SPE COURSE: UV Effects on Plastic Materials

  SPE Course

UV Effects on Plastic Materials

  May 14, 2025
  11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
  Online

Next Lesson: Session 1 

  Summary

If you work with plastic components that include outdoor exposure, then this course will provide you with information that will enhance your understanding of the interaction between UV radiation-based weathering and plastic resins, and help prevent premature failure. Topics covered during this session include an introduction to UV degradation and an explanation of the failure mechanism characteristic of UV radiation/plastic interaction. Case studies associated with UV radiation exposure will be presented.

You will learn…

  • The mechanism of UV degradation
  • The materials susceptible to and most affected by UV degradation
  • The effects of UV degradation on plastic materials
  • How the use of stabilizers can improve UV resistance of plastic materials
  • How testing can be used to determine whether plastic materials are susceptible to UV degradation.

  Agenda

May 14, 2025
Duration: 1 Hour

  Resources

  • TBA

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1 Session
 
Level: Intermediate
 
Total Hours: 1 Hour
 
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  Instructor

Jeffrey A. Jansen
Engineering Manager
The Madison Group

Jeffrey A. Jansen is the Engineering Manager and a Partner at The Madison Group, an independent plastics engineering and consulting firm. Jeff is a proven plastic professional with more than 30 years of experience solving problems and addressing opportunities related to polymeric materials. He specializes in failure analysis, material identification and selection, as well as compatibility, aging, and lifetime prediction studies for thermoplastic materials. Jeff has performed over 5,000 investigations, both for industrial clients and as a part of litigation. He is a regular presenter on the SPE webinar series, covering a wide range of topics related to plastics failure, material performance, testing, and polymer technology. Jeff is a graduate of Carroll College and the Milwaukee School of Engineering.


  Questions? Contact:

For questions, contact Iván D. López.

Who Should Attend?

The course is intended for professionals who are directly involved in the research, development, and manufacturing of plastic products exposed to outdoor conditions. This includes professionals from various industries such as automotive, building and construction, agriculture, electrical and electronics, among others.

Why Should You Attend?

Are you working with plastic components exposed to outdoor conditions and want to prevent premature failures?
Understanding the effects of UV radiation on plastic materials is crucial for ensuring durability, performance, and longevity in outdoor applications.

Are you looking to increase the lifespan of plastic part exposed to the outdoors?
UV stabilizers may be the key.

Are you looking to explore how testing can identify UV susceptibility in plastics?
Accurate testing methods are essential for determining how materials will perform under UV exposure, allowing you to make informed decisions during product development and quality assurance.


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