Accelerated Aging Testing
Laboratory > Ageing
Accelerated weathering tests for plastics and polymers | |
Weathering standards for the aging of plastics and polymers. | |
Accelerated Meteorization by QUV - ASTM D4329, ASTM D 4587, ISO 4892 Weather resistance tests by Xenon Arc: ASTM G155, ISO 4892, ASTM D2565, ASTM D4459 High temperature tests on plastic properties due to deterioration. Accelerated aging of the automotive materials of Xenon Arc: SAE J2020, SAE J1885, SAE J1960, VDA 75202, PV3929, PV3930, as well as the stipulations of other OEMs (original equipment manufacturers). 1 kLangley = 1 kcal / cm2 = 41.84MJ / m2 = 697 W / m2 1 kLangley / year = 1.33 W / m2 Chemical exposure: Chemical resistance tests for polymers and plastics - ASTM D543 Effects of liquids on elastomers - ASTM D471 ESCR test for environmental stress cracking resistance - ASTM D1693 Simulation / environmental conditioning: Moisture absorption of compounds - ASTM D5229 | |
Florida | |
Florida's 120,000 m2 open-air weathering site and the 900 m2 indoor accelerated testing laboratory. Florida has more samples tested than any other outdoor weatherization facility in the world. The area is located south of Miami, at the southern tip of Florida, in the only true subtropical region in the continental United States. Florida is the internationally recognized reference location for outdoor exposure tests. Florida's subtropical weather exposures are not only realistic, they also accelerate. A Florida year can be equated to several years of wear and tear elsewhere. Florida has high intensity sunlight, high annual UV levels, high temperatures throughout the year, abundant rainfall and very high humidity. It is this synergistic effect of UV, moisture and heat that makes Florida the ideal place to test the durability of materials in outdoor environments. The extremely sunny, humid and warm climate has been especially useful for certain types of tests that include: Color change Loss of brightness Cracking, peeling Physical deterioration Sensitivity to humidity Biodegradation Accelerated corrosion tests It offers tests of natural exposure outdoors, accelerated laboratory tests and evaluation of samples. These services are accredited by the ISO 17025 standard. | |
Kalahari | |
Kalahari is the outdoor weathering site in Africa. The area is located west of Johannesburg, at the southern tip of Africa. Kalahari is the internationally recognized reference location for outdoor exposure tests. Kalahari's desert exhibitions are not only realistic, they also accelerate. One year of Kalahari can be equated to several years of wear and tear elsewhere. Kalahari has high intensity sunlight, high annual UV level, high temperatures throughout the year and very low humidity. It is this synergistic effect of UV, moisture and heat that makes Kalahari the ideal place to test the durability of materials in outdoor environments. The extremely sunny and warm weather has been especially useful for certain types of tests that include: Color change Loss of brightness Cracking, peeling Physical deterioration Sensitivity to humidity Biodegradation Accelerated corrosion tests These contract test services are accredited by ISO 17025 | |
Arizona | |
Arizona is among the largest desert exhibition in the world. Arizona is located 30 miles west of Phoenix in the city of Buckeye, an area far from automotive, industrial or agricultural pollution. Arizona is an internationally recognized benchmark for open-air outdoor exposures due to high-intensity sunlight and high temperatures throughout the year. Compared to Florida, the Arizona test site offers 20% more sunlight, higher annual temperatures and lower humidity. During the summer, the air can reach 115 ° F (46 ° C). A black sample can reach more than 160 ° F (71 ° C). It offers natural outdoor exposure tests, testing of natural sunlight concentrator and evaluation of samples. Arizona is an internationally recognized benchmark for open-air outdoor exposures due to high-intensity sunlight and high temperatures throughout the year. Compared to Florida, the Arizona test site offers 20% more sunlight, higher annual temperatures and lower humidity. During the summer, the air can reach 115 ° F (46 ° C). A black sample can reach more than 160 ° F (71 ° C). It is this combination of high and high temperatures that makes Arizona the ideal place to test highly durable materials that may not fail elsewhere. It has been shown that this extreme climate is useful for certain types of tests and materials, including: Color change Loss of brightness Cracking, peeling Physical deterioration Sensitivity to humidity Biodegradation Accelerated corrosion tests These contract test services are accredited by the ISO 17025 standard. |