AUTO TECHNOLOGY CHAMBER INFORMATION OVERVIEW

Legacy Steel Salt Fog For legacy QA and QC corrosion testing, especially where a lab already uses this traditional chamber style. Common for established salt fog, water fog and high-humidity methods. Common Industries: Automotive • Aerospace & Defense • Coatings & Metal Finishing • General Manufacturing Common Specifications: ASTM B117 • ISO 9227 • MIL-STD-810 Method 509.7 • ASTM D2247 • ASTM G85 A1

Control Types

Control Type	Functions
Standard Controls	Controls chamber temperature and bubble-tower heater temperature. Air pressure is adjusted separately. Fog baffles are manually adjustable.
Touchscreen / Computer Controls	Controls chamber temperature, data logging and basic cyclic functions.

Customizations

Customization	Control / Platform Limitation	Applicable Standards / Test Types
Wet-Bottom / Humidity Pipe System	Air bubbles through water in the chamber bottom. The lowered water jacket heats the air and creates condensation on the specimens.	ASTM D2247 and applicable high-humidity / condensation procedures.
High-Temperature Package	Raises chamber temperature for methods in the 50 °C range.	ASTM B368 CASS, ISO 9227 CASS, ASTM G85 A2 / A3 where required.
SO2 Dosing Package	Adds SO₂ dosing. Computer controls are preferred for dosing control.	ASTM G85 A4 and applicable SO2 salt-fog procedures.
Horizontal Fog Dispersion	Provides more usable test space for large or unusual specimens.	Used when additional clear specimen space is required.

Applicable Specifications

Specification / Method	Configuration
ASTM B117	Base salt-fog configuration.
ISO 9227 NSS	Base salt-fog configuration.
ISO 9227 AASS	Salt-fog configuration suitable for acidified solution.
ASTM G85 Annex A1	Acetic acid salt spray.
JIS Z 2371	Salt-spray configuration.
GB/T 10125 NSS / AASS	Salt-spray configuration.
ISO 7253	Neutral salt-spray configuration.
IEC 60068-2-11	Salt-mist configuration.
EIA-364-31	Connector salt-spray configuration.
MIL-STD-810 Method 509.7	Salt-fog configuration.
MIL-STD-202 Method 101	Salt-atmosphere configuration.
MIL-STD-883 Method 1009	Salt-atmosphere configuration.
MIL-STD-750 Method 1046.3	Salt-atmosphere configuration.
ASTM B368 / ISO 9227 CASS	High-Temperature Package for the required elevated chamber temperature.
ASTM G85 Annex A2	Cyclic / temperature configuration.
ASTM G85 Annex A3	Cyclic / temperature configuration.
ASTM G85 Annex A4	SO2 dosing package.
ASTM D2247	Wet-bottom / humidity-pipe configuration.
ASTM D1735	Water fog using DI water in the solution tank and the chamber fog-generation system; formal humidity setup may also use the humidity pipe / wet-bottom arrangement as specified.
ISO 6270 humidity / condensation methods	Humidity configuration.

Add-Ons

Add-On	Function
Bubble Tower DI Holding Tank / Hybrid Feed System	Supplies the bubble tower when pressurized facility DI water is not available.
Shut Down Timer	Provides timed shutoff of air to the bubble tower for unattended operation.
Sample Access Ports	Provides openings for specimen wiring, tubing or other external connections.
Independent Data Logger	Provides additional recording of chamber-related temperatures and operating data.
Scrubber / Jet Exhaust Assembly	Treats chamber exhaust where direct exterior ventilation is unavailable.
Recirculating Scrubber / Jet Exhaust System	Recirculates scrubber water instead of using continuous fresh-water flow.
Combination Jet Exhaust / Wet-Bottom Drain Assembly	Combines exhaust handling with the wet-bottom drain arrangement.
Power Vent	Provides powered exhaust assistance for longer vent runs.
External Condensate Collection Package	Allows collection-rate checks without opening the chamber cover.
Slotted Support Bars / Slotted Support Racks	Provides organized support and spacing for test panels and specimens.
Heavy-Duty Shelves	Supports heavier or nonstandard specimens.
Custom Specimen Fixtures	Adapts the exposure zone to specific part geometry.
Corrosion / Mass-Loss Coupons	Provides reference specimens for applicable chamber-verification or corrosion methods.
Calibration Support	Provides chamber-related calibration documentation and service.
NRTL Field Inspection Label	Optional NRTL field inspection and labeling, available at additional cost.

