In KSB’s materials laboratory, experience meets innovation – for analyses at the highest level.

Precise materials analyses and expert materials consulting

Innovative, experienced and performing at the highest level worldwide

KSB unites decades of experience with state-of-the-art analysis and testing methods. We develop, test and evaluate materials that meet the highest requirements with regard to strength, corrosion resistance and service life for maximum operating reliability in all industries.

Our materials laboratory

In our accredited KSB materials laboratory (certified to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025), we test materials and components using the highest level of precision. From chemical analysis to mechanical-technological testing and damage diagnosis, every analysis and test is standardised, documented and reproducible.

Wir ermitteln Zusammensetzungen und Eigenschaften – und geben Empfehlungen für passende Werkstoffe.

Fluid analyses

Water analyses and solids characterisation (chemical composition, particle sizes, corrosion behaviour)
Viscosity measurements and flow behaviour assessment
Materials recommendations based on the fluid handled, pH, electrical conductivity, temperature and operating conditions

Wir prüfen chemisch, mechanisch-technologisch sowie via Mikroskop.

Materials inspection and testing

Chemical analyses of the composition (X-ray fluorescence analysis/X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy, optical emission spectroscopy, positive material identification)
Mechanical-technological tests (tensile, notched bar impact, bending and hardness tests to Vickers, Brinell, Rockwell)
Microscopy and structural examinations (optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, EDX analysis)

Consulting and damage analysis

Consulting for materials selection based on the application, fluid handled and operating parameters
Damage analyses and inspections with well-founded cause evaluation
Recommendations on how to optimise materials and their durability

Certified quality and accredited test methods

Our materials laboratory accredited to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 meets the highest of requirements on impartiality, traceability and technical competence – for reproducible, internationally recognised results.

We test and assess materials under real-life application conditions and cover the entire spectrum from fluid and materials analyses to testing and consulting – based on recognised standards and drawing on decades of experience.

This is materials expertise that creates trust.

Overview of materials

KSB offers tested materials for the most diverse of application conditions, from classic castings to additively manufactured materials.

Proven quality for the toughest of requirements

Robust, precise and durable materials for extreme conditions: Whether grey cast iron, nodular cast iron or special alloys, we manufacture components that work reliably even under the most extreme wear, pressure, temperature and corrosion loads.

By means of targeted materials development and continuous test processes we ensure maximum strength, homogeneity and dimensional accuracy – for cast products of consistent, durable quality. In this way, we manufacture individually tailored solutions for pumps, valves and demanding industrial applications, drawing on decades of experience and applying meticulous precision.

Find out how we combine casting expertise and materials engineering to deliver on our quality promise, trusted by customers worldwide.

Download materials data sheets

Additive materials / Parts On Demand

Fast, precise and innovative – materials for an additive future: With additive manufacturing KSB opens up completely new opportunities in materials engineering. Whether prototype, single part or series-produced component: We manufacture metal components precisely and on demand. An efficient and resource-saving solution of proven quality. Thanks to our accredited test laboratories and certified procedures you are supplied with components that come with documented material properties and are of reproducible quality.

Turning digital development into real perfection: Parts On Demand are manufactured from innovative Noribeam® alloys, such as Alloy 625, Alloy 718 or NiCP, tested and released for direct industrial use.

Discover how our additive manufacturing service redefines quality, speed and economic efficiency.

Properties of KSB materials for additive manufacturing

Download materials data sheets

Research and development

KSB combines scientific precision with industrial experience.

Our materials research creates innovations that raise the bar, ranging from new high-performance alloys to optimised materials for additive manufacturing.

Our experts develop, test and qualify materials that work reliably also in extreme conditions. With cutting-edge analytics, digital test methods and data-based analyses we drive materials development – striving for more efficiency, reliability and sustainability.

This is how true innovation is created at KSB: scientifically founded, developed with a focus on real-life applications, operating successfully worldwide.

Our research focuses on

Developing and qualifying new high-performance alloys and coatings
Advancing proven cast materials for demanding operating conditions
Conducting materials research for additive and hybrid manufacturing methods
Applying digital simulation and test methods
Cooperating with universities, institutes and industrial partners

Seit über 150 Jahren steht KSB für Innovation, Kundennähe und Zuverlässigkeit.

Your benefits at a glance

Maximum reliability and safety through dependable test and analysis procedures
Longer service life thanks to optimally matched materials
Faster approvals through accredited test reports
Experience based on more than 150 years of materials engineering
Expertise recognised worldwide, from development to service

Whether new development, replacement due to failure, or materials evaluation: Our team supports you with well-founded analyses and practice-focussed consultation.

Contact our materials competence centre: