Auto Technology X Series Size 20 Cyclic Corrosion Chamber (700020-A)
The Auto Technology X Series is a rugged, OEM-grade cyclic corrosion test chamber engineered for demanding automotive and industrial specifications such as GMW 14872, Ford L-467, PV 1210, and IEC 60068-2-52. Designed for aggressive environmental transitions and long qualification cycles, the X Series delivers precise temperature and humidity control, multi-cycle programmability, and optional Advanced Climate Control, mechanical cooling, immersion, and impingement packages for high-stress OEM validation programs.
Description
The X Series Size 20 Cyclic Corrosion Test Chamber is a heavy-duty, OEM-grade cyclic corrosion platform engineered for laboratories running the most demanding automotive and industrial corrosion specifications. These programs require aggressive environmental ramps, tightly controlled humidity, rapid transitions, and long-term repeatability that simpler cyclic systems cannot sustain. Designed and built in Ohio, and used daily in Auto Technology’s own A2LA-accredited corrosion test laboratory, the X Series is built for validation work where spec compliance and data integrity are non-negotiable.
Built for the Toughest OEM Cyclic Corrosion Specifications
The X Series is purpose-built for high-stress OEM validation standards, not simplified cyclic testing. It supports complex, multi-step corrosion routines that combine salt exposure, controlled humidity, dry-off, ambient holds, immersion, and aggressive temperature transitions within a single programmable profile.
Standards supported include:
- GMW 14872
- Ford CETP 00.00-L-467
- SAE J2334
- Toyota TSH1555G
- ISO 16701 and ISO 14993
- Volkswagen PV 1210
- Volvo VCS 1027 / Volvo STD 423-0014
- IEC 60068-2-52
- And many more
Simpler cyclic methodologies (such as ASTM G85 Annex A5) can be executed, but the X Series is engineered specifically for OEM protocols that push equipment performance, control stability, and transition accuracy well beyond entry-level cyclic systems.
Advanced Climate Control (ACC): X-Series-Only Capability
For OEM specifications that require rapid, stable environmental transitions without mechanical refrigeration, the X Series Size 20 NC uniquely supports Auto Technology’s Advanced Climate Control (ACC) package — a capability available only on NC-series X chambers with PC controls.
The ACC package was developed specifically for demanding standards such as Ford CETP L-467 and IEC 60068-2-52, where fast transitions between temperature and humidity setpoints are required without introducing uncontrolled heat loads into the laboratory.
Unlike external or portable A/C systems used on lower-tier chambers, the ACC package:
- Uses engineered airflow, ventilation, and cool-mist control to drive rapid transitions
- Maintains stable humidity and temperature targets during aggressive ramp phases
- Prevents heat dump into the laboratory, protecting lab HVAC stability
- Delivers spec-accurate performance at a lower complexity and cost than mechanical cooling
The ACC package requires an ambient, temperature-controlled laboratory environment (25 °C ± 5 °C) and is designed specifically for OEM cyclic practices where transition accuracy is critical to test validity.
Engineered for Aggressive Transitions and Full Environmental Control
Whether configured with Advanced Climate Control, mechanical cooling, or LN₂ assist, the X Series Size 20 NC is designed to execute repeatable, high-stress transitions that exceed the capability of basic cyclic chambers.
Key environmental capabilities include:
- Rapid temperature ramps and controlled cooling transitions
- Precisely managed relative humidity for OEM-defined setpoints
- Integrated salt fog, solution spray, and impingement exposure
- Immersion cycles for corrosion fatigue and paint creep evaluation
- Stable dry-off and ambient phases without reliance on lab HVAC workarounds
X Series Size 20 NC Chamber Specifications
- Internal Volume: 20 ft³ (594 L)
- Exposure Zone Dimensions: 50 × 29 × 25 in (127 × 73 × 64 cm)
- External Dimensions: 93 × 43 in (242 × 110 cm), configuration dependent
Key Features for OEM-Grade Qualification
| Feature | Why It Matters for OEM Testing |
|---|---|
| True Multi-Cycle Control | Executes complex OEM corrosion profiles—salt, humidity, immersion, dry-off, ambient, and ramps—within a single programmable sequence |
| Advanced Climate Control (ACC)* | Enables rapid, spec-accurate transitions for Ford L-467 and IEC 60068-2-52 without mechanical refrigeration or lab heat load |
| Mechanical Cooling* | Supports deep-cold operation and aggressive transition profiles where required |
| Controlled Relative Humidity* | Maintains tight RH tolerances demanded by GMW, ISO, and Volvo cyclic standards |
| Oscillating Spray Bars* | Provides uniform solution impingement for Ford and Volvo-defined exposure steps |
| Immersion Capability* | Enables cyclic submersion used in advanced corrosion fatigue and paint creep testing |
| Jet Exhaust & Power Venting* | Ensures stable airflow, fog evacuation, and repeatable test conditions |
| PC-Based Controls & Data Logging* | Unlimited profile creation, trending, and audit-ready traceability |
| LN₂ Adder Package* | Supports extreme cooling transitions beyond conventional systems |
| SO₂ Adder Package* | Extends capability to specialized OEM and coatings corrosion environments |
| A2LA Lab-Proven Platform | Uses the same chamber architecture operated continuously in Auto Technology’s accredited corrosion laboratory |
| Made in the USA | Designed, built, calibrated, and supported directly from Ohio |
*Optional or configuration-dependent feature. ACC available only on NC-series X chambers with PC controls and suitable lab environment.
