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UVTest Fluorescent/UV Instrument

The Atlas UVTest™ is designed for economical weathering testing with the sophistication of Atlas' 90 years of weathering expertise.

Innovative design features improve test reproducibility and lower operating costs while testing a variety of materials for their reaction to UV, temperature and moisture.

 

 

  • Fluorescent UV lamps (8) - 40 W (UVA 340, UVB 313, UVA 351)
  • Black Panel Temperature (BPT) Control
  • Door safety and over-temperature shutoff
  • CE compliance and UL & CSA certified
  • Specimen holders
  • Touch screen display
  • Recirculating spray water
  • Irradiance control (340 nm, 313 nm, 351 nm)
  • Stacking kit
  • (12) specimen spray nozzles
  • Customer-specified spray nozzles
  • Hand-held irradiance calibrator
  • Data acquisition program via Ethernet

Reference test specifications include:

  • ASTM D4329: Standard practice for fluorescent UV exposure of plastics
  • ASTM G154: Standard practice for operating fluorescent light apparatus for UV exposure of nonmetallic materials
  • EN 927-6: Paints and varnishes - Coating materials and coating systems for exterior wood - Part 6: Exposure of wood coatings to artificial weathering using fluorescent UV and water
  • ISO 11507: Paints and varnishes - Exposure of coatings to artificial weathering - Exposure to fluorescent UV and water
  • ISO 4892-3: Plastics - Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources - Part 3: Fluorescent UV-lamps
  • SAE J2020: Accelerated exposure of automotive exterior materials using a fluorescent UV and condensation apparatus
  • ASTM G151: Standard pactice for exposing nonmetallic materials in accelerated test devices that use laboratory light sources
  • DIN EN 1297: Flexible sheets for waterproofing - Bitumen, plastic, and rubber sheets for roofing - Method of artificial ageing by long term exposure to the combination of UV-radiation, elevated temperature and water
  • DIN EN 1898: Specifications for flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBC) for non-dangerous goods
  • DIN EN 12224: Geotextiles and geotextile-related products - Determination of the resistance to weathering
  • DIN EN 13523-10: Coil coated metals - Test methods - Part 10: Resistance to fluorescent UV light and water condensation
  • ISO 11997-2: Paints and varnishes - Determination of resistance to cyclic corrosion conditions - Part 2: Wet (salt fog)/dry/humidity/UV light
  • DIN EN ISO 4892-1: Plastics - Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources - Part 1: General guidance