Technology is a wonderful thing. UV testing dates back all the way to the 19th century, as scientists discovered the effects of UV light. The ever-increasing advancements allow us to use UV testing in a way that we would never have thought possible in the 19th century. Now with a solar simulator and other innovative equipment, we can utilize this technology to accurately gauge the effects of the sun’s ultraviolet light over a number of years.
Let’s look at the 16 S series solar simulators. This uses a xenon arc lamp and high performance optics for collimation and uniformity. An arc lamp uses an electric arc to generate light and can reach a temperature of a few thousand degrees. With this piece of equipment, we have the capability to reproduce years of UV exposure in a matter of days. Simulators can conduct testing on various levels of SPF to analyze the effects of sunscreen as well. We can see the effects of UV light that is up to 30 times stronger than tropical sun.
As a unique science experiment, your lab can utilize the Solar Light Company’s solar simulators to test various materials, like plastic, textiles, or even cardboard and paper products, through UV light. Though you can easily conduct your own experiment in your own lab using electromagnetic lights to see the effects on a certain product, the ability to look at the effects over multiple years of ultraviolet light is something completely different. It starts with temperature. Whether in a temperate zone or a tropical zone, the temperature can have a significant impact on the effects of a colorimetric measurement.
Complete with temperature sensors and the proficiency of testing through simulated indoor and outdoor activities, Solar Light Company solar simulator will utilize this technology to conduct environmental weathering tests in an effort to reveal how a specific type of material will react to UV radiation exposure over a period of up to 15 years or more. We offer a wide selection of solar simulators that can reliably produce UV levels several times stronger than tropical sun, without any of the associated heat load.
