Description
PW-CTS2-19-55A R&D Dual-Chamber Air-Cooled Thermal Shock Test Chamber
Product Description
Targeted Applications and User Profiles
The PW-CTS2-19-55A thermal shock chamber is engineered to meet the rigorous demands of research and development laboratories, quality control departments, and material testing facilities. It serves engineers, scientists, and testing technicians requiring accurate simulation of rapid temperature fluctuations to evaluate thermal durability and reliability. This environmental test chamber dual chamber thermal shock chamber facilitates accelerated life assessment, thermal cycling validation, and product development trials, supporting critical decision-making in aerospace, automotive, electronics, and materials science sectors. By integrating precise and controlled thermal stress environments, it enables users to identify product weaknesses early in the design or production process.
Advanced Technical Specifications and Control System
This thermal shock test chamber temperature test chamber provides independently controlled dual chambers operating within high temperature ranges from +40°C to +150°C and low temperature zones between -10°C to -55°C. The air-cooled thermal shock chamber employs a robust refrigeration system featuring a French Taikang compressor with fluorine-free refrigerants, ensuring environmental compliance and energy efficiency. With a 19L compact stainless steel interior, the system achieves temperature uniformity within ±2°C and stability fluctuations under ±0.5°C. Rapid sample transfer and 5-minute shock hold times deliver consistent, repeatable test cycles. The integrated programmable color touchscreen controller with PID regulation supports multi-segment testing programs and data logging, enhancing user control and comprehensive analysis for complex test requirements.
Practical Industry Integration and Value Realization
The environmental test chamber dual chamber thermal shock chamber significantly benefits industries requiring reliable testing of materials and components exposed to harsh thermal conditions. In automotive and electronics manufacturing, it enables validation of thermal shock resistance critical for product safety and longevity. The thermal test chamber supports adherence to international standards for product certification and compliance. Its precise temperature cycling simulation accelerates product development by identifying failure modes related to thermal expansion, contraction, and bonding interfaces. This facilitates cost-effective quality assurance, ensuring components meet performance and durability expectations before market release. The chamber’s compact footprint and maintenance-friendly air-cooled system make it suitable for integration into existing lab workflows and testing lines.
Product Advantages
Innovative Structural Design and System Integration
The PW-CTS2-19-55A thermal shock chamber incorporates a dual chamber thermal shock chamber design featuring independently controlled hot and cold zones, allowing rapid temperature transitions with high precision. The rugged stainless steel inner chamber and reinforced outer steel construction provide enhanced durability and corrosion resistance under repeated thermal cycling. Utilizing an air-cooled thermal shock chamber refrigeration system eliminates the need for external cooling water, reducing maintenance and operational costs while improving sustainability. The modular controller system with a true color LCD touchscreen ensures seamless integration into automated laboratory environments and supports multilingual user interfaces for broader accessibility. Safety features such as compressor protection and emergency stop functions contribute to secure operational workflows.
Performance Reliability and User-Centric Operation
This thermal shock test chamber temperature test chamber delivers superior performance with tight temperature uniformity and minimal fluctuation, crucial for producing reliable, repeatable test data under accelerated thermal cycling conditions. The intuitive programmable controller simplifies the setup of complex temperature profiles, enabling flexible test configurations without extensive operator training. Its air-cooled thermal shock chamber system ensures stable operation in varying ambient conditions, enhancing overall test reliability. Compact design and customizable chamber dimensions allow users to optimize workspace utilization. The chamber supports extensive data communication protocols, facilitating remote monitoring and integration with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), thereby boosting testing efficiency and traceability essential for process standardization and regulatory compliance.
Use Scenarios
Thermal Durability Testing in Electronics Manufacturing
Within high-tech electronics manufacturing environments, this thermal shock chamber plays a crucial role in assessing the thermal durability of components such as semiconductors, printed circuit boards, and connectors. The device subjects samples to rapid and repeated transitions between high and low temperature extremes, simulating real-world thermal shocks encountered during operation and transport. This thermal shock test chamber temperature test chamber ensures compliance with industry standards for thermal reliability. Its precise temperature control and programmable testing protocols enable production engineers to identify potential failure points early in the product development lifecycle. Integration with quality control systems streamlines data capture and analysis, supporting continuous improvement initiatives and reducing costly field failures.
