Weathering Testing Laboratory with Carbon Arc Technology Accredited
Linsengericht/Altenhasslau, Germany, April 2007 – Atlas Material Testing Technology, the leader in lightfastness and weatherfastness testing, is pleased to announce that their laboratory in Bicester/UK specialising in Carbon Arc testing gained accreditation according to DIN ISO 17025:2005
The recertification, given by the German accreditation council, confirms the high standard at which Atlas Weathering Services group (AWSG) performs. The laboratory in Bicester offers Atlas’ Ci Series and Xenotest® xenon arc weathering instruments as well as SUNTEST® table-top units. The laboratory also houses a number of enclosed/sunshine carbon arc instruments making it the most comprehensive carbon arc testing facility in Europe.
The gradual shift away from Carbon Arc test devices has caused problems for many suppliers, especially in Asia. Standards like ISO 4892-4, JIS B 7753 and some producer specific standards still require carbon arc testing for interior and exterior materials like bumpers, airbags, and paints. Atlas Lab UK remains poised to handle these tests.
Enquiries can be sent to labordu@atlasmtt.de or directly to the laboratory in Bicester: tracy.tomkins@atlasmtt.co.uk
For more information about carbon arc testing or the reaccredidation, please contact labordu@atlasmtt.de.
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