Fundamentals of Weathering: Weathering Testing - Correlation

To evaluate and to understand accelerated weathering testing, it is important to know how the results “correlate” to real world weathering. In this seminar mathematical/statistical procedures are described on how to compare and how to validate weathering results from different exposures. Basic principles on how to increase correlation are discussed. It will be explained why good correlation is important for service life prediction.

(Part 6 of our six part series of general weathering related online seminars)

To evaluate and to understand accelerated weathering testing, it is important to know how the results “correlate” to real world weathering. In this seminar mathematical/statistical procedures are described on how to compare and how to validate weathering results from different exposures. Basic principles on how to increase correlation are discussed. It will be explained why good correlation is important for service life prediction.

(Part 6 of our six part series of general weathering related online seminars)

Weathering Testing of Architectural Applications

Many materials used in buildings and construction are permanently exposed to the effects of weather. This includes window frames and profiles, sidings, paint, sealings and many other applications, but also many different materials are affected, such as wood, glass, vinyl and concrete. This online seminar gives an overview of weathering test methods for architectural applications.

Many materials used in buildings and construction are permanently exposed to the effects of weather. This includes window frames and profiles, sidings, paint, sealings and many other applications, but also many different materials are affected, such as wood, glass, vinyl and concrete. This online seminar gives an overview of weathering test methods for architectural applications.

Component and Full Product Testing (IEC 60068-2-5/DIN 75220/MIL-STD-810H)

Accelerated solar environmental stress tests are applied to test the durability of components and complete products. While their related test standards share characteristics with xenon weathering tests, there are important differences to be aware of. There are big differences in the scope of testing, the exposure techniques, and the analytical perspective.
This online seminar covers the most common accelerated solar environmental test methods for electronics (IEC 60068-2-5), automotive interior parts (DIN 75220), and defense products (MIL-STD-810H). We discuss the test conditions for each standard and provide guidance on how best to perform each test.

Accelerated solar environmental stress tests are applied to test the durability of components and complete products. While their related test standards share characteristics with xenon weathering tests, there are important differences to be aware of. There are big differences in the scope of testing, the exposure techniques, and the analytical perspective.
This online seminar covers the most common accelerated solar environmental test methods for electronics (IEC 60068-2-5), automotive interior parts (DIN 75220), and defense products (MIL-STD-810H). We discuss the test conditions for each standard and provide guidance on how best to perform each test.

Weathering Testing of Automotive Exterior Applications

Automotive weathering testing is quite a wide field, where it is easy to lose track. There are test methods which are suitable for different materials (plastics, coatings on metals, coatings on plastics, textiles, leather, safety equipment, etc. Last but not least, different OEMs use different test setups and even different test technologies for specific applications. This online seminar should give you an overview on the most important weathering test methods such as SAE J2527 and ASTM D7869 in the automotive industry.

Automotive weathering testing is quite a wide field, where it is easy to lose track. There are test methods which are suitable for different materials (plastics, coatings on metals, coatings on plastics, textiles, leather, safety equipment, etc. Last but not least, different OEMs use different test setups and even different test technologies for specific applications. This online seminar should give you an overview on the most important weathering test methods such as SAE J2527 and ASTM D7869 in the automotive industry.

Introduction to Weathering

This online seminar provides an introduction into technology, methods, and basic concepts of weathering testing. The seminar starts with explaining how weather factors cause ageing of organic materials. After that, the difference between weather and climate is discussed. The seminar reviews various outdoor testing technologies like static exposure, sun-tracking and the use of concentrating Fresnel mirrors and presents how testing is performed in key benchmark climate locations. Discussion of laboratory accelerated weathering testing is structured by light source and instrument geometry. Finally, the concepts of correlation and acceleration are briefly explained.

This online seminar provides an introduction into technology, methods, and basic concepts of weathering testing. The seminar starts with explaining how weather factors cause ageing of organic materials. After that, the difference between weather and climate is discussed. The seminar reviews various outdoor testing technologies like static exposure, sun-tracking and the use of concentrating Fresnel mirrors and presents how testing is performed in key benchmark climate locations. Discussion of laboratory accelerated weathering testing is structured by light source and instrument geometry. Finally, the concepts of correlation and acceleration are briefly explained.

