High-low temperature test chambers are essential equipment in product reliability testing. However, many procurement managers struggle when choosing between standard models and rapid temperature change (RTC) models: What are the key differences? How much is the price gap? Which is more cost-effective for long-term use?
This guide clarifies the core differences in performance, applications, and costs to help you make the right choice.
I. Core Performance Differences: Beyond "Faster Heating/Cooling"
The gap between the two is far more than just temperature rate—extending to structural design and testing capabilities.
Comparison Dimension
Standard High-Low Temperature Chamber
Rapid Temperature Change Chamber
Temperature Rate
0.7-1℃/min (standard), meeting basic testing needs
3-20℃/min (customizable), some models support linear heating/cooling
Structural Design
Single compressor + standard air duct, simple structure
Dual-compressor cascade system + high-efficiency heat exchange module + impact-resistant structure, suitable for high-frequency temperature changes
Temperature Control Precision
Fluctuation ±0.5℃, uniformity ±2℃
Fluctuation ±0.3℃, uniformity ±1.5℃, no overshoot during temperature changes
Core Testing Capability
Complies with GB/T 2423 standard; suitable for steady-state high-low temperature storage and temperature resistance testing
Simulates extreme rapid temperature change environments; supports accelerated aging testing, significantly shortening verification cycles
Standard chambers suffice for consumer electronics, small home appliances, etc. For new energy batteries, automotive components, aerospace, RTC chambers are a must—they accurately simulate severe temperature changes during transportation/use to expose product defects in advance. Example: An automotive parts enterprise reduced testing cycles from 3 months (standard chamber) to 1 month (RTC chamber), advancing product launch by 2 months.
II. Cost Differences: Procurement, Operation & Maintenance
RTC chambers are more expensive, but the specific cost gap and long-term expenses are detailed below:
1. Procurement Cost: 2-5x Higher, Driven by High-Quality Components
For the same volume, RTC chambers cost 2-5x more than standard models. The gap stems from high-precision dual compressors, custom heating/cooling modules, and fatigue-resistant structural parts—all with higher R&D and production thresholds.
2. Operating Cost: Higher Power & Consumables
RTC chambers consume 1.5-3x more power: A 100L standard chamber uses 5-8kW, while an RTC model uses 8-20kW. Electricity costs increase with usage frequency. RTC chambers also require special high-temperature heat transfer oil and eco-friendly refrigerants, with consumable costs twice that of standard models (which mainly use low-cost filters and sensor calibration).
3. Maintenance Cost: Complex Structure = Higher Requirements
Standard chambers have simple structures and few wearing parts, with low annual maintenance costs (filter replacement, sensor calibration). RTC chambers require more frequent maintenance due to multiple core components and high precision; annual maintenance costs are 1.8-3x higher (e.g., dual compressor and precision control system overhauls).
III. Selection Guide: Choose Based on Needs
✅ Choose Standard Chamber If:
1. You’re in consumer electronics, home appliances, toys, etc., and only need to meet GB/T 2423 standard
2. Budget is limited, pursuing cost-effectiveness, and testing frequency is low
1. Testing goals: Basic high-low temperature storage and temperature resistance verification
✅ Choose RTC Chamber If:
2. You’re in new energy, automotive, aerospace, needing to simulate extreme temperature changes
• You want to shorten testing cycles and accelerate product launches
• High testing requirements: Precise temperature rate control and no overshoot
IV. Lab Companion: Customized Cost-Effective Solutions
As a professional test equipment manufacturer, Guangdong Hongzhan Technology offers cost-effective standard high-low temperature chambers and customizable RTC chambers (3-20℃/min) for new energy, automotive, and other industries with strict requirements.
Lab Companion provide not only equipment but also one-stop customized solutions based on your testing needs and budget—helping you clarify costs and select the right chamber for efficient, worry-free product reliability testing.
Contact us anytime for accurate quotes and customized selection plans tailored to your industry and needs!
Core Logic: Match testing requirements, balance performance and full life-cycle cost, and avoid over-specification for under-utilization.
I. Core Testing Requirements
1. Temperature Change Rate
Clarify the loaded rate and deviation requirements (e.g., ≤±0.5℃/min), and match the application scenarios:
l 5–10℃/min for consumer electronics
l 10–20℃/min for automotive/aerospace industries
2. Temperature & Humidity Range
Cover the specified testing standards:
l -40~85℃ for new energy products
l -55~125℃ for aerospace products
Select models with 20%–98%RH range if humidity testing is required.
3. Sample Compatibility
l The chamber volume should be ≥ 3 times the sample volume.
l Dynamic load compensation is required for high-heat-capacity samples (e.g., metal components).
II. Hardware Performance
1. Refrigeration System
Prioritize dual-compressor cascade systems equipped with imported brands (Danfoss/Copeland) and eco-friendly refrigerants (R404A/R23).
2. Air Duct & Heating System
Adopt scroll diversion + baffle design, with 0–100% linear adjustment of heating tubes.
3. Sensors
Use imported PT1000 sensors with a sampling frequency of ≥ 10 times/second.
III. Software Functions
1. Algorithm
PID closed-loop control + adaptive temperature zone compensation, supporting custom rate curve setting.
2. Data Management
Automatic data recording and export (Excel/CSV format), with support for remote control and multi-channel alarm.
3. Safety Features
Over-temperature protection, compressor overload protection, water shortage protection, etc. Explosion-proof pressure relief devices are mandatory for flammable and explosive samples.
