Background: For a test in QUV we can choose between two conditions that give the same amount of total energy: Test A:...
Case Study: Carpet Fibers
by Q-Lab Corporation on Aug 24, 2020 2:13:03 PM
Problem Statement:A manufacturer of interior carpet for automobiles had no in-house testing capability to optimize the...
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
Case Study: Adhesives & Fillers
by Q-Lab Corporation on Jul 20, 2020 2:58:05 PM
Overview and Problem StatementA manufacturer of adhesives and fillers was looking for a way to better simulate yellowing...
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 –...
Why should I do weathering or light stability testing at all? What is my ROI?
by Sean Fowler on Jun 23, 2020 3:53:26 PM
The Big Payback on Weathering & Light Stability Testing: Quite often, weathering and light stability testing yields huge...
Q-Lab’s Sean Fowler Leads Revision of ASTM E3006 Standard for Ultraviolet (UV) Testing of Photovoltaic Modules
by Q-Lab Corporation on Jun 19, 2020 10:40:20 AM
ASTM E3006, Standard Practice for Ultraviolet Conditioning of Photovoltaic Modules or Mini-Modules Using a Fluorescent...
What is the Best Way to Accelerate Moisture Uptake in a Weathering Test?
by Bill Tobin on Jun 19, 2020 10:39:13 AM
In accelerated weathering testing, water is often the most difficult factor to accelerate. You cannot make water sit on a...
What Specimen Sizes Can Be Used in a Q-TRAC?
by Andy Francis on Jun 19, 2020 10:38:46 AM
TheQ-TRAC natural sunlight concentratoris a fast, powerful way to conduct accelerated lightfastness and weathering testing...