Air to Air Thermal Shock Chambers
Climatic chambers for thermal shock tests are used to subject the specimen to strong shocks by passing it suddenly and repeatedly from a hot temperature zone to a cold one. The specimen can cool or heat at different rates at different points, depending on the material. If exposure to repeated cycles cause large expansions and contractions in volume, the material could undergo strong mechanical stresses and sometimes break.
The traditional approach: two temperature methods, specimen moving with the basket
CST models - Vertical (130 and 320 l) or horizontal (500 and 1000 l) chambers with 2 compartments corresponding to 2 different temperature levels. The 130 l model, named “spinner”, supplied with a motorized system connected by a screw rod for the transfer of the specimen between the hot and cold compartments, has been renewed in 2024 and it offers now better features in terms of efficiency, noise level and energy consumption at the same performances. Go to the Academy article for more details.
An alternative approach: two temperature methods, specimen fixed in its position
CST "flapper" models - These chambers (130 and 320 l) have a design that can dramatically improve the space crowded situation of many testing laboratories, as the specimen is fixed in its position and the chamber is connected alternatively to hot and cold compartments.
CST320 – 500 – 1000/2T
- Inspection window (hot chamber)
- 2 portholes
- Basket delayed start system
CST130/2T “Spinner”
- Inspection window (hot chamber)
- 1 porthole
- 1 shelf
CST130 – 320 S “Flapper”
- Inspection window
- Ethernet port
- Emergency stop button
Download the catalogue to see the full standard configuration.
- RS232 interface
- 4 analog inputs
- UPS for the PLC
- WinKratos software for remote multi-chamber management
- Only for the CST130/2T “spinner”: MyAngel24™, the Advanced Services Platform developed by ACS to satisfy and anticipate customer needs, such as automatic reporting, remote chamber control, remote update of MyKratos™ software and the main component status monitoring for preventive maintenance.
Download the catalogue to see the complete list of accessories.
The KeyKratos Plus management software is embedded in the machine in built-in and completely dedicated hardware, which allows the control and management of the chamber functions. The chamber can be accessed remotely to take advantage of the advanced functions (such as the visual creation of thermoclimatic profiles, recordings management and graph analysis) using the WinKratos software that can be installed on a company PC.
The chamber is equipped with a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) for managing all the chamber’s functions and safety interlocks.
CST130/2T “spinner”
The chamber basic control is supplied by Weazy™, a very flexible HMI accessible on the 10 inch on board display.
WinKratos (optional) allows the complete management of the chamber functions: from manual control to the creation (through the graphic editor) of test profiles, including monitoring and recording, processing, graphical representation and analysis of data.
MyAngel24™ (optional) is the Advanced Services Platform developed by ACS to offer fast, effiicient and secure remote activities, allowing Automatic Reporting and Preventive Maintenance.
Weazy™ main features:
- Ethernet connection to the chamber
- Visualization of measures and recordings
- High configurability of chamber parameters
- Program and Manual chamber operation modes
- Delayed start of a program
- Automatic notifications of events and alarms
- 7 days data storage
- System available in several languages
Software drivers can be provided on request; they allow to manage the chamber directly from applications created by the customer.
“Air-to-Air” Thermal Shock Test Chambers | |
| MOVING SPECIMEN | STATIONARY SPECIMEN |
CST130/2T "Spinner" CST320 2T | CST130 S “Flapper” CST320 S “Flapper” |
| CST500 2T CST1000 2T | |
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