The Xenon Arc Weathering Test Chamber is engineered to emulate the comprehensive effects of full-spectrum solar radiation, including the impacts of darkness and precipitation, thereby accelerating the ...
The Xenon Arc Weathering Test Chamber is engineered to emulate the comprehensive effects of full-spectrum solar radiation, including the impacts of darkness and precipitation, thereby accelerating the aging process of materials. This sophisticated apparatus is capable of condensing the damage that typically takes place over an extended period outdoors into a condensed timeframe of days to weeks. Primarily, it is deployed for evaluating the durability of a diverse array of materials, encompassing non-ferrous metals, organic compounds, rubber, and construction materials, among others. This testing environment facilitates a rapid assessment of material performance under conditions that mimic natural weathering, providing insights into long-term stability and resistance to environmental stressors.
General: ASTM G155...
Coating: ASTM D7869, ISO 11507, ASTM D6695...
Plastic: ISO 4892-2, ASTM D4459, ASTM D5071...
Other specified test standard is available for us.
1. Climate Control System: The chamber is equipped with an automatic ventilation system that is governed by a temperature management controller, ensuring optimal air circulation. The internal cooling is achieved through an integrated refrigeration system, maintaining a stable environment.
2. Rear Panel Thermometer: This feature utilizes a wired transmission method, significantly enhancing the precision of temperature control within the chamber.
3. Temperature Sensing Element: The chamber employs a PT100 platinum resistance temperature sensor, known for its accuracy and reliability in temperature measurement.
4. Intelligent Climate Controller: The system is fitted with a smart temperature and humidity controller that incorporates PID regulation for swift self-adjustment. It allows for the programming of multiple parameters to conduct cyclical tests, with direct digital temperature readouts for clear and immediate feedback.
5. Safety Features: The chamber is safeguarded by an array of protective devices, including protection against excessive temperatures, water leakage alerts, compressor over-pressure safeguards, electrical leakage protection, and emergency power-off alarms. To safeguard the Xenon light source, an automatic shutoff mechanism is in place that deactivates the light whenever the chamber door is opened.
Item | Specification |
Internal Dimension (W*D*H) | 700*500*600mm |
External Dimension (W*D*H) | 1350*1300*1850mm |
Internal chamber material | SUS 304 # Stainless Steel, anti-rust |
External chamber material | Cold-rolled steel with spray |
Chamber humidity range | 55%~90% RH |
Chamber temperature | 35℃~90℃ |
Black panel temperature | 45℃~95℃, adjustable |
Temperature uniformity | ≤±3℃ |
Filter | Window glass filter / daylight filter |
Light source | Air cooled long arc xenon lamp |
Xenon lamp power | 1.8 KW * 3 pcs = 5.4 KW |
Irradiance strength | 0.51 W/m2@340 nm(follow up to specified test standard) |
Control system | LCD programmable controller, Auto display irradiance, capacity: 100 groups program, 99 cycles. |
Illumination time | 1~999 hours, adjustable |
Water spray system | Water spray time 999 minutes settable Interval spray time, 1~240 minutes settable |
Sample holder | Stainless steel, 1 pc |
Distance from sample holder to lamp | 250~300 mm |
Heating | Nickel-chromium alloy electric heater |
Humidification power | Stainless steel surface evaporative humidifier |
Insulation materials | Supper fine glass fiber |
Temperature sensor | PT100 high precision sensor |
Air circulation system | Stainless steel centrifugal rotor vane to improve the uniformity of temperature and humidity |