervision of a competent and qualified team, also provide additional services like simulation of environmental conditions, physical and mechanical analysis, application and trials as well as specific tests on demand.

PRODUCTS MEET ALL AUTOMOTIVE REQUIREMENT
GM 452M-GM7467M
TSM7508G
WSB-M1P83-B1
SAEJ1960-J1976-J2020

Outdoor resistance test
Tests Ref. Method Test Conditions Results
Florida Test SAE J 1976 Direct Inland, 45°South Good (after 2 years )
Arizona Test SAE J 1976 Direct Weathering, 45° South Good (after 2 years )
Xenon WOM SAE J 1960-04
Marine Cycle
SAE J1960-04		 GM Cycle
90 min dry – 30 min. rain
SAAB Cycle, 65°C-cycle 102minUV+, 18 min. UV/waterspray		 Good after 2500 KJ/m2, and 5000 KJ/m2 exposure
Good after 2000 h exposure
Good after 2000 h exposure
Weatherometer QUV-B SAE J 2020 1000h, (8hUV 60°-4hcond.50°C) no color change, minimal gloss change
Weatherometer QUV-A SAE J 2020 2000h, (8hUV 70°-4hcond.50°C) no color change, minimal gloss change

 

Water and chemicals resistance tests
Tests Ref. Method Test Conditions Results
Suntan Lotion & Insect Repellent Resistance Ford WSS-M98P12A 23°C 1h
74°C 1h		 Rating scale 1 : no visual effect
Fuel Resistance G.M.6073 immersion No gloss change/No degradation
Water Immersion WSK-M3G178 240 h.@ 45°C No gloss change/No degradation
Salt Spray Resistance ASTM B117-95 2000 h @38°C 5% NaCl No gloss change/No degradation
Humidity Resistance MS-CG12 250h @ 40°C 100% R.H. No gloss change/No degradation

 

Heat resistance test
Tests Ref. Method Test Conditions Results
Heat Resistance TSM 7508
Rev.6
Sect 6.2
Meth.B		 400 h @ 80°C Pass (dimensional change < 0,3%)

 

Abrasion resistance tests
Tests Ref. Method Test Conditions Results
Stone Chip Resistance
(Gravellometer)		 GM9508P @ 22°c and – 25°C GM Rating 10
Abrasion Test
(Crockmeter)		 TSM 7508
rev.6		 100 cycles – Load 2N –Engine
Oil type Valvoline 10W-30		 Pass
Taber Test   Abrasive Wheel #CS-10 Load
10N – 100 cycles		 Ground material not visible after test