KRP Mechatec GmbH

KRP Mechatec GmbH is an engineering service provider specializing in tests and analyses in the field of aerospace, aviation, fusion research and other high-tech industries, certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015.

Thanks to our in-house supply of liquid helium, we can cool test samples to -269°C (4K) or heat them to over 1000°C with our ovens - covering an exceptionally wide range of temperatures. We have a versatile test infrastructure at our disposal for testing materials and components, including vacuum, temperature and climate chambers, a universal testing machine and a shock test bench. We also carry out structural and thermal analysis tests.

We specialize in developing and operating customer-specific test setups to meet even unusual requirements, but we also carry out standard tests in accordance with standards. This is complemented by our in-depth analysis expertise, enabling us to verify results and correlate them with test data. We can also support you with our expertise in FEM analysis during development or optimize designs with regard to thermal and dynamic properties, for example. As an engineering office, we also take on entire design work packages or take care of the production and assembly of prototypes and mock-ups.

Our testing options:

• Mechanical tests
  Universal testing machine (-269°C to 1000°C): including tensile tests, compression tests, bending tests, fracture toughness, creep rate, fracture toughness, shear tests, pin-bearing, pull-off/peel tests
  Notched bar impact test between 77K (20K test setup under development) to 1300°C
• Thermal properties
  Coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) between -263°C and 200°C
  Thermal conductivity between -263°C and 17°C
  Thermal contact conductivity
  Thermal deformation of structures and assemblies
• Moisture expansion
• Permeability and bulge setup
  Measurement of helium transmission rate and curvature characteristics of CFRP and GFRP membranes
  Temperatures from 20K and up to 20 bar pressure
  Sample diameter of 150 mm or 450 mm
• Temperature cycling, ageing and climate tests
  Lift systems for generating temperature shocks
  Temperature cycles between -269°C (4K) and 150°C possible
  Climate chamber for simulating environmental conditions
• Thermal vacuum tests
  Temperatures between -253°C (20K) and 300°C at high vacuum
  Performing functional tests and electrical measurements
  Applying loads
  Various vacuum chambers with a maximum installation space of 720 x 580 x 315 mm³, 640 x 640 x 540 mm³ or Ø 600 mm x 1940 mm
• Vibration, shock and impact tests
• Customer-specific tests (test engineering and test definition for component tests)

Our analysis options:

• Static and dynamic analysis
• Thermal analysis
• Thermomechanical analysis
• Structural analysis for earthquake loads