Advanced Accelerated Corrosion For corrosion testing from simple salt fog to complex cyclic programs involving heat, immersion, spray, humidity control, climate transitions and freezing. Common Industries: Automotive OEM & Tier Suppliers • Transportation • Coatings & Metals • Aerospace • Industrial Common Specifications: SAE J2334 • GMW 14872 • GMW 3172 • Ford L-467 • VDA 233-102 • ISO 11997-3 • ASTM G85

Control Types

Control Type	Example	Functions
Touchscreen Controls		Controls temperature, salt fog, high humidity, timed cycles and direct solution spray / impingement.
PC Controls	—	Controls advanced RH and temperature transitions, recirculated spray, spray cooling, freezing, swaying spray, immersion and multiple solution sources.

Customizations

Customization	Touchscreen	PC Controls	Applicable Standards / Test Types
Water Fog	Uses DI water through the fog system.	Uses DI water through the fog system.	ASTM D1735 and other water-fog procedures.
Wet Bottom	Heats water in the chamber bottom to create high humidity and condensation. Standard on most sizes; not standard on Size 110.	Heats water in the chamber bottom to create high humidity and condensation. Standard on most sizes; not standard on Size 110.	ASTM D2247 and related high-humidity / condensation exposures.
Humidity Control	Controls defined RH setpoints for J2334-style testing.	Controls defined RH setpoints for J2334-style testing.	SAE J2334 and other cyclic methods requiring defined humidity setpoints without full climate-transition control.
Advanced Climate Control	—	Controls programmed RH and temperature transitions.	VDA 233-102, ISO 11997-3 and other advanced cyclic methods requiring controlled temperature / RH transitions.
Direct Solution Spray / Impingement	Direct solution application to specimens.	Direct solution spray / impingement with PC sequencing.	GMW 14872, SAE J2334 and related OEM cyclic procedures.
Recirculated Solution Spray	—	Collects and reuses sprayed solution.	GMW 3172 and related procedures using recirculated solution spray.
Cooled Recirculated Spray	—	Cools solution before it is recirculated.	GMW 3172 and related procedures requiring controlled or cooled recirculated spray solution.
Mechanical Cooling / Freezing	—	Adds below-ambient and freezing capability.	VDA 233-102, ISO 11997-3 Cycle C and other procedures containing low-temperature / freezing stages.
LN2 Low-Temperature Assist	—	LN2-assisted low-temperature operation for applications requiring additional cooling capacity.	Low-temperature cyclic corrosion procedures requiring the LN2-assisted configuration.
Swaying Spray	—	Moves the spray across the specimen area.	Ford CETP 00.00-L-467 / L-467.
Immersion	—	Transfers solution from a separate tank into the chamber for immersion, then returns it to the tank.	OEM / customer cyclic procedures combining immersion with other environmental stages.
Multiple Solution Sources	—	Allows spray from multiple solution sources.	OEM / customer cyclic procedures requiring different solutions in separate spray stages.
Horizontal Dispersion Towers	Horizontal fog-dispersion arrangement for additional usable specimen space; used on the Size 40 touchscreen configuration.	Horizontal fog-dispersion arrangement for additional usable specimen space.	ASTM B117, ASTM B368, ASTM D1735 and other fog methods using the horizontal dispersion arrangement.
SO2 Dosing	—	Adds sulfur-dioxide dosing under computer control.	ASTM G85 Annex A4 and related SO2 corrosion cycles.

