If you have any questions, we are always happy to help.

More than 300 tested adhesives

Confidence in Every Bond

Fracture Analytics® is your partner for independent adhesive evaluations

Practical evaluation – Tests under realistic conditions: pre-damage, multi-modal stresses, aging

More than standard – We analyze the fail-safe of adhesives, not just their adhesion

Clearly understandable rankings – Transparent evaluations without technical jargon

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Precise ratings.
Clear recommendations.

Independent Product Scouting

We analyze various adhesive manufacturers and their products to identify the best technology for your specific needs.

Adhesive X

Manufacturer 1

Adhesive X

Manufacturer 2

Adhesive X

Manufacturer 3

Fracture Analytics Choice ®

Adhesive X

Manufacturer 4

Independent Peer Scouting

We evaluate the product portfolios of various manufacturers to identify the best practice candidates in the industry.

Manufacturer 1

Adhesive X

Adhesive Y

Adhesive Z

Manufacturer 2

Adhesive X

Adhesive Y

Adhesive Z

What sets us apart:

Realistic testing concepts – We test for crack initiation and progression under combined loads and simulated conditions.

Failure analysis instead of parameter faith – Our tests show how a system fails, not just when.

Traceable comparability – Uniform rating scales and openly accessible criteria make adhesives objectively comparable.

Our examination process

Dog-Bone Test (Low)

ASTM D638 & D897, DIN EN ISO 37 & 527

Pull-Off Test (Moderate)

ASTM D7234 & C1583

Debonding Test (High)

FA-MCT, Mode I, Mode II, Mode III

Fracture Analytics
Test procedure ®

Dog-Bone Test (Low)

ASTM D638 & D897, DIN EN ISO 37 & 527

Pull-Off Test (Moderate)

ASTM D7234 & C1583

Debonding Test (High)

FA-MCT, Mode I, Mode II, Mode III

No Assumptions, Just Facts

Learn more about our comprehensive assessment of adhesive bonds, presented in our Adhesive Evaluation Pyramid™.

In addition to classic test methods like Dog-Bone Test and Pull-Off Test, we specialize in more meaningful investigations using the Debonding Test. There are three different modes, each reflecting different stresses.

Our methods offer

Independent adhesive comparisons – We create objective benchmarks through manufacturer-neutral evaluation under identical test conditions.

In-depth consultation – Our evaluations are based on solid fracture analysis, comprehensible ratings, and realistic load analysis.

Cooperation with accredited test laboratories – For comprehensive tests such as aging, climate, or combined load, we rely on specialized partners with state-of-the-art laboratory equipment.

Materials & Tests

Your Material. Our Expertise

We are not just another testing lab — we are your independent evaluation and comparison partner. Instead of individual results, we provide context: How does an adhesive perform in direct comparison? Where are the weaknesses in failure behavior?

Together with accredited labs, we conduct practical tests — but the evaluation is based on our own methodologically sound system.

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Glass

Two pieces of light concrete with black dots. In the middle is a rough cracked surface.

Concrete

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Bio Composites

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Polymer Concrete

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Plastic

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Wood

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Polymer Foams

5 Steps to a Comprehensive Adhesive Evaluation

Whether you seek quick orientation or an in-depth comparative analysis – we accompany you in a structured manner to the optimal solution. Transparent, material-specific, and always with a focus on your safety requirements.

1.

Free Initial Consultation

Present your project to us – without obligation

In a 30-minute Zoom call we will clarify initial questions: What materials are you bonding? Under what conditions? What is your greatest safety concern?

2.

Requirements Analysis

We define what your adhesive must achieve – holistically and precisely

Together we determine:

  • Material combinations (e.g., metal to plastic?)
  • Critical loads (vibration, heat, tensile force?)
  • Your safety level (Should the adhesive yield controllably or never break?)

3.

Test Design

No standard procedure, but customized testing strategies – from standard methods to fracture analysis

You determine the depth of the analysis (quick check or detailed assessment). We make effort and costs transparent and targeted.

4.

Evaluation & Benchmarking

Clear Ratings instead of Technical Jargon

You receive:

  • A ranking of the tested adhesives (Which one best suits your requirements?)
  • A safety forecast of failure behavior (Brittle fracture or ductile yielding?)
  • A comparison with over 300 reference products from our database (independent and comprehensible)

5.

Decisive Reports

Whether concise action recommendation or technical detail dossier – choose the scope your project needs

You receive:

  • Short Report: Key results, product recommendation, implementation check at a glance – for traders & users
  • Full Report: Including methodology, raw data, and long-term assessment – ideal for manufacturers & developers
  • Premium: All tests plus personal consultation – for safety-critical or strategic applications

Make a secure decision in 5 steps.

Frequently Asked Questions

Any other questions?

Feel free. Whether technical detail or strategic consideration –
we are excited about your challenge.

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300

+

Tested Adhesives

10

Years of expertise
in material testing

70

+

Publications
in scientific journals

15

Professional Lectures

Publications

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Publication preview - Fracture analytical assessment of polymmeric foams
The cover image of Adhäsion Magazine - Solutions for Rotor Blade Bonding Processes
Publication preview - New Frontiers in the Safety Assessment of Double-Sided Adhesive Tapes
Structure Magazine preview - Wind / Seismic
The cover image of Adhäsion Magazine - Adhesives support sustainable manufacturing
The cover image of Adhäsion Magazine - Smart Solutions for Efficient Precision Cleaning
Publication preview - Techno-economic evaluation of biocomposites: A fracture analytical approach
Publication preview - Preventing uncontrolled failure. New analysis concept for adhesive selection
Structure Magazine preview - Masonry
The cover image of Adhäsion Magazine - Best practices and trends in the automotive industry
Publication preview - Evaluating the bonding effectiveness of GFRP patches in strengthening concrete structures
Publication preview - Structural Safety Evaluation of Polymeric Adhesive Systems for Concrete Bonding

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Expert Lectures

2017

International Symposium on Notch Fracture

Santander, Spain

2019

5th International Conference on Structural Adhesive Bonding

Porto, Portugal

2017- 2023

in-adhesives Symposium

Munich, Germany

2018- 2020

ISGATEC Bonding Forum

Mannheim, Germany

2021

VTH-Fachgruppe "Klebtechnik" Presentation

Online

2023

Austrian Chamber of Commerce - Presentation

Vienna, Austria

2024

Adhesive Bonding Expo - Presentation

Stuttgart, Germany

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