Electromechanical Load Frame
Environmental Chambers
Features
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Temperature ranges from -129°C
(-200°F) to 315°C (600°F).
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Forced convection heating provides rapid heat transfer, overshoot pro t e c t i o n .
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Large circulating fan helps
ensure small specimen temperature gradients; fan baffle minimizes radiant heat on specimen.
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Cooling ranges available fro m
ambient to:
-129°C (-200°F) when equipped
for liquid nitrogen (standard ) .
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Built-in high quality temperature controller, with digital
communications.
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Removable “U-plug” sections
for top and bottom walls allow
the chamber to be put in place
for testing after mounting the
specimen and all instru m e n t ation in the load frame.
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Local protection against thermal
runaway (additional pro t e c t i o n
is provided by the temperature
controller).
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Internal light illuminates the test
area.
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Temperature sensor can be
located anywhere in test are a .
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2.0 inch ports for instrument/extensometer cables.
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CE certified.
MTS Series Chambers enable the testing of
materials and components within various
ranges of high and low temperature s .
Two electrical heating elements are used
for high temperature testing. An electric
motor-driven fan with a baffle provides
diffused convection heat for uniform
temperatures. The specimen is shielded
f rom direct radiant heat by the fan baffle
and fan blades.
Use of liquid nitrogen (at 22 psi) allows
temperature control between ambient
and -129°C (-200°F). Chambers may be
provided for carbon dioxide operation
between ambient and -73°C (-100°F) as an
option (specify either 300 psi or 900 psi
carbon dioxide supply).
The chambers will maintain a constant
temperature within a few degrees (see
specifications) of the desired setting with
very little temperature gradient across the
specimen. Temperature gradient acro s s
the specimen, while heating or cooling,
depends mainly on the geometry, mass,
and material of the specimen.
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Typical uses are elastomer material studies, body and engine mount tests, shock
absorber tests, tire cord tests, plastics, composite material tests, laminate tests, and
vibration isolator tests. These chambers
a re used in re s e a rch, in reliability testing,
quality control, and production testing.
Chambers are of all-welded construction
with Fiberglass® insulation between the
outer liner and the stainless steel inner
liner. The door opens to 180°, or it may
be lifted from the chamber if that is more
convenient. The window is multipane,
tempered glass, sealed to keep moisture
out and to prevent fogging and frosting.
MTS can also supply special chambers
designed for use with mechanical refrigeration, humidity control, or salt spray
applications and in special sizes to suit
your unique requirements. Contact your
MTS sales engineer for more inform a t i o n
about these options.
Description
Light
Access
Holes
Mounting Accessories
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Access
Holes
Fan
Inst.
P o rt
Various chamber mounting
accessories are available for
use with MTS load frames.
These accessories allow the
chambers to be mounted to
the base plate.
Window
Fan
Baffle
Fan
Motor
Coolant
Exhaust
Vent
Latch
Hinges
Base
Angle
Chamber
Interior
Door Latch
and Handle
Rail Mount
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Dimensions
F
D
C
A
M
H
E
B
J
N
Dimensions of Environmental Chambers*
Model
A
B
C
D
E
F
H
J
M
N
(WxDxH)
10x10x24
mm
in
254
10
610
24
254
10
406
16
762
30
737
29
152
6
304
12
114
4.5
861
33.88
10x10x32
mm
in
254
10
813
32
254
10
406
16
965
38
737
29
152
6
406
16
114
4.5
1064
41.88
14x17x24
mm
in
356
14
610
24
432
17
533
21
762
30
914
36
152
6
304
12
114
4.5
858
33,75
14x17x32
mm
in
356
14
813
32
432
17
533
21
965
38
914
36
152
6
406
16
114
4.5
1061
41.75
*Dimensions shown are appropriate. Dimensions shown in millimeters are rounded to closest millimeter.
MTS reserves the right to change dimensions without notice.