IV. Full Life-Cycle Cost
1. Procurement Cost
Select models based on actual needs; avoid blind pursuit of high rates (the price of 10℃/min models is 1.5–2 times that of 5℃/min models).
2. Operation Cost
Prefer inverter compressors to reduce electricity consumption by 15%–20%.
3. Maintenance Cost
Choose models with modular structure, and confirm annual free calibration services.
V. Expandability & Compatibility
Support post-purchase installation of humidity, explosion-proof, and data acquisition modules.
Compatible with upper computers and testing fixtures for automated testing.
VI. Manufacturer Services & Qualifications
Provide customized solutions and loaded rate test reports.
Ensure the equipment has passed ISO 9001 and CE certifications, complying with the GB/T 2423.22 standard.
Ø Selection Case
Testing Scenario: Automotive motor controller testing (8kg, AEC-Q100 standard)
Recommended Model: 150L chamber with 10℃/min loaded rate, -40~125℃ temperature range, and explosion-proof function.
Benefits: Balances testing requirements and cost, improving testing efficiency by 4 times.
1. Electronics Industry (Chips, Components)
Q: Does inner tank size and material affect testing for small precision components?
A: Select 36-100L small-volume inner tank (reduces temperature fluctuation); prioritize 304 stainless steel (corrosion-resistant, uniform heat conduction). Confirm multi-point temperature collection (≥8 points) support. Hongzhan offers customizable zoned temperature measurement, synchronous data upload, and chip batch testing compatibility.
Q: Will the refrigeration system degrade after 72 hours of continuous high-intensity testing?
A: Focus on refrigeration configuration: choose two-stage cascade refrigeration (more stable than single-stage) with imported compressors (Danfoss/Coppa). Hongzhan equipment features MTBF of 20,000 hours, no continuous operation attenuation, and overload protection.
2. New Energy Industry (Batteries, Charging Piles)
Q: For battery testing with explosion-proof requirements, how to judge equipment explosion-proof rating and safety design?
A: Must comply with ATEX explosion-proof certification. Inner tank equipped with explosion-proof pressure relief valve and inert gas inlet; circuit adopts flameproof design. Hongzhan customizes Ex d IIB T4 explosion-proof test chambers, suitable for lithium battery thermal runaway simulation.
Q: Can equipment heating/cooling rate meet large-capacity battery pack testing? Is energy consumption high?
A: Select custom models ≥1000L with temperature change rate ≥10℃/min; adopt CO₂ natural refrigerant system (38% lower energy consumption than traditional). Hongzhan optimizes refrigeration circuits for new energy, maintaining stable rates under heavy loads and saving over 10,000 yuan in annual electricity costs.
3. Aerospace Industry (Components, Aircraft Assemblies)
Q: Can temperature uniformity meet standards in extreme temperature ranges (-80℃ to 200℃)?
A: Select equipment with "PID self-tuning + fuzzy control"; inner tank adopts honeycomb air duct design (reduces temperature difference). Hongzhan maintains uniformity ≤1.5℃ even at -80℃, passes GJB military standard certification, suitable for simulating extreme high-altitude environments.
Q: Can equipment connect to high-level data acquisition systems? Is data transmission stable?
A: Confirm RS485/Ethernet interface support, compatibility with LabVIEW/Excel, data sampling rate ≥1 time/second, and storage capacity ≥1 million records. Hongzhan equipment has electromagnetic shielding, ensuring interference-free transmission and seamless integration with aerospace research systems.
4. Medical Industry (Consumables, Devices)
Q: Medical consumables testing requires high inner tank cleanliness; what are the relevant equipment designs?
A: Inner tank made of 316L medical-grade stainless steel (sterilization efficiency ≥99%), with 120℃ automatic high-temperature sterilization; air duct designed with no dead corners (prevents dust accumulation). Hongzhan cleanroom test chambers comply with ISO 13485, suitable for syringe and medical sensor sterility testing.
Q: Test data needs 5+ years of traceability; do equipment storage and export functions meet requirements?
A: Must have audit trail, encrypted data storage for ≥5 years, one-click export to PDF/Excel, and tamper-proof design. Hongzhan equipment is equipped with industrial-grade storage modules, meeting FDA/CE regulatory requirements, facilitating medical device registration.
Industry-Specific Selection Core
Precise matching with industry-specific demands is key:
Electronics: Focus on precise temperature control and small-volume adaptation
New Energy: Prioritize explosion-proof, wide temperature range, and large-load capabilities
Aerospace: Emphasize extreme temperature resistance and high-level data connectivity
Medical: Highlight compliance, cleanliness, and data traceability
Avoid blind pursuit of uniform parameters; conduct targeted screening per industry standards (GJB, ISO 13485). Guangdong Hongzhan Technology Equipment provides industry-customized solutions, covering core technical requirements across fields. With professional certifications and compatible designs, it helps customers avoid selection pitfalls and achieve precise matching.
Equipment selection directly impacts efficiency, quality and data reliability. Standard ovens, precision ovens and temperature-humidity test chambers have distinct functional boundaries and application scenarios. Many enterprises suffer cost waste or functional insufficiency due to improper selection. This guide clarifies selection logic, breaks down matching schemes, avoids common pitfalls and provides precise guidance based on practical scenarios.
