Accelerated Weathering UV Exposure Testing. Accelerated weathering is the simulation of the damaging effects of long term exposure of coatings, materials, and products to outdoor conditions. There are a number of different types of outdoor conditions accelerated weathering addresses, including wind, rain, icing, sand and dust, and of course
The QUV ® accelerated weathering tester exposes materials to alternating cycles of UV light and moisture at controlled, elevated temperatures. In a few days or weeks, QUV testers can reproduce the damage that occurs over months or years outdoors. And with its newest model, QUV testers can now reproduce the damage caused by