The Applied Technical Services Family of Companies offers xenon arc weatherometer testing services that simulate real-world weather conditions. Manufacturers must consider a material’s potential exposure to sunlight and other weather conditions when designing and producing a product. Repeated exposure to elements such as humidity, heat, and water can inspire aesthetic and performance changes in materials, and it’s important that manufacturers test their products to observe these changes. Our artificial weathering testing services enable us to determine how long-term exposure to specific climate conditions can change a product’s appearance and mechanical properties.
What is a Weather-Ometer?
A Weather-Ometer, or weatherometer, is an instrument used to simulate various weather conditions, such as water, humidity, heat, and sunlight. These instruments help manufacturers gain critical insight into how products may appear and perform after years of continuous exposure to weather-related environmental stresses. Weatherometers can simulate years or even decades of material degradation in a few hundred or upwards pf a thousand hours.
About Our Xenon Arc Weatherometer Testing Services
Our xenon arc weatherometer testing services support businesses seeking to strengthen their understanding of a product or material’s ability to withstand environmental stress. Whether we’re evaluating how coatings stand up to years of UV radiation or observing how a polymer’s durability impacts material degradation, our lab specialist prioritizes the experience of our clients. Upon completion of our services, our clients can expect to have critical insight into how different samples perform in specific conditions. Our weatherometer tests can be conducted in accordance with the following standards:
The Benefits of Accelerated Weathering
Accelerated weathering tests can accurately predict how products and materials will age in specific climates. The information gained during the testing process is critical to improving material selection and product design strategies, both of which are needed to ensure adequate quality control. Weathering tests often last several hundred to upwards of 1,000 hours, but they simulate the effects of decades of exposure to outdoor conditions. This enables manufacturers to take the necessary measures to protect the appearance, performance, and longevity of various materials, including polymers, coatings, and fabrics.
The failure to conduct tests that adequately assess a product’s response to environmental stress could lead to several issues, including:
- Regulatory noncompliance
- Product recalls
- Reputational damage due to poor product quality
- Weakened materials
- Faded and cracked coatings
Contact Us
The ATS FoC offers professional and competitively priced xenon arc weatherometer testing. Submit a web request form or call +1 (888) 287-5227.
