A xenon arc aging test chamber is a specialized piece of equipment designed to simulate the effects of sunlight and weathering on materials. This advanced tool is particularly suited for material test ...
A xenon arc aging test chamber is a specialized piece of equipment designed to simulate the effects of sunlight and weathering on materials. This advanced tool is particularly suited for material testing, providing valuable insights into how materials degrade over time under various environmental conditions. By replicating real-world exposure to UV light, moisture, and heat, these chambers help ensure the durability and longevity of materials used in various industries.
Xenon arc aging test chambers are widely used across multiple industries to evaluate the weathering resistance of materials. In the automotive industry, they test the durability of exterior and interior materials, ensuring they withstand prolonged exposure to sunlight and harsh weather conditions. The construction industry utilizes these chambers to assess the longevity of building materials, such as coatings, sealants, and roofing materials, under various climatic stresses. In the textile industry, xenon arc testing helps evaluate the colorfastness and strength retention of fabrics exposed to sunlight and weathering. Additionally, the packaging industry employs these chambers to test the stability of packaging materials, ensuring they protect products from UV degradation and environmental stresses. The aerospace and defense sectors also benefit from xenon arc testing by evaluating the durability of materials used in extreme environmental conditions.
1. Precise UV Simulation: Xenon arc lamps accurately replicate the UV spectrum of natural sunlight, providing precise simulation of outdoor exposure conditions.
6. Comprehensive Data Logging: The chambers include comprehensive data logging capabilities, enabling real-time monitoring and post-test analysis of environmental conditions and material performance.
- ISO 4892: Plastics — Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources
- SAE J2527: Laboratory Simulation of Outdoor Weathering of Automotive Exterior Materials Using a Controlled Irradiance Xenon-Arc Apparatus
Working Principle
Xenon arc aging test chambers operate on the principle of accelerated weathering. They employ xenon arc lamps to generate intense, full-spectrum UV light that closely matches natural sunlight. The chamber's control system regulates temperature, humidity, and light intensity to create specific weathering scenarios. High-precision sensors continuously monitor the internal conditions, and a sophisticated feedback control system adjusts the settings to maintain the programmed environment. The chamber's advanced optical systems ensure uniform light distribution, providing consistent exposure across the test samples.
Product Functionality
1. Accelerated Weathering: The chamber simulates long-term outdoor exposure by accelerating the weathering process, providing quick and accurate assessments of material durability.
4. User Interface: An intuitive control panel or software interface allows for easy setup, monitoring, and adjustment of testing parameters, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of the testing process.
Design Considerations
1. Chamber Size and Configuration: Select the appropriate chamber size and configuration based on the testing requirements and the size and shape of the materials to be tested.
5. Safety Features: Integrate built-in safety mechanisms, such as UV protection and automatic shut-offs, to ensure the safe operation of the chamber under extreme conditions.
Item | Specification |
Internal Dimension (W*D*H) | 700*500*600mm |
External Dimension (W*D*H) | 1350*1300*1850mm |
Inner chamber material | SUS 304 # Stainless Steel, Anti-rust, easy to clean |
Outer chamber material | Stainless steel |
Chamber Temperature | Room temperature+10℃~70℃ |
Temperature Uniformity | ±3℃ |
Temperature accuracy | ±0.1℃ |
Blank panel temperature | 65±3℃ |
Humidity Range | Light :20%~60%RH, Dark:30%~98%RH |
Humidity fluctuation | +2,-3%RH |
Irradiated intensity | 300-400NM,40~60W/m2 |
Xenon lamp power | 6.5KW water-cooled xenon lamp x 1pc |
Turntable speed and diameter | 1~7r/min, diameter 400mm |
Lamp life | About 1200h |
Control system | PLC controller, touch screen |
Distance from specimen to arc center | 250~300mm, Effective exposure area 3760cm2 |
Standard sample size | 75mm×150mm Thickness<20mm |
Filter | Daylight filter |
Lighting cycle time | 0~999H, M, S continuously adjustable |
Door seal | Silicone rubber seal |
Temperature sensor | PT100 high precision temperature sensor |
Air circulation system | Stainless steel centrifugal rotor vane to improve the uniformity of temperature and humidity |
Cooling ventilator | Automatic controlled by temperature controller, and inner chamber cooled by refrigerating system |
Cooling ventilator | France Tecumseh compressor |
Power | Three phase, AC380V, 50Hz |
Cooling method | Water ( with one chiller) |
Test standard | ISO105-B02:2014 |
Safety Protection | Over heat protection for fan, Over load protection for cooling system, Over pressure protection for cooling system, Over temperature protection, Over heat and over flow protection for water pump, Leakage protection, Water shortage protection, Auto stop after failure warning |
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