HOW TO TEST ELECTRONIC LOCKS. CCK-45/80T CLIMATIC CHAMBER (CO2)

With the rise of online sales, the demand for lockers has increased significantly, and many of these are installed outdoors. Therefore, they must withstand the most extreme weather conditions, ensuring that the opening/closing mechanism functions correctly under the harshest conditions.
 
Our client, a manufacturer of mechanical and electronic locks, needed equipment to perform environmental testing on their products.

 

The required specifications were:
👉 Compliance with IEC 60068-2 standards for climate testing
👉 Temperature range between -40°C and +150°C
👉 Relative humidity control up to 98% RH
👉 Performance of high temperature and humidity tests.
👉 Small Volume
👉 Eco-friendly CO2-based unit.

 
OUR SOLUTION: One of our small-volume chambers, the CCK-45/80T, with an interior volume of 80 liters (500 x 400 x 400 mm, H x W x D). This chamber allows for the installation of several small locks or one larger lock. Its CO2-based system (R-744) allows for temperatures as low as -45ºC, meeting the customer's needs.

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Dycometal CH-300 Chamber for Water Condensation Testing (ISO 6270-2) 🔬💧

 Continuous humidity is one of the most aggressive factors for coatings and surface finishes. Predicting how water condensation will affect paint adhesion or blistering is vital before launching any component to market.

Our CH-300 chamber is specifically designed and manufactured to perform humidity resistance tests under the stringent ISO 6270-2 standard:
👉 Constant condensation atmospheres: Continuous maintenance of 100% humidity by heating the water at the bottom of the chamber.
👉 Durable construction: Manufactured with materials of high thermal and chemical resistance to guarantee maximum equipment durability and test repeatability.

The CH-300 provides the controlled and standardized environment that paint and surface treatment laboratories need to certify the highest quality.

🔗 Discover the technical specifications of our corrosion range at: www.dycometal.com

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HOW ARE VEHICLE LIGHTING FIXTURES TESTED UNDER EXTREME CONDITIONS? CCK-70/1000T-6 CLIMATE CHAMBER

An automotive lighting manufacturer with more than five DYCOMETAL environmental test chambers in its quality control laboratory needed additional equipment similar to what it already had installed.
 
The required conditions were:
👉 Temperature range between -50°C and +180°C.
👉 Standard volume of 1000 liters.
👉 Cooling temperature gradients of 6 K/min.
👉 Heating temperature gradients of 8 K/min.
👉 Reinforced floor and reinforced trays. 

OUR SOLUTION: The climate test chamber previously supplied to this client, the CCK-70/1000T-6, has been updated with a new totem display with an operating status light and a new mechanical locking system with a security key. The client has already tested and verified the system's performance and results. This high-performance heating and cooling unit allows for the most demanding climate tests to be performed on vehicle lighting.
 
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#dycometal #environmentaltesting #lighting #EnvironmentalSimulation #ClimaticTesting #ThermalTesting #Auomotive #temperature #humidity #chamber #testing #climatic #RAndD #Innovation #QualityAssurance

CLIMATIC TESTING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY. CLIMATE CHAMBER CCK-48/2000T-2P-10 (CO2)

 Our client, a leading mechatronics company specializing in the automotive sector, was looking for several chambers for its new European production plant. This client sought a system tailored to its design and functionality needs, while maintaining environmentally friendly conditions regarding the construction of the refrigeration unit, which had to be based on CO2 (R-744).

The required specifications were:
👉 Temperature range between -40 ºC and +180 ºC
👉 Custom interior design for testing different types of samples.
👉 Excellent ergonomics for sample insertion.
👉 Heating and cooling speed greater than 4 K/min, considering a heat dissipation of 3 kW and a mass of 50 kg
👉 Environmentally friendly CO2-based unit.
 
OUR SOLUTION: The climatic test chamber with a design specially tailored to the client, our model CCK-48/2000T-2P-10. A chamber with a volume according to the client's needs: 1500 x 1900 x 700 mm (H x W x D), to comfortably accommodate the different samples to be tested. The double door and the shallow depth allow for easy handling of the samples, as well as the placement of the various sensors. These sensors must be registered in the controller itself. Advanced control and control software allow for monitoring all supplied systems.
 