Applicable Specifications

Specification / Method	Touchscreen	PC Controls	Configuration Notes
ASTM B117	Yes.	Yes.	Salt fog is a base capability.
ISO 9227 NSS / AASS	Yes.	Yes.	Salt-fog configuration.
ASTM B368 / ISO 9227 CASS	Yes.	Yes.	Within the standard ambient-to-70 °C chamber temperature range.
ASTM G85 Annex A1	Yes.	Yes.	Acetic acid salt spray.
ASTM G85 Annex A2	Yes.	Yes.	Cyclic acidified salt spray.
ASTM G85 Annex A3	Yes.	Yes.	SWAAT.
ASTM G85 Annex A5	Yes.	Yes.	Fiberglass / Advanced Accelerated Corrosion only.
ASTM D2247	Yes.	Yes.	Wet-bottom high-humidity / condensation exposure; wet bottom is not standard on Size 110.
ASTM D1735	Yes.	Yes.	Water fog using DI water through the fog-generation system.
ISO 6270 humidity methods	Method-dependent.	Yes.	Exact RH / condensation requirements determine hardware.
JIS Z 2371	Yes.	Yes.	Salt-spray configuration.
IEC 60068-2-11	Yes.	Yes.	Salt-mist configuration.
GMW 14872	Yes.	Yes.	Direct solution spray / impingement with the required humidity and cycle functions.
SAE J2334	Yes.	Yes.	Humidity Control option for defined RH thresholds; direct solution spray / impingement as required.
Ford CETP 00.00-L-467 / L-467	—	Yes.	Swaying spray with the required programmed environmental cycle.
VDA 233-102	—	Yes.	Advanced climate control; Cycle C uses mechanical cooling / freezing.
ISO 11997-3	—	Yes.	Advanced climate control; Cycle C uses mechanical cooling / freezing.
ISO 11997-1	Method dependent.	Yes.	Method-specific controls and hardware.
GMW 3172	—	Yes.	Recirculated solution spray; cooled recirculated spray where required.
ISO 16701	Method dependent.	Yes.	Cycle-specific controls and hardware.
ISO 14993	Method dependent.	Yes.	Cycle-specific controls and hardware.
IEC 60068-2-52	Method dependent.	Yes.	Cyclic salt mist with conditioning / dry stages.
Toyota cyclic corrosion procedures	Method dependent.	Yes.	Exact procedure / revision determines spray, temperature and humidity hardware.
Volkswagen PV-series corrosion procedures	Method dependent.	Yes.	Procedure-specific configuration.
Volvo cyclic corrosion procedures	Method dependent.	Yes.	Procedure-specific configuration.
Hyundai / Kia cyclic corrosion procedures	Method dependent.	Yes.	Procedure-specific configuration.
Customer-specific OEM cyclic procedures	Method dependent.	Yes.	Built to the required sequence and hardware.

Add-Ons

Add-On	Availability / Function
Support Angles / Support Rods / Slotted Support Bars / Support Racks / Heavy-Duty Shelves	Specimen support, positioning and loading.
Custom Specimen Racks / Fixtures	Adapts the chamber to specimen geometry.
Wet Bulb Humidity Measurement	Measures wet-bulb temperature and allows calculated RH monitoring from wet-bulb and dry-bulb temperature. It is a measurement option, not active RH control.
Access Ports / Feedthroughs	Provides access for wiring, tubing, sensors or instrumentation.
Automatic Cover Lifters	Assists with cover opening and closing.
Mixing Tank Convenience Package	Simplifies solution mixing, storage and transfer.
Additional Bulk Solution Reservoirs	Adds solution storage capacity or separate convenience reservoirs.
Automatic Solution Fill	Reduces manual solution replenishment.
Water Scrubber / Recirculating Scrubber / Jet Exhaust	Handles chamber exhaust and salt carryover.
Power Exhaust Vent	Provides powered assistance for facility exhaust runs.
Data Logging	Available according to the installed control platform.
Remote Monitoring / Network Access	Available on PC-controlled configurations and other supported control packages.
Collection Funnels & Cylinders	Supports fog collection-rate checks.
Corrosion / Mass-Loss Coupons	Reference specimens for applicable methods.
External Condensate Collection	Collects chamber condensate externally.
Calibration Packages	Provides applicable chamber calibration documentation and services.
Maintenance Support	Factory maintenance and service support.
NRTL Field Inspection Label	Optional NRTL field inspection and labeling, available at additional cost.