Temperature Effects in Artificial and Natural Weathering

The surface temperature of a material exposed to natural sunlight or to artificial Xenon-arc radiation is critical for its degradation behavior. In this webinar we present how surface temperatures can be measured in weathering setups and which test parameters will influence the surface temperature. We will show models and examples how the surface temperature influences the degradation process.

The surface temperature of a material exposed to natural sunlight or to artificial Xenon-arc radiation is critical for its degradation behavior. In this webinar we present how surface temperatures can be measured in weathering setups and which test parameters will influence the surface temperature. We will show models and examples how the surface temperature influences the degradation process.

Time Scales in Environmental Ageing of Polymers

Under the synergistic impact of solar radiation, heat, and moisture, all polymeric materials undergo chemical and physical ageing. These weathering effects lead to changes in properties and ultimately to product failure. Photodegradation, chemical, and physical processes, as well as external stresses run on very different time scales. Some effects can easily be accelerated. Others, like diffusion, migration, or water uptake need time to evolve. The result are fundamental limitations in the overall acceleration that can be achieved in an accelerated but correlating laboratory test. Knowing about the relevant aging processes and understanding their time scales and acceleration limits is critical to making the right testing decisions.

Under the synergistic impact of solar radiation, heat, and moisture, all polymeric materials undergo chemical and physical ageing. These weathering effects lead to changes in properties and ultimately to product failure. Photodegradation, chemical, and physical processes, as well as external stresses run on very different time scales. Some effects can easily be accelerated. Others, like diffusion, migration, or water uptake need time to evolve. The result are fundamental limitations in the overall acceleration that can be achieved in an accelerated but correlating laboratory test. Knowing about the relevant aging processes and understanding their time scales and acceleration limits is critical to making the right testing decisions.

Weathering Testing of Architectural Applications

Many materials used in buildings and construction are permanently exposed to the effects of weather. This includes window frames and profiles, sidings, paint, sealings and many other applications, but also many different materials are affected, such as wood, glass, vinyl and concrete. This online seminar gives an overview of weathering test methods for architectural applications.

Many materials used in buildings and construction are permanently exposed to the effects of weather. This includes window frames and profiles, sidings, paint, sealings and many other applications, but also many different materials are affected, such as wood, glass, vinyl and concrete. This online seminar gives an overview of weathering test methods for architectural applications.

Component and Full Product Testing (IEC 60068-2-5/DIN 75220/MIL-STD-810H)

Accelerated solar environmental stress tests are applied to test the durability of components and complete products. While their related test standards share characteristics with xenon weathering tests, there are important differences to be aware of. There are big differences in the scope of testing, the exposure techniques, and the analytical perspective.
This online seminar covers the most common accelerated solar environmental test methods for electronics (IEC 60068-2-5), automotive interior parts (DIN 75220), and defense products (MIL-STD-810H). We discuss the test conditions for each standard and provide guidance on how best to perform each test.

Accelerated solar environmental stress tests are applied to test the durability of components and complete products. While their related test standards share characteristics with xenon weathering tests, there are important differences to be aware of. There are big differences in the scope of testing, the exposure techniques, and the analytical perspective.
This online seminar covers the most common accelerated solar environmental test methods for electronics (IEC 60068-2-5), automotive interior parts (DIN 75220), and defense products (MIL-STD-810H). We discuss the test conditions for each standard and provide guidance on how best to perform each test.

Weathering Testing of Automotive Exterior Applications

Automotive weathering testing is quite a wide field, where it is easy to lose track. There are test methods which are suitable for different materials (plastics, coatings on metals, coatings on plastics, textiles, leather, safety equipment, etc. Last but not least, different OEMs use different test setups and even different test technologies for specific applications. This online seminar should give you an overview on the most important weathering test methods such as SAE J2527 and ASTM D7869 in the automotive industry.

