Function and endurance tests for product development often need to be carried out under truly realistic conditions. Our Ex thermal chamber enables not only highly dynamic temperature simulations but also the operation of non-explosion-protected test specimens with hazardous substances such as gasoline, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), natural gas, ammonia, methanol, or hydrogen. This is made possible by inerting the test environment using an ignition protection gas such as nitrogen. In contrast to conventional gas detection systems, maximum safety with extremely fast response times is achieved through the principle of pressurized enclosure according to IEC 60079-2. Thanks to external temperature control and the use of explosion-protected protection systems and devices certified according to IECEx and ATEX (Equipment Group II, Temperature Class T3, Explosion Group IIC), the thermal chamber is free of potential ignition sources and compliant with the ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU.
Highlights
- Base frame made of aluminum profile system for flexible,
application-specific installations - Modular and upgradeable functionality: Base chamber +
temperature control + inerting system - Universally applicable for a wide range of liquid and gaseous media
- Maximum accessibility from all four sides and from below, with front and optionally side access doors
- Robust and media-resistant pressurized enclosure according to IEC 60079-2
- C-slot profiles for easy mounting of test setups
- Robust, inclined floor plate with free access from below
- Customizable adapter plates for sidewall feedthroughs
- Sampling system for leak detection
