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Xenon Arc Weathering Test – Atlas

Atlas Xenon Arc Weathering Test: Advanced material durability testing

Atlas Xenon Arc Weathering Test instruments provide the most accurate and stable simulation of solar spectral radiation in UV and visible light spectrum. These high-performance testing devices help you minimize the risk of premature product failure through accelerated weathering tests that provide fast stability screening of new materials and formulations.

Atlas has been designing and manufacturing material weathering test equipment for over 100 years, setting performance benchmarks with state-of-the-art technology. Their xenon-arc instruments have become indispensable tools for new product development and quality control across multiple industries.

Key benefits of the Atlas Xenon Arc Weathering Test instruments

  • Minimize risk of premature product failure
  • Fast stability screening of new materials and formulations
  • Optimization of costly additives
  • Competitive benchmarking
  • Compliance with global weathering and lightfastness test methods

Multiple instrument options to suit your needs

Atlas offers various Xenon Arc Weathering Test instrument families to meet different testing requirements:

  • Ci Series Weather-Ometers: Large water-cooled xenon instruments with rotating rack test chambers – the most powerful and flexible high-end weathering testing instruments available
  • Xenotest Series: Small and medium-sized air-cooled xenon instruments with rotating rack test chambers – economical standard weathering testing instruments complying with common ISO and industry standards
  • SUNTEST Series: Air-cooled xenon technology with static horizontal exposures – ideal for 3D specimens that are too large or difficult to expose inside rotating rack instruments

Industries served

Atlas Xenon Arc Weathering Test instruments are used across numerous industries, including:

  • Automotive
  • Paints and coatings
  • Plastics and additives
  • Textiles
  • Pharmaceutical and consumer products
  • Architecture
  • Aerospace
  • Photovoltaics
  • Packaging

Technical specifications

Atlas Xenon Arc Weathering Test instruments are available in different models with varying specifications:

  • Filter systems to match specific testing requirements
  • Rotating rack or static exposure options
  • Water-cooled or air-cooled xenon lamp technology
  • Exposure areas from compact to large capacity
  • Compliance with international and industry standard test methods, including ISO, ASTM, DIN, JIS
  • Advanced control systems for precise test parameter management
  • Options for high-irradiance testing

Specific models include:

  • Ci Series (Ci4400, Ci5000) - water-cooled rotating rack systems
  • Xenotest Series (Alpha+, Beta+, 440) - air-cooled rotating rack systems
  • SUNTEST Series (XLS+) - air-cooled horizontal exposure systems

What is xenon arc weathering testing?

Xenon arc weathering testing is an accelerated testing method that simulates the damaging effects of sunlight, rain, and dew using filtered xenon arc light sources. This helps manufacturers predict how materials will perform when exposed to outdoor elements over time, but in a much shorter testing period.

Why choose Atlas Xenon Arc Weathering Test instruments?

Atlas has been the industry leader in weathering testing for over 100 years. Their xenon arc instruments provide the most accurate and stable simulation of solar spectral radiation, are recognized by leading material suppliers and OEMs across key industries, and comply with global test standards.

Which industries use Atlas Xenon Arc Weathering Test instruments?

These instruments are widely used across automotive, paints and coatings, plastics and additives, textiles, pharmaceutical and consumer products, architecture, aerospace, photovoltaics, and packaging industries.

What are the benefits of accelerated weathering testing?

Accelerated weathering testing helps minimize the risk of premature product failure, enables fast stability screening of new materials and formulations, optimizes the use of costly additives, and allows comparison against competition.

How does LabroTek support Atlas Xenon Arc Weathering Test instruments?

LabroTek provides local service, support, and expertise across Scandinavia and the Baltics, including installation, calibration, maintenance agreements, and technical support to ensure your Atlas weathering test equipment performs optimally throughout its lifecycle.

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