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Atlas is excited to announce a new fluorescent, UV testing device for accelerated weathering. The Atlas UVTest™ has been designed for economical weathering testing with the scientific sophistication of Atlas' 90 years of weathering expertise.

According to Rich Schultz, Engineering Manager and UVTest Project Leader at Atlas, "Our Engineering and Design teams spent a considerable amount of time and effort reviewing the current state-of-the-art technology for fluorescent UV devices. Based on customer feedback and insight from industry experts, we were able to improve upon almost every aspect of the design and functionality without departing from established test environment geometry and performance, which is critical to the integrity of our customer's ongoing test programs."

The objective of artificial weathering is to reproduce real life product failures in a laboratory under accelerated and reproducible conditions. Fluorescent UV lamps are one light source used to simulate specific solar spectral power distributions. These sources are incorporated into fluorescent UV condensation devices like the new UVTest.

With easy to use features including simple touch screen operation and control, pre-programmed and custom tests for error free operation and advanced calibration technology, the UVTest is a low cost, economical, artificial weathering device.

Additional features include:

• Best in class, consistent distribution of irradiance and temperature
• Improved, ergonomic specimen retaining clips/rings for easier sample handling
• High maximum irradiance levels of > 1.55 UVA and > 1.23 UVB
• State-of-the-art optical and temperature sensor technology for improved accuracy
• Air heater protection from splash water to avoid burn out
• Frame-integrated float switch and viewing window to protect against accidental damage
• Adjustable height casters and integrated bubble level
• Stackable option for increased capacity in the same device footprint; spray option available for stackable units
• Re-circulating spray water option
• Adaptable for customer-specified spray nozzles

The new UVTest will be available in early October 2009

Atlas® is a recognized leader in material testing, offering a complete line of instruments and services for accelerated and natural weathering. The Atlas Consulting Group helps clients develop the best weathering processes for their products, as well as offers education and training courses worldwide. For accelerated laboratory and outdoor testing, Atlas Weathering Services Group has five laboratories and over 20 outdoor exposure sites around the world in a variety of climates, including desert, subtropical, high-altitude and corrosive. Atlas Material Testing Technology is ISO 17025 and ISO 9001:2008 registered. Atlas products are designed and manufactured to conform to international, national and industry standard test methods including ISO, ASTM, DIN, JIS and numerous others.