1 - DRAMATICALLY REDUCES TEST TIME - The Super UV Metal Halide lamp based weathering chamber utilizes higher irradiance UV & Near-Visible spectra, and controlled sample temperature to allow for significant reductions in test time when compared with Fluorescent UV & Xenon chambers. For comparison, a Xenon chamber test requiring 15 months or longer can be accomplished in 0.5 months using an SUV chamber.
2 - ENABLES RAPID PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT - Super UV testing may be used as part of a strategic R&D effort to rapidly test material formulations during product development.
3 - ACCELERATES PRODUCT LIFE PREDICTION - Super UV testing accelerates the availability of service life prediction data such as measurement of changes in material tensile strength, elasticity, color and gloss.
4 - PROVIDES MULTI-MARKET SOLUTIONS - Super UV can be used for testing automobile parts, building materials, outdoor home furnishings, paints & coatings pigment/paint development, adhesives & sealants, outdoor printed signs, alternative energy (e.g. photovoltaics materials), plastics and artificial stone.
5 - SUPPORTS INDUSTRY STANDARDS - Metal Halide artificial sources are being promoted for use in artificial weathering devices. As a result, ASTM Committee G03 on Weathering and Durability, WK4643 is developing a new standard for Metal Halide weathering tools and recommending best practices for their use.
