Laboratory offering a comprehensive service in the optical characterisation of materials through tests and calculations to determine light, sun and UV transmittance, reflectance and absorption and surface emissivity.
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Description
The services offered by this laboratory are:
- Optical characterisation by UV-Vis-NIR spectroscopy.
- Tests and calculations for determining light, sun and UV transmittance, reflectance and absorption and surface emissivity.
- Evaluation by optical characterisation before and after ageing and durability tests.
- Calculation of colour coordinates.
- Brightness and colour measurements.
The tests and standards involved are:
- EN 410 Determination of luminous and solar characteristics of glazing
- ISO 9050 Determination of light transmittance, solar direct transmittance, total solar energy transmittance, ultraviolet transmittance and related glazing factors.
- ASTM E-903 Solar absorptance, reflectance and transmittance
- BS 8493 Light reflectance value (LRV) of a surface.
- EN 13363-1 Solar protection devices combined with glazing. Calculation of solar and light transmittance.
- EN 13363-2 Calculation of solar and light transmittance factor.
- EN 14500 Blinds and shutters. Thermal and acoustic comfort.
- ASTM C-1371 Determination of emittance of materials.
- ASTM E-1980 Calculation of the solar reflectance index of opaque surfaces
- EN ISO 2813 Determination of the specular gloss index at angles of 20°, 60° and 85°.
- EN ISO 11664-3:2013 Colorimetry. Part 3: CIE tristimulus values.
Aimed at:
- Glass manufacturers.
- Concrete and mortar manufacturers.
- Translucent polymer manufacturers.
- Manufacturers of paints and waterproofing products.
- Manufacturers of ceramic, polymer and composite finishes, sandwich panels, plastic sheeting, technical textiles, blinds, shutters...
- Architects, builders, and building owners and managers.
- Manufacturers of finishes for the lifting industry.
- Component manufacturers for the aerospace, railway and automotive sectors.
Certifications and Accreditations
Laboratory certified in ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 (ENAC certification No. 4/LE063)
ENAC ILAC accreditation for the construction sector in compliance with ISO 17025, under file No. 4/LE024
ENAC ILAC accreditation for acoustics in compliance with ISO 17025, under file No. 4/LE456. Laboratory with certified management system in accordance with standard UNE-EN 9100:2010.
AIRBUS authorised Laboratory for surface treatments
European Space Agency (ESA) authorised laboratory
Nadcap accreditation for chemical processes