Mixed Flowing Gas (MFG) For modern gas-corrosion testing, especially in electronics, connectors, contacts and other components sensitive to low-level atmospheric pollutants. Common Industries: Electronics • Electrical Connectors & Contacts • Telecommunications • Automotive Electronics • Industrial Reliability Common Specifications: IEC 60068-2-60 • EIA-364-65 • ASTM B827 • ASTM B845 • Telcordia GR-1217 • Battelle Class I–IV

Control Types

Control Type	Functions
Integrated PC Controls	Controls recipes, data logging, gas delivery, airflow, air exchange, temperature and humidity.

Customizations

Customization	Control / Configuration	Applicable Standards / Test Types
Gas Type / Mix	Configured around the pollutant gases required by the test. Supported gases include H2S, SO2, NO2 and Cl2.	IEC 60068-2-60, EIA-364-65, ASTM B827, ASTM B845, Battelle and customer-specific MFG procedures.
Gas Analyzers	Measures chamber gas concentration for closed-loop control. Up to four analyzer inputs.	MFG procedures requiring measured working-volume gas concentration and closed-loop concentration control.
Mass-Flow Controls	Controls pollutant-gas flow.	MFG procedures requiring controlled low-level gas delivery.
Humidity Control	Controls chamber RH.	IEC 60068-2-60, EIA-364-65, ASTM B827, ASTM B845, Battelle and customer-specific MFG procedures.
Temperature Control	Controls exposure temperature using the dual-chamber design.	IEC 60068-2-60, EIA-364-65, ASTM B827, ASTM B845, Battelle and customer-specific MFG procedures.
Permeation Tube System	Generates pollutant gas with permeation tubes.	MFG procedures using permeation-tube gas generation.

Applicable Specifications

Specification / Method	Configuration Notes
IEC 60068-2-60	Mixed flowing gas exposure with the required gas mixture, concentration, temperature, RH and air exchange.
EIA-364-65	Mixed flowing gas testing of connectors / sockets; environmental class and control-coupon requirements determine setup.
ASTM B827	Practice for conducting mixed flowing gas corrosion exposures.
ASTM B845	Mixed flowing gas test conditions for electrical contacts / devices.
Telcordia GR-1217	Applicable mixed-gas / corrosive-atmosphere configurations as required by the program.
Battelle Class I	Configured to the selected Battelle environment.
Battelle Class II	Configured to the selected Battelle environment.
Battelle Class III	Configured to the selected Battelle environment.
Battelle Class IV	Configured to the selected Battelle environment.
Customer-specific electronics pollutant-gas environments	Configured to the required gas species, concentrations, airflow, air exchange, temperature and RH.

Add-Ons

Add-On	Function
Custom Shelves / Electronics Racks / Fixtures	Supports specific specimen layouts.
Wiring Ports / Additional Feedthroughs	Provides access for powered or instrumented specimens.
Gas Detection / Facility Safety Interfaces	Supports facility gas-monitoring requirements.
Remote Monitoring / Network Access	Provides remote access to supported control and logging functions.
Coupon / Corrosivity Monitoring Hardware	Supports atmosphere verification with applicable control coupons or monitoring methods.
Mixing Fans	Provides additional chamber-air circulation where specified.
Custom Cabinet Dimensions	Adapts usable test volume to the specimen load.
NRTL Field Inspection Label	Optional NRTL field inspection and labeling, available at additional cost.

Gas Dosing For moist-gas corrosion testing using controlled gas dosing. Common for SO₂, H₂S and similar gas exposure methods. Common Industries: Electronics & Electrical • Metals & Coatings • Connectors & Contacts • Industrial Materials Common Specifications: DIN 50018 • ASTM G87 • ISO 3231 • IEC 60068-2-42 • IEC 60068-2-43

Control Types

Control Type	Functions
Command Controls	Physical controls for temperature and gas dosing.

