Cascade Tek Offers Xenon Arc TestingAt Cascade Tek we preform UV, or full spectrum sunlight testing, to simulate years worth of sunlight in days. Over the course of a few days or weeks, our UV exposure tests will replicate the damage that a product would see over the course of years.
Recently we began offering Xenon Arc testing, which is a type of UV testing that reproduces the entire spectrum of sunlight, including UV, visible light, and infrared rays in an attempt to reproduce sunlight. Xenon Arc testing is considered the most effective simulation of sunlight because it creates a full-spectrum representation of real sunlight. Xenon Arc testing also simulates the effects of moisture on the degradation of the product through water spray and/or a humidity control system.
Our Xenon Arc testing follows ASTM standards and applies to AE automotive, MIL-STD, and ASTM recommended protocols. We are an
A2LA Accredited testing lab , as well as ISTA Certified and approved for MIL-STD testing. For more information about Xenon Arc testing and other photostability testing offered at Cascade Tek, view our
UV Exposure and Photostability Testing page.
