UV Testing
UV testing evaluates how products withstand ultraviolet radiation, ensuring durability against material fatigue, strength reduction, and deterioration.
UV testing, or ultraviolet exposure testing, evaluates how a product or component withstands the effects of ultraviolet radiation. This test simulates solar radiation conditions to assess material fatigue, strength reduction, and general deterioration caused by UV exposure.
By reproducing these conditions, engineers can predict the long-term impact of UV radiation on products, ensuring they meet durability standards.
UV testing is crucial for industries where products are exposed to sunlight, such as automotive, construction, and consumer goods. Additionally, manufacturers can use UV resistance data to promote their products’ durability on packaging, enhancing consumer confidence and compliance with relevant standards.
| Standards | Description |
|---|---|
| ISO 4892-3 | Fluorescent UV lamps |
| ISO 4892-2 | Xenon-arc lamps |
| ISO 4892-1 | Plastics – Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources – General guidance |
| ISO 16474-3 | Fluorescent UV lamps |
| ISO 16474-2 | Paints and varnishes - Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources – Xenon-arc lamps |
| IEC 60068-2-5 | Environmental testing - Part 2-5: Tests - Test S: Simulated solar radiation at ground level and guidance for solar radiation testing and weathering |
| EN 60068-2-5 | Environmental testing - Part 2-5: Tests - Test S: Simulated solar radiation at ground level and guidance for solar radiation testing and weathering |
| ASTM G155 | Operating Xenon Arc Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Materials |
| ASTM G154 | Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Materials |
| ASTM G151 | Exposing Nonmetallic Materials in Accelerated Test Devices that Use Laboratory Light Sources |
| ASTM D2565 | Xenon-arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Outdoor Applications |
| AS 60068.2.5 | Environmental testing - Part 2-5: Tests - Test S: Simulated solar radiation at ground level and guidance for solar radiation testing and weathering |
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