1. Core Selection Logic
Adhere to the four-step framework of defining demand types → verifying temperature accuracy → supplementing environmental requirements → matching budget to clarify equipment selection boundaries.
Step 1: Define Demand Types
Choose oven series for process applications (drying, curing, etc.).
Choose temperature-humidity test chambers for environmental reliability verification (extreme temperature variation, humidity exposure).
Note: Ovens lack cooling function and cannot replace test chambers.
Step 2: Verify Temperature Control Accuracy
Standard ovens: Suitable for applications allowing ±5℃ temperature deviation.
Precision ovens: Required for high-precision scenarios (±1℃ tolerance, e.g., electronic packaging, medical sterile drying).
Temperature-humidity test chambers: Ideal for extreme environment testing, with accuracy up to ±1℃ (even ±0.5℃ for premium models).
Step 3: Supplement Environmental Requirements
Ovens: Applicable for ambient temperature heating only.
Temperature-humidity test chambers (including humidity-controlled models): Necessary for low-temperature (-20℃ ~ -70℃), cyclic temperature variation or humidity control (e.g., 85℃/85%RH) applications.
Note: Precision ovens do not support cooling or humidity control functions.
Step 4: Match Budget
Standard ovens (thousands of CNY): For basic drying tasks with limited budget.
Precision ovens (10,000 ~ 100,000 CNY): For processes requiring high precision and stability.
Temperature-humidity test chambers (100,000 ~ hundreds of thousands of CNY): For professional environmental testing; reserve budget for operation and maintenance.
2. Typical Application Scenarios: Demand-Equipment Matching
This section breaks down matching schemes for three key sectors (electronics, automotive, medical & research) to provide intuitive references.
Electronics Industry
Simple component drying (±5℃ tolerance): Standard oven
PCB solder paste curing (±0.5℃ accuracy, ±1℃ uniformity, multi-stage temperature control): Precision oven
Chip cyclic testing (-40℃ ~ 125℃, data traceability required): Temperature-humidity test chamber
Automotive Industry
Basic part drying (±5℃ tolerance): Standard oven
Sensor 24-hour aging test at 85℃ (±0.3℃ accuracy): Precision oven
Battery pack rapid temperature cycling test (-40℃ ~ 85℃): Rapid temperature change test chamber
Medical & Research Industry
Routine consumable drying (±5℃ tolerance): Standard oven
Syringe & catheter sterile drying (±0.5℃ accuracy, clean inner chamber, data traceability): Precision oven with 316 stainless steel enclosure
Plastic material thermal stability study (-30℃ ~ 150℃): Temperature-humidity test chamber
3. Common Selection Pitfalls: Risk Avoidance
Misconceptions often lead to wrong selections. Focus on avoiding these three key pitfalls:
Pitfall 1: Using standard ovens instead of precision ovens
Short-term cost reduction may cause higher product rejection rates and increased long-term costs.
Solution: Always choose precision ovens for applications requiring ±1℃ accuracy; improved yield will offset the incremental cost.
Pitfall 2: Using precision ovens for temperature cycling tests
Ovens lack cooling capability, leading to test failure.
Solution: Directly select temperature-humidity test chambers for low-temperature or cyclic temperature variation tests.
Pitfall 3: Blindly pursuing high-spec test chambers
Results in cost waste and underutilization of functions.
Solution: Select equipment strictly based on actual test parameters to balance demand and budget.
Conclusion
The core of equipment selection lies in precise demand matching. Clarifying demand types and core parameters, combining scenario requirements with budget planning, and avoiding common pitfalls will maximize equipment value, support production quality improvement and boost R&D efficiency.
In industrial processes like electronic component aging, new material curing and precision part drying, equipment temperature control, space utilization and stability directly impact product quality and efficiency. The 86L three-layer compound precision oven, with optimized structure and core technology upgrades, is an ideal choice for balancing mass production and refined processes. This article analyzes its key industrial advantages from core performance perspectives.
I. ±0.5℃ High-Precision Temperature Control, Laying a Solid Foundation for Process Stability
Precision industrial processing has extremely low tolerance for temperature fluctuations; minor deviations may cause product performance degradation or batch scrapping. Equipped with a high-precision PT100 temperature sensor and intelligent PID self-tuning control system, this oven achieves ±0.5℃ precise temperature control from room temperature to 300℃, reducing temperature fluctuation by over 40% compared to traditional equipment. Combined with multi-zone independent heating and optimized air duct design, internal temperature uniformity is controlled within ±1℃, ensuring consistent heating of multi-layer materials and improving yield of processes such as electronic component aging testing and composite curing.
II. Three-Layer Compound Structure + 86L Capacity, Balancing Efficiency and Flexibility
To meet industrial needs of multi-batch, small-batch or same-batch multi-specification processing, the equipment adopts a three-layer independent cavity design. The 86L capacity enables one-time multi-material partition processing. Each cavity supports independent parameter setting (temperature, holding time, etc.), allowing simultaneous same-process batch production or different material drying/curing, greatly improving equipment utilization and reducing multi-category production costs. Detachable shelves enhance space adaptability, fitting processing needs of PCB boards, electronic components, small auto parts and other materials.
