Xenon Accelerated Weathering Test Chamber - Xenon Accelerated Weathering Test Chamber - ToronXTC-1000
Xenon Accelerated Weathering Test Chamber - ToronXTC-1000
Xenon Accelerated Weathering Test Chamber - ToronXTC-1000 is an efficient, small-scale xenon lamp aging test chamber designed for precision and affordability. Equipped with a 1.8 KW low-power air-cooled xenon lamp and a mirror reflection system, it ensures optimal and uniform radiation energy distribution within the chamber.
Standards (Without spray, humidity control)
- ASTM D3451: Testing of Paint Powders and Powder Coatings
- ASTM D3794: Testing of Coil Coatings
- ASTM D6577: Overview of Testing Industrial Protective Coatings
- ASTM D6695: Xenon Arc Exposure of Paints and Related Coatings
- ASTM G151: Overview of Exposure to Non-Metallic Materials
- ASTM G155: Xenon Arc Test Equipment for Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials
- ISO 4892: Plastics - Laboratory Light Exposure Methods
- ISO 11341: Paints and Varnishes - Artificial Aging and Exposure to Filter Radiation from Xenon Lamps
- JKS K 5600-7-7: Coatings Test Methods - Part 7: Accelerated Weathering Test (Exposure to Filtered Xenon Arc Lamp Radiation)
- GB/T 1865: Paints and Varnishes - Artificial Weathering and Artificial Radiation Exposure Filtered Xenon Arc Radiation
- GB/T 16422.1: Plastics - Laboratory Light Exposure Test Methods - Part 1: General
- GB/T 16422.2: Plastics - Laboratory Light Exposure Test Methods - Part 2: Xenon Arc Lamps
- GB/T 16259: Artificial Climate Accelerated Aging Test Method for Building Materials
- GB/T 8427: Textile Color Fastness Test - Color Fastness to Artificial Light: Xenon Arc
- GB/T 12831: Artificial Climate (Xenon Lamp) Aging Test Method for Vulcanized Rubber
- GB/T 16991: Textile Color Fastness Test - High-Temperature Artificial Light Color Fastness and Anti-Aging Performance (Xenon Arc)
- GB/T 14576: Color Fastness Test of Textiles - Composite Color Fastness to Light and Perspiration
- GB/T 15104: Decorative Veneer Veneer Wood-Based Panel
- GB/T 2423.24: Environmental Testing - Part 2: Test Methods - Test Sa Simulates Solar Radiation on the Ground and Its Test Guidelines
Advantages
Utilizing a 1.8 KW air-cooled long arc xenon lamp, this system incorporates German engineering to deliver unparalleled performance. Designed with user convenience in mind, it ensures seamless sample loading for various testing needs.
Key features include:
- Comprehensive testing for weathering, colorfastness, and lightfastness, meeting major international standards.
- High-quality components for superior reliability.
- Exceptionally cost-effective purchase and operational expenses.
- Precision-built aging test equipment and reliable testing services.
- A dedicated after-sales team offering support with installation, maintenance, training, and consulting.
- An intuitive user interface, simplifying programming and operation.
- Durable xenon lamps with a lifespan of up to 1,500 hours, providing excellent value.
- Optional optical filters to comply with diverse domestic and international testing standards.
This state-of-the-art solution ensures exceptional results, making it an ideal choice for rigorous testing applications.
Service system
Our approach ensures seamless execution from start to finish, offering a complete suite of services:
- Determining Product Specifications: Collaborating to define precise requirements tailored to your needs.
- Layout Design: Creating efficient, functional designs optimized for performance.
- Production and Commissioning: Managing the entire manufacturing process with attention to detail and quality assurance.
- Installation and Commissioning: Ensuring smooth setup and system functionality at your location.
- User Training and Maintenance: Providing guidance on product use, safety precautions, and routine maintenance for long-term efficiency.
This all-inclusive support ensures your project is delivered to the highest standards with optimal performance at every step.