Customizations

Customization	Control / Configuration	Applicable Standards / Test Types
Number of Gases	Configured for one to four gases.	DIN 50018, ASTM G87, ISO 3231, IEC 60068-2-42, IEC 60068-2-43 and customer-defined gas-dosing procedures.

Applicable Specifications

Specification / Method	Configuration Notes
DIN 50018	SO2 condensation / Kesternich-type moist-gas exposure.
ASTM G87	Moist SO2 exposure.
ISO 3231	Humid atmospheres containing SO2.
IEC 60068-2-42	SO2 exposure where the required gas delivery is compatible with the G4 dosing approach.
IEC 60068-2-43	H2S exposure where the required gas delivery is compatible with the G4 dosing approach.
Customer-defined moist-gas procedures	Configured around the required gas species, humidity, temperature, flow and exposure time.
Customer-defined gas-dosing exposures	Configured around one to four gas inputs and the required dosing conditions.

Add-Ons

Add-On	Function
Custom Specimen Racks / Supports	Supports specific specimen layouts.
Access Fittings	Provides additional tubing or instrumentation access.
Gas Supply Interfaces	Adapts the chamber to the facility gas-supply arrangement.
Facility Exhaust Connections	Connects the chamber to the required exhaust system.
External Gas Detection	Supports facility gas-monitoring requirements.
Custom Chamber Dimensions	Adapts usable test volume to the specimen load.
NRTL Field Inspection Label	Optional NRTL field inspection and labeling, available at additional cost.

Simple Immersion For continuous or cyclic immersion in water, saltwater or other compatible solutions. Used for coatings, metals, plastics and finished components. Common Industries: Coatings • Metals • Pipeline & Infrastructure • Energy • Plastics & Materials Common Specifications: ASTM D870 • ASTM G31 • ISO 2812-2 • ISO 175 • Customer-Specific Immersion Methods

Control Types

Control Type	Functions
Dedicated Immersion Controls	Controls solution temperature, heaters, liquid level and other process functions required by the configured tank.
Programmable Cyclic Controls	Used on cyclic fill-and-drain systems to control pumps, valves, immersion duration, drain duration and cycle count.

Customizations

Customization	Control / Design Limitation	Applicable Standards / Test Types
Continuous vs. Cyclic Immersion	Configured for continuous immersion or repeated fill-and-drain cycles.	Continuous immersion methods or customer-specific cyclic immersion procedures.
Solution Heating / Temperature Control	Dedicated heater and RTD feedback configured for the required solution temperature.	ASTM D870, ASTM G31, ISO 2812-2, ISO 175 and customer procedures specifying solution temperature.
Air Sparging / Agitation	Dedicated airflow / agitation hardware where required.	Customer and material-test methods requiring liquid movement or aeration.
Cyclic Fill & Drain	Requires programmable controls, reservoir, pumps, valves and drain sequencing.	Customer-specific cyclic immersion and repeated immersion / drain procedures.
Multiple Solutions / Reservoirs	Custom plumbing and control arrangement based on chemistry and sequence.	Customer procedures requiring different liquid exposures.
Test-Specific Immersion Depth / Tank Geometry	Tank dimensions and liquid level are built around the specimen and required exposure depth.	Application-specific.
Solution-Compatible Construction	Tank, pump, seal, heater and plumbing materials must be selected for the test chemistry.	Application-specific based on liquid chemistry.

Applicable Specifications

Specification / Method	Configuration Notes
ASTM D870	Water immersion of coatings.
ASTM G31	Laboratory immersion corrosion testing of metals.
ISO 2812-2	Water immersion.
ISO 175	Effects of liquid chemicals on plastics.
Customer-specific water immersion	Tank size, solution temperature and specimen loading are configured to the procedure.
Customer-specific saltwater immersion	Materials of construction and solution handling are configured to the chemistry.
Customer-specific cyclic immersion	Requires the appropriate fill / drain reservoir, pumps, valves and programmable controls.
Internal durability / repeated immersion-drain procedures	Configured to the required dwell, drain and cycle sequence.

