CLIMATIC CHAMBERS
STEP Lab climatic chambers are designed to provide exceptional precision and flexibility in laboratory environmental simulation testing. Whether used as stand-alone units or in conjunction with STEP Lab branded and third party mechanical testing equipment, our environmental chambers guarantee remarkable results. With the ability to adjust temperatures from -70°C to +180°C, an impressive accuracy of ±1°C and the ability to operate autonomously once test parameters have been set, these chambers streamline testing processes with ease. Trust STEP Lab to provide the ultimate solution for your climatic and environmental chamber needs. Contact us to explore our comprehensive range of options.
Easy test management with our software
High efficiency
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FEATURES
STEP Lab’s climatic chambers, also known as environmental chambers, are versatile solutions designed to excel both as standalone units and in conjunction with mechanical test machines. Whether they are manufactured by STEP Lab or third parties, our climatic chambers offer unparalleled performance and control.
Key features of our climatic chambers:
- Temperature Control: Achieve precise temperature control with an adjustable range from -70°C to 180°C, maintaining an impressive ±1°C accuracy level.
- Sub-Zero Excellence: Our chambers deliver sub-zero temperatures through efficient refrigeration cycles, eliminating the need for costly liquid nitrogen injection while ensuring simplicity and cost-effectiveness.
- Enhanced Visibility: Choose from chambers equipped with glazed and heated doors, providing a clear view of ongoing tests, ensuring perfect visibility during experiments.
- Temperature Ramps and Cycles: Easily manage temperature ramps and cycles to simulate a wide range of environmental conditions for your testing needs.
- Seamless Integration: Our climatic chambers seamlessly integrate with the Test Center software, streamlining the automated management of thermo-mechanical test cycles, allowing for unattended testing.
- Humidity Control: Take advantage of the capability to manage humidity levels inside the chamber, with the capacity to reach up to 95%.
Whether you require independent climate control or the combination of climatic chambers with mechanical testing machines, our systems offer a comprehensive solution for various testing scenarios.
Certified Standards
Plastic
TEST | MATERIAL | STANDARD | DESCRIPTION |
Static tests | Plastic | ASTM D638 | Tensile properties of plastics |
Static tests | Plastic | ISO 527-1 ISO 527-2 |
Plastics-Determination of Tensile Properties |
Metal
TEST | MATERIAL | STANDARD | DESCRIPTION |
Static tests | Metal | ASTM E21 | High-temperature tensile testing of metallic materials |
Static tests | Metal | ASTM E290 | Material bending test for ductility |
Static tests | Metal | ASTM E517 | Plastic deformation ratio r for sheet metal |
Static tests | Metal | ASTM E646 | Tensile hardening exponents (n-values) of sheet metal materials |
Static tests | Metal | ASTM E8M | Tensile testing of metallic materials |
Static tests | Metal | ASTM E9 | Compression testing of metallic materials at room temperature |
Static tests | Metal | EN 10002-1:2001 (replaced by ISO EN 6892-1:2019) | Tensile testing of metallic materials. Test method at room temperature |
Static tests | Metal | ISO 6892-1 | Metallic materials – Tensile testing Part 1: Test method at room temperature |
Static tests | Metal | ISO 7438 | Metallic materials. Bending test. |
Static tests | Metal | ISO 783 | Metallic materials – Tensile test of steel at high temperature |
Bike
TEST | MATERIAL | STANDARD | DESCRIPTION |
Static / Fatigue | Bike | EN 15194 | Electrically assisted pedal cycles – EPAC Bicycles – test methods |
Static / Fatigue | Bike | ISO 4210-3 | Bicycle safety requirements – Part 3: Common test methods |
Static / Fatigue | Bike | ISO 4210-4 | Safety requirements for bicycles – Part 4: Braking test methods |
Static / Fatigue | Bike | ISO 4210-5 | Bicycle safety requirements – Part 5: Steering test methods |
Static / Fatigue | Bike | ISO 4210-6 | Safety requirements for bicycles – Part 6: Test methods for frame and fork |
Static / Fatigue | Bike | ISO 4210-7 | Bicycle safety requirements – Part 7: Test methods for wheels and rims |
Static / Fatigue | Bike | ISO 4210-8 | Safety requirements for bicycles – Part 8: Pedal and drive system test methods |
Static / Fatigue | Bike | ISO 4210-9 | Bicycle safety requirements – Part 9: Test methods for saddles and seatposts |
Biomedical
TEST | MATERIAL | STANDARD | DESCRIPTION |
Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ASTM F1264 | Standard Specifications and Test Methods for Intramedullary Fixation Devices |
Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ASTM F1717 | Standard test methods for spinal implant structures in a vertebrectomy model |
Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ASTM F1798 | Standard test method for evaluating static and fatigue properties of interconnection mechanisms and subassemblies used in spinal arthrodesis implants |
Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ASTM F1800 | Standard Practice for Cyclic Fatigue Testing of Metal Components of the Tibial Plateau of Total Knee Joint Prostheses |
Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ASTM F2068 | Standard specifications for femoral prostheses – metal implants |
Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ASTM F2077 | Test methods for intervertebral body fusion devices |
Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ASTM F2193 | Standard specifications and test methods for components used in surgical fixation of the spinal skeletal system |
Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ASTM F2502 | Standard specifications and test methods for resorbable plates and screws for internal fixation implants |
Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ASTM F2580 | Standard practice for evaluating the modular connection of a proximally fixed femoral hip prosthesis |
Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ASTM F2706 | Standard test methods for occipito-cervical and occipito-cervical-thoracic spinal implant constructions in a vertebrectomy model |
Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ASTM F382 | Standard Specifications and Test Method for Metal Bone Plates |
Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ASTM F384 | Standard specifications and test methods for angled metal devices for orthopaedic fracture fixation |
Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ASTM F543 | Standard Specifications and Test Methods for Metal Medical Bone Screws |
Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | EN 843-1 | Mechanical properties of monolithic ceramics at room temperature – Determination of flexural strength |
Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ISO 11405 | Tooth structure adhesion test |
Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ISO 12189-8 | Mechanical testing of implantable spinal devices – Fatigue test method for spinal implant assemblies using anterior support |
Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ISO 14801 | Dentistry – Implants – Dynamic load test for endosseous dental implants |
Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ISO 14879-1 | Total knee joint replacement Determining the strength properties of tibial knee trays |
Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ISO 6872 | Dentistry – Ceramic materials |
Static / Fatigue | Biomedicale | ISO 7206 | Surgical implants – Partial and total hip joint replacements |
Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ISO 9585 | Surgical implants – Determination of flexural strength and stiffness of bone plates |
Rubber
TEST | MATERIAL | STANDARD | DESCRIPTION |
Static tests | Rubber | ISO 2439 | Determination of hardness (indentation technique) |
Static tests | Rubber | ISO 3386 | Determination of stress-strain characteristics in compression |