Testing of paint and corrosion protection
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Document the durability of your surface coating with DANAK-accredited corrosion and paint testing - from salt spray testing to complete service life assessment.
Testing of paint and corrosion protection is an accredited laboratory test that documents whether a surface coating provides adequate protection for the product against corrosion, moisture, chemicals, temperature, and wear. The test provides you with an objective foundation for product approval, supplier selection, and quality assurance.
Danish Technological Institute is DANAK-accredited to expose and evaluate corrosion protection according to a range of validated testing standards. We also provide consultancy on requirement specifications and corrosivity categories – including for offshore and other demanding environments.
How can Danish Technological Institute assist you?
Danish Technological Institute’s surface laboratory offers a comprehensive range of accredited tests and analyses to document the quality and durability of surface coatings: ·
- Salt spray testing according to ISO 9227: the most widely used test for documenting corrosion resistance
- Humidity chamber testing according to ISO 6270-2: exposure to controlled humidity and temperature
- Accelerated weathering testing according to ISO 16474: Weather-Ometer and QUV testing of surface resistance to UV, moisture, and temperature
- Paint analyses: coating thickness (ISO 2808), gloss measurement (ISO 2813), color measurement (ISO 18314), and abrasion resistance (ISO 7784)
- Surface identification: characterization of coating materials, paints, lacquers, and finishes
- Accredited test reports: impartial documentation for product approval, failure analysis, and market requirements
Our accredited testing of plastics and rubber
Comparative service life testing when changing processes or suppliers
When changing corrosion protection strategies, paints/lacquers, or suppliers, Danish Technological Institute recommends conducting comparative service life testing. By testing the new solution side-by-side with the existing one, you receive documentation confirming whether the change impacts the product’s durability - positively or negatively.
A comparative testing program may, for instance, include:
- Salt spray testing
- Humidity chamber testing
This approach provides a reliable decision-making basis and minimizes the risk of unforeseen warranty claims following a process change.
Consultancy on corrosivity categories and requirement specifications
Danish Technological Institute provides consultancy on the requirements set for corrosion protection across various industries and environments - including offshore, energy, and industry, based on ISO 12944. We help you understand the relevant corrosivity categories and select the appropriate testing package for your product and target market.
Contact us regarding paint and corrosion testing
Do you need to document the durability of your surface coating - or do you require guidance on corrosivity categories? Contact Danish Technological Institute’s plastics laboratory to discuss the right test package.