Testing under temperature with ZwickRoell’s temperature chambers

Temperature range

-80°C to +250°C

Components

Temperature chamber
Guide rails
Door-in-door option
Cooling system
Temperature control
LED light module
Extensometer

Advantages

Precise temperatures
Reliable strain measurement
Secure specimen gripping

Industries

Universal

For tests in a temperature range of -80°C to 360 °C

All system components of these temperature chambers "Made by ZwickRoell" work together perfectly for your testing needs. All system functions feature convenient, intuitive operation via the ZwickRoell testing software. All data can be documented traceably with the test series. The temperature chambers are perfectly compatible with ZwickRoell’s extension measurement system. Reliable test results are guaranteed for both optical and contact measurements. The modular concept allows optimum adaptation of the chamber to suit your needs. The large chamber volume allows additional test area space for components testing.

Materials and components testing in a wide temperature range is suitable for the following tests, among others:

Plastics testing: reliable test results, e.g. to ISO 527-1, ASTM D638
Rubber, elastomers: standard compliant testing and temperature accuracy, e.g. to ISO 23529 and ISO 37
Composites: tests with a wide variety of test tools

Testing up to 360 °C: easy with the new temperature chamber

Material or component characteristics are determined with the highest level of accuracy and in compliance with the standards. The smallest test details become visible due to the unsurpassed measuring accuracy of this testing system.
The temperature chamber ensures accurate measurements with load cells and extensometers. Thanks to the innovative fan concept, characteristic values are free from influences caused by vibrations and convection.
Proper test performance can be easily demonstrated to customers and auditors. When combined with the testXpert III testing software, the test results are repeatable and settings are traceable. Recording of the temperature sequence starts during the heating phase.
When changing to tests at ambient temperature, the position of optical extensometers remains unchanged.

Future-proof temperature chambers

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Tensile test on plastics to ISO 527-1

Tensile test on plastic to ISO 527-1 in the temperature chamber from -80°C to +250°C. Material and components testing at temperature (in particular ISO 527-1, ASTM D638) on plastics, rubber, elastomers and fiber-reinforced composites with makroXtens extensometer.

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Temperature chamber from -80°C to +250°C

Convenient and intuitive operation with testXpert III. Traceable test results and perfect integration of temperature chamber in the testing system.

Advantages & features

Tests on plastics

The temperature chamber, including all system components, covers the entire temperature range for all standard and engineering plastics. Heating and cooling times have been designed so that the maximum temperature of the temperature chamber can be achieved quickly and safely. The modular concept of the temperature chamber allows you much freedom in choosing system components.

For example, you can measure plastics with pronounced yield strength with high precision with the videoXtens or the makroXtens and you can switch the crosshead travel measurement completely automatically without opening and closing the door.
If you need large measurement travel for plastics without pronounced yield point, an optical and mechanical version with lightXtens and long-travel extensometer is also available.

Tests on composites

The temperature chamber, including all system components, covers the temperature range for most types of composites. For composites such as those with PEEK matrix for example, we also offer a temperature chamber up to 360°C with corresponding specimen grips.

Heating and cooling times have been designed so that the maximum temperature of the temperature chamber can be achieved quickly and safely, also with heavy attachments.
The modular concept of the temperature chamber allows you much freedom in choosing system components.

Tests on elastomers and rubber

The temperature chamber, including all system components, covers the entire temperature range also for elastomers and rubber.
Large measurement travel for elastomers and rubber are handled by lightXtens or the long-travel extensometer, giving you the flexibility of using optical or contact-type measurements.

Reliable test results

Reliable test results
The chambers feature very low vibration, allowing optimum integration of the temperature chamber with ZwickRoell extensometry. Reliable test results are guaranteed, regardless of whether optical or contact-type measurement is used.

Precise temperature conditioning

Exact temperature control
The sophisticated air-feed system ensures extremely uniform temperature distribution. Precision control guarantees stable temperatures with no overshooting, while pre-configured control parameters ensure the temperature is attained quickly and precisely. In conjunction with the ZwickRoell System Configuration Builder, specimen-specific control parameters can easily be loaded with the test program. The optional close-proximity temperature sensor enables temperature control at the critical sensor location, for optimum test results. The practical holder allows the sensor to be positioned quickly and precisely. Completely uniform, extremely accurate temperature control (+/- 1°C) ensures that your specimen is always at exactly the right temperature.

Maximum operating convenience

Maximum operating convenience
All system functions feature convenient, intuitive operation via the ZwickRoell testing software. The control layout adapts interactively to the test sequence and provides direct feedback. You can access all the data from your test series whenever you require. ZwickRoell's testing software allows the temperature chamber fan speed to be conveniently adjusted, ensuring reliable test results even with sensitive specimens such as films. The optional safety door function guarantees operator protection in accordance with European safety regulations, with the chamber door acting as a safety door with guard locking.

Flexible in use

Flexible in use
The modular concept allows optimum adaptation of the chamber to suit your needs. The large chamber volume provides additional test area space for component testing and a constant temperature in the area around the specimen. Future-proof: if you need to extend the range of application, all options can be retrofitted on-site as required.

