Weathering testing simulates environmental exposure such as UV light, heat, humidity, and light aging to evaluate material durability.
UV testers focus on ultraviolet exposure, while xenon arc testers more closely simulate the broader spectrum of sunlight including visible and infrared energy.
Weathering testers can be used for plastics, coatings, paints, textiles, films, packaging, automotive materials, and outdoor-use components.
It allows manufacturers to compare material aging and durability in a shorter time than natural outdoor exposure.
Testing can reveal fading, discoloration, cracking, chalking, embrittlement, gloss loss, and surface degradation.
Yes. Apple Electroniks provides guidance for machine selection, installation, operation, calibration support, and after-sales service for weathering testing equipment.
