Q-LAB Q-SUN Xe-3 Xenon Weathering Tester

Q-LAB Q-SUN Xe-3 Xenon Weathering Tester

The Q-LAB Q-SUN XE-3 is an advanced UV aging and weathering test chamber that utilizes either a rotating drum or a state-of-the-art flat-array specimen tray by Q-LAB (USA). It stands as the gold standard for simulating the damaging effects of sunlight, temperature, and moisture on materials, helping businesses accurately predict product lifespan in just a few weeks instead of years in real-world conditions.

Outstanding Features & Capabilities

Most accurate full-spectrum sunlight simulation: Utilizes a Xenon arc lamp system to deliver the most matching light spectrum to natural sunlight (including UV, visible light, and infrared radiation).

Versatile Optical Filter system: Allows easy replacement of filters to simulate various real-world environments:

• Daylight Filters: Simulate direct outdoor sunlight.
• Window Glass Filters: Simulate sunlight filtered through window glass (for indoor environments).
• Extended UV Filters: Enhance UV light to accelerate severe weathering and aging processes.

Effective moisture and water spray control: The chamber features an integrated water spray system onto the specimen surfaces or from the back, accompanied by precise relative humidity control. This perfectly replicates sudden rain showers, morning dew, or nighttime moisture.

Exceptional large specimen capacity: The slide-out flat-array tray design allows testing for large, three-dimensional (3D) parts or a much greater quantity of flat specimens compared to conventional rotating drum chambers.

Technical Specifications of Q-LAB Q-SUN XE-3

Practical Industrial Applications

The Q-LAB Q-SUN XE-3 fully complies with stringent international standards such as ISO 4892, ASTM G155, SAE J2527, and DIN 53387. It is widely used across various industries:

• Paints and Coatings: Testing colorfastness, peeling, and chalking of automotive, architectural, and marine coatings.
• Plastics and Rubber: Evaluating embrittlement, cracking, and mechanical property degradation of outdoor plastics and electronic components.
• Textiles and Leather: Measuring the lightfastness under sunlight of fabrics, sportswear, and automotive interior leather.
• Building Materials: Weathering tests for polycarbonate roofing sheets, architectural glass, and compact aluminum wall panels.