III. Efficient Energy-Saving Design, Reducing Long-Term Operating Costs
Long-term energy consumption is a key concern for enterprises. This oven adopts a double-layer stainless steel structure filled with high-density ceramic fiber insulation (thermal conductivity <0.035W/(m·K)) and a sealed door, reducing heat loss and improving insulation by 30% vs. traditional equipment. The intelligent temperature control system dynamically adjusts heating power to avoid ineffective energy use. Equipped with a high-efficiency centrifugal fan for forced hot air circulation, the heating rate reaches 5-10℃/min, shortening preheating time, improving thermal efficiency and significantly reducing long-term electricity costs.
IV. Comprehensive Safety Protection, Ensuring Production Continuity
Safety is critical in industrial production. The equipment has multiple protection mechanisms: over-temperature alarm (auto power-off when exceeding set value by 10-20℃), leakage protection (grounding resistance ≤4Ω), and furnace door safety interlock (immediate heating stop when opened to prevent scalds). It also features motor overload protection and power-off memory (auto recovery of parameters after restart, avoiding material loss from process interruption). High-quality stainless steel inner tank and high-temperature resistant heating tubes ensure stable long-term high-temperature operation (heating element service life >30,000 hours), reducing maintenance and downtime.
V. Intelligent Control, Adapting to Industry 4.0 Production Needs
Equipped with a PLC control system and touch screen interface, the equipment supports storage of over 10 program groups. It can preset complex temperature curves for automatic multi-stage heating and heat preservation, reducing manual errors. Optional RS485/USB interfaces enable real-time temperature data export and remote monitoring, facilitating process tracing and optimization. Simple operation logic reduces training costs, allowing quick mastery by non-professionals and meeting large-scale standardized production requirements.
In summary, with core advantages of precise temperature control, efficient space utilization, energy saving and safety, the 86L three-layer compound precision oven perfectly fits precision processing needs of electronics, automotive and new material industries. Its design balancing production efficiency and process flexibility meets current enterprise needs and adapts to future capacity expansion and product upgrading, serving as a cost-effective solution in industrial precision heating.
1. Reliability Testing of Automotive Sensors
Core Function: Verify performance stability of sensors under extreme temperature conditions, screen defective products, and ensure driving safety.
Specific Applications:
Temperature cycle test: Simulate engine compartment temperature fluctuations of -40℃~150℃ to test sensor signal accuracy and response speed.
High-temperature aging: Sustained 500–1000 hours at a constant temperature of 100–150℃ to accelerate material aging and evaluate long-term reliability.
Damp-heat test: 1000-hour test under 85℃/85% RH environment to verify moisture resistance and circuit stability.
Case: An ABS wheel speed sensor manufacturer adopted precision ovens for high-temperature aging with temperature control accuracy of ±0.3℃, ensuring product detection accuracy of ±0.1km/h and significantly improving overall vehicle safety performance.
2. Curing and Drying of Automotive Electronic Components
Core Function: Ensure firm soldering of electronic components, remove moisture, enhance insulation, and improve product reliability.
Key Applications:
PCB solder paste curing: Precise temperature control at 80–120℃ to ensure uniform and firm soldering and prevent cold solder joints/short circuits.
Electronic module sealing: Curing of sensor potting adhesive to ensure waterproof and dustproof performance.
Wire harness insulation treatment: Remove moisture and enhance insulation to prevent circuit failures.
Case: A vehicle ECU manufacturer used fully sealed precision ovens with temperature control accuracy of ±0.5℃, ensuring stable operation of electronic components under high-temperature and high-humidity conditions and reducing product failure rate by 40%.
3. Aging and Performance Testing of Rubber Seals
Core Function: Evaluate heat resistance of rubber materials, predict service life, and prevent leaks and malfunctions caused by seal failure.
Key Applications:
Hot air aging test: 7–90 days of testing at 70–200℃ to measure hardness change, tensile strength retention rate, and compression set.
Heat resistance evaluation of O-rings/gaskets: Verify temperature resistance of FKM and other materials in fuel systems.
Seal strip aging resistance: 168-hour test of automotive door and window seal strips at 100℃±2℃ to ensure long-term sealing performance.
Case: An automotive engine seal manufacturer used precision ovens for aging tests with temperature uniformity of ±1℃, accurately evaluating material service life and reducing engine oil leakage failure rate by 60%.
4. Coating Curing of Automotive Parts
Core Function: Ensure uniform coating curing, enhance adhesion, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance.
Key Applications:
Headlight cover UV coating curing: 2-hour constant temperature at 80℃ to ensure coating hardness and transparency.
Brake pad adhesive curing: Curing at 150–200℃ to ensure firm bonding between friction materials and back plates.
Automotive wheel hub spray coating curing: Ensure uniform and firm coating to improve appearance and durability.
Case: An automotive lamp manufacturer adopted precision tunnel ovens for UV coating curing with temperature uniformity of ±1℃, increasing production capacity by 50% while ensuring compliance of product light transmittance and hardness.
5. Heat Treatment of Automotive Metal Parts
Core Function: Improve metal microstructure, enhance strength, toughness, and wear resistance to meet stringent requirements of automotive parts.
Key Applications:
Aging annealing of aluminum alloy die castings: 150–250℃ to eliminate internal stress and improve dimensional stability and strength.
Heat treatment of bearings/gears: Improve material microstructure to enhance wear resistance and fatigue strength.
Spring tempering: Precise temperature control to ensure stable elastic performance.
6. Other Key Applications
Interior part shaping: Softening and shaping of seat/instrument panel leather at controlled temperatures to ensure aesthetics and durability.
Composite material processing: Hot-press forming of carbon fiber components to ensure material strength and stability.
