KR‑308A Series Benchtop UV‑Fluorescent Accelerated Weathering Test Cabinet

RT-308A Bench UV Accelerated Aging Testing Chamber

UV QUV test machine, the UV lamp can simulate the effect of the sun and condensation, and the water spray system can simulate the effect of rain and dew. The temperature can be controlled at the process of testing. A typical test cycle usually tests at UV radiation of high temperature and 100% humidity in the dark. It is Typically used in paint and coatings, automotive, plastic products, wood products, glue, etc.

Product Details:

Desktop UV Weathering Test Chamber

Product Overview

The KR‑308 series compact UV‑accelerated weathering cabinet is a laboratory‑scale ageing‑simulation instrument. It utilises fluorescent‑UV light tubes to replicate solar‑ultraviolet radiation, paired with condensation‑humidification and water‑spray subsystems to mimic outdoor rain‑dew cycles. Within compressed lab‑test durations, it reproduces typical outdoor degradation phenomena including colour‑shift, surface chalking, gloss‑loss, cracking, embrittlement and strength‑reduction for polymer‑based specimens.
Two model variants are available: KR‑308A with physical button control, and KR‑308B equipped with full‑colour touch‑screen interface. Operators can select UVA‑340, UVB‑313 or UVA‑351 lamp configurations according to different evaluation purposes. This compact benchtop unit fits ordinary lab countertops, and is widely used for quality‑control and formulation‑development of coatings, plastics, adhesives, wood‑based goods and automotive decorative‑parts, conforming to ASTM G53 and multiple global test‑specifications.

Desktop UV Weathering Test Chamber

Core Product Competitive Advantages

  1. Multiple‑Option UV‑Fluorescent Lamp‑Configurations

    Supports interchangeable lamp‑types for distinct test objectives: UVA‑340 accurately reproduces solar near‑UV spectrum for real‑world outdoor‑exposure simulation; UVB‑313 delivers high‑intensity short‑wave ultraviolet for fast‑track quality‑screening; UVA‑351 is dedicated for indoor‑window‑filtered light‑ageing assessment. Lamp centre‑to‑centre spacing is fixed at 150 mm for consistent irradiation distribution.

  2. Dual Moisture‑Simulation Modes: Condensation & Programmable Water‑Spray

    Condensation mode heats bottom water reservoir to generate water‑vapour; specimen‑surface temperature‑differential creates continuous liquid‑condensation, which faithfully simulates long‑term outdoor dew‑wetting conditions. The independent water‑spray subsystem drives multi‑nozzle spray cycles to achieve thermal‑shock and rain‑erosion simulation, configurable for spray‑duration and rest‑interval parameters.

  3. Adjustable‑Height Specimen‑Rack & Full‑Stainless‑Steel Inner Compartment

    Lift‑modifiable sample shelf allows fine‑tuning of lamp‑to‑sample distance, catering for specimens of varying thickness. Both inner cavity and door liner adopt corrosion‑resistant stainless‑steel, resisting long‑term attack from hot‑steam and spray‑water. Compact overall footprint adapts to standard laboratory benchtop placement.

  4. Flexible Programmable Cycle‑Logic & Power‑Failure Memory‑Retention

    Users build combined test‑profiles consisting of UV‑irradiation, dark‑condensation and water‑spray segments. Timer supports maximum 9999‑hour cumulative runtime, with power‑off memory function; testing resumes automatically once mains‑power recovers. KR‑308B touch‑screen edition enables visual multi‑segment recipe editing.

  5. Precise Closed‑Loop Temperature‑Regulation & Complete Safety‑Protection

    Stable temperature‑control covers ambient up to 60 ℃. Elevated‑temperature settings accelerate ageing‑degradation while maintaining test‑repeatability. Built‑in protective interlock mechanisms mitigate risks from over‑temperature and abnormal operating‑states.

