When it comes to material testing, accuracy and realism are everything. Whether you're validating the durability of automotive parts, building materials, textiles, or consumer products, your test results are only as good as your equipment. That’s where the Q-SUN Xe-8 comes in, a game-changer in the world of xenon arc weathering.
At the heart of the Xe-8 is its rotating rack design, which accommodates up to 164 specimens mounted vertically around eight xenon arc lamps. This isn’t just about volume, it’s about uniformity. Each sample is exposed to full-spectrum sunlight with exceptional consistency, eliminating hot spots and variations that can affect test outcomes.
The Xe-8 replicates UV, visible, and infrared light, making it ideal for simulating natural outdoor sunlight and sunlight through glass, depending on the filters used. Combined with precise control over humidity, chamber air temperature, and black panel temperature, the Xe-8 lets you recreate nearly any real-world environment inside your lab.
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Despite its high-end capabilities, the Q-SUN Xe-8 is surprisingly easy to use. The intuitive touchscreen interface simplifies test setup, while the SOLAR EYE® system continuously monitors and adjusts irradiance levels, ensuring consistent light exposure throughout long-duration tests. That means better repeatability, greater confidence in results, and less time spent recalibrating.
Need to simulate rain or dew? The Xe-8 includes water spray as a standard feature, no upgrade required. You can even program spray cycles during both light and dark periods to reflect real-world weathering.
And for labs with sensitive materials, the optional chiller system extends your testing capabilities, allowing operation at lower temperatures without compromising test integrity.
The versatility of the Q-SUN Xe-8 makes it an asset in virtually every industry:
Automotive: Interior plastics, paints, trims, and adhesives are tested under harsh sunlight and heat.
Building Materials: Coatings, roofing, siding, and sealants exposed to long-term UV and moisture.
Textiles: Colourfastness and fading under sunlight for outdoor and indoor fabrics.
Plastics and Polymers: UV degradation, yellowing, and cracking simulations for everything from electronics housings to consumer goods.
Aerospace & Defence: High-performance materials tested for extreme durability in elevated UV and thermal environments.
If your product spends time outdoors or is exposed to light, you need to know how it performs after months or even years in those conditions. The Xe-8 gives you that insight in a fraction of the time.
Beyond performance, the Q-SUN Xe-8 offers exceptional value. With long-lasting, air-cooled xenon lamps (up to 3000 hours of life), low energy usage, and minimal maintenance requirements, it boasts the lowest total cost of ownership among large-capacity xenon testers.
There's no need for complicated water chillers or external cooling systems. The Xe-8 is engineered for reliability and efficiency, making it a smart long-term investment for any lab.
Whether you're launching a new product, validating performance across a range of conditions, or conducting comparative studies, the Q-SUN Xe-8 empowers you to work smarter and faster. Its compliance with international standards like ASTM G155, ISO 4892-2, and many OEM requirements means your data will be relevant, accepted, and defensible.
More than just a machine, the Xe-8 is a strategic asset that helps you shorten development cycles, reduce warranty claims, and ensure long-term product quality.
Interested in learning how the Q-SUN Xe-8 can elevate your testing program? Reach out to our team for a demo, request a quote, or download the full product brochure here.
Your products deserve the most accurate, reliable, and efficient weathering simulation available, and the Q-SUN Xe-8 delivers exactly that.
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