Automotive tire production: Preheating before tire vulcanization to ensure molding quality and uniformity.
From the customer perspective, this guide sorts out core questions and selection criteria for high-low temp test chamber specs/performance across industries, with answers integrated with Hongzhan's advantages, fitting practical procurement scenarios.
Common Core Technical Spec Questions
1. How to choose temperature range? Is wider better?
Customer question: "Different industries have different temp requirements. Wide range or needs-based?"
Selection: Avoid blind pursuit of ultra-wide range (costly). Match industry needs: Electronics/Medical: -40℃~150℃ (basic); New Energy: -70℃~150℃ (extreme cold); Aerospace: -80℃~200℃ (extreme env). Hongzhan customizes -100℃~300℃ full range for cost-effectiveness.
2. How to choose temp change rate? Difference between "average" and "instantaneous"?
Customer question: "Rapid temp change needs 10℃/min. Average or instantaneous rate?"
Selection: Prioritize full-process average rate (actual test scenario fit). Electronics: 5-10℃/min sufficient; New Energy/Aerospace: ≥15-20℃/min. Hongzhan uses AI dynamic temp control + imported compressors, supporting 5-30℃/min adjustable with no instantaneous attenuation.
3. How to choose inner tank size? Conflict between load and temp uniformity?
Customer question: "Samples vary in size. Fixed or custom volume? Will uniformity drop when fully loaded?"
Selection: Volume matches single-test sample quantity (reserve 30% air duct space). Conventional: 36L (lab small-batch), 150L (industrial medium-batch), 500L+ (large samples). Prioritize custom tank brands. Hongzhan customizes 36L-10000L tanks with honeycomb air ducts, maintaining ≤1.5℃ uniformity even at full load.
4. Practical significance of temp accuracy/uniformity? How to verify?
Customer question: "Spec says ±0.5℃ accuracy. Achievable in use? Will deviation affect results?"
Selection: Accuracy determines data validity: Electronic chips: ≤±0.3℃; Medical devices: ≤±0.5℃; Uniformity: ≤1℃ (avoid local sample failure). Verification: Request 3rd-party calibration reports (e.g., NIM certification). Hongzhan equipment is calibrated before delivery, supporting on-site recheck.
5. How to judge humidity range/accuracy for humidity-heat models? Retrofit possible later?
Customer question: "Some tests need humidity. 0-98% RH or 40-95% RH? Retrofit humidity function later?"
Selection: General scenarios: 20-98% RH (±2% RH); Medical/Electronics: 5-98% RH (±1.5% RH, avoid low-humidity failure). Retrofit not recommended (air duct/control system modification risks stability); choose full-equipped models initially. Hongzhan humidity-heat models support 10-98% RH (ultrasonic humidification + condensation dehumidification) and offer pre-installed upgrade solutions for stability.
6. Upper limit for continuous operation? How to ensure stability long-term?
Customer question: "Need 100+ hours continuous test. Overload risk? Accuracy drop after 1 year?"
Selection: High-quality equipment has no mandatory limit; key is core component redundancy (e.g., dual-compressor backup). Confirm annual calibration and 1-year core component warranty. Hongzhan supports 7x24h operation (MTBF 20000h) with overload protection/high-temp alarm, free annual calibration, and ≤0.1℃ accuracy attenuation after 1 year.
Key selection tips: Match temp range, accuracy and uniformity to industry needs; reserve air duct space for tank size; prioritize humidity-heat function initially. Focus on continuous operation capability and core components; choose eco-friendly refrigerants. Hongzhan's customizable, precise, stable and eco-friendly equipment meets core spec demands, helping customers avoid pitfalls and select accurately.
The glove-type high-low temperature test chamber is a key equipment for environmental reliability testing in electronics, automotive, aerospace and other fields. With the core advantages of "sealed isolation + precise temperature control + convenient operation", it has become an ideal solution for sample testing under extreme temperatures. Its core features can be summarized in the following six dimensions.
I. Wide-Range and Precise Temperature Control, Adapting to Diverse Testing Needs
The equipment has a wide temperature range. Conventional models can simulate extreme environments from -70℃ to +150℃, and customized models can expand the temperature range to adapt to high and low temperature resistance testing of various products. It adopts PT100 platinum resistance sensor and PID high-precision control algorithm, with temperature fluctuation ≤±0.5℃ and uniformity ≤±2.0℃, ensuring accurate test data; the heating rate is 1.0-3.5℃/min and the cooling rate is 0.7-1.2℃/min, which can quickly switch temperatures and improve test efficiency.
II. Sealed Glove Operation, Ensuring Test Continuity and Safety
The chamber is equipped with a sealed operation port and high-sealing silica gel gloves to form an isolated test environment. Operators can real-time complete sample testing, status observation and other operations through the gloves without interrupting the test, avoiding temperature and humidity fluctuations caused by opening and closing the door, and improving data reliability; at the same time, it blocks the impact of extreme temperature inside the chamber on the outside, prevents external impurities from entering, and ensures environmental cleanliness and operator safety.
III. Intelligent and Convenient Operation, Improving Test Efficiency
The equipment is equipped with a large-screen touch screen controller, supporting Chinese-English bilingual switching and intuitive operation. The controller can preset 100 groups of processes, 50 steps/group of test procedures, and support 250 cycles of testing, meeting the needs of alternating temperature testing; it is equipped with USB and network communication functions, which can real-time export data, print curves and remote monitoring operations, facilitating data traceability and management; some models are equipped with test holes, which can be connected to external power supplies to realize live sample testing and expand application scenarios.
