Designed to remove highly corrosive salt fog from the chamber exhaust, in chamber installations where it is either not convenient or not possible to allow the chamber exhaust to ventilate freely to atmospheric pressure outside the building.
Salt Spray Chambers
The salt spray test (also known as salt fog or salt mist) has been the bench-mark corrosion test in many industries for decades. With such a long history, so much test data and many international test standards written around it, it remains a very popular choice as a relatively quick comparative test, to check whether or not test samples corrode in accordance with expectations. It’s main application is therefore to audit the effectiveness of a production process.
Flexible Configurations
Every test item and test is different - available in range of different sizes. Over 100 accessories for customization (e.g. cooling units, immersion tanks, norm-specific setups)
Smart Control System
7" color touchscreen with intuitive interface. Storage for up to 254 complex test programs.
Remote access via LAN for monitoring and data logging. (iP only)
Atomised spray
Easily accessible salt spray atomizer(s) in transparent hard-wearing acrylic, for ease of maintenance.
Automatic operation of canopy
Timed canopy lock and automatic purge of the cabinet interior with fresh air after testing and before the chamber is opened.
Plug & Play
The Ascott iP test chambers can be pre-programmed for test standards in the factory, they are very easy to programme and start running.
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Ambient drying function
Ambient drying function to open/close the canopy during a test, exposing the samples to ambient conditions in the room. (iP only)
Dry seal gasket
Dry seal gasket prevents wetting operator’s clothes, etc
Low loading threshold
Low loading threshold for loading and unloading samples into the chamber. Three sample loading positions available. The chamber base, the middle level and the upper level.
Test Space
Corrosion-resistant test chamber made of Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP). With easily accessible salt spray atomizer(s).
Touchscreen Controller
Ergonomically positioned control unit for convenient and intuitive operation. Full-colour touchscreen interface with multi-language function and on-screen graphic of chamber temperatures.
Communication port
RJ45 communications port for connection to a local area network (LAN) for logging and remote programming via a computer running optional Ascott software (ACC121). (iP only).
Chamber canopy
The chamber canopy is effortlessly opened/closed using pneumatic cylinders, which are activated at the touch of a button on the control panel. Canopy features a central viewing window to see the samples during test.
Salt solution pump and flow meter
During salt spray testing, the peristaltic pump draws salt water into the chamber from the separate salt solution tank, so avoiding the need for a gravity fed system. This salt water is delivered, via a graduated flowmeter, to the salt spray atomiser inside the chamber. The speed of the pump is fully adjustable by the user, to allow the quantity of salt solution atomised and hence the fall-out rate, to be precisely controlled. Two pumps and flowmeters are fitted to 2000L/2600L size chambers.
Salt spray atomiser
This is a specially designed salt spray atomiser, to guarantee a uniform salt spray fall out which features an integral filter to minimise blockages. During salt spray testing, it is here that the compressed air, delivered via the air saturator, meets the salt solution, to create a fine salt spray (also referred to as 'salt mist' or 'salt fog').
Automatic purge of the chamber interior
An automatic purge of the cabinet interior with fresh air is incorporated to minimise the risk of corrosive salt spray escaping into the laboratory when the chamber is opened.
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Designed for Operator Comfort and Reliable Testing Performance.
The salt spray test chambers from Ascott, developed for standard-compliant corrosion tests in accordance with ASTM B117, ISO 9227 and JIS Z 2371. The “Easy Open” pneumatic canopy allows effortless loading and unloading, reducing physical strain and enhancing operator safety. The intuitive touch-screen interface, simplifies the setup and execution of test cycles. Additional user-friendly elements include a dry-seal gasket to prevent liquid exposure, a low loading threshold for ergonomic access, and a clear viewing window for easy monitoring of the test environment. An automatic interior purge function flushes the chamber with fresh air before opening, ensuring safer, cleaner handling after each test cycle.
Ascott salt spray test chambers are offered in two model ranges: Standard (iS) & Premium (iP)
Salt Spray Corrosion Test Chambers Standard.
Standard models are designed for continuous salt spray tests, conducted at a single user-adjustable temperature, such as ASTM B117, ISO 9227, JIS Z 2371 etc. They may be used with pH neutral salt solutions (NSS) or test solutions acidified by the addition of Acetic Acid (ASS) or Cupric Acid (CASS).
Salt Spray Corrosion Test Chambers Premium.
Premium models can perform the same basic salt spray tests as Standard models, but in addition are equipped with extra features which enable them to undertake ‘modified’ tests such as ASTM G85. Here conventional salt spray is usually combined with one other climate, in a two-part cycle. For example: salt spray and condensation humidity (SWAAT) or salt spray and drying (PROHESION).
Premium models have the same features as Standard models plus: Upgraded 7’’ Full colour Touch Screen, RJ45 communications port, On/Off function with temperature control, Integrated titanium immersion heater, Ambient drying function and is compatible with control software S!MPATI from Weiss Technik.
Installation requirements.
| Water | Deionized/distilled for topping up air saturator and making salt solution. Air saturator requires a continuous water connection 2.5-5.0 bar (36-73 psi). If air saturator is topped up manually option ACC66 must be ordered. | ||||||
| Air | Clean dry & oil free, 4.0 to 6.0 bar (58-87psi) with 240 Ltrs (8.5cu.ft) per minute flow | ||||||
| Exhaust | 3m (10ft) exhaust pipe is provided which should be terminated outside building (See Accessory ACC58) | ||||||
| Drain | 3m (10ft) drain pipe provided which should be terminated into floor level drain (See Accessory ACC58) | ||||||
| Operating conditions | +18 to +23°C (+64 to 73°F), 85% max RH (non condensing) ambient | ||||||
Technical Data
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| Testspace volume (l) | 1000 | |||
| Test Space Dimensions (mm) | 1320 x 1300 x 980 | |||
| External Dimensions (mm) | 1720 x 2025 x 1145 | |||
| Salt Solution Reservoir Capacity (l) | 90 | |||
| Exhaust diameter (mm) | 55 | |||
| Voltage Rating | 1/N/PE AC 230 V ±10 % 50 Hz | |||
| Power Rating (kW) | 4.05 | |||
| Current Rating (A) | 13 | |||
| Total Weight (kg) | 255 | |||
