Exposure of automotive materials, components, cases and complete vehicles to outdoor weather conditions (environmental conditions), including effects such as temperature and humidity, has always been important for manufacturers. Advanced laboratories today have modern test centers around the world to meet the requirements of the global automotive industry.
With the emergence of new automotive infrastructure materials as alternatives to steel, environmental testing has become more critical than ever. In this context, in the BMW PR-306.5 standard, developed by BMW, a multinational vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Germany, a solar simulation test method for determining the endurance of car flooring against solar energy is defined. In the automotive industry, solar simulation testing is performed to determine how design materials respond to sunlight over time. Radiation emitted by the sun causes a variety of undesirable effects on materials exposed for a long time, from aesthetic changes such as fading of colors to structural changes such as making them brittle and reducing their strength. Manufacturers expect products to withstand the challenges demanded of their intended service environment, whether for quality assurance, to meet industry standard or regulatory requirements.
In advanced laboratories, all solar simulations are carried out within the scope of environmental tests. In solar rooms, both internal and external components are tested and the amounts of radiation from the solar spectrum, namely infrared, visible light and ultraviolet rays, are precisely controlled to simulate exposure to sunlight in this environment.
A range of solar simulation devices are used in these labs that make an effective comparison with testing in natural light. Typical applications include:
Among the numerous test, measurement, analysis and evaluation studies it provides for businesses in various sectors, our organization also provides solar simulation testing services for car upholstery within the scope of BMW PR-306.5 standard, with its trained and expert staff and advanced technological equipment.
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