Efficient Xenon Arc Lamp Weather Resistance Accelerated Aging Chamber
The Efficient Xenon Arc Lamp Weather Resistance Acceleration Aging Testing Chamber is a comprehensive climate testing system designed to simulate environmental conditions for material durability testing.
Compliance Standards
- GB12831-86 Vulcanized rubber artificial climate (xenon lamp) Aging Test Method
- GB/T1644.2-1999 Plastics laboratory light exposure test method
- GB/T8427-89 Textile color fastness test, resistance to artificial light fastness xenon arc
- GB/T8430-98 Textile color fastness test, resistance to artificial light fastness xenon arc
- GB/T1865-97 Paints, varnishes, artificial weather aging and artificial radiation exposure
- GB/T16991-97 Textile color fastness test
- GB/T5137.3-96 Simulated climate test method of resistant to radiation, heat, humidity, burning
- GB/T16259-96 Color building materials, artificial climate accelerated aging test method
- GB/T2423.24-95 Electronic and Electrical Products Environmental Testing Part II
- ASTM G155-05a Standard Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials
Equipment Overview
The xenon lamp aging testing machine is a comprehensive climate testing system that performs climatic aging tests and material lightfastness testing. It exposes polymer materials to simulated sunlight conditions, replicating light, temperature, rainfall, condensation, and humidity to evaluate material performance. This equipment is essential for selecting new materials, improving existing materials, and assessing changes in material composition.
Industry Applications
Applied across multiple industries for quality control including electronics, plastic products, electrical appliances, instruments, food, vehicles, metals, chemicals, building materials, aerospace, and medical care.
Primary Functions
Exposes samples to high temperatures and alternating cycles of light and moisture environments. The system uses xenon lamp tubes to simulate sunlight radiation, while condensation and spray water systems replicate dew and rain conditions. This accelerated testing reproduces months or years of outdoor environmental damage in just days or weeks, including effects such as fading, color change, fracture, cracking, wrinkling, foaming, embrittlement, strength reduction, and oxidation.
Key Features
- Constructed with cold rolled steel sheet electrostatic coating or high-quality stainless steel
- Solar spectrum xenon lamp radiation source with automatic irradiation intensity tracking
- Precise control of blackboard temperature, irradiation cycles, dark cycles, and spray cycles
- Available with imported touch screen control or intelligent digital display instruments
- Ultraviolet radiation sensors for continuous light energy monitoring and adjustment
- Water spray cycles effectively simulate temperature changes and rain erosion processes
- Enhanced climate aging testing for various coatings and materials
Safety Protection Systems
- Power overload and short circuit protection
- Ground protection
- Over temperature protection
- Water shortage protection
- Automatic power cutoff with audible alerts for all alarm conditions
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Model |
ZL-6011A |
| Testing Chamber Dimensions |
500*600*500mm |
| Temperature Range |
RT+10℃~80℃ |
| Humidity Range |
65～98% RH |
| Spray Time |
1～9999min, adjustable |
| Spray Cycle |
1-240min, interval adjustable |
| Spectral Wavelength |
290nm～800nm (550w/m²) |
| Light Source |
Xenon lamp (air-cooled) |
| Xenon Lamp Power |
1kw, 6kw (longevity: 1600H) |
| Temperature/Humidity Control |
Import controller from Moeller |
| Accuracy Range |
Temperature: ±0.1℃ / Humidity: ±0.1℃ RH |
| Sensor |
Platinum resistance Pt100Ω/mv |
| Heating System |
Independent nickel chromium alloy electric heater |
| Humidity System |
Stainless steel, external isolated humidifier |
| Blackboard Temperature |
Bimetal thermometer blackboard 55℃~75℃ |
| Water Supply |
Automatic humidification control, water-cooled xenon lamp |
| Humidity Range |
Irradiation: 30%~65% RH / Dark: up to 90% RH |
| Material Construction |
Exterior: Advanced spray color plate / SUS304 stainless steel
Interior: SUS304 stainless steel
Sample holder: SUS304 stainless steel |
| Insulation |
High and low temperature aging silicone rubber |
| Power Requirements |
AC380V±10% 50±0.5HZ, Three-phase five-wire system |
| Environmental Conditions |
±5℃～+30℃ ≤85% RH |
Operating Conditions
- Ambient temperature: 15℃~35℃
- Relative humidity: less than 85% RH
- No strong vibration or electromagnetic fields
- No high concentration of dust or corrosive materials
- No direct sunlight or heat radiation sources
- No strong airflow directed at equipment
- Stable, level placement required
- Adequate clearance for maintenance access
- Well-ventilated installation site
- Proper grounding