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#dycometal #environmentaltesting #EnvironmentalSimulation #ClimaticTesting #ThermalTesting #Auomotive #mechatronics #temperature #humidity #chamber #testing #CO2 #R744 #climatic #RAndD #Innovation #QualityAssurance

IEC 60529 TESTING, RAIN TEST, IPX3 AND IPX4 DEGREES. CLL-1000 RAIN TEST CHAMBER

Sometimes our clients don't need a custom solution; a standard solution is sufficient for their environmental testing needs. That's where our standard solutions come in. This was the case for the electronics department of a European university that was looking for a rain test chamber.
 
The requirements were:
👉 Volume of approximately 1000 liters.
👉 Compliance with IEC 60529.
👉 IPX3 and IPX4 protection ratings.
👉 Flow control.
 
OUR SOLUTION: Our standard rain test chamber, model CLL-1000, with a 1000-liter capacity and an 800 mm diameter arch. It features a height-adjustable sample holder and a power supply for the sample. A standard solution for a standard need.
 
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DETECTION OF PREMATURE FAILURES IN ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS, BURN-IN TEST. AFA-100/768

Our client, a major manufacturer of electronics for telecommunications satellites, already had 7 AFA-100/768 ovens, but due to increased production, they needed to expand the number of environmental tests under controlled temperature conditions, ensuring proper functioning during component development.
 
The conditions they were looking for were similar to the previous ones:
👉 High stability and reproducibility.
👉 Oven with a large vertical load capacity.
👉 4 large-diameter through-wall ports for probe insertion.
👉 Programmable start/stop of the test.
👉 Communication with a central PC for control and recording of all ovens via software.
 
OUR SOLUTION: The same system we previously supplied. Three (3) AFA-100/768 ovens with internal dimensions of 1200 x 800 x 800 mm (H x W x D), featuring high temperature stability. This robust system boasts a high vertical load capacity and, thanks to its associated software and communication port, allows for centralized control of all ovens on one or more PCs simultaneously, enabling parallel monitoring and recording of all systems.
 
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#dycometal #environmentaltesting #EnvironmentalSimulation #heat #ThermalTesting #electronic #temperature #satellite #oven #testing #chamber #RAndD #Innovation #QualityAssurance

HOW DO WE TEMPER HYDROGEN PIPES IN A TENSILE TESTING MACHINE?

THERMAL TEST CHAMBER: CETM-70-156Te.
Our client, a leading manufacturer of piping for the fluid transport sector, wanted to temper hydrogen pipes during tensile testing to evaluate the behavior of the samples under both the forces they endured and at extreme temperatures. For this, they needed a chamber capable of reaching extreme temperatures and perfectly compatible with their existing tensile testing machine.

The required specifications were:
👉 Chamber adapted to their existing tensile testing machine.
👉 Temperature ranges from -70 ºC to +100 ºC.
👉 Mechanical cooling.
👉 Chamber mobility to allow for testing with and without the chamber.
👉 Easy chamber movement.
👉 Side window for recording material behavior during testing.
 
OUR SOLUTION: Our CETM-70/156Te thermal testing chamber is adapted to the customer's existing tensile testing machine and features a chamber extraction system for testing with or without thermal conditioning. It includes a large, highly transparent front and side viewing window. Removable top and bottom ports allow for chamber removal without loosening clamps. All controls are managed via a touchscreen and remote control software, which can be connected to the customer's tensile testing system.
 
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#dycometal #environmentaltesting #EnvironmentalSimulation #Tensiletesting #Tesnsilemachine #ThermalTesting #hydrogen #temperature #chamber #testing #RAndD #Innovation #QualityAssurance

How can you guarantee the performance of your products under the most demanding environmental conditions?

In the development of industrial, automotive, or electronic components, uncertainty is not an option. Ambient temperature and humidity simulations must be accurate, reproducible, and aligned with the highest international standards.
 
With the Dycometal T Series, we raise the bar in climatic and thermal testing:
👉 Precision control: Thermal stability and homogeneous distribution to guarantee reliable results.
👉 Real sustainability: Equipment designed according to European F-Gas regulations, using refrigerants with low environmental impact (GWP < 150).
👉 Technical robustness: High-density insulation and components designed to withstand continuous and severe operating conditions.
 
High-precision environmental simulation is the ultimate bridge between design and market success.
 
🔬 Want to know the real-world performance of your components? Discover the full range of simulation tools on our website: www.dycometal.com

#dycometal #environmentaltesting  #ClimaticTesting #ThermalTesting #buildingmaterial #temperature #humidity #chamber #testing #chamber #climatic #RAndD #Innovation #QualityAssurance

HOW TO TEST CERAMIC TILES AGAINST TEMPERATURE CHANGES? AIR-WATER THERMAL SHOCK CHAMBER, CRT2V-300T

 A technology center contacted us because they needed to test ceramic tiles against sudden temperature changes according to the UNE-EN ISO 10545-9 standard, for sample validation, certification, and the development of new materials.

