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Laboratory Car Wash Simulator

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The Laboratory Car Wash Simulator is a specialized testing system designed to replicate automatic car wash conditions under controlled laboratory environments. You can use it to evaluate coatings, paint protection films, and plastic components by applying repeated mechanical stress through rotating brushes, controlled sample movement, and spraying of synthetic soiling agents. This allows you to assess abrasion resistance, scratch resistance, and appearance changes in materials during simulated car wash processes.

Application

The Laboratory Car Wash Simulator is suitable for a wide range of automotive material and component testing:

Automotive Coatings: Evaluate wash durability of organic coatings on vehicle bodies and parts.

Clear and Colored Paints: Assess scratch resistance of single-layer and multilayer coating systems.

Paint Protection Films (PPF): Test wash durability and appearance retention.

Plastic Exterior Components: Evaluate surface wear resistance of bumpers, trims, and covers.

Functional Coatings: Assess coatings applied on metal or plastic substrates.

R&D and Quality Control: Simulate car wash tunnel conditions to validate and verify surface materials.

Typical test products include automotive panels, bumpers, trims, protective films, and functional coated parts.

Standards

The simulator supports compliance with the following international standards:

ISO 20566:2021 – Paints and varnishes – Laboratory-scale car wash machine testing.

ISO 13076 – Visual assessment of coating surface appearance.

ISO 2813 – Measurement of gloss of coatings.

ISO 13803 – Measurement of haze of coatings.

ISO 7724 – Color measurement and color difference evaluation of coatings.

Parameters

ParameterDetails
DimensionsW3100 × D950 × H1800 mm
Weight~450 kg
Main Body MaterialSUS 304 stainless steel
Test Environment Temperature23 ± 3 ℃
Test Environment Humidity50 ± 5 %RH
Test MediumClean water + silicon dioxide
Medium Temperature15 – 30 ℃
Brush DirectionClockwise / Counterclockwise
Brush Speed70 – 127 ± 5 rpm
Brush Cycles1 – 999 cycles
Wash Liquid Capacity80 L
Sample Thickness1.5 – 3.5 mm
Sample Size155 × 305 mm (up to 4 pieces) or 310 × 610 mm (1 piece)
Platform Speed5.0 ± 0.2 m/min
Spray Flow Rate2.2 ± 0.2 L/min
Spray Pressure300 ± 50 kPa
Power SupplyAC 220 V, 2.2 kW, 50 Hz

Features

Realistic Car Wash Simulation: Rotating brushes, reciprocating sample movement, and synthetic soiling spray replicate actual automatic car wash conditions.

Standard-Compliant Design: Brush spacing, rotation speed, pressure, and platform motion are adjustable according to ISO 20566:2021.

Replaceable Brush Structure: Brushes are removable for easy maintenance and replacement, ensuring consistent testing.

High Stability Platform Drive: Servo motor-driven platform with dual limit protection ensures smooth and reliable operation.

Uniform Cleaning Medium Circulation: Built-in agitation system ensures consistent medium composition for repeatable results.

Accessories

Silicon dioxide powder – 500 g

Poly-fiber wash brushes – 2 rolls

Calibration plates – 10 pieces

Spray nozzles, 316 stainless steel – 2 pcs

Hex keys – 1 set

Wrenches – 1 pcs

User manual (Chinese) – 1 copy

Certificate of conformity – 1 copy

Warranty card – 1 copy

Test Procedures

Prepare and inspect the sample surface to ensure no cracks, pinholes, or contamination.

Configure brush speed, platform speed, and spray parameters according to the applicable standard.

Ensure the test door remains closed during brushing and platform operation.

Mix cleaning medium thoroughly to evenly suspend silicon dioxide particles.

Run the automated car wash simulation mode to execute the test.

After completion, remove the samples and dry them before evaluation.

Maintenance Information

Clean brushes and water tank after each test to prevent medium residue.

Inspect and replace worn brushes to maintain test repeatability.

Ensure platform drive system and servo motor are lubricated and free of debris.

Check spray nozzles for clogs and uniform flow.

Verify sensors and control unit calibration periodically.

FAQ

1. What is this product?

The Laboratory Car Wash Simulator is a laboratory device designed to replicate automatic car wash tunnel conditions for material testing.

2. What is it used for?

You can use it to evaluate the wash durability, scratch resistance, and appearance changes of coatings, protective films, and plastic components.

3. How does it work?

Rotating brushes apply mechanical stress to the sample surface while synthetic soiling is sprayed. Samples move reciprocally across the brush zone to simulate real car wash conditions.

4. Why is it important?

It ensures that automotive coatings, films, and plastic components meet durability and quality requirements before mass production.

5. Which industries is it suitable for?

Automotive OEMs, coatings suppliers, paint protection film manufacturers, and materials R&D and quality control laboratories.


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