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UV Long-life Auto Fade Meter
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Standards:
Applications:
UV Long-life Auto Fade Meter is widely used for evaluating the UV fading resistance and aging performance of various materials, including:
Textiles & Fabrics: Testing color fastness and UV fading resistance of clothing, upholstery, carpets, and outdoor fabrics.
Plastics & Polymers: Evaluating discoloration, degradation, and weathering resistance of plastic products and films.
Paints & Coatings: Testing color retention and UV durability of coatings, inks, and surface finishes.
Leather & Synthetic Leather: Assessing color fading and aging resistance of leather products.
Automotive Materials: Testing UV durability of interior and exterior components such as dashboards, trims, and decorative materials.
Outdoor Products: Evaluating weather resistance of tents, awnings, advertising materials, and other outdoor applications.
Product Information:
Continuous 48-hour illumination.
UV Long-life Auto Fade Meter is extensively used for colour fastness test of textile materials. An enclosed carbon arc lamp as the light source has the longest history of use among weathering test apparatus. It has an intense energy in the UV range (around 388nm) and can be lighted continuously for 48 hours. It has an automatic air control system with an air control valve to mix circulating chamber-air and introduced ambient-air. It also includes a vaporizer, which allows for a highly precise control of temperature and humidity.
Specification
| Light source | Enclosed carbon arc lamp |
| Discharge voltage and current | 135V±10v, 16A±2A |
| Continuous lighting time | 48hours |
| Temperature and humidity range | 63℃±3℃of black panel temperature; 35%rh to 50%rh±5%rh |
| Temperature circulation | Air control valve for continuous air circulation |
| Humidity control | Vaporizer |
| Quantity of specimen | Maximum 108 pieces(Specimen size:65mm×55mm, 1mm thick) |
| Electrical requirements | Single-phase, 200V, approx. 41A |
| External dimension | Approx. Width 95cm, Depth 104cm, and Height 205cm |
| Related standards | ISO, AATCC, JIS A 1415. JIS L 0842. and others |
FAQ
What is a UV Long-life Auto Fade Meter used for?
It is used to test the color fading resistance of textiles, plastics, coatings, and other materials under UV exposure.
Which standards does it comply with?
It can comply with standards such as ASTM G154. ISO 4892-3. and related UV aging test methods.
What light source does it use?
It typically uses UV fluorescent lamps to simulate outdoor ultraviolet radiation.
What materials can be tested?
It can test fabrics, plastics, paints, inks, rubber, and other UV-sensitive materials.
How long does a typical UV fading test take?
The test duration depends on the material type, standard requirements, and exposure conditions.