Accelerated Life Testing for Automotive Parts Validation
In automotive R&D and quality assurance laboratories, the environmental test chamber dual chamber thermal shock chamber is instrumental in accelerated life testing of engine components, sensors, and plastic assemblies exposed to fluctuating temperatures. This thermal test chamber replicates harsh environmental conditions vehicles endure, including rapid temperature cycling that stresses materials and interfaces. The air-cooled thermal shock chamber enables efficient and environmentally friendly operation with minimal maintenance downtime, supporting high-throughput testing protocols. Automotive engineers leverage its rapid temperature transition capabilities and stability to assess thermal fatigue and material resilience, ensuring components meet stringent safety and performance criteria before vehicle integration. The device integrates seamlessly into automated test lines, enhancing workflow continuity and compliance documentation.
| 1. Control method and features | |
| PW-CTS2-19-55A R&D Dual-Chamber Air-Cooled Thermal Shock Test Chamber Guangdong Yuelian Instrument launched a 19L small Thermal Shock Test Chamber for material research and development departments. It uses self-developed temperature balance technology, which is different from the traditional freezing balance technology that uses high-power refrigeration to counter high-power heating. It adopts on-off refrigeration energy regulation technology – the central controller controls the cooling capacity according to different temperature points to achieve static temperature balance, while keeping the equipment running in a relatively low power state at all times, which is energy-saving and environmentally friendly. | |
| 2、Performance: (air-cooled, refers to room temperature at +25℃, no-load) | |
| 1. High temperature tank impact range | +40℃ ～ +150℃ |
| 2. Low temperature tank impact range | -10℃ ～ -55℃ |
| 3. Temperature uniformity | ≤±2℃ |
| 4. Temperature fluctuation | ≤±0.5℃. |
| 5. High and low temperature shock constant temperature time | 5 min |
| 6. Basket transfer time | Within 5 seconds |
| The temperature performance test is measured according to the relevant provisions of the IEC60068-3 standard; the sensor is placed at the unit outlet | |
| 3. Structure | |
| 1. Studio size | W325 × H240 × D240 mm （Customizable inner box size） |
| 2. Dimensions | 约W750×H1810×D1120mm |
| 3. Box structure | Equipped with independent product testing area, high temperature heat storage area, low temperature cold storage area |
| 4. Inner box material | Stainless steel plate(SUS 304#) |
| 5. Outer box material | Steel plate paint |
| 6. Thermal insulation material | High temperature tank: 24k glass wool
Low temperature tank: PU foam + glass wool |
| 7. Heater | Bare wire heater |
| 8. Air circulation system | a.TECO motor
b.Stainless steel extended shaft c.Multi-blade fan (SIROCCO FAN) |
| 9.Box door | Single-piece door, 1 high-temperature slot and 1 low-temperature slot
a. Flat embedded handle b. Rear button: SUS 304# c. Silicone foam strip |
| 10. Test hole | 1 ψ50mm hole on the body and 1 silicone plug. |
| 11. Sample rack | 2 pieces of stainless steel SUS 304# storage trays. |
| 12. Mobile casters | Contains mobile castors (with foot cups). |
| 13. Transmission mode | Cylinder drive. |
| 14. Tight | Silicone foam is pressed tightly. |
| 4. Refrigeration system | |
| 1. Compressor | French Taikang fully sealed compressor. |
| 2. Refrigerant | Non-fluorine environmentally friendly refrigerant R404A R23 complies with environmental regulations and is safe and non-toxic. |
| 3. Condenser | Automatic heat dissipation high efficiency fin type heat dissipation motor (air cooling). |
| 4. Evaporator | High-performance fin-type automatic load capacity adjustment, can be used for a long time in low temperature and high humidity conditions without frost. |
| 5. Other accessories | Expansion valves, oil separators, desiccant and other components are all imported from internationally renowned brands. |
| 6. Refrigerant flow control | Automatically adjust the refrigeration system of energy consumption output control. Air cooling, no need to clean the water tower and pipelines, no water blockage problem |
| 7. Refrigeration process | ※Fully implement nitrogen protection welding, and use a two-stage rotary vane pump to evacuate the air, ensuring that the refrigeration system is clean and reliable.