 Their requirements were:
👉 Compliance with EN ISO 10545-9.
👉 Capacity for large samples (650 x 650 mm).
👉 Precise control of all cycle variables.
👉 Remote PC connection.

OUR SOLUTION: Our air-water thermal shock chamber, CRT2VT-300T, a thermal shock chamber with a usable capacity of 300 liters. The system comprises two zones: a positive temperature compartment with a temperature range up to +170°C and a thermostatically controlled bath for sample immersion at +15°C, with a cooling system to chill the water and ensure maximum stability and homogeneity throughout the bath. All of this is controlled by an advanced processor for managing cycles, times, segments, transfer times, and residence times. It also includes associated software for recording all tests and generating test reports.

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#dycometal #environmentaltesting #EnvironmentalSimulation #Thermalshock #aritowater #ThermalTesting #buildingmaterial #temperature #humidity #chamber #testing #shock #RAndD #Innovation #QualityAssurance #certification

HOW TO SIMULATE HYGROTHERMAL BEHAVIOR IN COMPLEX BUILDING STRUCTURES AND CONNECTIONS?

CCKMB2-0-30/15000Te CLIMATIC CHAMBER
 
Our client, an Energy and Materials in Infrastructure and Buildings research group at a European University, was looking for an environmental testing system to study and analyze building components under different environmental conditions, simulating indoor/outdoor and winter/summer environments.
 
What did they need?
👉 Two climatic chambers with temperature and humidity control to simulate indoor and outdoor building conditions, with the option of being walkable to introduce sensors, equipment, etc.
👉 A large and robust sample holder to separate chambers with different types of insulation.
👉 Mobility to allow for the placement of large samples between the two chambers. 

👉 Temperature ranges from 0°C to +50°C for indoor conditions.
👉 Temperature ranges from -30°C to +70°C for outdoor conditions.
👉 Relative humidity control in both test chambers.
👉 Synchronized control in both systems, managed by a central system.
 
OUR SOLUTION: The CCKMB2-0-30/15000Te dual-chamber system. An environmental simulation system built with two climatic chambers, one for outdoor conditions and one for indoor conditions, and a mobile sample holder to easily and conveniently position the building component to be tested in the middle, aligning the three systems to prevent leaks at the joints and ensure maximum airtightness. The climatic chambers have a usable volume of 15 m³, allowing easy access for personnel, samples, etc. The control is based on a dual independent system for each chamber, to be able to perform independent temperature and humidity cycles, but all managed from a general PC that can centralize both systems and perform seasonal cycles.
 
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#dycometal #environmentaltesting #EnvironmentalSimulation #ClimaticTesting #ThermalTesting #buildingmaterial #temperature #humidity #chamber #testing #chamber #climatic #RAndD #Innovation #QualityAssurance

🌡️ DOES YOUR PRODUCT WITHSTAND REAL-WORLD STRESS? THE THERMAL SHOCK CHALLENGE.

In a global market where reliability is the minimum standard, thermal stress testing is no longer optional. At DYCOMETAL, we have spent over 40 years designing solutions to push materials to their limits, ensuring safety before they ever reach the market.  

Our range of Thermal Shock Chambers (CRT2V) enables extreme temperature transitions in seconds, simulating aggressive conditions in a controlled and precise manner. 

What sets us apart?
·        In-house Engineering: We design and manufacture every component at our plant in Viladecans. 
·        Testing Versatility: Vertical and horizontal models, including air-to-water systems, to comply with the most demanding international standards. 
·        Commitment to Quality: All our equipment is verified in our own LCIS calibration laboratory, under ISO 9001:2015 standards. 

We don't just manufacture chambers; we are your strategic partner in quality control.

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📩 Contacto: comercial@dycometal.com
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CLIMATIC TEST CHAMBER FOR PACKAGING VALIDATION. CLIMATE CHAMBER CCKMB-40-5625T

Our client, a renowned independent laboratory specializing in the physical testing and validation of packaging for transport, needed to increase the number of units to expand its climate testing capacity.

The required specifications were:

👉 Medium-to-large chamber volume for all types of samples.

👉 Modular chamber that could be easily moved if needed.

👉 Temperature range down to -40ºC for ultra-freezing tests.

👉 Humidity control.

👉 High stability and uniformity.