Automotive weathering testing is quite a wide field, where it is easy to lose track. There are test methods which are suitable for different materials (plastics, coatings on metals, coatings on plastics, textiles, leather, safety equipment, etc. Last but not least, different OEMs use different test setups and even different test technologies for specific applications. This online seminar should give you an overview on the most important weathering test methods such as SAE J2527 and ASTM D7869 in the automotive industry.

Introduction to Weathering

This online seminar provides an introduction into technology, methods, and basic concepts of weathering testing. The seminar starts with explaining how weather factors cause ageing of organic materials. After that, the difference between weather and climate is discussed. The seminar reviews various outdoor testing technologies like static exposure, sun-tracking and the use of concentrating Fresnel mirrors and presents how testing is performed in key benchmark climate locations. Discussion of laboratory accelerated weathering testing is structured by light source and instrument geometry. Finally, the concepts of correlation and acceleration are briefly explained.

This online seminar provides an introduction into technology, methods, and basic concepts of weathering testing. The seminar starts with explaining how weather factors cause ageing of organic materials. After that, the difference between weather and climate is discussed. The seminar reviews various outdoor testing technologies like static exposure, sun-tracking and the use of concentrating Fresnel mirrors and presents how testing is performed in key benchmark climate locations. Discussion of laboratory accelerated weathering testing is structured by light source and instrument geometry. Finally, the concepts of correlation and acceleration are briefly explained.

Temperature Effects in Artificial and Natural Weathering

The surface temperature of a material exposed to natural sunlight or to artificial Xenon-arc radiation is critical for its degradation behavior. In this webinar we present how surface temperatures can be measured in weathering setups and which test parameters will influence the surface temperature. We will show models and examples how the surface temperature influences the degradation process.

The surface temperature of a material exposed to natural sunlight or to artificial Xenon-arc radiation is critical for its degradation behavior. In this webinar we present how surface temperatures can be measured in weathering setups and which test parameters will influence the surface temperature. We will show models and examples how the surface temperature influences the degradation process.

Weather-Ometer Workshop

A dedicated course for the operators of the latest in weathering technology: Atlas Ci5000, Ci4400, Ci4000 and Ci3000 Xenon Weather-Ometers! This full-day course guides you through basic operation, calibration, and maintenance. Plus, you’ll learn how to navigate the state-of-the-art controller to conduct on-line calibration, set up custom test programs and troubleshoot through comprehensive diagnostic screens.

Prices and further information available upon request (atlas.client-education@ametek.com).

A dedicated course for the operators of the latest in weathering technology: Atlas Ci5000, Ci4400, Ci4000 and Ci3000 Xenon Weather-Ometers! This full-day course guides you through basic operation, calibration, and maintenance. Plus, you’ll learn how to navigate the state-of-the-art controller to conduct on-line calibration, set up custom test programs and troubleshoot through comprehensive diagnostic screens.

Prices and further information available upon request (atlas.client-education@ametek.com).

Time Scales in Environmental Ageing of Polymers

Under the synergistic impact of solar radiation, heat, and moisture, all polymeric materials undergo chemical and physical ageing. These weathering effects lead to changes in properties and ultimately to product failure. Photodegradation, chemical, and physical processes, as well as external stresses run on very different time scales. Some effects can easily be accelerated. Others, like diffusion, migration, or water uptake need time to evolve. The result are fundamental limitations in the overall acceleration that can be achieved in an accelerated but correlating laboratory test. Knowing about the relevant aging processes and understanding their time scales and acceleration limits is critical to making the right testing decisions.

Under the synergistic impact of solar radiation, heat, and moisture, all polymeric materials undergo chemical and physical ageing. These weathering effects lead to changes in properties and ultimately to product failure. Photodegradation, chemical, and physical processes, as well as external stresses run on very different time scales. Some effects can easily be accelerated. Others, like diffusion, migration, or water uptake need time to evolve. The result are fundamental limitations in the overall acceleration that can be achieved in an accelerated but correlating laboratory test. Knowing about the relevant aging processes and understanding their time scales and acceleration limits is critical to making the right testing decisions.

