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above: testing of (long-term) diametral stiffness bottom left: preparation for notch test, bottom right: preparation for long-term pressure test preparation for long-term pressure test One-Stop Service for the Plastic Pipes Industry Wether product tests with quality certificates or expert reports and failure analyses, application-oriented research or the certification of pipe products or complete management systems, practical courses, seminars and conferences - SKZ tests, monitors, certifies and researches on pipes and fittings for various applications. Moreover, SKZ offers training courses in line with DVGW, DVS and AGFW guidelines. Thus, you can get all services around plastic pipes from a single source. We are available on the spot worldwide: experienced SKZ experts visit your building site, for instance in order to monitor welding operations. In the meantime, our inspection body for pipe systems is represented with its testing and quality assurance in 30 countries all over the world, ranging from Europe via the Middle and Far East up to the USA. We are also available at short notice for training courses, expert reports and assessments. SKZ is Europe s largest accredited and certified quality assurance facility. We inspect more than 900 products at over 400 companies. Our type-a inspection body is accredited according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17020 and recognised with accreditation from various organisations both in Germany (e.g. DIBT, DVGW, DIN CERTCO, DVS, KRV) and abroad (e.g. SSIV, SVGW, VKR, VSA). In close cooperation with our customers, we tailor the test programmes to individual customer requirements. It is exclusively the SKZ which can award you the SKZ quality mark which proves the high quality of plastic pipe systems worldwide. SKZ is an accredited training and testing centre for the German Gas and Water Association (DVGW), the German association for welding and related processes (DVS) and the district heating work group (AGFW). The SKZ exams can be taken in accordance with DVGW, DVS and AGFW guidelines. Many courses offer SKZ certificates which are held in high regard by the business community. Our research and development activities in the field of plastic pipe systems cover the entire production and life cycle: from the material via the processing up to the long-term properties or also a sustainability assessment of the pipes. The focus is on the requirements of the plastic pipes industry - research results directly affect new and improved products or are incorporated in the relevant standards and regulations. Thus, our research results meet operating requirements, benefiting quality and efficiency. Ü B G E P RÜ F T E R W A T C H With the certification of management systems we provide you with the best assistance for your productive efficiency and economic success. Several hundred customers in more than 16 different countries are continuously improving their own business processes and at the same time their market opportunities. Products with test results which were published prior to 15 April 2011 may continue to be advertised with the old logo (on the left). The label with the new logo has been used since April 2011.
(immersion-) temperature cycling test of thermoplastic-metal multilayer pipes Tests, Inspection, Certification and Optimisation Quality Assurance and Product Certification In our state-of-the-art test laboratory accredited according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 we offer e.g. tests for pipes and fittings used for gas and water supply, domestic installation and geothermal propes and waste water applications. The test scope comprises all common mechanical and analytical tests on pipes and pipe systems in compliance with national and international standards, test guidelines of German and foreign certification bodies as well as according to the specifications for tests and inspection of SKZ. For the conducting of long-term pressure tests on pipes and fittings, SKZ has comprehensive capacities (approx. 600 pressure stations for more than 3,000 pipe samples) which are also used for the preparation of creep curves of pipe materials and multilayer pipes. On our extrusion line, we can produce pipes for test purposes or for optimising production on an industrial scale. Our test portfolio includes tests to determine the slow and rapid crack propagation of polyolefi n pipes as well as various system and jointing tests, particularly the temperature cycle tests for heating and sanitary installations and domestic waste pipe systems. Our test range also comprises tests on pipes and fittings for sewage systems, e.g. diametral stiffness and tightness tests. Through customised support and audits at your production sites by qualified experienced auditors we assist you in the quality assurance of your certified high-grade products. We offer you experience from our more than 40-year cooperation with certification bodies, e.g. DVGW, DIN CERTCO, ÖVGW, SVGW, DIBt, NSF, KIWA and many others. International activities throughout Europe, in the Middle and Far East and the USA reflect the international recognition of our inspection body accredited according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17020 and our certification body accredited to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17065. Best Products Awarded with the SKZ Mark Being recognised by DIBt as testing, inspection and certification body entitles us to award the conformity mark ( Ü-Zeichen ). This SKZ quality mark gives you the opportunity to have your product tested and certified in accordance with the latest state-of-the-art. Thanks to the international recognition of our own quality mark you can open up new markets. Tested, monitored and certified Made in Germany. In the field of sewer rehabilitation by means of relining we perform material and approval tests, suitability tests and on-site tests. Our range of services for the testing of GFK pipes for industry, water and sewage applications is continuously extended. G E P RÜ F T Kunststoff GmbH & Co. KG Musterstraße 1 12345 Musterstadt Z-01.2-345 If you want to position your product successfully on the market, make use of our excellent testing facilities in combination with the know-how SKZ guarantees in processing and testing. With SKZ test reports and certificates your products have the best prerequisite for international success. Ü B E R W A T C H D-PL-19033-01-00 D-ZE-19033-01-00 D-IS-19033-01-00
