Accelerated Aging Testing Flexible and Rigid Cellular Polymers
Applied Technical Services’ material testing experts conduct accelerated aging testing on polymeric materials in adherence with ISO 2440 testing standards. Established by the International Organization for Standardization, this testing standard specifies the methods for conducting accelerated aging testing on flexible and rigid cellular polymers. These polymeric materials are commonly used in the manufacturing of insulation foam, cushioning, packaging, automotive components, and construction materials, and are used in a wide variety of industries and disciplines. 2440 testing evaluates the long-term durability and performance of these materials when exposed to simulated environmental conditions over a shorter period.
This testing method focuses on the simulation of thermal aging to evaluate how a material responds to prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures. Polymers, especially those used in insulation and automotive interiors, often operate in environments where they are subjected to high temperatures for long periods of time, such as in an asphalt parking lot under direct sunlight. Our thermal age testing experts place samples in a controlled environmental chamber at a specified temperature for a set duration, evaluating the material for changes in density, tensile and compressive strength, and structural stability. Any significant changes indicate potential degradation, the extent of which may show a material’s unsuitability for its intended application. ISO 2440 testing provides valuable information for manufacturers by assessing the following material qualities:
- Heat Resistance
- UV Light and Radiation Resistance
- Humidity Resistance
- Chemical Resistance
- Environmental Resistance
- Corrosion Resistance
The data obtained from this testing helps manufacturers, designers, and engineers in several steps of the manufacturing process, whether prototyping a new product or improving an existing one. Understanding how a material will age under certain conditions assists in making informed decisions to ensure product reliability and longevity.
The ISO 2440 Testing Experts at ATS
The Applied Technical Services conducts an expansive list of testing, inspection, and analysis services to ISO standards. With highly advanced calibration, chemical analysis, mechanical testing, electrical testing, nondestructive testing, and EMI and EMC laboratories and testing facilities, ATS has the skills and resources to provide complete solutions for your business. Call us at 1 (888) 287-5227 or submit a form on this page for a free quote or additional information about our ISO 2440 testing services.