IV. Stable Structural Design, Ensuring Long-Term Stable Operation
The chamber adopts a double-layer composite structure. The outer shell is made of A3 steel plate with electrostatic spraying, which is corrosion-resistant and durable; the inner tank is made of SUS304 mirror stainless steel, which is high-temperature resistant and easy to clean; the middle is filled with 100mm high-density glass fiber cotton insulation layer, which is heat-insulating and energy-saving. The chamber door is equipped with double-layer high-temperature resistant sealing strips and hollow tempered glass observation window. The observation window is equipped with conductive film heating defrosting function, taking into account both sealing and observation needs. The refrigeration system adopts fully enclosed unit and environmentally friendly refrigerant, with forced air cooling, stable operation and low noise. It has passed 48-hour air pressure leak test to ensure stability and reliability.
V. Comprehensive Safety Protection, Reducing Test Risks
The equipment is built with multiple safety protection mechanisms, including over-temperature protection, refrigeration system overload and over-pressure protection, phase loss/phase reversal protection, leakage protection, water shortage protection, etc. It is equipped with three-color indicator lights to real-time display operation, standby and fault status. When a fault occurs, it will automatically shut down and prompt the cause, facilitating troubleshooting. The heating and refrigeration systems are independently designed to avoid interference, which not only improves temperature control accuracy, but also reduces the impact of single system failure on the test, ensuring equipment operation and sample safety.
VI. Compliance with Authoritative Standards, Adapting to Multi-Industry Needs
The product strictly complies with national and international standards such as GB/T2423.1-2008, GB/T2423.2-2008 and IEC60068. It is widely used in electronics, electrical engineering, automotive, aerospace, biomedicine, building materials and other fields. It can complete high and low temperature and constant temperature performance testing of materials and products, providing support for product design improvement and quality verification.
In summary, with the core advantages of precise temperature control, sealed operation, intelligence and convenience, and stability and reliability, the glove-type high-low temperature test chamber solves the pain points of dynamic testing under extreme temperatures. It is a key equipment for environmental reliability testing in multiple industries and provides solid guarantee for product quality improvement.
1. Refrigeration System Protection
- Compressor Overpressure Protection: Real-time monitors compressor internal pressure. Automatically triggers protection when pressure exceeds the safety threshold to avoid overpressure damage and ensure stable refrigeration system operation.
- Compressor Overheating Protection: Equipped with overheating detectors to sense compressor operating temperature. Immediately cuts off the circuit when overheated to prevent winding burnout and extend equipment service life.
- Compressor Overcurrent Protection: Monitors compressor current via a detection module. Rapidly cuts off power when current is abnormally high to avoid damage to the compressor and related electrical components.
- Refrigerant Pressure and Overload Protection Device: Monitors refrigerant circulation pressure to prevent system damage from leakage or abnormal pressure; protects against refrigeration system overload to ensure safe operation.
2. Test Chamber Protection
- Adjustable Overtemperature Protection: Flexibly sets overtemperature thresholds to adapt to different samples' temperature tolerance. Triggers protection promptly when the test chamber temperature reaches the set threshold.
- Three-Layer High-Temperature Overtemperature Protection: Hierarchical design: 1) Basic overtemperature protection linked with test control logic; 2) Electronic device for fast response; 3) Ultimate barrier to cut off heat source under extreme high temperature, ensuring sample and equipment safety.
- Fan Motor Overcurrent Protection: Provides overcurrent protection for circulating fan motor. Cuts off power quickly when current exceeds standard due to abnormal load or jamming to prevent burnout and ensure normal temperature uniformity circulation.
- Fault Abnormality Protection: Monitors equipment operation. Cuts off control power immediately to prevent fault expansion when abnormalities (e.g., temperature runaway, motor failure) occur; outputs fault indication and alarm signals for quick troubleshooting.
- Active Water Shortage Prompt: Equipped with water level sensor. Issues acousto-optic prompt when water level is too low, reminding timely replenishment to avoid test disruption or humidification component damage.
- Dynamic High and Low Temperature Protection: Intelligent adaptive adjustment. Dynamically modifies protection values according to test temperature curve to ensure test smoothness and intervene promptly in abnormal temperature fluctuations, improving safety and accuracy.
3. Other Protections
- Main Power Phase Sequence and Phase Loss Protection: Monitors power phase sequence and phase presence. Cuts off main power immediately on phase sequence error or loss to prevent motor reversal and electrical component burnout, ensuring overall electrical safety.
- Short Circuit Protection: Equipped with short circuit protectors. Fuses or trips quickly to cut off fault circuit when short circuit occurs, avoiding fires and equipment damage.
- Leakage/Surge Prevention Protection: Multi-layer design: leakage circuit breaker ensures operator safety; FUSE and RC electronic components suppress grid surges, protecting precision electronic parts.
- Controller Internal Automatic Detection Protection: Real-time detects core temperature/humidity sensor. Triggers protection and fault prompt on sensor abnormality to avoid test deviation or equipment misoperation.
- Water Cutoff and Dry Burning Protection: Dual protection: prevents humidification system damage from water cutoff idling; avoids electric heating component burnout in water-free state, ensuring humidification and heating system safety.
