Climatic testing chamber, CCK-70/648T, for tests according to AECTP 300 method 306

At DYCOMETAL, we develop advanced solutions for carrying out environmental tests in accordance with the most demanding standards in the defence sector.

Method 306 of the AECTP 300 standard (Climatic Environmental Tests) is designed to evaluate the behaviour of materials, equipment and systems subjected to combined cycles of temperature and humidity. These tests are essential for:

– Detecting latent failures due to thermal and hygrometric stress.
– Evaluating the integrity of coatings, seals and joints
– Ensure operational performance in severe climatic scenarios

The climatic chamber of DYCOMETAL CCK-70/648T has been designed to comply with the climatic test allowing a precise programming of thermal/humidity cycles, controlling the variation gradients according to the profiles defined by the NATO STANAG 4370 standard. The equipment has a useful volume of 648 litres with a working space of 900 x 900 x 800 mm (Height x Width x Depth) and is supplied with two reinforced trays. All of this is controlled by a 7″ colour HMI and external control and recording software.

For more information, please contact us by email: comercial@dycometal.com or on our website: www.dycometal.com . 

DYCOMETAL, a company with more than 40 years of experience in the development of simulation chambers for environmental testing, offers its customers ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING SOLUTIONS ADAPTED TO THEIR NEEDS.

Environmental solitions for STANAG 4370

STANAG 4370 is a NATO Standardisation Agreement (STANAG) that focuses on environmental testing for defence materials. This document defines common military standards between member countries. The objective is to standardise environmental testing in order to ensure interoperability between NATO member countries in the environmental management of military equipment and systems. STANAG 4370 enables international military cooperation between NATO member countries, enabling effective sharing of equipment and resources, ensuring the same performance in adverse environmental conditions, as well as ensuring their reliability.

STANAG 4370 includes the tests Environmental testing: unifying test procedures to test the performance of defence materials in different environmental conditions.

DYCOMETAL offers advanced environmental solutions for these tests, fully aligned with the requirements of STANAG 437.

For more information, please contact us by email: comercial@dycometal.com or on our website: www.dycometal.com . 

DYCOMETAL, a company with more than 40 years of experience in the development of simulation chambers for environmental testing, offers its customers ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING SOLUTIONS ADAPTED TO THEIR NEEDS.

Thermal Testing for Nano-Satellites in the Aerospace Sector, CETM-70/6948T-5

In the development of nano-satellites and small-format space systems, thermal testing is a critical stage to ensure operational reliability under extreme environmental conditions. In orbit, these devices are subjected to severe thermal cycles, with rapid temperature shifts caused by solar exposure and shadowing.

DYCOMETAL’s thermal test chambers accurately simulate these conditions, reproducing controlled heating and cooling cycles to validate the behavior of materials, electronic components, batteries, sensors, and structural elements. These tests help identify potential failures due to thermal fatigue, differential expansion, delamination of composite materials, or malfunction of critical electronics.

Our chambers are designed to meet the most demanding international standards, offering high thermal uniformity, programmable ramp rates, and precise control in automated test environments.

With extensive experience in the aerospace sector, we collaborate with satellite manufacturers, universities, and research centers to deliver thermal testing solutions tailored to the specific requirements of each space mission.

Our CETM-70/1500T-5 is a high-gradient climatic chamber specifically designed with gradients of up to 5°C/min under load, allowing rapid thermal testing of samples. The chamber features 12 ports, 6 on each side, and was supplied with 3 reinforced trays to allow testing on the maximum number of samples at a time. Furthermore, the equipment is designed to prevent water buildup during cooling/heating cycles.

DYCOMETAL: testing today the reliability of the systems that will operate in the space of tomorrow.

For more information, please contact us by email: comercial@dycometal.com or on our website: www.dycometal.com . 

DYCOMETAL, a company with more than 40 years of experience in the development of simulation chambers for environmental testing, offers its customers ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING SOLUTIONS ADAPTED TO THEIR NEEDS.

Large-Volume Climatic Chamber for Automotive Plastic Component Testing, CCK-45/3600-2P

 At DYCOMETAL, we remain committed to developing high-performance solutions for the most demanding quality testing requirements. We have recently developed a new large-capacity climatic chamber, specifically tailored to meet the needs of the automotive plastic industry, where component validation under extreme environmental conditions is essential during the approval process.

Technical features adapted for large-size parts

This chamber features an internal volume of 3600 liters and an optimized internal width, designed to accommodate and test large plastic components, such as interior panels, consoles, bumpers, and structural parts.

The system offers a wide temperature range, from -45ºC to +150ºC, allowing simulation of both cold and hot extreme environments. Additionally, it is equipped with an integrated humidity control system, essential for accurately reproducing real-world conditions and assessing the hygrothermal behavior of plastic materials.

Optimized design for efficient integration

One of the key advantages of this chamber is its compact structural design, with the refrigeration group installed laterally. This layout enhances portability, reduces the footprint required for installation, and simplifies maintenance operations — all without compromising thermal performance or test uniformity.

The chamber is fitted with an advanced control unit, allowing flexible programming of thermal and climatic cycles, along with precise data logging for both temperature and humidity — enabling full traceability and post-test analysis. As with all our developments, the system complies with international standards and can be customized to meet specific customer requirements.

A robust and reliable solution for quality control in the automotive sector

This new chamber joins our portfolio of solutions designed for quality control and validation of automotive components, a field where standards are increasingly demanding and where the durability of plastic parts is tested under harsh temperature and humidity conditions over extended periods.

