Description
Functional Scope and Primary Users of the Environmental Tensile Chamber with Glove Ports
This solution targets research laboratories, materials development facilities, and quality assurance departments requiring tensile testing under stringent environmental controls. By integrating glove ports, the system permits manual specimen adjustments within an isolated chamber, preserving environmental conditions. Its wide environmental range from -70°C to 150°C combined with humidity control supports rigorous testing under conditions replicating extreme climates. Intended for users who demand precise mechanical evaluation combined with environmental simulation, this advanced system addresses complex testing protocols for new material validation and standard compliance within temperature humidity chamber and environmental test chamber manufacturers’ portfolios.
Technical Specifications and Measurable Control Parameters
Featuring a servo-driven motion system and configurable load capacities up to 100 kg, the device ensures repeatable tensile stress application with speed modulation from 0.01 to 500 mm/min. The internal chamber, constructed from SUS304 stainless steel and encased with high-grade powder coating, maintains environmental integrity and corrosion resistance. The temperature humidity chamber controller utilizes a microcomputer PID system supporting a regulated range of -70°C to 150°C and 20% to 98% R.H. Precise measurement is guaranteed by ASTM-E4 compliant load cells and electronic extensometers with 24-bit analog inputs facilitating high-resolution data acquisition. Its multilingual software suite supports multiple reporting formats, conforming to international test standards, thereby integrating seamlessly within broader temperature test chambers systems.
Industry Application and Operational Advantages in Material Testing
This temperature test chamber variant excels in environments demanding comprehensive aging, durability, and failure mode investigations of materials exposed to environmental stressors. It facilitates quality control in aerospace, automotive composites, and electronic component sectors, where simultaneous tensile loading and environmental cycling simulate real-world service conditions. Users benefit from robust data outputs for protocol development and regulatory compliance with certifications. By combining mechanical and environmental parameters, the chamber assists environmental test chamber manufacturers and testing laboratories in optimizing material formulations, accelerating development cycles, and ensuring superior end-user reliability in high temperature chamber applications.
This tensile testing chamber is designed for performing mechanical tests on materials under controlled environmental conditions. It features built-in glove ports, allowing operators to manually handle and adjust test specimens inside the chamber without breaking the sealed environment. The chamber supports high and low temperature settings, making it suitable for testing material performance under extreme conditions. Ideal for research, quality control, and material development, the glove ports ensure both operator safety and test accuracy.
Environmental tensile chamber Machine Specifications:
Capacity selection: up to 100KG; (optional capacities such as 5kg, 10kg, 20kg, 50kg, etc.)
Equipped with dust cover, protective casing, and precision ball screw for increased service life and accuracy;
Convenient use with the chamber door open during room temperature testing.
Hardware safety protection: upper and lower limit, emergency stop button protection;
Machine dimensions: approximately 70*95*250CM;
Environmental tensile chamber Machine Power:
Driven by servo motor;
Transmission method: ball guide screw, combined with timing belt to reduce noise;
Speed range: 0.01～500mm/min, can be set by computer.
Environmental tensile chamber Testing Components:
Load Cell: Complies with ASTM-E4 specifications, with a capacity range error within 0.5%, using bridge circuit induction output, capable of performing tension and compression tests;
Environmental tensile chamber Software Features:
The measurement and control system is the latest system developed in 2020, also known as the international version. It reflects the latest requirements of global users for testing machines; it has powerful and convenient features in various aspects such as language conversion and automatic translation of test data, unit conversion, standard management, specimen shape management, test personnel management, data processing, and report generation. This system uses Microsoft’s latest development tool, Visual Studio, which is powerful and has a user-friendly interface, and is a development tool for the new generation of operating systems Windows / Vista;
It meets the needs of more than 90% of regions and populations worldwide, fully supporting the international requirements of testing machine manufacturers and users.
Environmental tensile chamber Software Section:
- Support for Chinese and English languages: The application and data (stored in Access databases) are automatically translated in real-time.
- Supported unit systems:
– Metric (N, kN, mm, MPa, etc.)
– Imperial (Lb, kP, Inch, kpsi)
– Old system (g, kg, Ton, cm, kg/cm², etc.)
- Supported test standards: ISO, GB, ASTM, DIN, JIS, etc., can be added at will; test methods are centrally managed for easy use.
- Report format: Based on Crystal Reports and VS.Net reporting, can be exported as Word, EXCEL, PDF documents, with graphics and text, and can include user LOGO images.
- Curve function: Curves can be moved and scaled arbitrarily, with important parameter points marked, E-value parallel line markings, and can be printed separately (high resolution) or exported as image files (BMP or JPEG formats); 169 theoretical curves.
- Hierarchical management of users ensures the secure management and convenient use of software and data.
- Graphical user interface; the interface can be modified to distinguish between different users; the interface display area can be set to show or hide.