Perfect extensometer integration

Perfect extensometer integration
These low-vibration temperature chambers provide optimum operating conditions for all extensometers. Extensometers are mounted at left rear, ensuring an unobstructed view into the test area through the window. To simplify installation a mechanical T-slotted module is available for sensor arms, together with an optical glass module for non-contact extensometers. This enables all extensometers available from ZwickRoell to be used with the temperature chambers.

Cost and time savings

Temperature-condition your specimens in the magazine.
Change specimens through the optional small chamber-door opening and benefit from minimal temperature changes and greatly reduced ice formation.
Use the special insertion aid to center your specimens quickly and precisely.

AllroundLine materials testing machine with temperature chamber up to 250 °C

Typical composite testing system for precise testing with the Z250 AllroundLine materials testing machine, temperature chamber and optical extensometer videoXtens

Temperature chamber with door-in-door for efficient specimen handling. Typical plastic testing system for precise testing with the Z010 AllroundLine materials testing machine, temperature chamber with additional contact and extensometer

Typical rubber and elastomer testing system for high strains with AllroundLine materials testing machine (up to 5 kN), temperature chamber and lightXtens optical extensometer

If the range of application needs to be extended, all options can be retrofitted on-site as required.

The temperature chamber up to 360 °C ensures accurate measurements with load cells and extensometers. Thanks to the innovative fan concept, characteristic values are free from influences caused by vibrations and convection.

Temperature chamber modularity

Door-in-door for maximum time and cost savings

Minimal temperature variation during specimen change or removal of clip-on extensometer. Enables shorter cycle times, reduced operating costs and reduced ice formation in cooling mode.

Specimen magazine with insertion aid

Start your test well-prepared

Fast, precise specimen change with the ZwickRoell specimen magazine – pre-heat or pre-cool your specimens in the temperature chamber. You can optimally align the specimen to the tensile axis using the corresponding insertion aid. The supplied insulation plate offers maximum comfort so you can use the magazine outside of the chamber.

Standard specimen magazines in our product range: to ASTM D638 Type I, ISO 527-2 Type 1A, ISO 527-2 Type 1B, ISO 527-2 Type 1BA, ISO 527-2 Type 1BB, ISO 6892-1 Type 1, ISO 6892-1 Type 2, ISO 37 Form 1, ISO 37 Form 1A, ISO 37 Form 2, ISO 37 Form 3, ISO 37 Form 4

Cooling

Description	ArticleNumber
Cooling system with safety valve Cooling using LN₂ (liquid nitrogen) Expansion of the temperature range to -80 °C Please ensure sufficient ventilation of the room	1022212

Temperature control near the specimen

Very close to the specimen

The optional close-proximity temperature sensor enables temperature control at the critical sensor location, for optimum test results. The practical holder allows fast, precise sensor positioning.

Totally uniform, extremely accurate temperature control (+/- 1°C) ensures that your specimen is always at exactly the right temperature.

Reliable test results with optical extensometers

Glass insert for optical extensometers with test-temperature-dependent heating of the pane in tests below room temperature.

Insert for contact-type extensometers

Required in combination with contact-type extensometers

Safety door function

Description	ArticleNumber
Safety door function for operator protection The chamber door acts as a safety door with guard locking and ensures safety as per MRL Identifies the position of the temperature chamber and automatically selects the guard locking (for machine or temperature chamber)	1022224

Colder still? Hotter still?

Tailor-made

Does your temperature chamber have to cope with new or specific demands? We can adapt it to your requirements! Take advantage of our development engineers' many years of experience in implementing customized (in many cases industry-specific) solutions. Need to extend the temperature range? Our specialists will be happy to help with this and other modifications.

Technical overview

Item No.	1022207	1022208	1022209	1022210	1022211
Temperature range	RT +10°C ... +250 °C
With LN₂ cooling system (option)	-80 ... +250 °C
Connection LN₂ (inner threads)¹	G 3/8	G 3/8	G 3/8	G 3/8	G 3/8
Coolant operating pressure	1.5 +/- 0.1	1.5 +/- 0.1	1.5 +/- 0.1	1.5 +/- 0.1	1,5 ± 0.1	bar
Typical LN₂ consumption when: ²
Cooling from RT to -30 °C	2.5	3	5	6	8.5	l
Hold at -30 °C	5	5	5.5	6	9	l/h
Cooling to -80 °C	6	9	13	14	19	l
Hold at -80 °C	8.5	8.5	8.5	11	14	l/h
Rate of temperature change without load to EN 60068-3-5³
Heating mode from RT to 250°C	12	12	7.5	13		K/min
Corresponds to a warm-up time of:	15	17	23	14		min
Cooling mode from RT to -80 °C	7	5.5	5	4.5		K/min
Corresponds to a cool-off time of:	12	14	16	19		min
Rate of temperature change without load to EN 60068-3-5³
Heating mode from RT to 250°C					9.5
Corresponds to a warm-up time of:					19
Cooling mode from RT to -80 °C					5
Corresponds to a cool-off time of:					17
Temporal instability ⁴	+/- 1	+/- 1	+/- 1	+/- 1	± 1	°C
Local inhomogeneity ⁴	+/- 1	+/- 1	+/- 1	+/- 1	± 1	°C
Power supply	400	400	400	400	400	V, 3Ph/N/PE
Power frequency	50/60	50/60	50/60	50/60	50/60	Hz
Power consumption	3.3	3.3	3.3	5.2	5.2	kVA
Power supply cable	l = 4 m, with 5-pin CEE plug (16A)
Interface	RS 232 (requires a COM port on the PC)
Dimensions:
Test area:
Height	500	700	900	700	900	mm
Width	260	260	260	460	460	mm
Depth	445	445	445	655	655	mm
Inside of the door to the test axis	230	230	230	340	340	mm
Outer (distance to outer sides):
Height	640	840	1040	840	1040	mm
Width	400	400	400	600	600	mm
Depth	1015	1015	1015	1225	1225	mm
Weight, approx. (without options)	140	150	160	159	220	kg
Design	Arrangement of extensometer on the left rear side; door hinge to the left; condensation drain included in connection unit
Overall noise level	<68	<68	<68	<68	< 68	dB(A)

