UV Light Weathering Chamber - HMI Model brings the latest generation testing modules to evaluate the effect of extreme weather conditions on a product. It is a superior and highly efficient equipment that is useful for assessing the damage caused to a product due to sunlight, rain and dew. The UV weathering tester reproduces real-life weathering or ageing conditions in an accelerated manner within the chamber and is designed to deliver results of years of ageing within a few hours of the test. It is popularly utilized for testing the resistant quality of moulded/extruded rubber materials against a wide range of environmental conditions using precision-based components like UV lamps, water sprayers and fluorescent light sources.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Evaluates effects of weather conditions like sunlight, rain, and dew on products |
| Standards Compliance | ISO 4892-3:2012, ASTM D4329-13, ASTM D4587-11, ASTM G-151-10 |
| Applicable Materials | Rubber, plastic, non-metals |
| Key Features | HMI touch screen, UV lamps, water sprayers, fluorescent light sources, accelerated ageing conditions simulation |
| Temperature Range | ±5°C to 80°C |
| UV Light Types | UVA and UVB lamps |
| Chamber Specifications | Corrosion-resistant, automatic test operation, programmable tests |
The UV Light Weathering Chamber, particularly the HMI Model available through Pacorr, represents a breakthrough in assessing the durability and longevity of materials under harsh environmental conditions. This sophisticated equipment is designed to simulate real-life weathering effects such as sunlight exposure, rain, and dew in an accelerated manner, providing results that would typically take years to manifest, in just a few hours of testing.
Understanding UV Light Weathering Chamber
UV Light Weathering Chambers operate on the principle of accelerated ageing, exposing materials to intensified conditions that replicate the effects of natural weathering. This method is invaluable for industries reliant on materials susceptible to degradation from environmental exposure, allowing them to assess potential damages and make informed decisions on material composition and quality assurance.
Applicable Standards
The chamber is engineered to meet various global test standards, including ISO 4892-3:2012 for plastics, ASTM D4329-13 for plastic durability testing, ASTM D4587-11 for paints and coatings, and ASTM G-151-10 for nonmetallic materials. Adherence to these standards ensures the reliability and accuracy of test results, making it a versatile tool for multiple industries.
Features and Specifications
Key features of the UV Light Weathering Chamber include an HMI-based touch screen for ease of operation, precise temperature control within ±5°C to 80°C, and a robust construction designed for longevity and consistent performance. The chamber is equipped with both UVA and UVB lamps to cover a broad spectrum of UV light exposure, along with a rotating test fixture for easy sample placement.
Applications
This equipment is critical for industries where materials are exposed to outdoor conditions, including automotive, construction, consumer goods, and materials science. By simulating years of environmental exposure in a fraction of the time, manufacturers can predict how products will age, adjust material compositions accordingly, and categorize materials by their quality and durability.
The UV Light Weathering Chamber by Pacorr stands out as an essential instrument for assessing the impact of environmental conditions on a wide range of materials. Its compliance with international standards, combined with advanced features like HMI touch screen operation and precise environmental simulation, make it a valuable asset for any material testing lab or production facility focused on quality and durability. By leveraging this technology, companies can significantly enhance their product reliability, reduce potential warranty claims, and ultimately deliver products that stand the test of time.
Products made up of rubber, plastic or any non-metals make a huge portion of our daily life, ranging from household products like utensils, toothbrushes, and furniture to industrial products like equipment parts, tyres, etc. Most of these products are tend to be exposed to water, sunlight, or moisture air. These weather factors when surfaces on daily use product for long they lead to material cracking.
Weathering tests are intended to recreate the sunlight, rain and dew formation which are the common causative agents for weathering plastic and rubber materials using artificial sources like UV light, water sprayer and mist originator. The test can reproduce the damages and help the user evaluate the specific environmental factor that can damage the specimen and at how much time of exposure it can degrade the material composition.
This type of exposure testing is conducted to understand the behaviour of the specimen that is assessed and know how the material will withstand the damaging effects. By evaluating the same, one can have results affecting the properties and quality of the product.
