Products and materials that are used outdoors must meet special requirements for their weather resistance and durability. This applies not only to materials that are directly exposed to the weather, but also to those that are behind glass and are exposed to radiation and heat. Comprehensive testing for resistance to environmental influences is therefore crucial to ensure their functionality and optical quality in the long term.
weathering is the most important test method for testing these requirements. It simulates and amplifies the complex influences of solar radiation, humidity, temperature and temperature changes to which materials are exposed in outdoor use. In addition to lightfastness, changes due to the combined effect of several factors are examined in particular in order to simulate realistic stress.
outdoor weathering is a particularly recommended method for basic research into paints, coatings and polymer materials. Samples are exposed to the weather in certain climate zones such as Florida or Arizona to test the material's behavior under intense sunlight and high humidity.
Other weathering testing options include UV radiation testing and cyclic weathering testing, where materials are repeatedly exposed to different weather conditions. This allows a precise analysis of long-term behavior and supports the development of materials that are optimally adapted to the intended application conditions.
Our tests comply with common standards, including SAE J2412, ASTM D2565, ASTM D4459, ISO 105-B02, ISO 105-B06, ISO 11507, ISO 4892-2 and ISO 4892-3These standards ensure standardized and comparable results and help to reliably assess the quality and durability of the products.
We are happy to answer any individual inquiries you may have regarding Florida or Arizona outdoor weathering, UV radiation tests and cyclic weathering tests!
