Paint / Coating / Metals Accelerated Weathering Chamber
Advanced Environmental Simulation for Material Performance
Accelerated weathering solutions are essential for the paint, coating, and metal industries, simulating years of environmental exposure in a short time. These systems replicate the effects of sunlight, moisture, temperature changes, and humidity to test how materials withstand real-world conditions. For paints and coatings, they help ensure long-lasting color, gloss, and durability. In the metal industry, they evaluate corrosion resistance and the strength of protective layers. By providing clear insights into material performance, these solutions help manufacturers create products that are durable, reliable, and built to withstand the elements.
Customized Solutions for Accelerated Weathering Chamber Solutions
Compare all three accelerated weathering solutions for paint, coating and metal testing - salt spray corrosion, fluorescent UV and xenon arc exposure at a glance.
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| Specification | Salt Spray Chamber 880/T · 881/T · 882/T |
UV Chamber Benchtop SB/UV/A |
Xenon Test Chamber SX/6500/H |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test Type | |||
| Exposure method | Salt fog / CASS / cyclic salt spray | Fluorescent UV + condensation | Xenon arc + moisture / rain |
| Primary test for | Corrosion resistance - plating, e-coat, zinc, chrome | UV degradation - gloss loss, chalking, colour change | Full-spectrum weathering — colour, gloss, cracking |
| Standards | ASTM B117 ASTM B368 ASTM G85 ISO 9227 DIN 50021 | ASTM G154 ISO 4892-3 ASTM D4587 ISO 16474-3 | ASTM G155 ISO 4892-2 ISO 16474-2 SAE J2527 |
| Light Source & Exposure | |||
| Light / exposure source | No light — salt fog only | 3 × 20 W fluorescent UV lamps (UVA 340 nm or UVB 313 nm) | 1 × 6.5 kW water-cooled xenon arc lamp |
| Lamp / filter options | — | UVA 340 nm or UVB 313 nm | Daylight, window-glass or UV extension filter |
| Moisture / rain simulation | Salt fog, CASS, cyclic spray + pause | Condensation cycle (programmable) | Water spray / rain simulation |
| Temperature | |||
| Working temperature | 35°C (NSS) · 50°C (CASS) · programmable | RT to 70°C (programmable) | Confirm with Flexitest |
| Temperature stability | ±0.5°C | Confirm with Flexitest | Confirm with Flexitest |
| Saturated air barrel temp. | 63°C (CASS) · heat-up <45 min | — | — |
| Capacity & Dimensions | |||
| Sample capacity | 3-layer rack · >200 kg load · large brackets & castings | 18 samples (150 × 70 mm) | 63–65 samples (150 × 70 mm) |
| Sample arrangement | V-shaped glass-fibre brackets 20° ±5° · mesh base plate | Flat sample racks | Rotating three-layer sample rack |
| Dimensions (ext.) | Confirm with Flexitest (3 models available) | 940 × 490 × 630 mm | Confirm with Flexitest |
| Rated power | Confirm with Flexitest | 1.2 kW | 6.5 kW |
| Power supply | Confirm with Flexitest | 220 V, 50 Hz, 6 A | Confirm with Flexitest |
| Controls & Data | |||
| Controller / display | TEMI 880 · 7″ 800×480 colour touchscreen | Digital controller | Programmable controller |
| Test modes | Continuous fog · interval fog · CASS · timed start/stop | UV + condensation cycle programmable | Irradiance control · moisture cycle · programmable |
| Max. continuous test | Fog: up to 999.9 h · Interval: up to 99 h 59 min per phase | Confirm with Flexitest | Confirm with Flexitest |
| Data logging / export | 360 days · 2-min interval · USB export · RS232 (up to 16 chambers) | Confirm with Flexitest | Confirm with Flexitest |
| Typical Applications | |||
| Paint & coating use | E-coat, zinc/zinc-nickel plating, chrome trim, anodised Al corrosion testing | Exterior paint UV resistance, gloss retention, chalking, colour change | Full-spectrum outdoor durability, fade, cracking, blistering of paints |
| Model details | View Salt Spray Chamber → | View SB/UV/A → | View SX/6500/H → |
Not sure which chamber to choose? Salt spray for corrosion resistance of coatings and plating · UV chamber for UV degradation screening · Xenon arc for full-spectrum outdoor durability simulation. Contact Flexitest to match the right chamber to your test standard and sample type.
Specifications confirmed from live Flexitest pages. Dimensions and power supply for SX/6500/H and 880/T series — confirm with Flexitest before ordering.