At DYCOMETAL, we bring technology to quality assurance. For more information about this model or any of our solutions for the automotive industry, please don’t hesitate to contact our technical and commercial team.

For more information, please contact us by email: comercial@dycometal.com or on our website: www.dycometal.com . 

DYCOMETAL, a company with more than 40 years of experience in the development of simulation chambers for environmental testing, offers its customers ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING SOLUTIONS ADAPTED TO THEIR NEEDS.

Climatic Test Chamber Model CCK-40/3000 1P for the Railway Industry

 At DYCOMETAL, we design and manufacture high-precision environmental testing solutions tailored to the specific needs of each industry. A clear example is the CCK-40/3000 1P climatic chamber, developed for temperature and humidity testing of electric compressors used in the railway sector.

This system has been fully configured to customer specifications, ensuring a realistic, repeatable, and safe testing environment.

Key Features:

– Accurate control of temperature and relative humidity
– Chamber designed to accommodate electric compressors ranging from 50 to 100 kg in mass
– Supports a permanent thermal dissipation of 1500 W
– Dimensions and configuration optimized for the specific component and test conditions
– Ideal for product validation in compliance with railway industry standards

This type of chamber is essential for simulating extreme environmental conditions and verifying the performance and reliability of electronic or mechanical components prior to their integration into railway systems.

At DYCOMETAL, we are committed to innovation, customization, and technical excellence, developing equipment that meets the highest standards of quality and industrial demand.

For more information, please contact us by email: comercial@dycometal.com or on our website: www.dycometal.com . 

DYCOMETAL, a company with more than 40 years of experience in the development of simulation chambers for environmental testing, offers its customers ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING SOLUTIONS ADAPTED TO THEIR NEEDS.

CLIMATIC TESTING OF BATTERIES: TECHNOLOGY AND SAFETY FOR A MORE RELIABLE ENERGY FUTURE

 Today, batteries are a key component in strategic sectors such as electric mobility, renewable energy storage, consumer electronics, and aerospace. Their development not only demands high storage capacity and efficiency but also reliable and safe behavior under extreme conditions. This is where climatic testing plays a crucial role.

At DYCOMETAL, we have extensive experience in designing and manufacturing advanced climatic chambers for battery testing, both in R&D and validation processes. These chambers simulate demanding environments that replicate the real-world conditions batteries may be exposed to throughout their service life.

What is evaluated in climatic battery testing?

Climatic tests expose batteries to controlled variations in temperature, humidity, and pressure with the aim of:

• Analyzing thermal behavior under extremely cold or hot conditions.
• Accelerating aging processes to detect premature failures or material degradation.
• Verifying stability under repeated thermal cycles or intermittent usage.
• Assessing the response to overcharges, pressure changes, and other external stress factors.

These tests are essential for ensuring the safety, durability, and efficiency of the final product, especially in critical applications where a failure could have serious consequences.

Active safety in battery testing

When testing batteries, especially lithium-based ones, it is essential to implement active safety measures to protect both the operator and the laboratory environment.

Our battery testing chambers include a comprehensive set of safety systems that comply with the industry’s highest standards:

• Overpressure relief valves, to release gases in case of abnormal pressure build-up.
• Flammable and toxic gas detectors, for quick response to unexpected emissions.
• Forced air extraction systems, to ensure proper ventilation and avoid gas accumulation.
• Fire-resistant and sealed chamber designs, to limit the spread in the event of fire or thermal runaway.

We also integrate remote monitoring systems, smart alarms, and emergency stop protocols to maximize process control.

Technology serving innovation

At DYCOMETAL, we are committed to robust engineering tailored to each customer’s specific needs. Our climatic chambers can be customized in volume, temperature range, temperature change rate, humidity levels, and safety components, allowing testing at the cell, module, or complete battery pack level.

The energy transition requires reliable solutions from the ground up — and in battery development, that begins with precise simulation of the most demanding scenarios.

We remain committed to quality, safety, and innovation to support our technology partners in building a more sustainable future.

Want to learn more about our battery testing solutions?
Contact our technical team — we’ll be happy to assist you.

CLIMATIC CHAMBER FOR MOSQUITO BREEDING, CCK-0/360F

In the laboratory, small tools can lead to major discoveries, such as climate chambers with controlled temperature, humidity, and light intensity for studying mosquito growth and development under highly controlled conditions.

This type of technology allows for the precise recreation of natural environments, which is essential for understanding how environmental variables (constant temperature, regulated relative humidity, and simulated photoperiods) affect the life cycle, behavior, and physiology of these vectors. All of this translates into more reliable and reproducible data, key to advancing the study of mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, Zika, and malaria.

Our CCK-0/360f model has been developed with the care a living being deserves. Its horizontal airflow, with controlled air velocity, allows for a very stable and uniform interior environment, avoiding areas with ambient differences. The chamber is designed to operate in high humidity conditions, optimal for insect growth. And simulating solar radiation, it has a light tray on the top with 4000K, Cool White lighting, to provide the necessary radiation for development.

For more information, please contact us by email: comercial@dycometal.com or on our website: www.dycometal.com . 

DYCOMETAL, a company with more than 40 years of experience in the development of simulation chambers for environmental testing, offers its customers ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING SOLUTIONS ADAPTED TO THEIR NEEDS.