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Q-Lab offers an advanced water repurification system as an option for QUV® and Q-SUN® test chamber models with water spray. This accessory can be factory-installed or retrofitted to testers in the field. The system can save over 1,000 liters of expen...

The QUV® accelerated weathering tester can be used to test a variety of specimens. Coatings, plastics, and films are easily accommodated in the QUV tester using standard flat panel specimen holders. Other specimens can be mounted using specialty hold...

Space saver frames are designed in two models for compatibility with virtually any combination of new and existing QUV testers. QCT testers on space saver frames require factory installation. Heavy-duty, anodized aluminum construction helps the space...

The VIRTUAL STRIPCHART™ data logging software collects data from Q-Lab testers and stores it on a personal computer. It records and displays data on critical test parameters such as temperature, irradiance, and relative humidity. The VIRTUAL STRIPCHA...

The Universal Calibrator system (UC) is a revolutionary system for calibrating temperature and irradiance across all Q-Lab weathering chambers. It utilizes inexpensive, modular, and disposable “smart sensors” to simplify calibrations and dramatically...

Weathering causes millions of dollars of product damage every year. Damage includes color change, gloss loss, strength loss, cracking, peeling, chalking and oxidation. The main causes of weathering are sunlight (especially UV), high temperatures, and...

Important safety information on Ultraviolet (UV) hazards. For additional safety information and specimen mounting information, go to Q-Lab.com/QUVsafety. Download File

View 40 years of QUV highlights by downloading the brochure below.Download File

This Safety Data Sheet covers fluorescent lamps that are used in accelerated weathering and lightfastness testing. It covers the products QFS-40, UVB-313EL, UVB-313EL+, UVA-340, UVA-340+, UVA-351, UVC-254, V-60183 Cool White, and TUV-421 lamps.Downlo...