A UV aging test chamber is a laboratory testing device used to simulate long-term environmental exposure by accelerating the effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. It reproduces damage caused by sunlight, heat, and moisture to evaluate a material’s durability and weather resistance.
Adopts Stainless Steel Material
- Excellent Corrosion Resistance. Stainless steel has strong resistance to corrosion caused by humidity, UV radiation, water spray, and chemical residues. In UV aging tests, samples are often exposed to condensation and moisture cycles. Stainless steel prevents rusting and material degradation, ensuring UV aging chamber long-term stable operation even under harsh testing conditions.
- Easy Cleaning and Low Contamination. The smooth surface of stainless steel makes it easy to clean and disinfect. Dust, chemical deposits, or sample residues can be removed quickly, reducing the risk of contamination between tests. This is especially important for laboratories that require high testing accuracy and repeatability.
Equipped with a Water Collection Tank
- Prevent Condensate Overflow. During testing, the UV aging test chamber operates for long periods under high temperature and high humidity conditions, making condensation likely to form on the inner surface of the door. The built-in water collection tank effectively gathers this condensate, preventing water droplets from flowing freely.
- Maintain a Clean Laboratory Environment. When the chamber door is opened, water droplets on the door panel are guided by the structure into the collection tank instead of dripping onto the floor or laboratory bench. This helps keep work surfaces dry and reduces cleaning effort.
Applications
SISCO's aging test chamber is widely used in industries and research to simulate long-term environmental effects on products. It is essential in electronics for testing circuit boards, semiconductors, and batteries under heat, humidity, or temperature cycles. In automotive and aerospace, it assess durability of materials, coatings, and components. Plastics, rubber, and packaging industries use to study material aging and lifespan.
Aerospace Industry
Chemical Industry
Laboratory
Electronics Industry
| Model | SISCO-ATC-G058 |
| Total Power | 1.25kW |
| Power Supply | AC 110V/220V, 50/60Hz |
| Timing Range of Test Time | 1s~999h59min59s |
| Spraying Time Timing Range (double setting) | 1s~99h59min59s |
| Setting Range of Test Temperature | 10℃~80℃ |
| UV Peak Nominal Wavelength (photon energy) | 313nm(91.5kcal/gmol) |
| UV Flurescent Lamp Power | 0.02kW*3 |
| Rated Life of Lamp Tube | 1600h |
| Distribution Diameter of the Lamp Tube to the Axis of the Turret | 80mm |
| Nearest Distance Between Lamp Wall and Sample | 28~61mm |
| Bogie Rotating Sample Diameter | Ø 189~Ø 249 mm |
| Power of Sample Turret Drive Motor | 0.025kW |
| Speed of Transmission Motor | 1250r.p.m |
| Rotating Speed of Sample Frame | 3.7Cp.m |
| Water Pump Power | 0.08kW |
| Water Pump Flow | 47L/min |
| Power of Electric Heat Pipe | 1.0kW |
| Sample Size | 75*150*(0.6)mm |
| Overall Dimension of Test Chamber (D×W×H) | 890*420*570mm |
| Gross Weight | About 68kg |
Q1: What is the purpose of aging tests?
A1: Aging tests are designed to evaluate how materials, products, or components perform over time under controlled conditions that simulate long-term use. The purpose is to identify potential degradation, failures, or performance changes due to factors like heat, humidity, light, mechanical stress, or chemical exposure. By accelerating the aging process, these tests help predict product lifespan, ensure reliability, and guide design improvements.
Q2: What are the types of aging test chamber?
A2: Aging test chambers are specialized equipment used to simulate environmental conditions and accelerate material aging. Common types include steam aging chambers, which expose samples to high-temperature steam to test corrosion and moisture resistance; UV aging chambers, which use ultraviolet light to evaluate color fading, material degradation, and surface durability; and temperature-humidity chambers, combining controlled heat and humidity to assess stability under extreme climates.
Q3: What industries use aging test chamber?
A3: Aging chamber is widely used across industries that require product reliability and longevity testing. The electronics and semiconductors sector uses them to assess components under extreme heat, humidity, or temperature cycling. Automotive and aerospace industries test parts, coatings, and materials for durability against environmental stress. Pharmaceuticals and medical devices rely on aging chambers to simulate shelf life and stability.
Tips: How does a UV aging test chamber work?
A UV accelerated aging chamber simulates long-term outdoor weathering by exposing materials to controlled ultraviolet (UV) light, temperature, and moisture. UV lamps reproduce the damaging effects of sunlight, causing photochemical reactions that lead to fading, cracking, or loss of strength. The chamber alternates between UV exposure and condensation or water spray to mimic day–night cycles, rain, and dew. Temperature and humidity are precisely controlled to accelerate aging. By measuring changes in color, gloss, mechanical properties, or surface appearance, manufacturers can evaluate a material's durability and predict its service life in real-world environments.
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