Weathering and light exposure are significant factors in the degradation of coatings, plastics, inks, and other organic materials. Every day, accelerated weathering and light stability testing support R&D, quality control, and new product development engineers in improving products, minimising failures, and reducing raw material costs.
With numerous testing technologies and standard methods available, understanding what different test instruments provide and which are best suited for your products can be challenging. Thermoline technical expert is here to guide you through this in our Essentials of Laboratory Weathering webinar, where we will:
- Review the "Forces of Weathering" — Sunlight, Heat, and Water
- Compare and contrast fluorescent UV and xenon arc accelerated weathering tests
- Explain how these test methods simulate natural sunlight, temperature, and moisture
- Offer guidance on the best use of laboratory weathering technologies
- Discuss the importance of natural weathering tests as a vital complement to laboratory testing
- Preview new technologies from Q-Lab, including TUV-421 lamps
