Performance Testing for Rubbers and Adhesives
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Performance testing for rubbers, adhesives and coatings
To validate certification requirements and demonstrate compliance to national and international product standards, Kiwa’s accredited and independent modern laboratory facilities offer mechanical, physical, mechanical and chemical testing on all rubbers, adhesives such as:
- Rubbers are tested also on requirements for hardness, tensile strength, elongation, and volume change.
- Adhesives’ performance tests strength measurements like tensile, shear and peel data and other adhesive property tests such as impact, odor, and aging.
Some well known and typical tests voor these products are:
- EN 681-1:1996+A3:2005 Elastomeric seals – Materials requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage applications – Part 1: Vulcanized rubber
- ISO 34-2:2015 Determination of tear strength
- ISO 37:2017 Determination of tensile stress - strain properties
- ISO 48:2010 Determination of hardness
- ISO 188:2011 Accelerated ageing or heat-resistance tests
- ISO 813:2016 Determination of adhesion to a rigid substrate
- ISO 815-1:2014 Determination of compression set, high temperatures
- ISO 815-2:2014 Determination of compression set, low temperatures
- ISO 1431-1:2012 Resistance to ozone cracking
- ISO 2285:2013 Determination of tension set under constant elongation, and of tension set, elongation and creep under constant tensile load
- ISO 3865:2005 Methods of test for staining in contact with organic material
Benefits Kiwa testing services
- Create trust with the Kiwa testing reports - Kiwa is globally well acknowledged in the Water & Gas Utilities sector, as a leading TIC company, symbol of quality and integrity.
- A one-stop-shop TIC company - Thanks to its complete service portfolio dedicated to this sector, from testing to certification, Kiwa can be a unique partner and a one-stop-shop for all areas of the water and waste water supply networks.
- Reduce costs and time-to-market - Thanks to our international network and a Global Market Access service portfolio for the water industry, manufacturers can combine tests and approvals to keep costs down and reduce the time-to-market.
- Your partner for progress - Kiwa can provide a responsive and personalized guidance through the certification process.
Kiwa laboratory locations
Kiwa's well equipped and modern laboratories that conduct performance testing for rubbers and adhesives, are located in:
The Netherlands
Kiwa Apeldoorn
Wilmersdorf 50
7327 AC Apeldoorn
+31 (0) 55 539 3 240
For available testing at Kiwa's worldwide located labs, consult this page.
Performance Testing for Plastics, Multilayer- and GRP (Glass reinforced Plastics) Piping Systems
Physical, mechanical, chemical, leak tightness and hydrostatic pressure testing on all types of plastic piping systems to have certification requirements validated and demonstrate compliance to national and international product standards.
DVGW Testing and Inspection
Testing and inspection for water and gas materials, components and products in accordance with various German DVGW evaluation guidelines to promote safety, hygiene and innovation – for the benefit of the environment and consumers.
Kiwa Watermark Certification, Testing and Inspection for Rubbers and Adhesives
Certification, testing and inspection of rubbers and adhesives for (plastics) piping systems for the transport of drinking water. Kiwa Watermark quality statements under evaluation guidelines BRL- K17504, BRL- K17505-1, BRL- K17505-2, BRL- K525, BRL- K535.
KiwaQuality mark and Kiwa Watermark Testing and Certification for Various Plastics Piping Products
Testing and certification of plastics piping products for groundwater monitoring wells, transport of chemicals. Covering BRL- K561, BRL- K562, BRL- K563, BRL- K567, KQ- 17601, KQ- 17602 and KQ- 17603.
KOMO Certification and Testing for Rubbers and Adhesives
Rubbers and adhesives for non-drinking water can be certified with the KOMO quality mark. KOMO quality statements under Kiwa evaluation guidelines BRL- 2013, BRL- 2020-1, BRL- 2020-2, BRL- 5220, BRL- 5221.
Performance Testing for Sanitary Tapware and Accessories
Mechanical, chemical, leak tightness and hydrostatic test pressure on all types of sanitary tapware, accessories, valves, back flow devices, water meters and many other devices.
