Service portfolio

• Approved test laboratory in accordance with DIN CERTCO for tests according to DIN EN 253, DIN EN 448, DIN EN 488 and DIN EN 489: certificate
• Testing of rigid pre-insulated bonded pipes according to EN 253
• Testing of rigid pre-insulated bonded twin pipes according to EN 15698-1
• Testing of flexible pre-insulated pipes according to EN 15632
• Testing of non-standardized insulated pipes using procedures described in EN 253, EN 15698-1 for twin pipes and EN 15632
• Testing of joint assemblies (“joint”) according to EN 489 – sand box test possible up to outer diameter 1400 mm
• Testing of fitting assemblies according to EN 448
• Determination of material parameters of polyurethane foams and polyisocyanurate foams using procedures described in EN 253, EN 489 und EN 15632
• Determination of thermal conductivity of thermal insulation in insulated single pipes and twin pipes
• Testing of fittings with maximum tension and compression up to 1000 kN
• Realistic tests in a 24 m long trench
• Tests on buried pipes on a scale of 1:1 in combination with individual bedding (different materials and compressions)
• Simulation of traffic loads
• Applying of displacement forces up to 500 kN
• Temperature control of soil in a range of −25 °C … +35 °C
• Testing of performance and control mode of district heating substations in accordance with DIN standards and AGFW guidelines
• Quality monitoring during construction on district heating networks
• Quality monitoring during production of pre-insulated pipes and fittings
• Support at planning of district heating networks