Description
Targeted Environmental Simulation for Advanced Testing Needs
The PW-CHLV380-40 altitude chamber is engineered to meet the rigorous demands of research laboratories, aerospace developers, and automotive component manufacturers requiring controlled altitude and temperature environments. This system supports composite material and adhesive performance evaluation, making it integral for users conducting peel test and shear test procedures. Its design prioritizes operational efficiency and accuracy, catering to engineers and quality assurance teams focused on compliance and performance validation under simulated high-altitude conditions.
Integrated Technical Capabilities and Precision Controls
Equipped with an advanced control system, this altitude chamber delivers temperature control ranging from -40ºC to +150ºC with fluctuations ≤±0.5ºC and uniformity within 2ºC, alongside low-pressure simulation down to 10KPa absolute pressure. The rapid ramp rates and precise pressure adjustment enable accelerated test cycles critical for adhesion test and tensile test protocols. Compatible with external devices such as universal testing machines, it facilitates comprehensive material characterization including stress analysis with tensile strength tester integrations, ensuring data accuracy and repeatability.
Comprehensive Applications Across Critical Industries
This altitude chamber addresses material and component evaluations in aerospace, automotive, and electronics sectors where environmental reliability is paramount. It enables simulation of real-world conditions affecting structural adhesives, coatings, and electronic assemblies subjected to altitude-related stresses. Integration with peel strength tester setups and tensile testing machines enhances testing workflows, enabling seamless assessment of bonded and mechanical properties. Its compliance with national and military standards positions it as a valuable asset for quality-centric R&D and production environments.
PW-CHLV380-40 Certified Multi-Environment High-Low Temperature & Low-Pressure Test Chamber is a powerful environmental test equipment designed to simulate material performance testing under various extreme environmental conditions. It is manufactured by PW INSTRUMENTS (GUANGDONG) CO., LTD, which owns the National High-Tech Enterprise and EU CE certification to ensure its excellent quality and technology level.
Features
1. Temperature and humidity control: the equipment has an accurate temperature and humidity control system, the temperature range can reach -40ºC to +150ºC, and can be adjusted according to the needs. Small temperature fluctuations and good uniformity ensure the accuracy of the test results.
2. Low-pressure simulation: The chamber is capable of simulating low-pressure environments ranging from atmospheric pressure (101KPa) to 10KPa (absolute pressure) or 0 to 90KPa (gauge pressure) to meet different testing needs.
3. Fast response: the equipment’s rate of temperature increase, temperature decrease and pressure decrease reach the leading level in the industry, which can quickly respond to the test requirements and improve the test efficiency.
4. Intelligent operation: the touch screen digital display, easy and intuitive operation. At the same time, the equipment supports a variety of test standards and manufacturing standards, and can be customized according to user needs.
5. Safety and Reliability: The equipment is reasonably designed with multiple safety protection measures, such as overheating protection, overcurrent protection, etc., to ensure the safety and reliability of the testing process.
Product Parameters
| Product Name | Certified Multi-Environment High-Low Temperature & Low-Pressure Test Chamber |
| Product Mode | PW-CHLV380-40 |
| Quantity | 1 set |
| Product Purpose | Equipment used for detecting the performance of materials in various environments and testing the heat resistance, cold resistance, dry resistance, and pressure resistance of various materials.
Suitable for quality testing of products in electronics, electrical appliances, communications, instruments, vehicles, plastic products, metals, food, chemicals, building materials, medical, aerospace, and other industries. |
| Supporting Services | The technical, design, manufacturing, testing, packaging, transportation, equipment foundation construction, insurance, delivery, supply of spare parts during the warranty period, installation, commissioning, trial operation and pre-acceptance, acceptance, technical training, and related technical services of this product, to meet all responsibilities, risks, and obligations required by the acceptance standards; providing equipment and documentation consistent with the technical specifications, and maintenance during the warranty period. |
| Product Prohibitions | Testing and storage of samples that are flammable, explosive, or highly volatile. Testing and storage of samples that are corrosive. Testing or storage of biological samples. Testing and storage of samples that are strong electromagnetic emitters. |
| Product Operating Environment and Storage Conditions |
The ground should be level and the area should be well-ventilated, free from flammable, explosive, and corrosive gases and dust. Adequate maintenance space should be provided around the equipment.