Grundlagen der Bewitterung II

Aufbauend auf Teil I, der die Prüftechnik behandelt, befasst sich das Seminar „Grundlagen der Bewitterung II“ intensiv mit der Wirkung der Wetterfaktoren auf polymere Werkstoffe. Das Seminar gibt Aufschluss über die messtechnische
Erfassung der Wetterfaktoren und behandelt die Strahlungs- und Temperaturmesstechnik als kritische Faktoren. Die Planung und Durchführung von Bewitterungsversuchen unter Verwendung von Referenzmaterialien bilden einen weiteren Schwerpunkt des Seminars. Die statistische Auswertung von Bewitterungsstudien sowie eine Diskussion der Möglichkeiten und Grenzen der Beschleunigung, runden das Programm des zweiten Tages ab.

Preise und weitere Informationen auf Anfrage (sandra.schneider@ametek.com).

Aufbauend auf Teil I, der die Prüftechnik behandelt, befasst sich das Seminar „Grundlagen der Bewitterung II“ intensiv mit der Wirkung der Wetterfaktoren auf polymere Werkstoffe. Das Seminar gibt Aufschluss über die messtechnische
Erfassung der Wetterfaktoren und behandelt die Strahlungs- und Temperaturmesstechnik als kritische Faktoren. Die Planung und Durchführung von Bewitterungsversuchen unter Verwendung von Referenzmaterialien bilden einen weiteren Schwerpunkt des Seminars. Die statistische Auswertung von Bewitterungsstudien sowie eine Diskussion der Möglichkeiten und Grenzen der Beschleunigung, runden das Programm des zweiten Tages ab.

Preise und weitere Informationen auf Anfrage (sandra.schneider@ametek.com).

Weathering Testing: From Basics to Best Practice

"Weathering Testing: From Basics to Best Practice" is a one day seminar that emphasizes lightfastness and weathering durability testing techniques. These techniques include natural and accelerated outdoor exposure testing as well as laboratory accelerated methods and instruments. The most relevant information is concentrated into this one day event. The seminar will introduce the basics of how various factors of weather and climate, such as solar radiation, heat and moisture, affect materials and how to test the resistance of a formulation or product to them. Special attention is given to the testing techniques and testing standards of paints and protective coatings, automotive materials, architectural building products and molded plastic materials. Textile and fiber lightfastness and weatherability are also discussed

Location:
British Motor Museum
Banbury Road
Gaydon, Warwickshire
United Kingdom, CV35 0BJ
https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk

Participation Fee is £150 per person.

Further information available upon request (sandra.schneider@ametek.com).

"Weathering Testing: From Basics to Best Practice" is a one day seminar that emphasizes lightfastness and weathering durability testing techniques. These techniques include natural and accelerated outdoor exposure testing as well as laboratory accelerated methods and instruments. The most relevant information is concentrated into this one day event. The seminar will introduce the basics of how various factors of weather and climate, such as solar radiation, heat and moisture, affect materials and how to test the resistance of a formulation or product to them. Special attention is given to the testing techniques and testing standards of paints and protective coatings, automotive materials, architectural building products and molded plastic materials. Textile and fiber lightfastness and weatherability are also discussed

Location:
British Motor Museum
Banbury Road
Gaydon, Warwickshire
United Kingdom, CV35 0BJ
https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk

Participation Fee is £150 per person.

Further information available upon request (sandra.schneider@ametek.com).

Weathering Testing: From Basics to Best Practice

"Weathering Testing: From Basics to Best Practice" is a one day seminar that emphasizes lightfastness and weathering durability testing techniques. These techniques include natural and accelerated outdoor exposure testing as well as laboratory accelerated methods and instruments. The most relevant information is concentrated into this one day event. The seminar will introduce the basics of how various factors of weather and climate, such as solar radiation, heat and moisture, affect materials and how to test the resistance of a formulation or product to them. Special attention is given to the testing techniques and testing standards of paints and protective coatings, automotive materials, architectural building products and molded plastic materials. Textile and fiber lightfastness and weatherability are also discussed

Location:
Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel
Water Street
Manchester, England,
United Kingdom, M3 4JQ
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/manva-manchester-marriott-victoria-and-albert-hotel/overview/

Participation Fee is £150 per person.

Further information available upon request (sandra.schneider@ametek.com).

