Material expertise with tradition – for over 60 years.

Accredited testing laboratory “Friedrich Eisenkolb”

As an accredited testing laboratory with roots in the vision of Prof. Dr. Friedrich Eisenkolb, we combine scientific excellence with practical materials testing in Thale. Put your trust in an institution that has been embodying competence, precision, and commitment for more than six decades.

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Information on the accreditation of our testing procedures

Our testing procedures are subject to the highest quality standards. Please note that not all procedures within the scope of our services are accredited. The accredited testing procedures are documented in the appendix to the accreditation.

This appendix is publicly accessible and can be viewed via the following sources:

DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018

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List of flexibility measures: DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018

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Attachements: DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018

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Your partner for demanding material testing

Competent, fast, and flexible
The Friedrich Eisenkolb testing laboratory specializes in mechanical-technological and analytical testing procedures for metallic and powder metallurgical materials, as well as metal powders and technical cleanliness. With an experienced team, state-of-the-art equipment, and maximum flexibility, we are your reliable testing partner—fast, certified, and solution-oriented.

Our testing procedures

Tensile test at room temperature and up to max. 1,100 °C, bending test, compression test
Determination of notch impact strength according to Charpy and ASTM, RT to -196 °C
Hardness testing according to Brinell, Vickers, and Rockwell; small load hardness, hardness-displacement curves, microhardness
Technological testing on the component as required

Macro and micro examinations
Sintered materials
Cast materials
Low-alloy to high-alloy ferrous materials
Non-ferrous metals
Heat-treated parts
Damage investigations

Digital Image Analysis

Phase fraction determination
Particle size analysis
Coating thickness measurement
Graphite size determination according to DIN ISO 945

Determination of particle size distribution using a laser particle size analyzer (0.01 µm to 3500 µm)
Determination of tapping density

VDA Guideline 19 Part 1 (Testing of technical cleanliness – Particle contamination of functionally relevant automotive parts)
ISO16232 (Road vehicles – Cleanliness of components of fluid circuits)
According to factory standards of automotive manufacturers and suppliers