Laboratory for materials and damage analysis of plumbing pipe materials and building materials (operations discontinued)
Zentrum für Werkstoffanalytik Lauf GmbH i.L.
Lauf a.d. PegnitzNew on Amplifa
About the laboratory
Zentrum für Werkstoffanalytik Lauf GmbH (ZWL), based in Lauf an der Pegnitz, was a laboratory for materials and damage analysis focusing on plumbing pipe materials as well as mineralogical and building-chemistry examination of building materials such as concrete, plaster, screed and mortar. Its range of services included corrosion and damage analysis of metallic materials using microscopic methods, analysis of corrosion products (chlorides, sulfates, nitrates), age determination of plaster and building material systems based on the degree of hydration, and assessment of joining techniques such as soldering, sliding sleeves and radial press-fitting. No manufacturing took place; the company operated as a service provider for testing and determination of damage causes, among other things with advice on correct sample taking. The managing directors acted as publicly appointed and sworn experts. The GmbH was dissolved as of 30.06.2024; liquidation has been ongoing since 01.07.2024 and operations are discontinued.
- Site
- Lauf a.d. Pegnitz
- Processes
- Materials and damage analysis (mineralogical assessment of building materials and inorganic, Corrosion and damage analysis of metallic materials using microscopic methods, Analysis of corrosion products (chlorides, sulfates, nitrates) and analysis procedures for, Materials analysis, Damage investigation of plumbing pipe materials and building materials (concrete, plaster, screed), Mineralogical and building-chemical analysis of building materials, Corrosion and damage analysis of metallic materials, Age determination of plaster/building material systems (degree of hydration)
- Materials
- Concrete, Plaster (clay plaster, lime plaster, lime-cement plaster, gypsum plaster, gypsum-lime plaster,, Screed, Mortar (masonry mortar, plaster mortar, screed mortar, tile adhesive), Natural stone (sandstone, limestone, granite, marble, tuff, basalt), Clay, Lime, Cement
- Industries
- Building materials/construction, Installation technology/pipe materials, Expert witness services
- 01
Sampling advice and documentation
- 02
Laboratory examination of samples
- 03
Analysis of the damage cause
- 04
Preparation of the expert report
Examined materials and methods
Building materials (concrete, plaster, screed, mortar)
Mineralogical and building-chemical analysis including age determination via the degree of hydration.
Natural stone (sandstone, limestone, granite, marble, tuff, basalt)
Mineralogical identification of the type of natural stone.
Metallic materials (plumbing pipe materials, fittings, pipe connectors)
Corrosion and damage analysis using microscopic methods.
Corrosion products (chlorides, sulfates, nitrates)
Analysis to identify corrosion-promoting conditions.
Site
Lauf a.d. Pegnitz
DELaboratory / company headquarters
- Materials
- Building materials, natural stone, metallic materials
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials and damage analysis (mineralogical assessment of building materials and inorganicTesting | – | – | – | – | Building materials (concrete, plaster, screed, mortar), Natural stone (sandstone, limestone, granite, marble, tuff,, plumbing pipe materials, metallic materials |
| Corrosion and damage analysis of metallic materials using microscopic methodsTesting | – | – | – | – | metallic materials |
| Analysis of corrosion products (chlorides, sulfates, nitrates) and analysis procedures forTesting | – | – | – | – | metallic materials, building materials |
Additional services
History
- 2024
Dissolution of Zentrum für Werkstoffanalytik Lauf GmbH as of 30.06.2024; liquidation since 01.07.2024, operations discontinued