The supply line connection also includes a G 3/8"-UNF 3/4"-16 adapter
Chamber closed, with typical equipment (400 mm wide chamber: 10 kN specimen grips, 600 mm wide chamber: 100 kN specimen grips). During cooling: consumption between 10% and 90% of the temperature range to EN 60068-3-5
The rate of temperature change is determined between 10 % and 90 % of the specified range to EN 60068-3-5
To DAkkS/DKD R 5-7 Method C: expanded measurement uncertainty of the temperature measurement system +/- 1.5 K (basic chamber, no load)

Item No.	1090458
Temperature range	RT +10°C ... +360 °C
With LN₂ cooling system (option)	-80 ... +360 °C
Connection LN₂ (inner threads)¹	G 3/8
Coolant operating pressure	1.5 +/- 0.1	bar
Typical LN₂ consumption when: ²
Cooling from RT to -30 °C	8.5	l
Hold at -30 °C	9	l/h
Cooling to -80 °C	19	l
Hold at -80 °C	14	l/h
Rate of temperature change without load to EN 60068-3-5³
Heating mode from RT to 360°C	11.5	K/min
Corresponds to a warm-up time of:	23	min
Cooling mode from RT to -80 °C	5	K/min
Corresponds to a cool-off time of:	17	min
Temporal instability ⁴	+/- 1	°C
Local inhomogeneity ⁴	+/- 1	°C
Power supply	400	V, 3Ph/N/PE
Power frequency	50/60	Hz
Power consumption	7.2	kVA
Power supply cable	l = 4 m, with 5-pin CEE plug (16A)
Interface	RS 232 (requires a COM port on the PC)
Dimensions:
Test area:
Height	900	mm
Width	460	mm
Depth	740	mm
Inside of the door to the test axis	400	mm
Outer (distance to outer sides):
Height	1040	mm
Width	600	mm
Depth	1345	mm
Weight, approx. (without options)	230	kg
Design	Four openings (two left, two right), closed with dummy plug by default, for connection of extensometers, for example; door hinge on left; condensation drain included in connection unit
Overall noise level	< 68	dB(A)

The supply line connection also includes a G 3/8"-UNF 3/4"-16 adapter
Chamber closed, with typical equipment (100 kN specimen grip). During cooling: consumption between 10% and 90% of the temperature range to EN 60068-3-5
The rate of temperature change is determined between 10 % and 90 % of the specified range to EN 60068-3-5
To DAkkS/DKD R 5-7 Method C: expanded measurement uncertainty of the temperature measurement system +/- 1.5 K (basic chamber, no load)

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ZwickRoell testing software for temperature chambers

The testing machine, including temperature chamber, features convenient, intuitive operation via the ZwickRoell testXpert III testing software. The control layout adapts interactively to the test sequence and provides direct feedback. You can access all the data from your test series at any time.

ZwickRoell's testing software allows the temperature chamber fan speed to be conveniently adjusted, ensuring reliable test results even with fragile specimens such as films.

More information about testXpert III

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Temperature Chambers

For tests in a temperature range of -80°C to 360 °C

Testing up to 360 °C: easy with the new temperature chamber

Future-proof temperature chambers

Tensile test on plastics to ISO 527-1

Temperature chamber from -80°C to +250°C

Advantages & features

Advantages & features

Tests on plastics

Tests on composites

Tests on elastomers and rubber

Reliable test results

Precise temperature conditioning

Maximum operating convenience

Flexible in use

Perfect extensometer integration

Cost and time savings

Temperature chamber modularity

Temperature chamber modularity

Door-in-door for maximum time and cost savings

Specimen magazine with insertion aid

Cooling

Temperature control near the specimen

Reliable test results with optical extensometers

Insert for contact-type extensometers

Safety door function

Colder still? Hotter still?

Technical overview

ZwickRoell testing software for temperature chambers

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