Temperature chambers

For tests in a temperature range of -80°C to +250°C

All system components of these temperature chambers "Made by ZwickRoell", or also called environmental chambers, 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, also called environmental 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.

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Applications of the temperature chamber

Materials and component testing over a wide temperature range, including:

tests on plastics: reliable test results, e.g. to ISO 527-1, ASTM D638
rubber, elastomers: standard-compliant tests plus temperature accuracy, e.g. to ISO 23529 and ISO 37
composites: tests using a wide range of fixtures

Tests on plastic under temperature

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 under temperature

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 under temperature

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.

Key Advantages and Features of the Temperature Chamber

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.

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

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

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

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

The following features guarantee short cycle times free from lengthy heating periods, offering maximum 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.

Future proof temperature chamber

The modular concept of environmental chambers allows optimum adaptation of the chamber to suit your needs.

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Temperature chambers from - 80° to 250°C - Made by ZwickRoell

Ergonomic and intuitive operation via testXpert III. Traceable test results and perfect integration in the testing system.

Temperature chambers for AllroundLine at a glance⁽⁴⁾

Temperature chamber (wide) in AllroundLine

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

Temperature chamber (wide) in AllroundLine

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

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
Clear view for the 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

Clear view for the 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
Temperature chamber (narrow) modular expansion capability

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

Temperature chamber (narrow) modular expansion capability

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

Tensile test according to ISO 527-1 within environmental chambers from -80°C to +250°C

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Plastics test from -80 °C up to +250 °C within the environmental chamber

Materials and component testing over a wide temperature range, including tests on plastics (e.g. to ISO 527-1, ASTM D638), rubber, elastomers, composites.

Temperature Chamber Modularity

The temperature chamber and its accessories have been designed especially for use in ZwickRoell materials testing machines. The modular concept also allows retrospective adaptation to suit your needs. Below is an overview of all available options:

Door-in-door for maximum time and cost savings

Minimal temperature variation during specimen change or removal of clip-on extensometer. Enables shorter cyclic 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 in our product range: according to ASTM D 638 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

Specimen magazine for temperature chamber to ASTM D638

Insertion aid for specimen magazine to ASTM D638

Cooling system for frosty temperatures

Cooling

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

Liquid nitrogen container Vacuum super insulation, 100 l, incl. connection line (Item number 1022235)	1022225

Connection line to temperature chamber Vacuum super insulation, L = 1.5 m, UNF 3/4"-16 Ensures optimum performance of the temperature chamber in cooling mode when using an alternative liquid nitrogen container	1022235

Temperature control near the specimen

Environmental chamber in AllroundLine testing machine

Very close to the specimen

This option enables a temperature sensor to be positioned in close proximity to the specimen, controlling the temperature at the critical 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 module for optical extensometers with test-temperature-dependent heating of the pane in tests below room temperature.

Insert for contact-type extensometers

Mechanical insert for contact extensometer

Required in combination with contact extensometer.

Safety door function with guard locking for maximum operator safety

Safety door function

Description	Item number
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

Description

Item number

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?

Extended temperature range for environmental chamber

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.

testXpert III test software for temperature chamber modified

ZwickRoell testing software for temperature chambers

The testing machine including temperature chamber features 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 fragile specimens such as films.

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Applications and technical overview

Technical data

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 60068-3-5^[3]
Heating mode from RT to 250°C	12	12	7.5	13	9.5	K/min
Corresponds to a warm-up time of:	15	17	23	14	19	min
Cooling mode from RT to -80 °C	7	5.5	5	4.5	5	K/min
Corresponds to a cool-off time of:	12	14	16	19	17	min
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)

Alternative sizes

In addition to our temperature chambers manufactured in-house, we also offer alternative chambers in various designs with limited functionality and options. More information can be found in our product information.

The specified values for heating and cooling as well as spatial and temporal fluctuations in temperature apply to a closed chamber without accessories.

Outer dimensions (H x W x D) [mm]	Inner dimensions (H x W x D) [mm]	Ambient temperature [°C]	Cooling system	Weight [kg]	Door hinge	Item no.
650 x 400 x 840	500 x 255 x 360	+20 to +250	Optional^[1]	85	Right	063970

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