Desktop UV Weathering Test Chamber

 

Complete Technical Parameter Table

KR‑308A Button‑Control Benchtop UV Ageing Cabinet

Parameter Item KR‑308A Specification
Standard UV‑Lamp Power 15 W fluorescent UV tube (UVA‑340 / UVB‑313 / UVA‑351 optional)
Lamp‑to‑Lamp Centre Spacing 150 mm
Working‑Temperature Scope RT ~ 60 ℃
Inner Chamber Dimension(W×D×H) 400 × 320 × 350 mm (customisable)
Specimen‑Support Height‑adjustable sample rack
Test‑Cycle Mode Continuous‑illumination / light‑dark alternate programmable cycles
Maximum Timing Range 9999 h, power‑failure memory retention
Overall Outer Dimension(W×D×H) 680 × 350 × 435 mm
Power‑Supply AC 230V 50Hz, 9A; max total power 1800W, also supports 110V 60Hz variant
Chamber Material Full stainless‑steel interior

KR‑308B Touch‑Screen‑Operated UV Ageing Cabinet

Parameter Item KR‑308B Specification
Standard UV‑Lamp Power 15 W fluorescent UV tube (UVA‑340 / UVB‑313 / UVA‑351 optional)
Lamp‑to‑Lamp Centre Spacing 150 mm
Working‑Temperature Scope RT ~ 60 ℃
Inner Chamber Dimension(W×D×H) 400 × 320 × 350 mm (customisable)
Specimen‑Support Height‑adjustable sample rack
Test‑Cycle Mode Touch‑screen multi‑segment editable program; continuous / light‑dark / spray‑condensation combined cycles
Maximum Timing Range 9999 h, power‑failure memory retention
Overall Outer Dimension(W×D×H) 680 × 350 × 435 mm
Power‑Supply AC 230V 50Hz, 9A; max total power 1800W, also supports 110V 60Hz variant
Chamber Material Full stainless‑steel interior
Compliance Standards: ASTM G53‑77, GB, GJB, MIL, ASTM, CNS, IEC, JIS, AATCC, DIN, Fed‑Test, BS, SAE related material‑weathering‑test‑norms

 

 

 

Standard Complete Test Operating Workflow

  1. Pre‑Test Preparation
    Place cabinet on level lab‑bench surface and stabilise unit. Connect appropriate power‑supply; fill water‑reservoir with purified water for condensation and spray functions. Install selected UV lamp variant. Mount test‑specimens onto adjustable‑height sample rack, ensure samples are evenly spaced without overlapping shielding. Close and lock chamber door. Configure test‑program: temperature, runtime, illumination‑period, condensation‑duration and spray‑cycle parameters via physical‑buttons (KR‑308A) or touch‑screen (KR‑308B).
  2. Initiate Accelerated UV‑Ageing Sequence
    Start test‑run. Equipment executes programmed sequence: UV‑irradiation phase, high‑humidity condensation phase and/or intermittent water‑spray phase. System maintains target chamber‑temperature throughout experiment.
  3. Intermediate Observation
    Pause program periodically for visual inspection of specimen changes (discolouration, cracking, gloss‑variation). Avoid opening cabinet door during long‑time continuous‑operation whenever possible.
  4. Test Completion & Specimen Evaluation
    When pre‑defined runtime expires, machine automatically terminates ageing‑process. Open cabinet door after internal space cools moderately. Retrieve specimens and perform visual assessment plus physical‑property measurement, record degradation symptoms for lab‑report documentation. Parallel‑sample testing is recommended for statistically‑trustworthy comparison results.
  5. Post‑Test Tidying
    Remove all test‑pieces. Drain residual water from reservoir, wipe stainless‑steel inner cavity clean of water‑scale and debris. Shut‑off main‑power‑supply. Periodically inspect lamp ageing‑status, replace UV‑tubes upon reaching service‑life; clean water‑spray nozzles to prevent mineral‑deposit blockage.

