The UV Weathering Test Chamber is a critical tool for assessing the durability of materials against environmental degradation. It replicates the effects of natural weathering, including the damaging i ...
The UV Weathering Test Chamber is a critical tool for assessing the durability of materials against environmental degradation. It replicates the effects of natural weathering, including the damaging impact of sunlight's UV rays, precipitation, and temperature fluctuations, all of which contribute to material deterioration. This chamber is designed to simulate these conditions, exposing materials to a controlled environment that includes UV radiation, moisture, and temperature cycling, thereby evaluating their resistance to the aging effects of natural outdoor exposure. It offers an accelerated means of predicting how materials will perform and degrade over time when subjected to the elements, providing valuable insights for product development and quality control in various industries.
The UV Weathering Test Chamber is applied in the automotive industry for testing material resilience, in construction for material longevity, and in consumer goods for outdoor product durability. It's also used in R&D for UV-resistant materials, in plastics for solar radiation effects, and in textiles and rubber for sunlight aging. This chamber is essential for ensuring product reliability against solar degradation across various sectors.
It adheres to various testing standards, including ASTM D4329 and ISO 4892-3, making it suitable for a wide range of industry applications.
7. Efficient Design: With a removable radiation door for easy access and a folding screen made of special safety glass for light source management, the chamber is designed for user convenience and efficiency.
Item | Specification |
Outside dimension | 1300W×500D×1460Hmm |
Chamber material | Paint Spray |
Temperature range | RT~70℃ |
Temperature fluctuation | ±2℃ |
Temperature control | PID SSR control |
Humidity range: | ≥95%RH |
Controller | Programmable controller, LCD touch screen |
Control mode | Balance temperature humidity control (BTHC) |
Test cycle setting | Exposure, condensation and water spray test cycle is programmable |
Lamp power | 40W/Piece |
Distance from sample to lamp | 50±2mm |
Centre distance between the lamp | 70mm |
Irradiance | 0.45~0.8W/m2 (optional) |
UV lamps | Imported Atlas UV-A: 315-400nm (8pcs, 1600h lifetime) |
Standard Specimen Size | 75×290mm (24pcs) or 75x150mm (48pcs), max. thickness 5mm |
Testing time | 0~999H, adjustable |
Protection system | Overload short circuit protection |