Q-LAB QUV Accelerated Weathering Tester

Q-LAB QUV Accelerated Weathering Tester

The Q-LAB QUV is an accelerated weathering tester designed to simulate the damaging effects of sunlight, temperature, moisture, dew, and rain on materials under laboratory conditions. The equipment enables rapid evaluation of product durability and lifespan when exposed to outdoor environments, shortening testing times from months or years down to just days or weeks.

Key Features & Benefits

• Accurately simulates outdoor aging processes by combining UV light exposure and moisture cycles at controlled temperatures, replicating the effects of natural sunlight, dew, and rain.
• Utilizes specialized fluorescent UV lamps (UVA, UVB, or UVC) to reproduce the critical ultraviolet spectrum that causes the most severe material degradation in real-world environments.
• Features a water condensation system that simulates dew formation on material surfaces, allowing for precise moisture and aging resistance evaluation.
• Operates fully automatically 24/7 with a multi-language touchscreen interface and built-in test data logging functionality.
• Enables easy calibration via the SOLAR EYE and AUTOCAL systems, ensuring exceptional accuracy and repeatability of test results.

QUV Models

Practical Applications

• Evaluating the durability of paints, coatings, printing inks, and protective films.
• Testing the degradation resistance of plastics, rubber, and composite materials.
• Measuring the colorfastness of textiles and decorative materials.
• Researching and developing weather-resistant materials for the automotive, construction, electronics, and consumer goods industries.

Highlight Specifications & Features

• Simulates UV sunlight using UVA-340, UVB-313, TUV-421, or UVC-254 lamps.
• Precise temperature control throughout the entire testing process.
• Ethernet and USB connectivity for data logging, exporting, and software updates.
• Supports a wide variety of specimen holders for flat panels, 3D parts, lenses, and specialized materials.
• Continuous operation with low running costs and minimal maintenance requirements.

The Q-LAB QUV is the world’s leading accelerated weathering tester, widely used to evaluate material durability under the influence of UV light, heat, and moisture. By accurately simulating outdoor weather conditions in a short period of time, the QUV helps manufacturers shorten product development cycles, improve quality, and effectively predict material lifespan.