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Specifications
Width x Depth x Height
10x10x24
Performance
Temperature Range
10x10x32
14x17x24
-200°F to 600°F (-129°C to 316°C)
14x17x32
-200°F to 600°F (-129°C to 316°C)
Ambient to 600°F (316°C)
Less than 45 minutes
Less than 45 minutes
Less than 45 minutes
Less than 45 minutes
Ambient to 400°F (204°C)
Less than 20 minutes
Less than 20 minutes
Less than 25 minutes
Less than 25 minutes
Ambient to -200°F (-129°C)
Less than 20 minutes
Less than 20 minutes
Less than 40 minutes
Less than 40 minutes
Temperature Gradient
+/- 5°F (+/-3°C)
+/- 5°F (+/-3°C)
+/- 5°F (+/-3°C)
+/- 5°F (+/-3°C)
Temperature Stability
+/-2% of set point or +/- 5°F (+/- 3°C) which ever is greater
Specs
Interior Dimensions (W x D x H)
10" x 10" x 24"
10" x 10" x 32"
14" x 17" x 24"
14" x 17" x 32"
254 x 254 x 610mm
254 x 254 x 813mm
356 x 432 x 610mm
356 x 432 x 813mm
16" x 29" x 30"
16" x 29" x 38"
21" x 36" x 30"
21" x 36" x 38"
A p p rox. Ext. Dimensions (W x D x H)
406 x 737 x 762mm
406 x 737 x 965mm
533 x 914 x 462mm
533 x 914 x 965mm
Top/Bottom U-Plug Port Diameters
4.5" O.D.
4.5" O.D.
4.5" O.D.
4.5" O.D.
Top/Bottom Port Plug Insert Sizes
1.25" I.D. /2.0" I.D. /2.88" I.D.
1.25" I.D. /2.0" I.D. /2.88" I.D.
1.25" I.D. /2.0" I.D. /2.88" I.D.
1.25" I.D. /2.0" I.D. /2.88" I.D.
Top Exhaust Port w/ Plug
1.5" O.D.
1.5" O.D.
1.5" O.D.
1.5" O.D.
Side Instrumentation Port w/ Plug
2.0" O.D.
2.0" O.D.
2.0" O.D.
2.0" O.D.
Window
6" x 12" 3 pane
6" x 16" 3 pane
6" x 12" 3 pane
6" x 16" 3 pane
Chamber P/N (US Plug)
566372-01 Drawing
566372-05 Drawing
566373-01 Drawing
566373-05 Drawing
Chamber P/N (WW Plug)
566372-02 Drawing
566372-06 Drawing
566373-02 Drawing
566373-06 Drawing
CE Marked
YES
YES
YES
YES
N RTL (i.e. UL listed)
YES
YES
YES
YES
Ship Weight
300 lbs.
350 lbs.
350 lbs.
400 lbs.
Color
B rushed Stainless Steel
Brushed Stainless Steel
Brushed Stainless Steel
B rushed Stainless Steel
Main Contro l l e r
E u ro t h e rm2404
Euro t h e rm2404
Euro t h e rm2404
E u ro t h e rm2404
High Limit Controller
E u ro t h e rm2116FM
Euro t h e rm2116FM
Euro t h e rm2116FM
E u ro t h e rm2116FM
Volts
208/230V
208/230V
208/230V
208/230V
Line Fre q u e n c y
50/60 Hz
50/60 Hz
50/60 Hz
50/60 Hz
Phase
Single
Single
Single
Single
Full Load Amps
16.0-14.4 amps
16.0-14.4 amps
23.2-20.9 amps
23.2-20.9 amps
C i rcuit Req.
30 amps
30 amps
30 amps
30 amps
MTS Systems Corporation
14000 Tech n o logy Drive
Eden Prair ie, Minnesota 55344 -2290 USA
Toll Free: 800·9 44·1687
Phone: 952·937·45 5 5
Fax: 952·937·4515
E-mail: info@mts.com
www.mts.com
ISO 9001:2000 CE RT IFIED QMS
Specifications subject to change without notice.
MTS is a registered trademark, and Advantage is a
trademark of MTS Systems Corporation. RTM No.211177.
©2007 MTS Systems Corporation
100-177-320a ElectromechanicalChamber Printed in U.S.A. 5/07
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