- Support for secondary development: Parameter calculations use open-source VBS scripting, independent report files are written using Crystal Reports, and system parameters are stored in a database, facilitating secondary development by advanced users.
- Control process VBS scripting; control parameters are diverse and include user-defined input and output, expanding the use of the testing machine.
- The main program integrates initial system setup, standard creation, specimen shape, and field management, facilitating debugging.
Environmental tensile chamber Hardware Section:
- Three independent analog input channels with a 24-bit AD converter and programmable gain amplifier;
- The interface with the computer uses opto-isolated USB2.0, reducing interference and improving reliability;
- Force measurement unit
Uses the latest high-speed, high-resolution, high-precision AD converter for continuous acquisition without switching ranges; achieves ±500,000 sub-division codes, superior to the six-range amplification of the switching method, reaching an internationally advanced level.
Force measurement range: 0.5 — 100% FS
Measurement accuracy: 0.5 class
Resolution: 1/1,000,000
- Small deformation measurement (electronic extensometer)
The unit uses the latest high-speed, high-resolution, high-precision AD converter for continuous acquisition without switching ranges; achieves ±250,000 sub-division codes, superior to the six-range amplification of the switching method, reaching an internationally advanced level.
Deformation measurement range: 1 — 100% FS
Measurement accuracy: 0.5 class
Resolution: 1/1,000,000
Software protection: Over-travel and overload protection;
Environmental tensile chamber Accessories:
– Included are one set of 90-degree and one set of 180-degree peeling fixtures;
– Included are extension rods for fixtures, heat dissipation devices, etc.
Environmental tensile chamber Temperature-Controlled Chamber:
– Internal dimensions: 40*40*80CM;
– Test temperature range: -70°C to 150°C;
– Humidity range: 20% to 98%;
– Temperature control: Microcomputer PID automatic calculation for stable accuracy;
– Temperature accuracy: ±1°C;
– Circulation system: Forced air circulation by fan;
– Heating system: SUS304 stainless steel radiant heater;
– Cooling system: Fan-assisted, high-efficiency compressor, new environmentally friendly refrigerant;
– Timing device: Leakage and overload protector, compressor over-protector, hyper-humidity power cut-off protection, temperature limit protection device;
– Chamber material: Inner material is SUS#304 stainless steel, outer material is high-grade powder coating;
– Single column design, does not occupy a large area of laboratory space, easy to operate;
– Accessories: 180-degree peeling or 90-degree fixtures, computer, etc., are to be purchased separately.
IX. Environmental tensile chamber Power Supply: 220V, 50/60Hz, 30A
X. Environmental tensile chamber Total Power Consumption: Approximately 8KW.
Use Scenarios
Application in Aerospace Materials Qualification
In aerospace component manufacturing and research laboratories, materials must conform to stringent strength and durability requirements under fluctuating atmospheres. The temperature humidity chamber’s ability to simulate extreme thermal conditions and humidity levels combined with precise tensile load measurements enables validation of aerospace-grade alloys, composites, and polymers. This rigorous environmental tensile testing supports certification processes and failure mode analysis, ensuring components meet international standards while integrating efficiently into automated materials testing workflows typical in aerospace R&D facilities.
Role in Automotive Material Durability Testing
Automotive manufacturers rely on qualified environmental test chambers to evaluate the tensile properties of materials used in vehicle components subjected to variable climates and mechanical stresses. This temperature test chamber facilitates simulation of real-world thermal cycles and moisture exposure, accurately measuring the mechanical responses of rubber, plastics, and metal alloys. Its ASTM-E4-compliant instrumentation ensures traceable results essential for regulatory compliance and quality assurance protocols. The chamber’s software integration supports batch testing and data logging, fitting seamlessly into automotive production quality systems to enhance product reliability and reduce time-to-market.
FAQ
What materials are used in the construction of the Environmental Tensile Chamber with Glove Ports?
The chamber’s internal structure uses SUS304 stainless steel for corrosion resistance, while the exterior features a durable high-grade powder coating. This design ensures long-term reliability and stability during temperature test chamber operations under harsh conditions.
Can the Environmental Tensile Chamber be customized for specific load capacities?
Yes, this chamber offers multiple load capacity options, including 5 kg, 10 kg, 20 kg, 50 kg, and up to 100 kg, allowing clients to select the model best suited for their tensile testing needs within an environmental test chamber context.
What installation and training services does PW Instruments provide?
PW Instruments offers expert installation supervision and hands-on training by qualified technicians. Services include equipment assembly guidance, safety protocol review, and operator training to ensure proper use and maintenance of your thermal shock chamber or related systems.
How does PW Instruments support preventive maintenance and system monitoring?
Using IoT gateways, our maintenance programs continuously monitor chamber performance and predict component failures before they occur. This service reduces downtime, maintains calibration compliance, and ensures the longevity of your temperature humidity chamber and other equipment.