※A water tray is designed at the bottom of the compressor, and the condensed water is discharged to the outside of the box through the drain pipe at the rear of the box. |
| 5. Controller | |
| 1. Controller | Programmable true color LCD touch screen PLC architecture controller multiple groups of intelligent PID control |
| 2. Screen display function | a. 7-inch resolution: 800*480, 65535 true color, LED backlight display screen；
b. Chinese/English language switching display, true color touch input； c. Direct display of each box temperature setting (SV), actual (PV) value; d. Can display the execution program number, current segment function, remaining e. time and number of cycles, operation time display; e. Program editing and graphic curve display; f. Automatic defrosting prompt; g. Real-time display of graphic curves during program execution, can skip segments, and maintain functions; h. Automatic fault prompts, and corresponding solution prompts. |
| 3. Control resolution | Temperature: + 0.1℃; Time: 1min. |
| 4. Set the scope | Pre-cooling temperature range：-70℃~180℃ |
| 5. Operation mode | High temperature first→low temperature
First low temperature → high temperature |
| 6. Program capacity | Available program capacity: maximum 127 groups;
Time setting: 530 hours and 59 minutes per section; Repeatable commands: each command can be cycled up to 32,000 times. |
| 7. Setting method | Human-computer dialogue mode, using touch input and control. |
| 8. Communication interface | Can be connected to a computer to display curves and collect data;
Can be used as a monitoring and remote control system; Can be used to control multiple machines synchronously; RS-232, RS-485. |
| 9. USB memory card | 1G-32G USB flash drive can be inserted to download historical curves, historical data, control system parameters, and hot-swappable function. |
| 10. Data Recording Method | It has a battery-protected RAM that can save the device’s set values, sampling values and sampling time; the curve recording period can be set to 30 to 300 seconds, and the maximum memory time can continuously store 90 days of historical curves and historical data (when the sampling time is 1 minute). If it is not used continuously, 10 years of data are available. |
| 11. Power off memory function | The power failure recovery mode can be set as: hot start/cold start/stop. |
| 12. Scheduled startup function | The start time can be set at will, and the machine will automatically run when the time is up after turning on the power. |
| 13. Software Usage Environment | Simplified Chinese Windows 2000 or Simplified Chinese Windows XP operating system. |
| 6. Control Panel | |
| a. Emergency stop switch b. Power switch c. Over temperature protector d. RS-485 interface | |
| 7. Safety protection device | |
| a. Heater empty burning protection switch
b. Heater overcurrent circuit breaker c. No-fuse switch d. Line circuit breaker e. Circulation fan overcurrent overload protection f. Compressor high voltage protection switch g. Compressor overheat protection switch h. Compressor overcurrent protection switch i. Under-reverse phase protection switch |
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| 8. Installation and use conditions | |
| 1. Use power | About 6KW 380V 50/60HZ |
| 2. Compressed air source | Please provide a compressed air source of 0.6MPa or above. |
| 3. Surrounding environment | Guaranteed operating ambient temperature range : 5〜35℃。 |
| PS.
1. Please match the above power requirements to the terminal block of the machine control box. Customers need to prepare a dedicated non-fuse switch for this equipment; 2. Please confirm whether the machine can enter the door or passage elevator; 3. This quotation does not include the cost of the power cord outside the machine. |
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FAQ
What is the temperature range of the PW-CTS2-19-55A thermal shock chamber?
Our thermal shock chamber operates from +40°C to +150°C in the high-temperature zone and -10°C to -55°C in the low-temperature zone, enabling precise simulation of rapid temperature changes for material testing.
Can the sample chamber size be customized to my specific requirements?
Yes, we offer customizable interior dimensions for the sample chamber to suit your testing needs. This flexibility ensures the thermal test chamber fits varied sample sizes and test conditions.
What kind of maintenance does the air-cooled thermal shock chamber require?
Our air-cooled thermal shock chamber is designed for maintenance-free operation, utilizing a reliable refrigeration system and durable stainless steel interior to minimize upkeep and extend operational life.
Do you provide installation or remote monitoring support for the test chamber?
We provide technical guidance for installation and offer data interfaces like RS-232 and RS-485 for remote monitoring and data export, supporting integration into your testing workflow for efficient analysis.