UV Light Weathering Tester comes with unique features that allow users to perform advanced mode of tests and precisely assess the performance of the product. It has an HMI-based touch screen with a wide display. The user can have full operation control from the screen and can also view test results. The screen allows the user to set the temperature and time for the test cycle. It also displays running test status on screen so that one can have an idea if every aspect of the test. It displays test time, chamber temperature, spray time, and accumulated time. It provides rapid resumption of UV light exposure, water and dew formation during a running test to ensure that the exposure effects are not disturbed. Features like program profiling allow the user to select a mode of test to ensure precision-based parameters can be allotted to the test. Equipped with UV light that produces a short wavelength of illumination. The tester has a platinum-100 sensor which ensures higher accuracy in test results. The sensor is composed of corrosion-resistant material giving it a long run performance whiles its dip in all kinds of artificial weathering conditions. The machine can run on complete auto-mode once the parameters are set. The tester is equipped with rotating test fixtures that allow easy placement of test samples.
- Display: HMI Based Touch Screen
- Chamber Temperature Range: ±5°C ~ 80°C
- Chamber Temperature Least Count: 0.1°C
- Chamber Temperature Repeatability: ± 2°C
- Timer Range (Test Temperature): 1-99999 hour
- Timer Range (Spray Period): 1-99999 Min
- Timer Range (Spray): 1-99999 Min
- Life of lamp: 1600 hour
- Max. Irradiance: UVA lamps: 0.7 W/m²
- UVB lamps: 0.4 W/m²
- Speed of sample rotating frame: 3.7 rpm
- Temperature Control: Pt-100 Sensor
- The flow of water pump: ≤ 7 L/min
- Inlet supply of water pressure: 2 kg/cm²
- Power Requirement: 220V, Single phase, 50 Hz, 15 A
- The Latest HMI touch screen brings complete system controls in a single touch.
- Display touchscreen allows the user to set Temperature, Preset Timer, Program profile for test parameters.
- One can view the current test running status on the display screen along with test time, chamber temperature, spray time, and accumulated time.
- Allow fully automatic test once the parameters are set.
- Automated rapid resumption of UV Lights, water spray and humidity during continuous circulation
- Corrosion Resistant PT-100 sensors to ensure higher precision in the test
- Robust Construction of test chamber allows higher performance for a long time
- Rotating test fixtures allow easy sample placements inside the test chamber
A UV Light Weathering Chamber is utilized to assess the durability and resistance of materials to environmental conditions such as sunlight, rain, and dew. It simulates these conditions in an accelerated manner to predict the long-term effects of weathering on materials like plastics, paints, and rubber, helping manufacturers ensure product quality and durability.
The chamber works by exposing test samples to UV radiation from UV lamps, along with controlled conditions of humidity and water (to simulate rain and dew), to replicate the natural weathering process. This accelerated weathering test can deliver results indicative of years of outdoor exposure in a fraction of the time, by closely mimicking the impact of sunlight and moisture on material properties.
These chambers are designed to comply with various international standards, including ISO 4892-3:2012 for plastics, ASTM D4329-13 for plastic durability, ASTM D4587-11 for paints and coatings, and ASTM G-151-10 for nonmetallic materials. Compliance with these standards ensures that the tests conducted are reliable and can be used for quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
Yes, besides plastics and rubbers, UV Light Weathering Chambers can also be used to test the durability of other non-metallic materials against UV radiation and weather conditions. This includes components used in automotive, construction, consumer goods, and materials science sectors, allowing for a broad application range in assessing material resistance to environmental degradation.
A high-quality UV Light Weathering Chamber should feature an HMI (Human-Machine Interface) touch screen for easy operation, precise temperature and humidity control, UV lamps that cover a broad spectrum of UV light, and corrosion-resistant construction for durability. Other desirable features include programmable test cycles, automatic test operation, and rotating sample fixtures for consistent exposure of test materials.
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