Outdoor weathering testing in South Africa

Pilot projects with an international car manufacturer have shown that South Africa has one of the highest global radiation levels in the world. The results showed that UV radiation levels during wintertime are comparable to radiation levels in summertime in the northern hemisphere. Our South African test site can therefore offer two summers in the course of a year, which brings the above-mentioned time-lapse into effect.

Due to these extreme weather conditions, outdoor weathering testing in South Africa proves to be important to companies and organizations that need to develop products which are amply resistant and durable. This creates customer satisfaction and reduces quality complaint costs of correspondingly tested products. Our commitment ensures the necessary quality advancement of your products.

Our services

Outdoor weathering tests of components take place at our test sites in South Africa. The components are assembled according to customer requirements in a practical construction position. Regular inspections and tests guarantee a continuous evaluation according to customer requirements regarding functionality, color changes, chalking, distortion, blistering, peeling, shrinkage, cracking, dirt trap, corrosion, mold formation, loss of gloss, delamination and/or external damage. The recording of damages or remarks on the status takes place via short videos, pictures, and evaluation of the degree of damage. Should it be required, component data such as temperature, radiation and humidity are continuously recorded in conjunction with our weather data via the comprehensive outdoor weathering test. Regular reports allow our customers to view data, reviews and recorded media. These enable a detailed, complete review of the component behavior over the retrieval time.

With our partners, we can also cover appropriate laboratory tests and examinations individually as desired.

Solartec is your perfect partner for outdoor weathering tests for all in-house testing departments.