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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.

StandardsDescription
ISO 4892-3Fluorescent UV lamps
ISO 4892-2Xenon-arc lamps
ISO 4892-1Plastics – Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources – General guidance
ISO 16474-3Fluorescent UV lamps
ISO 16474-2Paints and varnishes - Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources – Xenon-arc lamps
IEC 60068-2-5Environmental testing - Part 2-5: Tests - Test S: Simulated solar radiation at ground level and guidance for solar radiation testing and weathering
EN 60068-2-5Environmental testing - Part 2-5: Tests - Test S: Simulated solar radiation at ground level and guidance for solar radiation testing and weathering
ASTM G155Operating Xenon Arc Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Materials
ASTM G154Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Materials
ASTM G151Exposing Nonmetallic Materials in Accelerated Test Devices that Use Laboratory Light Sources
ASTM D2565Xenon-arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Outdoor Applications
AS 60068.2.5Environmental 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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