Xenon Lamp Weathering Test Chamber si300
The Xenon Lamp Weathering Test Chamber SI300 is a high-performance environmental aging test system designed to simulate full-spectrum sunlight, temperature, humidity, and rainfall conditions. It accelerates material degradation processes, enabling evaluation of weather resistance, color fastness, and long-term durability within a short testing cycle.
By reproducing ultraviolet (UV), visible, and infrared radiation similar to natural sunlight, the system provides reliable predictive data for outdoor aging performance.
Applications
The SI300 is widely used for accelerated weathering and durability evaluation across multiple industries:
(1) Coatings and paints industry — weather resistance evaluation of architectural coatings, marine coatings, wood coatings, and industrial coatings
(2) Automotive industry — aging resistance testing of interior and exterior automotive materials
(3) Plastics industry — UV aging evaluation of polymer materials and engineering plastics
(4) Textile industry — color fastness to light and environmental degradation testing
(5) Adhesives and sealants — long-term stability and performance verification
(6) Wood products — coating durability and surface protection performance evaluation
Typical tested materials include coatings, plastics, rubber, textiles, adhesives, and composite materials.
Standards
The chamber complies with major international and national standards, including:
GB/T 1865, GB/T 16422.1 / 16422.2, GB/T 16259, GB/T 8427, GB/T 12831, GB/T 16991, GB/T 14576, GB/T 15104, GB/T 2423.24
It is also aligned with ASTM, ISO, and other international weathering test methodologies.
Technical Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Xenon Lamp | 1.8 kW air-cooled long-arc xenon lamp (USA imported or domestic option) |
| Filter System | Daylight filter / window glass filter / extended UV filter |
| Exposure Area | 2800 cm² (25 specimens of 150 × 70 mm) |
| Irradiance Control Range | 0.3–0.85 W/m² (340 nm), 0.5–1.65 W/m² (420 nm) |
| Spectral Range Control | 300–400 nm / 300–800 nm |
| Lamp Life | ≈1500 hours |
| Black Panel Temperature | RT +20°C to 90°C |
| Chamber Air Temperature | RT +10°C to 65°C |
| Humidity Range | 10%–95% RH (cycle dependent) |
| Water Spray Consumption | 1.0 L/min |
| Humidification Consumption | 8 L/day |
| Water Purity | Deionized water (conductivity <0.1 μS) |
| Water Pressure | 2.8–5.5 bar |
| Power Supply | 380V / 50Hz |
| Power Consumption | 13 kW |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 970 × 1190 × 2020 mm |
| Weight | 335 kg |
Features
(1) Full-spectrum xenon arc simulation reproduces natural sunlight including UV, visible, and infrared radiation
(2) Solar Eye irradiance control system ensures stable and automatic compensation for lamp aging
(3) Precise control of temperature, humidity, and irradiance for repeatable test conditions
(4) Spray and humidity cycle system simulates natural rainfall and condensation effects
(5) Multi-standard programmable test modes support international testing requirements
(6) Touchscreen control interface with intuitive operation and easy parameter setup
(7) Automatic data recording with Excel export via USB for traceability
(8) Safety protection system includes over-temperature, water shortage, and irradiance deviation alarms
(9) Slide-out specimen rack design allows easy loading and unloading
(10) Uniform irradiation distribution achieved through rotating sample platform design
(11) Long service life xenon lamp ensures stable long-term operation
(12) Low operating cost and high test efficiency suitable for laboratory and industrial use
Working Principle
The xenon lamp generates a full-spectrum light source that simulates natural sunlight. Combined with controlled temperature, humidity, and water spray systems, the chamber reproduces environmental stress factors that cause material aging. This accelerates degradation processes such as fading, cracking, chalking, and loss of mechanical properties.
Maintenance
(1) Regularly inspect xenon lamp aging condition
(2) Maintain deionized water purity for spray system
(3) Clean optical filters to ensure accurate spectral transmission
(4) Check sensor calibration (temperature, humidity, irradiance)
(5) Ensure ventilation and cooling system stability
(6) Replace consumables according to operating hours
FAQ
1. What is this product?
It is an accelerated weathering test chamber that simulates sunlight, temperature, humidity, and rain using a xenon arc light source.
2. What is this product used for?
It is used to evaluate the aging resistance, color fastness, and durability of materials under simulated natural environmental conditions.
3. What is the working principle of this product?
It uses a xenon lamp to reproduce full-spectrum sunlight and combines temperature, humidity, and spray systems to accelerate material aging.
4. Why is this product important?
It shortens long-term environmental exposure testing from months or years to days or weeks, enabling faster product development and quality verification.
5. What industries is this product suitable for?
It is suitable for coatings, automotive, plastics, textiles, adhesives, rubber, and wood product industries.
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