We are proud to announce the launch of new Q-SUN® “E” model xenon test chambers and Gen-4 QUV® accelerated weathering...
Q-Lab Mourns the Loss of Chandru of Venture Technologies
by Q-Lab Corporation on Jan 12, 2021 3:50:47 PM
It is with great sadness that we inform the public of the passing of Chandru, General Manager of Venture Technologies,...
QUV/uvc Part I: What is the QUV/uvc and why was it developed?
by Sean Fowler on Jan 12, 2021 2:47:17 PM
ChinaCoat 2020 Review
by Q-Lab Corporation on Dec 22, 2020 2:41:12 PM
What Types of Weathering and Corrosion Standards Are There, and What’s In Them?
by Bill Tobin on Dec 16, 2020 4:27:29 PM
ISO and ASTM are the two major international standards bodies for weathering and corrosion testing. Although they use...
What Kind of Accelerated Test Should I Run?
by Dave Duecker on Dec 10, 2020 9:35:11 AM
A very common and fundamental question to ask when beginning a weathering and/or corrosion testing program: “What kind of...
Why Do Q-Lab Testers Require Specific Calibration Radiometers?
by Andy Francis on Dec 2, 2020 11:28:41 AM
QUV and Q-SUN accelerated weathering testers require the use of special calibration radiometers. The CR10 and UC10 are used...
Why is an air preconditioner used with the Q-FOG CRH Cyclic Corrosion Tester?
by Bill Tobin on Nov 23, 2020 12:24:39 PM
Q-Lab includes an air preconditioner as a standard accessory with every Q-FOG CRH tester. Not all manufacturers do this, so...
Case Study: Polyester Powder Coatings for Architectural Applications
by Robin Evans, International Sales Manager, Q-Lab Europe on Nov 17, 2020 2:28:30 PM
Company OverviewDSM Resins is a Netherlands-based manufacturer of polyester powder coatings for architectural applications....
Should I Be Concerned with Color Change or with Polymer Degradation?
by Sean Fowler on Nov 11, 2020 2:51:44 PM
This very common question is often well-meaning but can at times limit one’s understanding of weathering of materials. It’s...