Heat Aging

Heat Aging or Oven Aging exposure is a method of testing engineering polymers that may experience elevated temperature exposure in a variety of applications, from automotive to industrial. The purpose of this type of testing is to accelerate the aging process and simulate the conditions that the specimen may be exposed to during its product lifetime.

The test procedure for oven aging involves placing the samples in a calibrated oven. The temperature and duration of the exposure are specified by the customer, and after the aging process is complete, the specimens are removed and tested. This allows for a comparison to be made between the aged samples and non-aged samples.

The size of the specimens used in this type of testing is dependent on the tests that will be performed after the aging process. Oven aging is an effective way to evaluate the durability and performance of engineering polymers in various applications, and helps manufacturers make informed decisions about the materials they use in their products.