Short descriptionBANDOL WHEEL® 532 – designed for dry (532/I) or dry/wet (532/II) weathering cycles; developed to simulate dry weathering and reproduce the photooxidation process. A shutter can be fitted to the device to introduce dark periods without switching off the light source, extending lamp operating time.
Purpose and applicationThe BANDOL WHEEL® is a compact accelerated weathering tester intended to accelerate natural weathering (weathering test). Samples are exposed to a target UV irradiation level approximately equivalent to 2 suns. This enables a significant acceleration of the weathering process similar to natural exposure.
Standards- EN 16472
- ISO 4892-1
- NF T 51-195-5
Characteristics / Technical specifications (summary)- Wet / Dry: Dry (532/I) / Wet (532/II)
- Test type: Accelerated weathering test
- Irradiation source: Mercury vapor lamp
- Temperature range: 55 °C - 80 °C
- External dimensions: approx. 590 x 470 x 410 mm (W x H x D)
- Portable / Stationary: Stationary
- Irradiated surface: up to 1272 cm2
- Test positions / tracks: more than 100 samples of 1 cm width possible