- Expansion Protection Device: Reserves two fault detection input interfaces for additional protection components or upgrades, enhancing system expandability and adaptability.
Summary
The test chamber's safety protection devices form a comprehensive, multi-level system covering refrigeration, test chamber and electrical systems. Integrating real-time monitoring, early warning and rapid response, they effectively prevent equipment damage from abnormalities (overpressure, overheating, etc.), protect samples and operators. Reserved expansion interfaces enhance flexibility and adaptability, ensuring stable, safe and reliable operation under various conditions.
Precision ovens are widely used in temperature-sensitive scenarios like electronics and laboratories due to their accurate temperature control and uniform temperature field. Correct operation ensures precision and extends service life. Below is the standardized procedure and core precautions.
I. Pre-operation Preparation
1. Equipment Inspection: Confirm no external damage, secure power/grounding connections, intact non-aging sealing strips, and unobstructed vents. For humidification models, check water tank level and replenish distilled water if insufficient.
2. Environment Confirmation: Ensure dry, well-ventilated environment away from flammables, no obstacles blocking heat dissipation. Maintain room temperature 5–35℃, avoiding direct strong light or drastic temperature changes.
3. Material Preparation: Use non-corrosive, non-volatile flammable materials. Select clean, dry suitable carriers (stainless steel trays, quartz boats). Strictly prohibit sealed or fully liquid-filled containers.
II. Core Operating Procedures
1. Startup Initialization: Connect power, turn on main switch, wait for system self-check (3–5 seconds, no display errors). Troubleshoot fault codes per manual before restarting.
2. Parameter Setting:
Temperature: Set target per process, distinguish "working chamber/surface temperature". For precision, refer to internal probe data; fluctuation ±0.5~±2℃ (per equipment precision).
Time: Set constant temperature duration (timing after reaching target; some support heating/constant temperature switching). Confirm 24h mode for continuous operation.
Auxiliary: Set blower speed (avoid material displacement), humidity for humidification/dehumidification models, and multi-stage profiles for programmable models.
3. Material Loading & Startup: Place trays stably with ≥5cm clearance from walls/probes (no air duct blockage). Close door tightly and press "Start" to heat.
4. Operation Monitoring: Monitor display in real time; stop and troubleshoot immediately if over-temperature/alarm. Record internal temperature regularly for precision experiments.
5. Shutdown & Material Retrieval: Wait for internal temperature ≤40℃, retrieve materials with high-temperature gloves. Use rapid cooling function (if available) cautiously for heat-sensitive materials.
6. Shutdown & Finalization: Turn off main power, clean inner chamber, drain water tank (if equipped). Complete operation log (equipment No., parameters, materials, duration).
III. Professional Precautions
Precision maintenance: Calibrate probes 1–2 times/year; replace sealing strips to avoid cold air leakage.
Safety taboos: No flammable, explosive, corrosive materials; no door opening during operation (except door-open constant temperature models); no unauthorized disassembly—contact professional maintenance for faults.
Maintenance: Clean air ducts/heat vents, inspect blower motor; descale humidification tank/tray. Disconnect power, keep dust-free and dry for long-term storage.
Special applications: For ≥200℃, confirm material temperature resistance; for vacuum models, check vacuum/sealing, release pressure slowly to avoid material damage.
Summary
Core principles: accurate setting, strict monitoring, standardized maintenance. Follow procedures for precision and safety. Adjust per manual for different brands/models.
As a core environmental reliability testing equipment, the high-temperature test chamber evaluates the durability, stability and service life of materials, components and complete machines under high temperatures by simulating extreme environments. It is key to product R&D, quality inspection and certification. Its core value lies in replacing natural aging with controlled laboratory conditions, shortening test cycles, identifying potential defects accurately, and providing a scientific basis for quality optimization. Below is an analysis of its core features and main applications from a professional perspective.
I. Core Technical Features
The technical advantages of the high-temperature test chamber focus on three aspects: temperature control accuracy, environmental simulation authenticity and safety reliability, specifically as follows:
1. Precise Temperature Control and Uniformity: Adopting PID microcomputer automatic control algorithm with high-precision platinum resistance sensor, the temperature control accuracy reaches ±0.5℃, and the no-load internal temperature uniformity is within ±1.0℃. The forced air circulation system (high-temperature resistant motor + multi-wing wind wheel) enables rapid heat diffusion, avoiding local temperature differences affecting test results.
2. Efficient Heating and Energy-Saving Insulation: Equipped with honeycomb stainless steel heating tubes for fast heating, high thermal stability and long service life. The chamber uses SUS#304 stainless steel inner lining and high-density imported rock wool insulation, combined with heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant silicone seals, effectively reducing heat loss, lowering energy consumption and ensuring high-temperature stability.
3. Intelligent Operation and Data Traceability: Supports custom temperature curves for complex processes such as step heating and constant temperature maintenance. High-end models integrate multi-parameter monitoring modules to synchronize temperature and voltage data; some are equipped with image recognition systems for automatic sample aging analysis, reducing human error.
4. Comprehensive Safety Protection: Built-in over-temperature protection, overload power-off and electric heating over-current protection. It automatically cuts off heating power and alarms when temperature exceeds the set range, with explosion-proof door locks and other structural designs ensuring test safety and reliability.
