EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, offers precise and rapid testing services within the scope of DIN 53387 testing. DIN 53387 is a standard that deals with artificial weathering and aging of plastics and elastomers through exposure to filtered xenon arc radiation.
This standard outlines a method to evaluate the weathering and aging resistance of plastics and elastomers by subjecting them to simulated xenon arc radiation. Xenon arc lamps are used to simulate sunlight, and exposure to filtered xenon arc radiation helps evaluate how well a material can withstand environmental conditions over time.
Brief testing of weatherability according to this standard serves to imitate natural external weather conditions in a Pridgerat using defined and repeatable conditions with the aim of accelerating changes in the properties of plastic products.
The testing involves exposing material samples to xenon arc radiation under controlled conditions, including specific wavelengths and irradiance levels. The exposure conditions are intended to simulate the effects of sunlight, including ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which can contribute to the degradation of materials over time.
After weathering, the agreed properties of the test samples, measured as the product of irradiance x irradiation time, are compared with those of unweathered test samples of the same origin.
Unless otherwise agreed, the number of test samples specified in the relevant test standard will be used to test weatherability. A sufficient number of unworn test specimens are required for comparison.
This type of testing is crucial for industries that use plastics and elastomers in outdoor applications, such as automotive components, construction materials, and outdoor equipment. Test results provide information on how well materials will perform when exposed to sunlight and other environmental factors, helping manufacturers and researchers make informed decisions about material selection and product durability.
EUROLAB assists manufacturers with DIN 53387 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.
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