"Weathering Testing: From Basics to Best Practice" is a one day seminar that emphasizes lightfastness and weathering durability testing techniques. These techniques include natural and accelerated outdoor exposure testing as well as laboratory accelerated methods and instruments. The most relevant information is concentrated into this one day event. The seminar will introduce the basics of how various factors of weather and climate, such as solar radiation, heat and moisture, affect materials and how to test the resistance of a formulation or product to them. Special attention is given to the testing techniques and testing standards of paints and protective coatings, automotive materials, architectural building products and molded plastic materials. Textile and fiber lightfastness and weatherability are also discussed

Location:
Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel
Water Street
Manchester, England,
United Kingdom, M3 4JQ
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/manva-manchester-marriott-victoria-and-albert-hotel/overview/

Participation Fee is £150 per person.

Further information available upon request (sandra.schneider@ametek.com).

Xenotest Workshop

Der Xenotest Workshop ist ein intensives eintägiges Training für Anwender der Belichtungs- und Bewitterungsprüfgeräte der Xenotest Reihe (Beta, Alpha, 440 und 220). Dieser Workshop vermittelt Grundlagen zum Betrieb dieser Xenon-Prüfgeräte sowie zu deren Kalibrierung.

Preise und weitere Informationen auf Anfrage (sandra.schneider@ametek.com).

Der Xenotest Workshop ist ein intensives eintägiges Training für Anwender der Belichtungs- und Bewitterungsprüfgeräte der Xenotest Reihe (Beta, Alpha, 440 und 220). Dieser Workshop vermittelt Grundlagen zum Betrieb dieser Xenon-Prüfgeräte sowie zu deren Kalibrierung.

Preise und weitere Informationen auf Anfrage (sandra.schneider@ametek.com).

Weather-Ometer Workshop

Der Weather-Ometer Workshop ist ein intensives eintägiges Training für Anwender der Weather-Ometer Reihe (Ci3000, Ci4000, Ci4400 und Ci5000). Dieser umfassende Workshop vermittelt Grundlagen zum Betrieb der Atlas Weather-Ometer Geräte sowie zu deren Kalibrierung.

Preise und weitere Informationen auf Anfrage (sandra.schneider@ametek.com).

Der Weather-Ometer Workshop ist ein intensives eintägiges Training für Anwender der Weather-Ometer Reihe (Ci3000, Ci4000, Ci4400 und Ci5000). Dieser umfassende Workshop vermittelt Grundlagen zum Betrieb der Atlas Weather-Ometer Geräte sowie zu deren Kalibrierung.

Preise und weitere Informationen auf Anfrage (sandra.schneider@ametek.com).

Fundamentals of Weathering l and ll

Fundamentals of Weathering I Seminar
This seminar emphasizes lightfastness and weathering durability testing techniques. These techniques include natural and accelerated outdoor exposure testing as well as laboratory accelerated methods and instruments. The seminar will introduce the basics of how various factors of weather and climate, such as solar radiation, heat and moisture, may affect materials and how to test the resistance of a formulation or product to them.

Fundamentals of Weathering II Seminar
This seminar examines in greater detail how various factors of weather and climate, such as solar radiation, heat and moisture, may affect materials and how to test the resistance of a formulation or product to them. Topics of discussion will also include how measuring devices for light, moisture, and temperature function, and the identification of some common errors associated with their use. In addition, the way advanced laboratory equipment controls irradiance, humidity, and temperature will be addressed in greater detail, as well as a review of visual and instrumental evaluation methods for both appearance and physical attributes.

Prices and further information available upon request (atlas.client-education@ametek.com).

Fundamentals of Weathering I Seminar
This seminar emphasizes lightfastness and weathering durability testing techniques. These techniques include natural and accelerated outdoor exposure testing as well as laboratory accelerated methods and instruments. The seminar will introduce the basics of how various factors of weather and climate, such as solar radiation, heat and moisture, may affect materials and how to test the resistance of a formulation or product to them.

