| PRIMARY PURPOSE |
UV exposure aging using fluorescent UV lamps |
Sunlight simulation with xenon arc spectrum |
Corrosion resistance testing in controlled saline mist |
Ozone degradation testing for cracking and aging resistance |
| BEST FOR MATERIALS |
Coatings, plastics, polymers, UV-sensitive materials |
Coatings, plastics, textiles, colored materials (colorfastness) |
Metals, alloys, protective coatings, plated parts |
Rubber, elastomers, polymers |
| SIMULATES |
UV radiation effects and surface degradation |
Natural sunlight exposure and broader weathering conditions |
Salt spray / salt fog corrosion environment |
High-ozone environment exposure |
| TYPICAL USE CASES |
Discoloration, cracking, gloss loss, material weakening |
Photodegradation, color change, durability and aging behavior |
Coating performance and corrosion resistance validation |
Cracking resistance and ozone durability evaluation |
| COMMON DECISION DRIVER |
Need UV-focused accelerated aging |
Need broad-spectrum light simulation closer to real sunlight |
Need corrosion testing rather than light aging |
Need ozone exposure rather than UV or corrosion methods |
| SELECTION TIP |
Choose if UV degradation is your primary concern |
Choose if sunlight spectrum simulation is required for your method |
Choose if corrosion resistance is the primary requirement |
Choose if rubber or elastomer ozone cracking is the key failure mode |