ATS performs a variety of weathering testing methods to analyze material resistance to changes caused by environmental agents.
Applied Technical Services performs a variety of weathering testing methods to determine the lifespan of client materials. Our ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (A2LA) accredited lab can ascertain a sample’s resistance to heat, cold, thermal shock, humidity, salinity, solar radiation, altitude, and determine subsequent color or physical property changes, to name a few.
Weathering Exposure
Products degrade over time. Exposure to environmental stress factors speeds this process along, but even the strongest metallic and polymeric materials weaken and fail eventually. Manufacturers consider this fact when selecting materials for the design of their products; no one wants patio furniture that deteriorates or a car dashboard that cracks when exposed to sunlight, for instance.
Knowing what the materials of construction can withstand allows manufacturers to ensure the quality of their product and approximate its lifespan when used under expected conditions in its intended manner. To discover the physical, thermal, and chemical properties of their product and its constituent materials, manufacturers send samples to third-party testing companies like Applied Technical Services. We perform a variety of weathering testing methods to determine the resistance of various products.
What follows is a list of the most common standards to which these tests are executed. Click on the titles to learn more about a specific test:
Simulate damage from sun exposure over longer periods
ASTM G155, SAE J1885, SAE J2412, SAE J2527 (A2LA Accredited) and ASTM D2565, ASTM D4459, ASTM D6695, ISO 4892–2, MIL–STD–810
ATS and Weathering Testing
For over 50 years, ATS has delivered testing, inspection, and engineering consulting services of world-class quality. Our technicians are thoroughly experienced in performing the above testing methods and return accurate results in a quick turnaround window because of their access to our lab’s powerful analytical equipment. If you need to determine your product’s resistance to environmental factors, send a sample to ATS for weathering testing — we take a closer look.
By far the easiest, most efficient and professional third-party testing project I’ve ever solicited or pursued in my 30+ years in the industry.
Director of Materials Technology
ATS has been a pleasure to work with. Communication was timely and effective. Commitments met what was promised.
Packaging Engineering Manager
Great! Communication was easy and I enjoyed working with all of you per usual. The reports are always detailed, and clear photographs provided.
Plastics and Composites Engineer
I enjoy working with ATS. This is my second time testing with you and it has been a very straightforward and easy process.
Production Engineer
Very well with this testing. Receive a lot of direction with the details of testing with quick response times via email.
R&D Lab Analyst
I thought you met all my expectations. The customer service people I communicated with were very informative and provided answers to my questions in a timely manner. The process for getting a quote, sending you the samples, and receiving the report were well done, and easy to manage.
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