Xenon Arc Test Chamber
The Xenon Arc Test Chamber is a specialized equipment that uses a xenon arc lamp to simulate the entire sunlight spectrum, accurately reproducing destructive light waves in various environmental conditions.
This chamber is extensively used in the selection of new materials, improvement of existing materials, and evaluation of material composition changes in terms of durability and other tests. It allows for the simulation of material exposure to sunlight under different environmental conditions.
By subjecting materials to ultraviolet (UV), visible, and infrared light, the chamber measures the material’s resistance to light. It utilizes a filtered xenon arc lamp to generate a sunlight spectrum that closely matches natural sunlight. Employing a properly filtered xenon arc lamp is crucial for testing the product’s sensitivity to longer wavelength ultraviolet and visible light, both indirectly or through glass in sunlight exposure scenarios.
Xenon Arc Test Chamber Specification
| Model | XC252 | XC512 | XD1000 | |
| Carrier Dimensions (cm) | 60x60x70 | 80x80x80 | 100x100x100 | |
| Performance | Temp. range | RT+10℃~80℃ | ||
| Humd. range | 65~98%RH | |||
| Rain time | 1~9999H59min( adjustable) | |||
| cycle | 1~240min (adjustable) | |||
| Ultraviolet wavelength | 290~800mm; 280~3000nm full spectrum (UV wavelength 280~420nm optional) | |||
| Irradiation intensity | 290~800nm 550~1120W/㎡ | |||
| Blackboard temperature | Single and bimetallic blackboard thermometers | |||
| Temperature controller | true color touch screen and PLC module control | |||
| Circulation system | temperature-resistant and low-noise air-conditioning motor, multi-blade centrifugal wind wheel | |||
| Main material | stainless steel SUS304 | |||
| Safety protection | leakage, short circuit, over temperature, water shortage, motor overheating, over current protection | |||
Xenon Arc Test Chamber Features
Linkotest provides a full set of xenon arc test chamber solutions for our clients in different industries.
Linkotest Xenon Arc Test Chamber After-Sales Service
Warranty
We offer a comprehensive warranty on all our products. This warranty ensures that any manufacturing defects or malfunctions will be promptly addressed and resolved free of charge within the specified warranty period.
Technical Support
Our dedicated technical team is available to assist customers with any product-related issues. Whether it’s troubleshooting, installations, or general inquiries, our team is ready to provide prompt and efficient solutions.
Repair and Replacement
In the event that a product requires repair, we offer convenient repair services through authorized service centers. Our skilled technicians will diagnose and fix any issues, ensuring that the product performs optimally.
Spare Parts Availability
We maintain an inventory of commonly required spare parts to facilitate quick repairs. This helps minimize downtime, ensuring that our customers can continue using our products without significant interruptions.
Customer Feedback and Complaint Handling
We value our customers’ feedback and take complaints seriously. Our customer service team is committed to resolving any customer concerns promptly, ensuring their satisfaction with our products and services.
Product Upgrades and Enhancements
We continuously strive to improve the quality and features of our products. When applicable, we offer product upgrades or enhancements to provide our customers with the latest technology and improved functionality.
Training and Manuals
We provide comprehensive product training to our customers, ensuring that they fully understand the features and operation of our products. Additionally, we offer detailed instruction manuals and documentation to assist customers in using our products effectively.
Extended Support Contracts
For customers who require additional support beyond the standard warranty period, we offer extended support contracts. These contracts provide continued access to technical support, repairs, and other services, offering peace of mind and additional value.
Steps To Order Xenon Arc Test Chamber
Selection
Choose the types of xenon arc test chamber based on the necessary function, and then the right model based on the test specifications.
Quotation
Prepare a comprehensive quotation based on the customer’s requirements, including the cost, delivery details, and any additional services or customization requested.
Contract Execution
Engage in negotiation with the customer to finalize the terms of the order, including pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedule. Once all details are agreed upon, obtain the customer’s confirmation to proceed with the order.
Producing Schedule
Ensure that the equipment is manufactured to the highest quality standards. Conduct rigorous quality control checks and inspections at every stage of the production process to guarantee the system’s reliability and accuracy.
Shipping
Coordinate with the customer to arrange the shipment. Provide regular updates on the shipping status, including tracking information, to keep the customer informed about the progress of their order.
Installation
Offer installation services and provide on-site training to the customer’s staff upon delivery. Ensure that the customer understands how to operate and maintain the system properly.
Xenon Arc Test Chamber Supplier FAQ
Xenon Arc Test Chamber FAQ Guide
If you want to get to know the xenon arc test chamber, then our guide is for you. It covers everything you need to know about the xenon arc test chamber in terms of definitions, applications, benefits, and more. You’ll learn everything you need to know in this guide – let’s get started:
The xenon arc test chamber uses a xenon arc lamp as a light source. The weathering and accelerated aging tests were studied by simulating the real environment conditions closely.
We use different spectra, temperatures, and humidity for controlled product degradation studies (weathering). This method can be used to evaluate the weather resistance of test materials or samples.