Fundamentals of Weathering II Seminar
This seminar examines in greater detail how various factors of weather and climate, such as solar radiation, heat and moisture, may affect materials and how to test the resistance of a formulation or product to them. Topics of discussion will also include how measuring devices for light, moisture, and temperature function, and the identification of some common errors associated with their use. In addition, the way advanced laboratory equipment controls irradiance, humidity, and temperature will be addressed in greater detail, as well as a review of visual and instrumental evaluation methods for both appearance and physical attributes.

Prices and further information available upon request (atlas.client-education@ametek.com).

Grundlagen der Bewitterung I

Das Grundlagenseminar Bewitterung I befasst sich mit Prüftechniken zur Bestimmung der Licht- und Wetterbeständigkeit von Materialien aller Art. Das Seminar zeigt, wie verschiedene Faktoren des Wetters/Klimas, wie z.B. Sonnenstrahlung, Wärme und Feuchte sich auf ein Material auswirken können, und wie man die Widerstandsfähigkeit von Ausgangsmaterialien oder fertigen Endprodukten gegen diese Einflüsse prüfen kann. Die häufigsten natürlichen und künstlichen Prüfanwendungen werden besprochen. Die Kursteilnehmer lernen die gängigsten Prüfmethoden und Normen kennen (DIN, ISO, SAE, ASTM etc.). Praktische Beispiele zur Korrelation und Beschleunigung sowie die Freibewitterung mit ihren vielfältigen klimatischen Bedingungen werden erörtert.

Preise und weitere Informationen auf Anfrage (sandra.schneider@ametek.com).

Das Grundlagenseminar Bewitterung I befasst sich mit Prüftechniken zur Bestimmung der Licht- und Wetterbeständigkeit von Materialien aller Art. Das Seminar zeigt, wie verschiedene Faktoren des Wetters/Klimas, wie z.B. Sonnenstrahlung, Wärme und Feuchte sich auf ein Material auswirken können, und wie man die Widerstandsfähigkeit von Ausgangsmaterialien oder fertigen Endprodukten gegen diese Einflüsse prüfen kann. Die häufigsten natürlichen und künstlichen Prüfanwendungen werden besprochen. Die Kursteilnehmer lernen die gängigsten Prüfmethoden und Normen kennen (DIN, ISO, SAE, ASTM etc.). Praktische Beispiele zur Korrelation und Beschleunigung sowie die Freibewitterung mit ihren vielfältigen klimatischen Bedingungen werden erörtert.

Preise und weitere Informationen auf Anfrage (sandra.schneider@ametek.com).

Grundlagen der Bewitterung II

Aufbauend auf Teil I, der die Prüftechnik behandelt, befasst sich das Seminar „Grundlagen der Bewitterung II“ intensiv mit der Wirkung der Wetterfaktoren auf polymere Werkstoffe. Das Seminar gibt Aufschluss über die messtechnische
Erfassung der Wetterfaktoren und behandelt die Strahlungs- und Temperaturmesstechnik als kritische Faktoren. Die Planung und Durchführung von Bewitterungsversuchen unter Verwendung von Referenzmaterialien bilden einen weiteren Schwerpunkt des Seminars. Die statistische Auswertung von Bewitterungsstudien sowie eine Diskussion der Möglichkeiten und Grenzen der Beschleunigung, runden das Programm des zweiten Tages ab.

Preise und weitere Informationen auf Anfrage (sandra.schneider@ametek.com).

Aufbauend auf Teil I, der die Prüftechnik behandelt, befasst sich das Seminar „Grundlagen der Bewitterung II“ intensiv mit der Wirkung der Wetterfaktoren auf polymere Werkstoffe. Das Seminar gibt Aufschluss über die messtechnische
Erfassung der Wetterfaktoren und behandelt die Strahlungs- und Temperaturmesstechnik als kritische Faktoren. Die Planung und Durchführung von Bewitterungsversuchen unter Verwendung von Referenzmaterialien bilden einen weiteren Schwerpunkt des Seminars. Die statistische Auswertung von Bewitterungsstudien sowie eine Diskussion der Möglichkeiten und Grenzen der Beschleunigung, runden das Programm des zweiten Tages ab.

Preise und weitere Informationen auf Anfrage (sandra.schneider@ametek.com).