Atlas – Basic cyclic tests (Model : CCX Advanced Cyclic Corrosion Cabinet)

Advanced cyclic tests are used to qualify a specific coating or material for a wide range of end uses, to quickly qualify a coating or material on a pass-fail basis, to predict service life or determine the probability of corrosion of a specific material.Applications include: Aerospace, Automotive, Research, Electronics, Government, Military, Paints/Coatings, Robotics, and Telecommunications.

FEATURES

• Reinforced fiberglas cabinet – Exposure zone lined with gel coat
• Solution reservoir – 60 gallon (227 l)
• Exposure zone heated by titanium rod heater
• Polypropylene cover with water seal – CCX9000 only
• Peaked cover prevents dripping of condensation onto samples
• Clear cover with dual magnetic Santoprene gaskets
• Heated humidifying (bubble) tower with air relief valve
• Exposure zone temperature up to 160 °F (71 °C) – high temperature option up to 194 °F (90 °C)
• Specifications and Dimensions (Testing Volume, Exposure Zone Dimensions, External Dimensions)
• CCX2000 – 565L, 1.27 x 0.74 x 0.63 m, 2.4 x 0.9 x 1.4 m
• CCX3000 – 850L, 1.91 x 0.74 x 0.63 m, 3 x 0.9 x 1.4 m
• CCX4000 – 1130L, 1.91 x 0.94 x 0.63 m, 3 x 1.1 x 1.4 m
• CCX9000 – 2550L, 1.93 x 1.14 x 1.16 m, 3.05 x 1.3 x 2.16 m
• CCX11000 – 3115L, 2.27 x 1.86 x 0.76 m, 3.12 x 2.59 x 2.13 m
• Standard Controls Features
• Programmable Logic Controller with Operator Interface Panel
• Five Pre-loaded Test Methods for Immediate Operation
• Storage of up to 15 Test Profiles with up to 18 Steps
• Pressure Gauge for Bubble Tower
• Premium Controls Features
• Notebook Computer with Color Screen, PC-compatible
• Seven Pre-loaded Test Methods for Immediate Operation
• Display of up to 50 Test Profiles with up to 100 Steps
• Display Graphing on Notebook Monitor
• Operator Interface/Datalogging Software
• Pressure Transducer for Bubble Tower
• Solution Reservoir Fill with Automatic Shut-off

OPTIONS

• SO2 Injection System
• High voltage kit
• High capacity oil: water separator
• External condensate collection system(to check collection rate of fog with cover closed)
• Air actuated cover, automatic ambient
• Solution spray (direct impingement)
• Power exhaust kit
• Water fog, automatic
• Custom sizes (extra height or any LxW) and configurations (pass-through electrical/mechanical ports)
• Cabinet options choices: Standard controls. Two pen circular chart recorder with digital display (wet bulb and dry bulb), recorder/6 channel strip chart (4 temperatures, air pressure), modem for remote trouble shooting / Premium controls
• Controlled, Adjustable RH with direct RH Sensor; required for SAE J2334
• Color Touchscreen Upgrade
• Data Recording PC Software; output to customer's computer- DB/WB/BT temps
• Immersion Option, Automated – CCX2000/3000/4000; recommended for SAE J2334
• Immersion Option, Automated – CCX9000; recommended for SAE J2334- 1250
• Immersion Set-up Kit; required for future addition of Immersion Option
• LN2 Freezing/Cooling System; using customer-supplied liquid nitrogen; to 30ºC
• Mechanical Freezing/Cooling System; to 30ºC; includes Controlled RH
• Automatic Retractable Housing; for RH sensor
• Very High Temperature 90ºC; for Dry Cycle operation, CCX2000/3000/4000
• Very High Temperature 90ºC; for Dry Cycle operation, CCX9000/11000
• Solution Spray; multiple nozzles (8, 12 or 16) w/ separate shut-off valves
• Volume Marker and Overflow Protection; for Solution Reservoir
• CCX Exhaust Recirculation System; for Salt Fog and Water Humidity steps only – not for use during Freezing/Cooling or Very High Temp 90ºC options

ACCESSORIES

• CCX Exhaust Recirculation System
• Calibration Certificate
• Extra 60 Gallon
• Start-up Kit
• pH Meter Kit

STANDARDS

• ASTM D5894
  Standard Practice for Cyclic Salt Fog/UV Exposure of Painted Metal, (Alternating Exposures in a Fog/Dry Cabinet and a UV/Condensation Cabinet)
• ISO 7253
  Paints and varnishes – Determination of resistance to neutral salt spray (fog)
• ISO 9227
  Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres – Salt spray tests