SUNTEST Weathering Instruments | Accelerated Weathering and Lightfastness testing - Atlas

Xenon arc Weathering Testing

SUNTEST Family

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SUNTEST instruments are compact material test chambers for accelerated lightfastness and weathering testing based on filtered xenon lamp technology. All SUNTEST chambers offer a horizontal test plane which is particularly useful for testing 3-D specimens. Lightfastness testing aims at testing a material under solar radiation and temperature only – Weathering testing adds water and moisture to the test.

Inside a SUNTEST, the applied stresses are intensified in such a way that allows you to see the material property changes which would occur over the course of months or years in real time. Property changes such as color fading, embrittlement, cracking become visible within weeks.

SUNTEST XXL

The Atlas SUNTEST XXL has an extra-large test chamber for standard lightfastness and weathering testing. It automatically controls all main weathering parameters. As with the SUNTEST XLS, its extra tall test chamber is well suited for 3-D specimens testing. A touch screen makes it simple to program, and the Ethernet interface easy for network integration.

SUNTEST XXL-FD

The Atlas SUNTEST XXL-FD has an extra-large test chamber for lightfastness and weathering testing. It automatically controls all main weathering parameters. This application-tailored model has special features for testing Consumer Goods, Food & Beverages, and Packaging A touch screen makes it simple to program, and the Ethernet interface easy for network integration.

SUNTEST XXL-ST

The Atlas SUNTEST XXL-ST is specially designed for testing automotive exterior/interior parts according to SAE standards. It has an extra-large test chamber and automatically controls all main weathering parameters. A touch screen makes it simple to program, and the Ethernet interface easy for network integration.

SUNTEST XLS

The Atlas SUNTEST XLS provides about twice the exposure area of the CPS. It offers the tallest test chamber making it especially useful for 3-D specimen testing. Additionally, it complies to various ISO, ASTM and ICH industry standards. The XLS can apply water either by spraying or flooding. A touch screen makes it simple to program and the Ethernet interface makes network integration easy. Since its introduction in 1998, the XLS has managed to continuously set performance benchmarks and is widely used in pharmaceutical R&D and accelerated weathering testing of polymers, coatings and sealants.

SUNTEST CPS

Since its introduction in 1976, the SUNTEST has been the practical tool for R&D and quality assurance teams worldwide. The chamber has a 28x20 cm test area suitable for small test specimens. The applications are broad, ranging from UV-stability testing, studying the light stability of chemicals (colors, scents, additives), determining sun protection factors of skin care products, or product shelf-life (ASLT). The SUNTEST CPS is the practical introductory benchtop solution for those new to light stability and weathering testing.

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The SUNTEST instrument series is designed to meet the following standard test methods*:

General:

ASTM G151, G155

Automotive:

SAE J2412, SAE J2527, PV1306

Building:

ASTM C1442, C1501, D2565, D4637, D4811, D6083, D6662, ISO 11431

Cables:

ASTM 01248

Chemical:

EPA/ASTM E896, OECD 432, OECD 316, OECD 495, OECD Guideline Photo transformation of chemicals on soil

Coatings:

ASTM D3451, D3794, D6577, D6595, D6695, ISO 11341, ISO 16474-2, Qualicoat, RAL-RG 631

Cosmetics:

L’OREAL QAC-MC-151-O, COLIPA in-vitro UVA (2011), ISO 24443 (2012)

Geotextile:

ASTM D4355

Graphic:

ASTM D904, D3424, D4303, D5010, D6551, D6901, F2366

Medical:

ISO 4049, ISO 7491, ISO 11979-5

Plastics:

ISO 4892-1, ISO 4892-2, ASTM D2565, D4101, D4459, D5071

Pharmaceuticals:

ICH Q1B, ICH Q5C

Textiles:

AATCC TM169, ISO 105-B10

Plastics:

ISO 4892-1, ISO 4892-2, ASTM D2565, D4101, D4459, D5071

* The above table is a representative compilation of common standards that can be met with SUNTEST instruments. For more information on specific models or standards, please contact your local Atlas representative. Please note, not all SUNTEST models fulfill all above standards or all methods within individual standards.
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