Weathering Laboratory
Common
Accelerated Weathering Tests like Xenon
Arc Exposure (ASTM D 2565, ASTM D4459, ASTM DG155, ISO 4892, SAE J1885,
SAE J1960) along with the new highly predictive accelerated weathering
(Xenon Arc HPAW) and QUV
(ASTM D4329, D4587, ISO 4892, SAE J2020) Florescent Light Exposure Accelerated
Weathering are expertly performed at Intertek Plastics Technology Laboratories (Intertek PTL) in our state-of-the-art Weathering Laboratory. In fact Intertek PTL performs generally every weathering test required
by the plastic industry. All standard Weathering tests are A2LA
Accredited and performed on state of the art equipment. Microprocessor
controlled units provide customized test capabilities and assure that
you receive the accurate and precise results you require, and our turn
around times cannot be beat.
Accelerated Weathering is generally accomplished
by exposing the plastic to cycles of intense light, heat and water exposure.
While no accelerated test can exactly predict the plastics performance
in actual outdoor exposure, the controlled tests can provide meaningful
material comparisons that assist engineers in making choices. At Intertek PTL
we also provide performance evaluations before and after exposure including
Optical Tests like Gloss
(ASTM D2457, ASTM D523), Refractive Index (ASTM D542, ISO 489), Haze
and Luminous Transmission (ASTM D751, ASTM D1044), Three
Dimensional Color Measurement to XYZ or LAB Scale (ASTM D6290, ASTM
E 1347, ASTM E308, Grey Scale per AATCC), Yellowness
Index (ASTM E313) to name just a few. Additionally, Mechanical
and Physical Tests are often required to determine the effect of the
accelerated weathering incuding, Tests like Tensile Strength and Tensile
Modulus (ASTM D638, ISO 527), Flexural Strength and Flexural Modulus (ASTM
D790, ISO 178) along with Izod Impact (ASTM D256, ISO 180) and Multiaxial
High Speed Dynatup Impact (ASTM 3763, ISO 6603 and ISO 7765) are expertly
performed at Plastics Technology Laboratories, Inc. In addition, Intertek PTL
also performs generally every other mechanical plastics test required
by the plastics industry, including Compressive Strength (ASTM D695, ISO
604), Shear (ASTM D732), Rockwell Hardness (ASTM D785, ISO 2039) and Barcol
Hardness (ASTM D2583) to name just a few.
We also have the ability for ASTM and ISO Sample
Preparation by Injection Molding, along with CNC Machining and Compression
Molding to assure that your ASTM and ISO samples are properly prepared.
Our knowledge of the materials allows us
to assist you in choosing the correct test for your specific polymer whether
it is a plastic or elastomer needing Xenon
Arc Accelerated Weathering or a Film for or composite material requiring
QUV
Exposure.
Industry leaders rely on Intertek PTL for all their Accelerated
Weathering for plastics performance, quality analysis, PPAP submission
and material development to name a few. When it comes to Accelerated Weathering
Intertek PTL is truly The Leader In Plastics Testing with 20 years experience
and full capabilities. For a Quote on these or any other tests Click
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