The artificial aging attempts to accelerate the course of naturally occurring decomposition processes of aging-susceptible materials. The aim of these experiments is to predict the natural aging behavior over the typical period of use of the materials. They are usually based on intensive UV irradiation, elevated temperatures and increased or fluctuating humidity, which are often combined with each other.

The artificial aging is applied to:

• the investigation of the aging stability of adhesives and film materials
• the determination of the material compatibility of sealants and contact materials
• the targeted damage to components