Outdoor Exposure Rack Systems

Why test outdoors? Outdoor testing is the only way to have full confidence that your product will be able to withstand the punishing forces of weathering – sunlight, heat, & moisture. While Florida and Arizona are international benchmark locations for natural weathering, they are generally considered “worst case” conditions. We recommend testing in several locations because weathering forces vary greatly throughout the world. Q-RACK Outdoor Exposure Rack Systems provide customers with an easily-installed package to set up and conduct their own outdoor exposures anywhere they wish. 2 | Q-RACK...

WHY Q-RACK? With Q-RACK Exposure Rack Systems, users can conduct their own outdoor field tests at the location of their choice, providing essential comparative data. The aluminum frames are durable, and last for decades in the harshest environments. These are the same exposure racks used at accredited test sites at Q-Lab Florida and Arizona. Exposure racks can be configured to satisfy international standards, including ISO 877-2, ASTM G7, ASTM G24, ASTM D4141, and more. Standard options include two types of exposures, Direct or Under Glass. Under Glass Exposure System Direct Rack Exposure Systems...

Q-RACK Exposure Rack Systems Direct Exposure Rack System Each Direct Exposure Rack System contains an unassembled 12’ × 5’6” (3.66 m × 1.68 m) corrosion-resistant frame, and the necessary hardware, Panel Flaps, and Base, to expose numerous test specimens. PANEL FLAPS Each Direct Exposure Rack System includes five panel flap assemblies, enough to hold over onehundred 6” × 12” test panels. To accommodate smaller sizes and expanded specimen capacity, additional panel flap assemblies are available. Q-PANEL TEST SUBSTRATE Direct Exposure Rack Systems are designed to hold hundreds of Q-PANEL test substrates....

If performing your own outdoor exposure is not viable, we offer the option to expose your materials or products at any one of our three global benchmark sites, in Florida, Arizona, or Ohio. Our laboratories are ISO 17025 accredited to perform many of the outdoor exposures specified by international standards. Please refer to Q-Lab's Test Services Brochure for further details. > Thermal shock response > Acid rain resistance > Heat aging effects > Thermal expansion stress resistance > Heat deflection and distortion > Material durability in low humidity environments

Accessories & Options Q-RACK Outdoor Exposure Systems can be equipped with a variety of optional features to meet your unique weathering testing needs. POSITIONING ARMS FL-3071-K 0°, 5° Positioning Arms FL-3032-K 45° Positioning Arms (shown in image) FL-3126-K 90° Positioning Arms Positioning Arms are sold in pairs and orient Q-RACK frames at standard angles of exposure. Custom angles are available - contact Q-Lab for more details. FL-3091-K Black Box Kit A Black Box exposure will elevate specimen temperatures and satisfy standards ASTM D4141 and SAE J1976. The Black Box upgrade kit can be installed...

1. Contact Q-Lab to inquire about custom exposure angles 2. For Under Glass Exposure Rack Systems outside of North America, FL-3149-K should be ordered. This Q-RACK kit ships without glass - customer will need to source their own glass locally.

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