Add-Ons

Add-On	Function
Custom Specimen Racks / Baskets	Supports loading and removal of test specimens.
Heavy-Part Supports / Loading Fixtures	Supports larger or heavier components.
Custom Covers	Provides application-specific tank access and closure.
Access Ports	Provides access for sensors, tubing or instrumentation.
Convenience Drains / Overflow Plumbing	Improves fill, drain and overflow handling.
External Transfer Connections	Supports external liquid transfer or facility plumbing.
NRTL Field Inspection Label	Optional NRTL field inspection and labeling, available at additional cost.

Legacy Spray For rain, spray and water-ingress testing. Used for automotive parts, lighting, enclosures, electronics and other products exposed to direct water. Common Industries: Automotive • Lighting • Electronics & Electrical • Enclosures • Industrial Equipment Common Specifications: IEC 60068-2-18 Method R / Rb • JIS D 0203 • Customer & OEM Water-Ingress Procedures

Control Types

Control Type	Functions
Basic ON / OFF Controls	Used for simple fixed spray exposures requiring basic pump / spray operation and timing.
PLC / Touchscreen Controls	Used for timed nozzle events, oscillating spray, specimen motion, heated water and multi-step sequencing.

Customizations

Customization	Control / Configuration	Applicable Standards / Test Types
Nozzle Type / Quantity / Location	Fixed or sequenced nozzle arrangements.	Method-specific rain, spray, wash and water-ingress procedures.
Droplet Characteristics / Spray Pattern / Angle	Set by nozzle type, geometry and water delivery.	Applicable IEC, JIS, SAE and customer/OEM water-exposure procedures.
Pressure / Flow Configuration	Pump, regulator, nozzles and instrumentation are selected for the required water pressure and flow.	Water-ingress, rain, wash and direct-spray procedures.
Impact Velocity / Nozzle Distance	Set by nozzle type, pressure, flow and distance.	Procedures defining water impact conditions or nozzle-to-specimen geometry.
Water Temperature Control	Requires heater / temperature-control hardware and programmable control when temperature changes are part of a sequence.	Procedures specifying controlled spray-water temperature.
Oscillating / Moving Spray	Requires powered motion and PLC / touchscreen sequencing.	Methods requiring moving spray coverage.
Multiple Spray Zones / Intermittent or Sequential Spray	Uses PLC / touchscreen controls for multiple zones or timed sequences.	Customer/OEM procedures with staged or zoned water application.
Multiple Test Liquids	Uses separate reservoirs, pumps and plumbing for multiple liquids.	Customer-defined procedures using more than one test liquid.
Specimen Rotation / Powered Motion	Requires programmable control when rotation, reversing or powered specimen operation is part of the exposure.	JIS D 0203 and other water-ingress / spray methods requiring controlled specimen motion.

Applicable Specifications

Specification / Method	Configuration Notes
IEC 60068-2-18 Test Rb	Impacting-water exposure. The specific Rb method and severity determine the spray apparatus.
JIS D 0203	Applicable R1 / R2 / S1 / S2 rain / spray configurations as required by the selected method.
Customer-specific rain testing	Nozzle, pressure, flow, water temperature, angle, duration and specimen motion configured to the procedure.
OEM water-intrusion procedures	Built to the required water delivery and specimen motion.
Direct water-spray durability procedures	Built to the required spray apparatus and sequence.

Add-Ons

Add-On	Function
Adjustable Specimen Racks / Custom Fixtures	Supports specimen positioning and loading.
Access Ports / Feedthroughs	Provides access for wiring, sensors or instrumentation.
Larger Convenience Reservoirs	Adds water storage capacity.
Additional Drain Connections	Improves water removal and facility plumbing.
Observation Features	Provides additional visibility of the specimen during exposure where configured.
Convenience Plumbing	Improves filling, draining and connection to facility water systems.
NRTL Field Inspection Label	Optional NRTL field inspection and labeling, available at additional cost.