Applied Technical Services offers its solar testing lab capabilities to help clients assess how well their products resist radiation from the sun.
Why is Solar Testing Important?
The solar spectrum of electromagnetic radiation includes visible light, infrared, and ultraviolet waves — extensive exposure to these three combined can cause a product’s colors to fade and undermine the mechanical and electrical characteristics integral to its functionality.
Heat, the other weathering phenomenon associated with the sun, also ages materials prematurely, causing discolorations or texture changes or even structural warping.
To ensure the longevity of their products, manufacturers seek the expertise of solar testing labs like ATS, which can faithfully simulate years of sunlight damage in a matter of weeks.
What Sets Us Apart as a Solar Testing Lab
The ATS solar simulation lab is equipped with a fleet of testing chambers designed to simulate the various stimuli associated with solar radiation.
Our crown jewel is the 10 ft x 10 ft x 8 ft solar simulation chamber, capable of precisely reproducing a wide array of environmental conditions to accurately determine the sample product’s resistance to real service conditions. The size of this walk-in chamber allows it to accommodate large subassemblies or finished products, including passenger vehicles. Our technicians can apply temperatures between -40°C and 80°C and relative humidity between 5% and 95%, as appropriate to the relevant standards.
Solar Testing and Quality Standards
As an ISO 9001:2015-registered company, our testing and inspection services are guided by a comprehensive quality management system. Our lab is ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited to perform solar testing according to industry standards, including:
- DIN 75220
- MBN 55555-5
- MIL-STD-810H (Method 505.5)
- VDA-219
About ATS
Since our founding in 1967, Applied Technical Services has maintained a core belief: that our clients deserve quality in every form that we can provide. ATS is a multidisciplinary services provider with a national presence and a client base spanning the world over.
Although much has changed since our inception, our guiding principle of putting the client first has remained unshaken. We uphold stringent customer service protocols to ensure the best experience working with ATS because we understand that without them, we would not exist.
Contact Us
Products intended for outdoor service environments require a range of weathering analyses, including solar testing, to validate their long-term performance. If you’re getting it done, why not have it done by the best?
Contact ATS for a free quote on our solar testing services today. Call +1 (888) 287-5227 to speak with our representatives or click here to request services online.
