Materials for gas-conducting components and auxiliary supplies that are primarily used in gas supply and gas installation are tested according to national and international standards in the Test Laboratory Gas.

Besides testing non-metallic materials, such as used elastomers as sealing and diaphragm materials, gaskets based on synthetic fibres, graphite, PTFE or cork rubber as well as liquid gas, laboratory and safety hoses and corrosion protection coatings, testing also extends to auxiliary supplies, such as lubricants for gas fittings, sealants and leak detection compounds as well as odorants.

Hydrogen – energy source of the future

To study how hydrogen interacts with materials, we develop test methods and conduct tests with hydrogen and hydrogenated natural gas (e.g. permeation tests).

Our employees collaborate in research programmes to establish the basis for test standards. The most recent research projects are:

• H₂ test specifications for the gas supply (G202021)
• Safety of sealants (G 201725)

Our offer is aimed at manufacturers of elastomers, seals, lubricants, sealants, leak detectors, etc. who are seeking DVGW certification or who want to consider the interaction with new energy sources.

Our work is:

• Attractive due to comprehensive testing services for DVGW certification
• Innovative due to the development of test methods for energy sources of the energy transition
• We are always up to date: we are actively involved in regulation and standardisation (national and European)

We can support you with many questions regarding the following points:

1. DVGW certification of materials for gas-carrying components and auxiliary materials
2. Tests of some materials in contact with (drinking) water, e.g. elastomers
3. Testing of materials interacting with energy carriers in the energy transition
4. Accredited by the DAkkS (https://www.dakks.de/de/akkreditierte-stelle.html?id=D-PL-12098-01-00) according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 for essential standards