Nylon PA66 Weathering Test Chamber

In actual testing of Nylon PA66, weathering test chambers (such as Aipu Technology's xenon arc aging test chamber) are commonly used to simulate climatic environments, conducting accelerated aging tests on the light resistance, heat resistance, moisture resistance, and other properties of PA66 nylon material. Nylon PA66 Testing Weathering Test Chamber The following is a detailed introduction to the weathering resistance testing of Nylon PA66 and related equipment:

I. Weathering Resistance of Nylon PA66

As a high-performance engineering plastic, Nylon PA66 possesses excellent mechanical properties, heat resistance, and chemical corrosion resistance. However, when exposed to natural climatic conditions such as sunlight, rain, and dew over the long term, its performance may gradually decline, leading to aging phenomena such as discoloration, cracking, and reduced strength. Therefore, conducting weathering resistance tests on Nylon PA66 to evaluate its performance changes under different climatic conditions is of great significance for guiding material application and improvement.

II. Application of Weathering Test Chambers in Nylon PA66 Testing

Weathering test chambers use long-arc xenon lamps as the core light source to simulate climatic environments such as sunlight, temperature, humidity, and rain, serving as specialized equipment for accelerated testing of material weathering resistance. In the weathering resistance testing of Nylon PA66, these chambers simulate the damage caused by sunlight, rain, and dew by placing the test material in a cyclic program of alternating light and moisture at specific temperatures. The damage that would occur outdoors over months or even years can be replicated in just days or weeks, allowing for rapid evaluation of Nylon PA66's weathering performance.

III. Technical Features of Aipu Weathering Test Chambers, e.g., Internal Volume 150L

Test Chamber Internal Dimensions: W(500)mm × H(600)mm × D(500)mm

Overall External Dimensions Approximately: W(1020)mm × H(1770)mm × D(1060)mm

Weight: Approximately 250KG

1. Test Environmental Conditions: Ambient temperature +5~+28°C, relative humidity ≤85%.

2. Test Methods: National Standard GB/T16422.2, American Standards AATCC TM16 ASTM C1442.

3. Xenon Lamp Power: Long-arc xenon lamp, 1.5KW X (2) units

4. Xenon Lamp Wavelength: 290-3000nm (supports display; requires replacement of light source filter to achieve specific requirements; if no requirement, follows standard matching in item 6.5 below)

5. Wavelength and Irradiance Intensity

① 0.3～0.7w/㎡(at340nm); (standard)

② 0.5～1.3w/㎡(at420nm); (optional)

③ 30～70w/㎡(at290nm～400nm); (optional)

④ 350～1120w/㎡(at290nm～800nm); (optional)

Additional wavelength bands require additional cost; specify when ordering.

Light Source Simulation: Uses xenon lamps to simulate the effects of sunlight exposure, accurately reproducing natural climatic light conditions.

Temperature and Humidity Control: Simulates temperature and humidity changes in different climatic environments through precise control systems.

Rain System: Built-in rain system simulates the冲刷 effects of rain and dew.

Safety Protection: Equipped with multiple safety protection devices, such as water shortage protection, over-temperature protection, and leakage protection, ensuring safe operation of the equipment.

IV. Nylon PA66 Testing Weathering Test Chamber Case Study

In practical applications, weathering test chambers can be used to conduct weathering resistance tests on Nylon PA66. For example, Nylon PA66 samples are placed in the weathering test chamber, with specific parameters such as light intensity, temperature, humidity, and rain cycles set for accelerated aging tests lasting several days or weeks. After testing, the weathering performance of Nylon PA66 is evaluated by comparing the performance changes of the samples before and after the test.