Laboratory Weathering Testing
Because there is a need for more rapid evaluations of the resistance of materials to weathering than can be obtained by outdoor exposure tests, devices with artificial light sources are generally used to accelerate the degradation.
Typical applications can be found in a variety of industries: textiles, automotive, paints and coatings, plastics and polymers, paper, chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
Full Component Test Systems
The best way to ensure your product's quality is to test its integrity at various stages of the product development cycle. To help you do this, Atlas designs controlled weathering testing programs with a variety of instruments to test your product each step of the way.
Fluorescent Devices
Fluorescent UV lamps are incorporated into devices such as the UV2000, perfect for screening the effects of UV energy on your material easily and affordably.
Laboratory Test Services
Our network of laboratories provides a comprehensive array of Atlas accelerated laboratory weathering and evaluation equipment.
Metal Halide Systems
Widely used throughout the automotive industry and their suppliers, these systems are gaining importance through two main applications: aging tests for components made from several materials and solar heat load tests used research and development of air conditioning systems.
Xenon Arc Instruments
Xenon arc, when properly filtered, simulates UV and visible solar radiation more closely than any other artificial light source. It is the most widely preferred light source when the material to be tested will be exposed to natural sunlight.