Desktop UV Weathering Test Chamber

Wide Industrial Application Scenarios

Coatings & Resin Manufacturing Enterprises

Evaluate anti‑ultraviolet ageing performance of surface‑coating formulations; compare gloss‑retention and discoloration resistance of different paint systems.

Plastic & Rubber‑Product Factories

Screen weather‑resistant polymer‑formulations for outdoor‑use plastic‑components and rubber‑parts.

Adhesive & Wood‑Material Processing Plants

Assess UV‑degradation behaviour for glue‑bonded assemblies, wood‑surface finishing materials.

Automotive‑Accessory & Cosmetic‑Material Suppliers

Ageing‑simulation for interior‑trim decorative‑materials and cosmetic‑packaging‑components.

University Material‑Science Research Laboratories

Experimental‑teaching‑apparatus for researching photo‑oxidative degradation mechanism of organic‑polymer materials.

Third‑Party Accredited‑Material‑Testing‑Organizations

Carry‑out multi‑standard‑compliant UV‑accelerated‑weathering assessment and produce formal inspection‑documents for product‑certification‑audits.

Standard Factory‑Full‑Delivery Kit

  1. KR‑308 series benchtop UV accelerated‑ageing cabinet main‑unit (select A / B control‑version)
  2. Set of installed UV‑fluorescent tubes (lamp‑type as per order specification)
  3. Height‑adjustable stainless‑steel specimen‑rack assembly
  4. Condensation‑humidification and multi‑nozzle water‑spray subsystem
  5. Power‑supply connecting‑cable
  6. Multilingual printed‑operation‑manual complying with ASTM‑ISO‑DIN‑GB weather‑test‑specifications
  7. Factory‑issued performance‑inspection‑certificate
Optional spare‑parts & custom‑options: alternative‑type UV‑lamp sets, custom‑sized inner‑chamber, special‑voltage power‑supply adaptation.

Desktop UV Weathering Test Chamber

Global Distributor & After‑Sales‑Support

We deliver remote‑one‑on‑one operational guidance covering test‑program‑editing, specimen‑placement, lamp‑replacement and water‑system routine‑maintenance. Spare‑parts stock includes UV‑lamp tubes, spray‑nozzle fittings and control‑module‑accessories. Bulk‑order customers can apply for custom‑power‑supply‑voltage variants for overseas‑market deployment. Regional‑exclusive‑agent privileges contain priority‑production‑scheduling, OEM private‑branding‑services and complete‑set high‑definition product‑marketing‑image‑resources.

Product‑Banner‑Marketing‑Slogan

KR‑308 Series Benchtop UV‑Fluorescent Accelerated‑Weathering Cabinet | ASTM G53‑Compliant Compact UV‑Ageing‑Tester For Coating‑Plastic‑Adhesive‑Automotive‑Material‑Durability‑Evaluation

Core‑Feature‑Labels‑For‑Product‑Images

Benchtop Compact‑Layout | UVA‑340/UVB‑313/UVA‑351 Interchangeable‑UV‑Lamps | Condensation‑Humidification + Programmable‑Water‑Spray | RT‑60℃ Precise‑Temp‑Control | Height‑Adjustable‑Sample‑Rack | Full‑Stainless‑Steel‑Inner‑Chamber | Power‑Failure‑Memory‑Timer Max 9999H | Button‑Or‑Touch‑Screen‑Programmable‑Cycles | Simulate‑Sun‑Rain‑Dew‑Outdoor‑Stress | ASTM‑G53‑Multi‑Global‑Test‑Standard‑Compliant

Safety‑Operation‑Reminder

Avoid direct human‑eye‑and‑skin exposure to UV‑radiation when cabinet door is open with lamps lit. Use purified water for condensation‑spray water‑tank to reduce mineral‑scale‑clogging risk. Replace UV‑lamps after accumulated service‑life expires. Ensure reliable protective‑grounding of equipment. Cut‑off main‑power‑supply before performing internal‑cleaning or component‑swap.

Desktop UV Weathering Test Chamber

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