AS 1580.483.1-1992

1 - AS 1580.483.1-1992 PAINTS AND RELATED MATERIALS - METHODS OF TEST - RESISTANCE TO ARTIFICIAL WEATHERING (CARBON-ARC TYPE INSTRUM
1 - PREFACE
1 - FOREWORD
1 - METHOD
1 - 1 SCOPE
2 - 2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
2 - 3 DEFINITION
2 - 3.1 Cycle
2 - 4 PRINCIPLE
2 - 5 APPARATUS
2 - 5.1 Testing apparatus
2 - 5.1.1 General description
2 - 5.1.2 Measuring and controlling equipment
2 - 5.1.3 General types of testing apparatus
3 - 5.2 Black panel thermometer
3 - 5.3 Water supply
3 - 5.4 Specimen sprays
3 - 5.5 Filters (globes and flat panes)
3 - 6 OPERATING CONDITIONS
3 - 6.1 Operating cycles
3 - 6.1.1 Cycle (a)
3 - 6.1.2 Cycle (b)
3 - 6.2 Black panel temperature
3 - 6.3 Specimen spray flow rate
4 - 6.4 Filters
4 - 6.5 Carbon-arc
4 - 6.6 Specimen racks
4 - 6.7 Rack or drum sprays
4 - 7 TEST PROCEDURE
4 - 8 REPORT

Specifies a procedure for determining the resistance of paint films to artificial weathering using carbon-arc type testing equipment.

This method describes the procedure for determining the resistance of paint systems or allied material to artificial weathering in carbon-arc type instruments. It describes the principles and standard operating conditions required to ensure uniform exposures in light and water exposure apparatus.

First published as AS 1580.483.1-1973.
Second edition 1992.