Ascott: new ultra compact corrosion test chambers

Ascott Analytical has introduced a new generation of compact, front-loading corrosion test chambers. They come in two sizes, 300 and 400 litres, and are aimed at laboratories with limited floor space that do not want to compromise on capability.

Chamber design

Unlike conventional chambers with a lift-up canopy, the new chambers are loaded from the front and therefore take up less floor area. The door is pneumatically operated, which makes loading and unloading of specimens easier. The construction is corrosion resistant and safety systems are fitted to suit the aggressive salt environment. The salt solution can be prepared outside the chamber thanks to a portable 115-litre reservoir. Doors are available in nine standard colours.

Three model families

- S300iS / S400iS – standard chambers for continuous salt spray testing to ASTM B117 and ISO 9227.
- S300iP / S400iP – premium chambers that, besides standard testing, support modified tests: Prohesion (salt spray combined with drying) and high-humidity conditions at 95–100 % RH. Control is via a programmable touchscreen; test sequences can be created, stored and run automatically.
- CC300iP / CC400iP – cyclic corrosion chambers that repeatedly expose specimens to different conditions.

Six environments in the cyclic chambers

Depending on configuration, a cyclic model can include:
- salt spray (a controlled salt fog),
- controlled humidity (set temperature and relative humidity),
- condensation humidity (saturated air in which condensation forms on the specimens),
- forced-air drying,
- ambient-air drying,
- controlled temperature without salt or humidity.

Each environment can be programmed in any sequence and duration. A typical cycle is, for example, salt spray, controlled humidity, condensation, drying, then repeat.

Who they are for

The chambers suit small components, coated panels, fasteners, electronics and automotive parts where a large chamber is not needed. Salt spray and cyclic testing can be run on one compact platform, which is particularly useful in automotive, aerospace, defence, electronics, coatings and general manufacturing. Ascott has specialised in corrosion test equipment for more than 35 years.

Availability

The manufacturer does not state dimensions, weight, power requirements or prices in its announcement. Please contact us for configuration, a quotation and delivery time.

Source: https://www.ascott-analytical.com/new-ultra-compact-test-chambers/

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