Sandwichpanel testing

IMA Dresden plays a leading role in the field of building products.

In accordance with the product standard EN 14509 and the Testing Rules for Panels of PPA-Europe – we test complete sandwich elements or individual components of the panels such as the face layer, fastening system or core materials (rigid plastic foam or mineral wool).

For quasi-static and also dynamic component testing on sandwich elements, we have developed a test bench that tests sandwich elements with a maximum length of 8 metres and a width of more than 2 metres until complete failure. In addition to the standardised single-span girder test, customer-specific multi-span girder systems can also be tested. The testing of the components with regard to the stress caused by wind pressure and wind suction is supplemented by the screw pull-out test of concealed fastening systems.

Because of their good structural-physical properties, sandwich elements are often used as roof and facade cladding for industrial and commercial buildings.

Have a look: sandwichpanel testing