LUV Paint and Coating UV Aging Test Chamber
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Product Introduction
This apparatus is suitable for accelerated aging tests conducted under exposure to light and water, enabling the prediction of the relative durability of non-metallic materials such as paints, coatings, and plastics. It is particularly well suited for observing the degradation of physical properties in highly durable materials, including loss of gloss, haze, reduced strength, chalking, cracking, blistering, embrittlement, and fading. As with other laboratory‑based accelerated testing methods, the results obtained from this device should not be used to substitute for outdoor weathering exposure when determining a material’s actual service life. However, the comparative test conditions provided by this apparatus are helpful for rapid…
Rapidly assessing material aging resistance, screening or optimizing existing and new formulations, and monitoring product quality are all highly practical applications. Since ultraviolet radiation is the primary light‑inducing factor responsible for the degradation of outdoor‑exposed products, and fluorescent lamps offer a relatively stable spectral energy distribution at an affordable price, weathering test chambers have become one of the most widely used types of weathering testers worldwide, thanks to their speed, convenience, and cost‑effectiveness. This device, designed as a compact model, is particularly well suited for laboratories with limited budgets. Its rotating specimen holder effectively compensates for uneven irradiance caused by lamp aging and batch‑to‑batch variations, eliminating the labor‑intensive task of periodically swapping sample positions in conventional instruments. Moreover, since moisture is a key accelerating agent of aging, this apparatus employs a water‑spray system to simulate the effects of humidity. By adjusting the spray duration, it can closely replicate certain end‑use environmental conditions, such as mechanical erosion resulting from rapid temperature fluctuations or rainwater runoff.
This device also allows the rate of photochemical reactions to be adjusted within an appropriate range via a temperature-control mechanism. To meet the rugged and durable operational requirements of weathering test chambers, its structural components are predominantly fabricated from corrosion‑resistant stainless steel. The design emphasizes simplicity, ease of use, and straightforward maintenance. With relatively low operating costs, it enables you to quickly assess material degradation that would otherwise take extended periods under natural conditions, thereby determining the quality differences between the test sample and the reference standard.
Technical Specifications:
| Parameter item | Specific content |
| Total power | 1.25kw |
| Power supply | 220±22V/50±0.5Hz |
| Test time timing range | 0.01s~99.99s/0.1h~999.9h |
| Spraying time timing range (dual setting) | 1s~99min59s/1min~9999min |
| Nominal wavelength of the ultraviolet peak (photon energy) | 313 nm (91.5 kcal/gmol) |
| Ultraviolet fluorescent lamp power | 0.02 kW × 3 |
| Rated lifespan of the lamp tube | 1000h |
| Diameter of the lamp tube distribution relative to the rotary frame axis | 80mm |
| The shortest distance from the lamp tube wall to the specimen | 28–61 mm |
| Rotational diameter of the sample holder | 189–249 mm |
| Specimen turntable drive motor power | 0.025kw |
| Drive motor speed | 1250r.p.m |
| Sample holder rotation speed | 3.cp.m |
| Pump power | 0.04kw |
| Pump flow rate | 47L/min |
| Electric heating tube power | 1KW |
| Specimen specifications | 75mm×150mm×(0.6)mm |
| Weight | 60kg |
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