OUR SOLUTION: Based on other models supplied to this client, we opted for two MODUBLOC climatic chambers, models CCK-40/5625T. These chambers have a 5.6 m³ internal volume capacity, a large access door, and a very vertical design to accommodate tall samples. The interior is made of stainless steel, and the exterior is mounted on a frame that allows for easy movement of the entire chamber unit if needed, while also providing a natural cooling zone. Temperature ranges from -40°C to +80°C, with gradients tailored to the client's requirements. All of this is controlled by an advanced touchscreen controller.

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📩 Contacto: comercial@dycometal.com

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DID YOU KNOW THAT DYCOMETAL HAS BEEN MANUFACTURING BATTERY CHAMBERS FOR OVER 20 YEARS?

At DYCOMETAL, we have been designing and manufacturing specialized battery testing chambers for over two decades, back when many manufacturers were still not considering the real safety requirements of these types of applications.

Our experience has allowed us to develop systems with added safety features and solutions adapted to the risks associated with battery testing, especially in demanding sectors such as automotive, electric mobility, electronics, and energy storage.

OUR SOLUTION (2016): A CETM-70/1000, a 1000-liter thermal testing chamber. This reinforced unit is designed to test masses exceeding 250 kg, with a temperature gradient of 1°C/min between +120°C and -20°C, taking into account the mass and heat dissipation within the system. The system was built taking into account EUCAR risks, incorporating high safety standards such as an overpressure evacuation system, electromagnetic lock, gas meters, etc. All of this is designed to guarantee maximum safety and reliability.

Because when it comes to battery testing, experience and safety are not optional.

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📩 Contacto: comercial@dycometal.com

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INTELLIGENT THERMAL CONTROL FOR HIGH-DENSITY RACKS. CLIMATIC CHAMBER CCK-0-6264m

In an increasingly digital world, the reliability of IT infrastructure is a critical factor to consider. As computing power increases, so does the energy dissipated by servers… and, with it, the heat generated in the racks. This thermal increase not only impacts performance but can also compromise the stability and lifespan of the infrastructure if not properly managed.
 
What is needed?:
👉 Modular chambers with wide door openings.
👉 Multiple access points.
👉 High capacity for compensating dissipated energy.
👉 Optimized airflow.
👉 Humidity control.
 
OUR SOLUTION: DYCOMETAL has been manufacturing controlled environment chambers for server conditioning since 2017, such as our CCK-0/6264m chamber, a modular chamber with high dissipation capacity and optimized airflow to remove generated heat and maintain the appropriate internal operating conditions for server racks. The chamber has a large door for accessing larger racks, as well as two auxiliary doors for convenient access to the servers from any side of the chamber. It features a reinforced and insulated floor, minimizing heat loss.
The client also requested relative humidity control to ensure controlled conditions across all possible variables.
All of this is controlled by an advanced microprocessor connected to its central control unit and an independent temperature recording system at various points in the rack, guaranteeing maximum stability and uniformity both temporally and spatially.

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📩 Contacto: comercial@dycometal.com
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CLIMATIC TESTING FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. CCK-30/1500T CLIMATIC CHAMBER

A major European university needed a chamber to conduct climatic tests on thermal and acoustic insulation materials, controlling temperature and humidity. This client already owned freeze-thaw (FTH) chambers from our company and entrusted us with the task of finding a suitable chamber for their needs.

The required specifications were:
👉 Medium-to-large chamber volume for all types of samples.
👉 Temperature range suitable for construction materials.
👉 Humidity control.
👉 High stability and uniformity.
 
OUR SOLUTION: The 1500-liter climatic test chamber, MODEL: CCK-30/1500T. This 1500-liter chamber, measuring 1000 x 1000 x 1500 mm (H x W x D), provided ample space for long test specimens. The chamber offered a temperature range from -30°C to +150°C and cooling gradients of 2.5 K/min and heating gradients of 4 K/min, enabling it to perform even some freeze-thaw tests. The CCK-T systems feature extended relative humidity control for conducting tests with more demanding humidity requirements. All of this was controlled via an advanced 7” touchscreen control system and our new totem with an operating status indicator light.

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CLIMATIC TESTING ON SELF-ADHESIVE LABELS. 🏷🏷

MODEL CCK-20/48T
Climatic testing of self-adhesive labels is essential to ensure that the product does not peel, fade, or degrade prematurely. When writing a report or test plan, you should focus on how the face (fronting material), the adhesive, and the substrate (application surface) interact under environmental stress.
 
