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Direct Weathering

WE TEST EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN ®

  • Open-Backed Exposures +



    • Allows for majority of specimen material to be exposed to circulation of ambient air
    • Racks specifically angled to best replicate end-use conditions
    • Exposures for a variety of sizes from small coupon-sized samples to window assemblies and automotive components, to entire vehicles

  • Backed Exposures +


    • Specimens mounted to substrate typically 12 mm exterior-grade plywood, to simulate end-use environment by insulating back sides of specimens and increasing sample temperature
    • Racks specifically angled to best replicate end-use conditions
    Fixed or variable angle, open-backed or backed exposures meet the following standards:

    AATCC 111B
    ASTM D1006
    ASTM D1014
    ASTM D1435
    ASTM D3679
    ASTM D4726
    ASTM G7
    ECCA T19
    Ford FLTM B1 160-01
    GM 3619M
    GM 9163P
    GM 9327P
    GM 9785P
    ISO 105-B03
    ISO 877
    ISO 2810
    ISO 4665 part 2
    ISO 8565
    SAE J1976

  • Black Box Exposures +


    • Simulates air heat-sink characteristics of automobile bodies and increases sample temperature
    • Black painted, metal box
    • Panels on exposure cover the open top of the box and reach temperature comparable to those of hoods, roofs and deck lids of automobiles parked in direct sunlight

    Black box exposures meet the following standards:

    • ASTM D4141 A&B
    • ASTM G7
    • GM 9163P
    • SAE J1976