Solving customer problems with advanced analysis and "insight"! Introduction to weather resistance testing.
Conducting outdoor exposure tests to determine how long a product can be used is fundamental. However, due to reasons such as the need for long testing times, varying results depending on exposure locations, and differing weather conditions each year, a method using "accelerated weathering tests (weather meters)" has been developed to conduct tests in a shorter time frame. Since Japanese industrial products are used in various countries and regions, it is necessary to understand the extent of product degradation under the weather conditions of the locations where they are used. 【Comparison of Weathering Test Light Sources】 <Xenon Arc Lamp Weathering Test> ■Wavelength Range: Broad spectrum UV irradiation close to sunlight ・A testing method that strongly emphasizes the reproducibility of natural degradation conditions compared to other accelerated weathering tests. <Sunshine Carbon Arc Lamp Weathering Test> ■Wavelength Range: UV irradiation of 315~400nm, several times that of sunlight ・Significantly affects the degradation of organic materials. <Metal Halide Lamp Weathering Test> ■Wavelength Range: Contains almost no thermal components (infrared), with approximately 20~30 times the UV amount of sunlight ・Super-accelerated degradation effect on coatings and plastics. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.
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Comparison of Outdoor Exposure and Accelerated Weathering Test Methods ■ The wavelength range affecting the degradation of materials such as paper and resin is 300-400 nm. ■ When tested with a super xenon lamp at 180 W/m² (300-400 nm), the annual exposure in Japan is 298.4 MJ/m² (300-400 nm), which corresponds to 460.5 hours of degradation equivalent to one year. ■ When conducting standard weathering tests, rain conditions are reproduced at intervals of 18 minutes/200 minutes, considering the actual usage environment. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.*
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At Ibiden Engineering Co., Ltd., Environmental Technology Division, we propose analysis, evaluation, and assessment methods suitable for our customers' desired outcomes. **[Solving Manufacturing Challenges] Analysis Solutions** We share our customers' concerns and assist in problem-solving through analysis. Depending on the purpose, budget, and deadline, we will suggest the most suitable methods. Our goal is not just to sell analysis but to become a "go-to analysis institution" where a wide variety of concerns can be easily consulted. In recent years, we have also focused on reliability evaluation tests such as weather resistance and salt spray to address the challenges of product longevity. **[Comprehensive Outsourcing of Environmental-Related Legal Analysis] Analysis Solutions** Please leave the analysis of water quality, air, and soil mandated by laws and regulations, as well as the measurement of odors, vibrations, and noise that can lead to neighborhood troubles, to us. We are always thinking about how to provide accurate analysis results to our customers as quickly and cost-effectively as possible. By factory-automating analysis and promoting qualification acquisition, we have achieved the secure procurement of reliable resources at low costs. Additionally, we have established a system that ensures thorough quality control and information security, allowing our customers to request our services with peace of mind. Consultation and estimates are free! We look forward to your inquiries.