In fact, weather resistance testing is an important way to optimize the composition of your products during research and production. At the same time, it is also an important part of your product quality inspection. What’s more, coatings, plastics, aluminum-plastic panels, automotive safety glass, and other industries need to do this weather resistance test.
Linkotest designs and manufactures environment test chambers including temperature humidity chambers, walk-in test chambers, thermal shock test chambers, fast change rate test chambers, agree chambers, xenon arc test chambers, uv test chamber, accelerated aging test chambers, rain & spray test chamber, salt spray test chamber, compound salt spray test chamber, laboratory oven, and other products to meet your different environmental test needs.
What we can tell you is that xenon arc test chambers are used to best simulate the full spectrum of sunlight, as well as the destructive waves present in different environments. Provide appropriate environmental simulation and accelerated testing for scientific research, product development, and quality control.
Furthermore, xenon weathering tests can be used for durability tests after the selection of new materials, as well as to improve the existing evaluation of material changes or changes in material composition. The test chamber best simulates how your material is exposed to sunlight under different environmental conditions.
Standards: GB/T8427-1997, ISO105-B02 Artificial Light Color Fastness – Xenon Arc Lamp Fading Test GB/T8430-1997, ISO105-B04 Artificial Weathering Color Fastness – Xenon Arc Lamp Fading Test GB/T14576-1997 ” Textile resistance to light and sweat color fastness test”
The followings are the feathers and advantages of the xenon arc test chamber.
1) Feature
- Cost-effective.
- Broad spectral range.
- Available in flat and round drum configurations.
- Automatic monitoring and control of internal conditions.
- S1 high-purity quartz transparent film, gold-plated silicon corrosion-resistant mirror, and high-temperature linear photosensitive element ensure that the measurement accuracy is not affected by high and low-temperature changes.
2) Advantage
It provides a more realistic degradation study than traditional UV chamber testing. A wider spectral range and optional ultra-wide spectrum produce more realistic results.
Moreover, the xenon arc test chamber has a reasonable price, complete functions, and a large sample capacity. In addition, it provides precise control of key test parameters. Includes spectrum, irradiance, relative humidity, room temperature, and black standard temperature.
Likewise, xenon arc test chambers can be used for the selection of new materials. Because of the improvement of existing materials or the evaluation of product formulation changes that affect product durability. Therefore, it is an ideal instrument for fully accelerated light stability and weathering tests and can be used to quickly test light stability.
Xenon Test Chamber
- Very simple user interface; built-in connection for data logging
- Provide comprehensive self-diagnostic warnings and service reminders
- Our Xenon Test Chamber is quick and easy to calibrate and maintain
Xenon Arc test chambers from our company have been used in various laboratories for many years for quality testing and research experiments. These Xenon Arc Weathering Instruments can help you determine the possible damage to your product when exposed to full-spectrum sunlight and rain.
If you use a set of procedures to alternate test sample cycles. And put it in a certain temperature, light, and humidity. You can then replicate in a matter of days or weeks the damage caused by months or years of outdoor weathering.
Some of the common methods our chambers can be used for are as follows:
- ASTM G155: Standard Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Lamp Equipment to Expose Nonmetallic Materials.
- ASTM 04459: Standard Practice for Xenon Arc Exposure of Plastics for Indoor Applications.
- ISO 4892-1 Plastics – Method of exposure to laboratory light sources.
- ISO 16474-2 Paints and varnishes – Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources – Part 2
Let’s compare the xenon test chamber and UV test chamber.
1) UV lamp irradiation test method
- UV fluorescent lamps illuminate UV lamps to simulate the damaging effects of sunlight on durable materials.
- It is electrically different from the aforementioned xenon arc lamps, fluorescent UV lamps, and ordinary fluorescent lamps, illuminating cold light but producing more ultraviolet light than visible or infrared light.
- For different exposure applications, different types of lamps with different spectra are available.
- The uva-340 lamps in the main short wavelength UV spectral range simulate sunlight well.
- The spectral power distribution (SPD) of UVA lamps is similar to the 360nm spectrum in the solar spectrum.
- UVB lamps are also used for accelerated artificial aging tests.
- It destroys materials faster than UVA lamps, but its shorter wavelength energy output than 360 nm causes deviations from actual test results.
2) Xenon arc radiation test method
- The xenon arc radiation test is considered to best simulate the full solar spectrum because it produces ultraviolet, visible, and infrared light. Because of this, it is considered the most widely used method at home and abroad.
- This method is described in detail in GB/T1865-1997 (equivalent to IS0113411:1994).
- But this method also has its limitations, namely the stability of the xenon arc light source and the complexity of the experimental system.
- Xenon arc light sources must be filtered to reduce unwanted radiation.
- There are many types of filter glass for different irradiance distributions.
- The type of glass chosen depends on the type of material being tested and its end use.
- Replacing the filter glass can change the type of short-wave UV light through which materials can be damaged.
- The commonly used filtering methods are sunlight, window glass, and extended ultraviolet rays (methods 1 and 2 mentioned in GB/t1865-1997 correspond to the first two).