Ambient temperature: The equipment can operate normally at +5~+35ºC (optimal performance temperature range: +20ºC~+25ºC). Ambient humidity: ≤85% RH. Ambient air pressure: 86KPa~106KPa. Electromagnetic environment: There should be no strong electromagnetic radiation sources nearby. Drainage: A floor drain should be available near the equipment (within 2 meters of the refrigeration unit). |
| Chamber Dimensions | 600(W)×800(D)×800(H);Volume: 380L |
| Chamber Dimensions | 1000(W)×1550(D)×20(H) |
| Temperature Range | -40ºC~+150ºC (adjustable) |
| Temperature Fluctuation | ≤±0.5ºC (unloaded, atmospheric pressure, steady state) |
| Temperature Uniformity | ≤2ºC (unloaded, atmospheric pressure, steady state) |
| Temperature Deviation | ≤±2ºC (unloaded, atmospheric pressure, steady state) |
| Temperature Ramp Rate |
≥1ºC/min (average throughout the range, atmospheric pressure) |
| Pressure Range | Atmospheric pressure (101KPa) to 10KPa (absolute pressure) or 0 to 90KPa (gauge pressure) |
| Depressurization Rate Requirement |
The chamber’s air pressure should be reduced from atmospheric pressure to 15.5KPa (±5%) at a rate of <=15kPa/min and maintained for 60 minutes. |
| Pressure Display | Touch screen digital display |
| Recovery Rate | ≤155KPa/min |
| Testing Standards | GJB 150.1A-2009 Military Equipment Laboratory Environmental Testing Methods Part 1: General PrinciplesGJB 150.2A-2009 Military Equipment Laboratory Environmental Testing Methods Part 2: Low Pressure (Altitude) TestingGJB 150.3A-2009 Military Equipment Laboratory Environmental Testing Methods Part 3: High Temperature TestingGJB 150.4A-2009 Military Equipment Laboratory Environmental Testing Methods Part 4: Low Temperature TestingGB/T 2423.1-2008 Environmental Testing for Electric and Electronic Products Part 2: Test Methods Test A: Low Temperature GB/T 2423.2-2008 Environmental Testing for Electric and Electronic GB/T 2423.21 Test M: Low Pressure Testing Method GB/T 2423.25 Test Z/AM: Combined Low Temperature/Low Pressure Testing GB/T 2423.26 Test Z/BM: Combined High Temperature/Low Pressure Testing |
| Manufacturing Standards | GB/T 10592-2008 Technical Conditions for High and Low Temperature Test Chambers |
| Testing Methods | GB/T 5170.2-2017 Inspection Methods for Environmental Testing Equipment for Electric and Electronic Products Part 2: Temperature Testing Equipment
GB/T 5170.10-2017 Inspection Methods for Environmental Testing Equipment Part 10: High and Low Temperature Low Pressure Testing Equipment |
| Noise | ≤75dB(A) measured at a distance of 1.5m from the front of the chamber at a height of 1.5m. |
| Note: The above indicators are measured at room temperature of +25ºC. Temperature and humidity performance testing is conducted according to national standards; the sensor is placed at the air handling unit’s outlet. | |
Use Scenarios
Altitude Simulation in Aerospace Material Qualification
Within aerospace R&D labs, the altitude chamber simulates high-altitude pressure and temperature extremes critical for qualifying materials and components. It plays a key role in validating tensile strength testers and adhesion test protocols used on aerospace alloys, composites, and electronic assemblies. The device’s compliance with military testing standards and rapid environmental shifts supports accelerated durability assessments and certification. Its integration with specialized tensile testing machine systems optimizes workflow efficiency in simulation-heavy development processes, meeting stringent aerospace quality assurance requirements.
Environmental Reliability Testing for Automotive Components
Automotive component manufacturers utilize the altitude chamber to replicate mountain driving or high-altitude operating conditions that affect product integrity. The chamber’s ability to maintain precise low-pressure and temperature variations enables peel test and shear test evaluations of seals, adhesives, and material bonds critical for vehicle safety systems. It enhances quality control by identifying interference effects on tensile tests under simulated altitude stresses. Incorporated into existing universal testing machine frameworks, this solution ensures automotive parts meet regulatory reliability standards while streamlining production validation cycles.
FAQ
What are the key performance capabilities of the PW-CHLV380-40 Altitude Test Chamber?
The PW-CHLV380-40 supports precise temperature control from -40ºC to +150ºC and low-pressure simulation down to 10 KPa absolute. It ensures stable, uniform testing with fast ramp rates, making it ideal for reliability testing in aerospace and automotive sectors using a stability test chamber manufacturer’s expertise.
Can the PW-CHLV380-40 chamber be customized for specific testing standards?
Yes, the chamber supports multiple national and military test standards such as GJB 150 and GB/T series, and it offers customizable functions via its touchscreen interface. PW Instruments provides tailored solutions to meet exact industry requirements, ensuring compliance and repeatability for your altitude chamber testing needs.
What installation and maintenance support does PW Instruments provide for this test chamber?
PW Instruments offers comprehensive technical services including installation guidance, operational training, and routine maintenance support. The chamber’s intuitive touchscreen control reduces operational complexity, minimizing maintenance frequency while ensuring consistent performance and longevity.
How does the chamber ensure accurate test results for material testing applications?
The chamber delivers high uniformity (≤2ºC), minimal temperature fluctuation (±0.5ºC), and stable low-pressure environments essential for precise peel test and shear test applications. Safety features like overheating protection further guarantee consistent, reliable outcomes for critical material performance evaluations.