II. Main Application Fields
The high-temperature test chamber is widely used in high-end manufacturing and scientific research fields such as electronics, automotive and aerospace, mainly serving product reliability verification needs:
1. Electronic and Electrical Industry: Used for high-temperature aging testing of chips, capacitors and resistors to evaluate performance attenuation. Conducts high-temperature operation tests on PCBs, mobile phones and servers to verify functional stability under extreme temperatures and troubleshoot loose welds and short circuits.
2. Automotive Industry: Simulates summer in-vehicle high temperatures for durability testing of on-board electronics (control units, sensors, displays) in engine compartments. Tests heat resistance and weather resistance of automotive interior materials and external coatings to ensure vehicle reliability in extreme climates.
3. Aerospace and Military Industry: Simulates high-altitude aerodynamic heating or ground high temperatures to test the high-temperature stability of aircraft components, electronics and spacecraft thermal insulation materials. Verifies military equipment reliability under extreme high temperatures per national military standards, avoiding high-temperature-induced structural cracking and performance failure.
4. New Energy and Photovoltaic Field: Performs high-temperature charge-discharge and storage safety tests on lithium battery modules and solar inverters. Simulates desert high temperatures per IEC 61215 to evaluate solar panel efficiency attenuation and ensure long-term outdoor stability.
5. Pharmaceutical and Material Research: Tests the stability and degradation rate of drugs and vaccines under high temperatures to determine transportation and storage shelf life. Evaluates high-temperature performance of new plastics, composites and architectural coatings, analyzing thermal stability and strength changes to support material selection and R&D.
III. Summary
With precise environmental simulation and comprehensive reliability verification capabilities, the high-temperature test chamber is a core component of modern industrial quality control systems. Its development trend is towards multi-environment collaborative simulation (high temperature + humidity + vibration) and intelligent data analysis, which will further improve test efficiency and accuracy, providing stronger support for high-end product R&D and quality assurance across industries.
The three-zone thermal shock test chamber is core equipment for simulating extreme temperature change environments. Its stability directly affects test data accuracy and service life. Daily maintenance shall target fault prevention, precision assurance and service life extension, focusing on the upkeep of key systems. Key points are as follows:
I. Daily Maintenance Key Points for Core Systems
1. Refrigeration System: Ensure Cooling Efficiency & Operational Safety
Check the refrigerant pressure gauge weekly to maintain pressure within the calibrated range (high pressure: 0.8–1.2 MPa; low pressure: 0.1–0.3 MPa). Troubleshoot leaks promptly if abnormalities are detected.
Clean condenser fins monthly: Use compressed air (≤0.4 MPa) to blow dust from inside to outside for air-cooled models; ensure clean, scale-free cooling water and inspect cooling towers/filters regularly for water-cooled models.
Inspect the smooth operation of solenoid valves and expansion valves quarterly. Disassemble and clean valve cores if jamming occurs.
2. Heating System: Ensure Uniform Heating & Electrical Safety
Check heating tube terminals and measure insulation resistance (≥2 MΩ) daily before testing to prevent electric leakage or uneven heating.
Test SSR output voltage with a multimeter monthly.
Disassemble the heating chamber semi-annually to remove debris and carbides, ensuring efficient heat transfer.
3.Water Circuit & Sealing System: Maintain Circulation Stability & Temperature Field Sealing
Replace deionized water in the circulation tank weekly and keep the water level ≥ 2/3 of the tank volume.
Dismantle filter cartridges monthly, soak in 5% citric acid for 30 minutes, and rinse to remove scale.
Inspect door seals daily, wipe clean with alcohol cotton, and replace immediately if damaged.
4. Mechanical & Electrical Systems: Ensure Smooth Switching & Precise Control
Lubricate sample rack slides monthly with high-temperature grease (-40℃~200℃ resistance) and tighten door hinges/latches.
Calibrate air damper switching mechanisms quarterly, fasten distribution box terminals, and measure grounding resistance (≤4 Ω).
Wipe the control panel with a dry cloth daily; avoid corrosive solvents.
II. Periodic Maintenance Specifications
Daily/Post-test: Clean residues and moisture in the test chamber; inspect drain pipes; verify intact door seals and clear space around the equipment.
Weekly/Monthly: Check refrigeration system pressure and clean condensers; inspect heating system electrical connections; replace tank water and clean filters.
Quarterly/Semi-annually: Calibrate temperature sensors and controllers (error ≤±0.5℃); remove impurities from air ducts and fans; test sensitivity of safety devices (over-temperature protection, leakage protection, etc.).
Annual Maintenance: Performed by professional engineers, including refrigeration pipeline leak detection, compressor oil inspection, heating element testing, and full-system metrological calibration.
III. Critical Precautions
Power off and cool the chamber to room temperature before maintenance to avoid high-temperature/high-pressure hazards. Contact suppliers for professional operations (refrigerant refilling, sensor calibration, etc.).
Place the equipment in a well-ventilated area with ≥1m heat dissipation space around it; keep away from heat sources, water sources and dust; ensure stable power supply voltage.
Sample loading capacity ≤ 1/3 of the working chamber volume to prevent air duct blockage. Drain the water tank if the equipment is idle for over 1 month; power on monthly for 1 hour to prevent moisture buildup.
Establish a maintenance log to record upkeep details and troubleshooting measures, supporting the full-life cycle management of the equipment.
Systematic maintenance as above can reduce failure rates by over 60%, extend service life by 3-5 years, ensure reliable test data, and support product environmental adaptability testing.
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