Where a standard chamber does not match the test item, the test conditions or the laboratory layout, TestEQ designs and manufactures a non-standard test chamber to the customer’s special requirements. Custom projects are developed from the required test conditions rather than from a fixed catalogue model.
Applications
- Test items outside standard chamber dimensions or weight
- Combined or unusual test conditions (temperature, humidity, altitude, vacuum, vibration)
- System-level test articles that must be operated while under test
- Production or laboratory lines with specific access and handling requirements
What can be customised
- Chamber size, internal dimensions and access (doors, ports, viewing windows)
- Temperature and humidity range, and temperature change rate
- Combined functions such as temperature, humidity, altitude, vacuum or vibration
- Control system, data recording, communication and monitoring
- Refrigeration and air-circulation design for the required load and ramp rate
- Mechanical handling, fixturing and integration with customer equipment
Development approach
- Requirements are defined from the test item, test standard and required conditions.
- The thermal, humidity, vacuum or vibration systems are configured together with the structure.
- Where a standard model already matches, a standard or walk-in model is selected instead of a custom build.
Standards
Custom chambers are designed with reference to the applicable test standards for the application, including GB, GJB, IEC, ASTM and UL. TestEQ operates an ISO 9001 quality management system.
To start a custom project, contact us with the test item dimensions and weight, required test conditions, test standard and any access or handling requirements. Related: Walk-in Environmental Chamber, Thermal Vacuum Chamber.