👉 Temperature Resistance
👉 Humidity and Condensation Resistance
👉 Post-Climate Mechanical Testing
 
Initial requirements for selecting the most suitable chamber could be:
• Small volume.
• Negative temperature ranges.
• Relative humidity control.
• Data logging system for reporting.
 
OUR SOLUTION: Our smallest climatic chamber, the DYCOMETAL CCK-20/48T, with a capacity of 48 liters. A compact benchtop chamber, both internally and externally, for easy installation in the laboratory, enabling the testing of small samples. With a temperature range from -20°C to +150°C and extended relative humidity control, it allows samples to be subjected to the ambient conditions of storage and transport. Advanced controls and software enable the recording of all test data for subsequent report generation.

📩 Contacto: comercial@dycometal.com

🌐 Web: www.dycometal.com

THERMAL TESTING FOR OPTICAL MEASUREMENTS UNDER CONTROLLED TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS.

THERMAL TEST CHAMBER: CETM-70/125T
A client in the electronics sector was looking for a thermal test chamber for the characterization of materials and devices with optical properties (sensors, coatings, fibers, etc.). These elements are affected by environmental conditions.
 
Key points to consider:
👉 Variation of optical properties (transmittance, reflectance, refractive index) with temperature.
👉 Potential measurement errors due to thermal gradients or condensation on optical windows.
👉 Integration of optical instrumentation (sources, detectors, fibers) in a controlled environment without disturbing the sample.
👉 Need for reproducibility in thermal cycles (heating/cooling).
👉 Isolation from vibrations and external disturbances that could affect the optical signal.
 
Our client, in the electronics sector, needed a powerful temperature control system to evaluate how environmental conditions affect device behavior in order to analyze different technical parameters under controlled temperature conditions.
 
OUR SOLUTION: CETM-70/125T. A thermal testing chamber adapted to perform these tests, taking into account the client's needs. It features through-hole systems to support anti-vibration systems. The chamber has high-quality optical windows: one on the front and another located in the ceiling for conducting optical studies. It includes a system to prevent condensation on samples. A cryogenic nitrogen system allows for reaching extreme temperatures below +100°C. All of this is achieved while controlling the temperature of the sample.

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.

HIGH-TEMPERATURE MATERIAL BEHAVIOR STUDIES FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE SECTORS SUCH AS AERONAUTICS AND AUTOMOTIVE.

AFA-200/3000T FORCED-AIR OVEN.
 
The main activities in high-temperature studies:
👉 Characterization and Testing: We perform tests on plastics and composites.
👉 High-Performance Composites with high thermal resistance.
👉 Analysis of the effect of high temperature on mechanical properties.
 
These studies are crucial for the development of materials that maintain their mechanical and structural properties under demanding thermal conditions.
 
However, these components are often large, requiring:
 
• Large volumes
• Temperature ranges up to +200ºC
• High heating capacities
• Good temperature homogeneity and uniformity
 
OUR SOLUTION: AFA-200/3000T. A forced-air circulation oven with a rapid heating gradient and a large interior space of 1500 x 2000 x 1000 mm (H x W x D), 3 m³. A double-door system with double viewing windows allows for continuous monitoring of the test. The reinforced floor allows for the introduction of heavy samples. In addition, there are several penetrations for inserting extra sensors to position over the samples. All of this is controlled by a programmable system with a 7” touchscreen for performing cyclic tests, thanks to the extraction system that lowers the temperature inside the test chamber without the need for a separate refrigeration unit.

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.

HOW TO PROPERLY TEST PAINT DRYING UNDER CONTROLLED CONDITIONS? CCK-25/125T CLIMATIC CHAMBER

 A client in the paint industry encountered a problem:
👉 They needed to validate a drying time recording system.
👉 But they lacked a controlled environment to guarantee reliable results.
 
The challenge wasn't just introducing the equipment…
It was ensuring:
• adequate airflow
• stable temperature and humidity conditions
• sufficient space for the system and the samples
 
OUR SOLUTION: the CCK-25/125T. A compact unit with an interior space of 500 x 500 x 500 mm provided ample room for both the recorder and small samples. It offered a testing temperature range of -25°C to +150°C and climate control between 10% and 95% RH, parameters that met the client's requirements. The standard two trays increased the load capacity for both samples. Furthermore, its small external dimensions allowed it to fit perfectly within the available laboratory space. All of this was managed by our advanced control system, based on a touchscreen and remote PC control software.
Our solutions are tailored to our clients.

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.