ATLAS INTRODUCES A TEMPERATURE-CONTROL ENHANCEMENT FOR THE EMMAQUA SERVICE

Atlas Weathering Services Group has introduced a unique temperature-controlled test methodology for the EMMAQUA® outdoor accelerated test device. Using the Atlas pioneered EMMAQUA® and EMMA®, 10 mirror solar concentrator technology, and an Atlas patented temperature control system, the target sample temperature is maintained essentially constant despite variations in ambient daytime temperature and solar radiation intensity.

CHICAGO, IL (PRWEB) September 2, 2003 -- Atlas Weathering Services Group has introduced a unique temperature-controlled test methodology for the EMMAQUA® outdoor accelerated test device. Using the Atlas pioneered EMMAQUA® and EMMA®, 10 mirror solar concentrator technology, and an Atlas patented temperature control system, the target sample temperature is maintained essentially constant despite variations in ambient daytime temperature and solar radiation intensity.

A temperature sensor mounted to the EMMAQUA® target board interfaces with a controller capable of controlling the power to the blower motor which is used to circulate cooling, ambient air across the test specimens. The black-panel temperature set point can be maintained between 70° and 130°C.

"Research and development groups, material design teams, applications engineers and others concerned with the effects of solar radiation and elevated temperatures on their products now have a new tool to analyze material behavior," said Jack Martin, President, Atlas Weathering Services Group. "This new temperature control methodology, along with the proven benefits and correlation of the EMMAQUA® test method, makes this a very valuable research tool."

For more information about the Atlas EMMAQUA Temperature Control Enhancement, please contact a Client Services Representative at +1 (623) 456-7356 or via email at info@atlaswsg.com. Interested parties may also visit the Atlas website at www.atlaswsg.com.

Atlas is a recognized leader in quality control and quality assurance testing, offering a complete line of material testing instrumentation, including weathering instruments, textile test products and analytical instruments. For accelerated laboratory and outdoor testing, Atlas Weathering Services Group offers 5 laboratories and 23 outdoor sites around the world with a variety of climates, including desert, subtropical, high-altitude and corrosive. Atlas Weathering Services Group is ISO 17025 (A2LA) accredited.

Atlas products are designed and manufactured to conform to international, national and industry standard test methods including ISO, ASTM, DIN, JIS and numerous others. Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC is ISO 9001-2000 registered.

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