The most common Gravelometer test method is SAE J400, which has existed since 1968 and has not changed much over time....
Is Bubble Tower Temperature Calibration in Corrosion Testing Really Necessary?
by Bill Tobin on Sep 23, 2020 10:38:13 AM
The short answer to this question is no, for two main reasons:
Does the Q-FOG CRH meet JASO M609/M610?
by Bill Tobin on Sep 8, 2020 4:26:20 PM
JASO M609/M610 CCT-I and CCT-II are cyclic corrosion tests that feature a fast transition between conditions. This fast...
Can the results of tests in two different conditions be compared?
by Sean Fowler on Sep 4, 2020 12:59:37 PM
Background: For a test in QUV we can choose between two conditions that give the same amount of total energy: Test A:...
Is the “Wet Bottom” Condition Required for the Q-FOG CRH to meet Corrosion Test Methods?
by Sean Fowler on Aug 18, 2020 10:23:43 AM
The term “wet bottom” is used in two common standards for corrosion testing - ASTM G85 and SAE J2334. ASTM G85 calls for a...
Can the Q-SUN Run “Solar Radiation” Tests Found in Environmental Testing Standards?
by Bill Tobin on Aug 12, 2020 9:52:04 AM
“Solar radiation” standards describe tests that are designed to characterize the performance of electronics subject to...
Do Q-Lab’s Fluorescent UV and Xenon Lamps Meet International Standards for Irradiance?
by Andy Francis on Aug 3, 2020 11:32:26 AM
International standards for operating weathering test apparatuses using Fluorescent UV and Xenon Arc lamps often include...
When should I choose QUV vs. Q-SUN xenon-arc vs. Q-Lab outdoor testing?
by Dave Duecker on Jul 27, 2020 4:44:59 PM
A) QUV
What is the difference between QFS-40 and UVB-313EL Lamps?
by Andy Francis on Jul 16, 2020 10:39:16 AM
QFS-40 and UVB-313EL lamps are both used in QUV accelerated weathering testers to provide fluorescent UV light that includes...
I've never done weathering testing, but I'm interested. What's next?
by Dave Duecker on Jul 6, 2020 3:08:01 PM
Are you ready to start your first weathering or corrosion test program but aren’t sure how the process works? Don't worry –...