Select language Select language Select language Realistic and full solar spectrum simulation to qualify color stability and weathering resistance of high-performance materials.
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The Xenotest accelerated aging test accurately reproduces the synergistic effects of global solar radiation and weathering on materials, rapidly verifying color fastness and degradation resistance. Performed on polymers, painted parts, leather, textiles, and hardware, Xenon testing is the essential industrial standard to ensure long-term aesthetic and structural durability.
Xenon arc technology delivers a full solar spectrum simulation (UV, visible light, and infrared) that is significantly more accurate and realistic than fluorescent UV lamps. We execute custom testing cycles and evaluations in strict accordance with major international standards and OEM specifications, including VW PV 3929, PV 3930, BMW, FCA, Nissan NES M0135, and MIL-STD.
Polymeric materials
metallic materials
painted materials
fabrics
leather
Automotive
Aerospace
Energy Oil&Gas
Fashion and Luxury
Cultural Heritage
Railway
Mechanical Engineering
Nautical
Design and Furnishings
Toys
We structure the Xenotest test for different materials, both with continuous irradiation and with different humidity and temperature cycles.
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Simulation of constant exposure to direct or glass-filtered global solar radiation (indoor conditions). This test analyzes continuous thermal and photochemical effects on materials, quantifying color shifting, fading, and the degradation of mechanical performance in polymers and protective coatings.
Replication of complex outdoor stresses through programmed alternation of solar radiation, temperature fluctuations, controlled relative humidity, and water spray intervals. Crucial for simulating rain, dew, and thermal shocks, highlighting cracking and chalking tendencies in outdoor materials.
Evaluation of color fastness to light and structural stability in yarns, technical fabrics, genuine leather, and synthetic materials. Testing prevents premature aging, localized fading, and loss of fiber elasticity, strictly satisfying the demanding specifications of the Fashion, Luxury, and Automotive Interior sectors.
Quantification of aesthetic and physical-chemical degradation in polymers, liquid/powder paints, and industrial coatings exposed to intensive radiation. Predictively monitors critical phenomena such as yellowing, loss of gloss, and surface micro-cracking under accelerated environmental conditions.
All analyses can be structured in a completely customised manner, based on customer requirements. We offer tailor-made tests for materials, conditions of use and required regulations, ensuring reliable and targeted results.
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Xenotest tests can be applied to a wide range of industries and virtually all materials, and are essential for ensuring the durability and quality of products intended for use in environments exposed to intense radiation.
All tests can be performed in a completely customized manner, adapting to the customer's needs. Pontlab also offers tailored consulting services to define the most suitable tests, ensuring reliable and targeted results.
In addition to the Xenotest, Pontlab performs countless other tests, including on different materials such as polymers, fabrics, leather, and paints. Discover the other tests by visiting the dedicated pages.