The address when it comes to plastics. As the largest plastics institute in Germany we offer practical solutions tailored exactly to your requirements. For more than the past 50 years now we have seen ourselves as a partner to the plastics industry providing extensive system expertise: By means of Testing and Quality Assurance we support your product policy, supplying you with valuable arguments for your key markets. With more than 10,000 participants each year, we are the market leader for Training and the Transfer of Knowledge in the field of plastics. Our Research division bets on the development and improvement of production technologies in line the market requirements. With the Certification of Management Systems we offer you the best prerequisite for efficiency and economic success. Reliable partners at SKZ! The managing directors from left to right: Dr.-Ing. Peter Heidemeyer (Research), Robert Schmitt (Certifi cation), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Bastian (Chief Executive Offi cer), Dr.-Ing. Gerald Aengenheyster (Testing), Dr.-Ing. Ulrich Mohr-Matuschek (Training) Become part of a strong community! With more than 350 members, the association for the promotion of the SKZ currently constitutes the most important and dynamic network in the field of plastics. Benefit from the numerous opportunities for cooperation achieved through the networking of experts from all areas of the plastics industry. Our network reflects the wide spectrum of the industry and offers excellent opportunities for the cooperation of economy, science and politics. For further information, please visit www.skz.de or contact us at fskz@skz.de SKZ Das Kunststoff-Zentrum Testing, Inspection, Certification Friedrich-Bergius-Ring 22 97076 Würzburg/Germany Tel.: +49 931 4104-0 Fax: +49 931 4104-477 info@skz.de FA 1K 1508
above: pipe extrusion line dynamic tests on pipes Training Service, Expert Reports and Failure Analyses As market leader in the field of practical courses, seminars and conferences we train you or your staff to become e.g. a certified plastics welder according to DVS and DVGW (welder certificate). When it comes to process optimisation, material issues, design layout and consulting, e.g. on common bonding and welding methods, our experts offer you competent specialist assistance. Further training areas include: welding supervisor according to DVGW plastics welding expert according to DVS joint fitter according to AGFW plastic bonder and adhesive bonder according to DVS/EWF During practically focused basic and preparatory courses, our certified training staff prepare you or your staff for the tests, giving you the benefit of our long-standing expertise. Research and Development We perform application-oriented research projects and direct industry cooperations, for instance: ageing behaviour of plastic pipe systems / service life analyses impact of disinfectants on plastic pipe systems crack initiation and growth fatigue behaviour of plastic parts under cyclic loading creep and relaxation behaviour under static loading examination of effects of processing analysis of structure-property relationships nondestructive testing process optimisation for extrusion and compounding joining/welding of plastics economical and ecological life cycle analyses In addition, our experts prepare failure analyses in the form of expert reports, which are also recognised in court. We will gladly offer you assistance in special tasks, e.g. service life assessments, support of large-scale projects and investigations. Certification of Management Systems As an accredited certification body (DIN EN ISO/IEC 17021) we certify companies of the plastic pipes industry, working expertly and with a focus on practical applications, according to the following regulations and standards: ISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 14001 (environmental management) ISO 50001 (energy management) BS OHSAS 18001 (job safety) FW 605 (district heating-bushing assembly) energy management Our certificates show your clients the high quality level of your processes and procedures and prove your commitment in the field of resource-saving management. Apart from the clear focus on a value-added certification, we offer a lot of outstanding advantages, e.g.: best cost-benefit ratio fast processing free preparation of certificates as pdf-fi les free advertising with the internationally renowned SKZ logo value-added practice-oriented auditing Our understanding of customer satisfaction includes free customer events (exchange of experience with B2B exhibition), which have been appreciated for many years now by all of our customers, giving them the opportunity for networking.
We offer you SKZ the right choice when it comes to plastic pipes: One-Stop-Service with a highly qualified, service-oriented team fi rst-hand knowledge due to cooperation in national and international standards committees internationally recognised testing laboratory accredited in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 internationally recognised inspection body accredited in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17020 internationally recognised certification body accredited in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17065 internationally recognised Management-System Certification body accredited in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17021 comprehensive know-how in R&D in the fields of material development, pipe production, joining, component properties or sustainability assessment active in 38 countries all over the world maximum competence in respect of failure analyses