How Does the Weatherometer Work?

    Accelerated weathering is actually a very powerful tool for comparative purposes. Testing simultaneous multiple formula can quickly give vital information. Instead of waiting years to get the data from outdoor exposure or feedback from customers, accelerated weathering gives you the data you need in days or weeks. 
   

   Weatherometer is a laboratory device that uses high-powered light sources & water to simulate long-term outside exposure. Ultraviolet (UV) light, a wavelength of light from the sun not visible to the human eye, can cause long-term damage to paints, plastics,fabrics and concrete finishes. Water, including rainwater and ocean saltwater, can attack finishes and degrade them. The Weatherometer can create ultraviolet, indoor, or other light frequencies to test products under controlled conditions and include water spray to add further environmental effects.

   Test materials are formed into panels that can be placed inside the Weatherometer. A reference or standard is often used, which may be an uncoated sample or a plastic without ultraviolet-protecting additives. This allows comparisons different coatings or treatments to the reference after long simulated exposures, and increasing test times can simulate years of outdoor exposure.

  A high-intensity bulb provides light, with several types available to simulate different light sources. Carbon-arc bulbs can simulate sunlight and xenon can be used for indoor and outdoor light frequencies. 

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