ACCREDITED TESTING LABORATORY

Our quality control test laboratory has been operating as an accredited laboratory since 1990. The Qualilakk name and logo were copyrighted in 1995. The Qualilakk Laboratory works according to the MSZ EN ISO, DIN and ASTM standards.

The Qualilakk Laboratory was accredited by the Hungarian National Accreditation Authority (NAH) according to the standard MSZ EN ISO / IEC 17025.

Details of the accredited tests

The tests we perform fall into two basic categories:

Tests to check liquid paint (prior to application) Tests of coatings (on the substrate)

Tests of liquid paints

List of properties to be tested prior to application.

Test

Homogeneity

Amount and solidity of sediment

Skin

Colour comparison (visual)

Dilutability

Pot-life

Levelling

Sagging

Flow time

Viscosity with rotational viscometer

Viscosity with Brookfield viscometer

Thixotropy

Hiding power, spreading rate

Hiding power (contrast ratio)

Heat-resistance

Density

Volatile and non-volatile content

Determination of the percentage volume of non-volatile matter

Fineness of grind

Flash point to Abel-Pensky

Pigment-resin ratio

Pigment content

Drying time to Bandow-Wolff

Drying time:

- surface drying
- print free condition
- fully cured condition

Stackability

Overcoatability

Wet thickness

Volatile organic compounds (VOC) Differential method

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Tests of coatings

Physical properties testing

These tests can be carried out on freshly applied or aged coatings and are often used following durability and corrosion resistance tests

Test

Thickness

Hardness by pencil

Hardness by Dur-O-Test

Pendulum hardness

Hardness by Buchholz

Hardness by Shore D

Scratch resistance (A type)

Flexibility (bend test)

Cupping resistance

Impact resistance

Adhesion (cross cut)

Adhesion (pull off test)

Abrasion resistance by Taber-Abraser

Impact resistance by ball dropping

Stone chipping

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Scrub resistance and cleanability

Spark-over voltage, porosity check

Porosity and cracking

Compatibility of layers

Water resistance

Resistance to water based detergents

Resistance to organic chemical agents

Resistance to liquids Immersion in liquids other than water

Immersion in water

Method using an absorbent

Spotting (drop) method

Fast temperature change test

Aging due to exposure to heat

Dry-hot weathering test B test

Colorimetry

Gloss

Testing of chalking

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Corrosion resistance

These test methods are designed to imitate natural circumstances. If you are more concerned with the effect of sunlight, moisture and temperature on the actual surface coating, please see later, under “Durability”.

Test

Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems. Part 1: General introduction

Part 2: Classification of types of environment

Part 3: Design considerations

Part 4: Types of surface and surface preparation

Part 5: Protective coating systems

Part 6: Laboratory test methods for assessing the anticorrosion performance.

Part 7: Execution and supervision of paint work

Part 8: Development of specifications for new works and for maintenance

Testing anticorrosion performance in salt spray chamber

Testing anticorrosion performance in humidity chamber

Determination of resistance to humidity (continuous condensation)

Determination of resistance to humidity (condensed water in a constant climate)

Evaluation of accelerated corrosion test

Cyclic corrosion conditions, (salt fog/dry&hot/humidity)

Cyclic corrosion conditions, (salt fog/dry&hot/humidity/UV)

Examination of corrosion resistance by immersion in a salt solution

Natural weathering test

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Durability Tests

These tests are designed to measure the effect of sunlight, moisture and temperature on coatings applied to a variety of substrates. If you are more concerned with the way that surface coatings protect substrates from corrosion, please refer to the Corrosion resistance tests here above.

Test

Resistance to the joint effect of light and moisture (by Xenon bulb)

Resistance to the joint effect of light and moisture (by fluorescent tube)

Natural weathering test

Expert activity

The aim of the paint industry experts' work is to ensure high quality surface-protection job for the customers. The preconditions of the successful execution of painting and surface-protection process are the elaboration of the technology most suitable for on-site needs, the correct choice of the coating and the monitoring of the execution.

The tests required for our expert activities are carried out according to the current MSZ EN ISO standards.

Expert activity

Research and Development

Our R&D Department elaborates paint formulations for industrial use. Primary task is to realize FKI's own product development targets. Technical Service lab is part of the R&D department, which adjusts the paint parameters to customers' requirements and renders direct technical assistance.

We take part in national and international development projects in cooperation with industrial partners and university research teams.

Research and Development