Applicable industries
In the paint and coatings industry, fluorescent UV aging tests are critical for assessing weather resistance across a variety of applications. National and chemical industry standards mandate their use for several specialized paints and coatings, including:
- Marine Coatings: Hull paint, waterline paint, and deck paint designed for harsh marine environments.
- Wood Finishes: Solvent-based and water-based polyurethane paints for interior woodwork, UV-curing wood paints, and indoor water-based wood coatings.
- Pre-Coated and Coil Coatings: Designed for home appliances and architectural applications, including water-based fluorine coatings.
Beyond paints, these tests are also widely applied in the automotive industry, plastic products, wood products, and adhesives, ensuring long-term durability and resistance to environmental factors.
By simulating prolonged exposure to UV light and weathering conditions, fluorescent UV aging tests provide reliable data to refine product performance, meeting the rigorous demands of modern industries.
Key Features
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Xenon Accelerated Weathering Test Chamber - ToronXTC-1000 utilizes a US made xenon light source and original filter to simulate the full spectrum of sunlight, ensuring realistic and optimal testing conditions for accurate, reproducible results.
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The flat structure of the sample rack ensures even irradiation energy distribution across all test panels, with optional clamping racks for irregular sample types.
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Fully automated control of irradiation energy using the Sun Eye control system, compensating for fluctuations caused by lamp aging or other factors. Adjustable irradiance range:
- 0.30 W/m² to 0.8 W/m² @ 340 nm
- 0.5 W/m² to 1.5 W/m² @ 420 nm
- 30 W/m² to 100 W/m² @ 300-400 nm.
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Xenon lamp life of up to 1,500 hours, meeting the highest international standards.
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Optional filters available: UV extension filter, daylight filter, or window glass filter, meeting multiple domestic and international test standards.
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Precise irradiance and temperature control, with the ability to target blackboard temperature and adjust irradiance manually.
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Real-time data collection and storage: Automatic test data is recorded in Excel format and can be exported via USB, enabling truly unattended operation.
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User-friendly touch screen interface, allowing easy configuration of test parameters and real-time monitoring of the testing process.
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High-precision Pt 100 blackboard and black mark temperature sensors for automatic temperature control (room temperature to 90°C).
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Alarm protection: Alerts for large irradiance errors, overheating, and overloads.
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Compact and easy to use, the ToronXTC-1000 is designed to be placed directly on a desktop, offering virtually maintenance-free operation.
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Adjustable test plate frame position ensures uniform irradiation and enhances data comparability across test panels.
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Rapid testing results: The chamber simulates outdoor sunlight exposure at maximum intensity, accelerating sample aging by exposing test panels to continuous sunlight equivalent to a summer noon.
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Affordable: The ToronXTC-1000 offers exceptional cost-effectiveness with a low purchase price, affordable lamp replacements, and low operational costs, making xenon arc testing accessible even for smaller labs.
Specification | Details | |
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Xenon Lamp | 1.8KW air-cooled long arc Xenon Lamp (Made in US) | |
Filter | UV extension filter (can also choose daylight filter or window glass filter) | |
Exposure area | 1000 cm² (9 pieces of 150mm×70mm standard samples can be exposed to the sun at one time) | |
Irradiance monitoring point | 340nm, 420nm, 300nm~400nm (Choose one) | |
Irradiance range |
0.3W/m²~0.8W/m² (@340nm) 0.5W/m²~1.5W/m² (@420nm) 30W/m²~100W/m² (300nm~400nm) |
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Lamp life approx. | 1500 hours | |
Temperature range | Category | Blackboard |
Light cycle | RT+15°C~90°C | |
Temperature fluctuation | ±1°C | |
Temperature uniformity | 2°C | |
Temperature deviation | ≤±1°C | |
Dimensions | W950×D570×H540mm | |
Weight approx. | 60kg | |
Voltage | 220V, 50Hz, maximum current 16A (110V is also available) |