CORROSION TEST CHAMBER SELECTION GUIDE
Selecting the right corrosion chamber starts with understanding the environmental stresses required by your test standard: continuous salt fog, humidity cycling, temperature ramps, SO₂ exposure, mixed flowing gas, or long-term immersion. This guide provides a simple overview of the chamber types we manufacture and the practices they support, helping you match your requirements to the correct system. Whether you're running ASTM B117, SAE J2334, OEM corrosion cycles, or specialized multi-gas testing, this chart explains the capabilities at a glance. Our team is here to guide you to the right chamber.
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Salt Fog Chambers (ASTM B117, ISO 9227, JIS Z 2371)
C SERIES
Purpose
Continuous, fixed-environment exposure (e.g., salt fog).
Limited transitions.
Can be accessorized for added flexibility.
Limited transitions.
Can be accessorized for added flexibility.
Example Standards
ASTM B117, ASTM G85 A1*, A2*, A3, A5, ISO 9227, JIS Z 2371, ASTM B368 (CASS), MIL-STD-810 509
Differentiating Features
Cost-effective fiberglass design
Ideal for qualification testing
Simple controls, minimal maintenance
Ideal for qualification testing
Simple controls, minimal maintenance
M SERIES
Purpose
Continuous exposure with industry-leading thermal stability for qualification labs.
Can be accessorized for added flexibility and transition support.
Can be accessorized for added flexibility and transition support.
Example Standards
ASTM B117, ASTM G85 A1, A2*, A3*, A4*, ASTM B368 (CASS)*, ISO 9227,
JIS Z 2371, MIL-STD-810 509
Differentiating Features
Tightest thermal uniformity
Ideal for long-term data consistency
Precision water-jacket heating
Ideal for long-term data consistency
Precision water-jacket heating
Cyclic Corrosion Test Chambers (SAE J2334, ASTM G85, ISO 11997, etc.)
A SERIES
Purpose
Automated cyclic environments — temperature, humidity, and fog transitions.
Example Standards
SAE J2334, ASTM G85, ISO 11997-1 (Basic Cycles), cyclic humidity tests
Differentiating Features
Programmable cyclic capability
Runs most non-OEM cycles
Expanded humidity/temp ranges
Runs most non-OEM cycles
Expanded humidity/temp ranges
X SERIES
Purpose
Advanced cyclic profiles with rapid ramps, deep cooling, and full climate control.
Fully customizable.
Fully customizable.
Example Standards
GMW14872, Ford CETP L-467, JASO M609, VCS 1027149, CS.00056, advanced OEM cycles
Differentiating Features
Fast temp drops without external AC
Optional mechanical cooling
Full PC control
Deep data logging
Optional mechanical cooling
Full PC control
Deep data logging
Specialized Corrosion & Environmental Systems
MFG Chamber
Purpose
Multi-gas corrosion (SO₂, NO₂, H₂S, Cl₂) at ppb/ppm precision.
Example Standards
IEC 60068-2-60
Telcordia GR-1217
Telcordia GR-63
ASTM F1996
Telcordia GR-1217
Telcordia GR-63
ASTM F1996
Features
Precise ppb/ppm gas dosing
Continuous Immersion Chambers
Purpose
Constant liquid exposure for coatings, metals, polymers, and assemblies under uninterrupted immersion conditions.
Example Standards
ASTM D870
ISO 2812-2
ISO 175
ISO 2812-2
ISO 175
Features
Heated immersion testing
Stable liquid exposure conditions
Built-to-order tank configurations
Stable liquid exposure conditions
Built-to-order tank configurations
Cyclic Immersion Chambers
Purpose
Automated fill-and-drain immersion cycling for repeated wet / dry liquid exposure of coatings, materials, and components.
Example Standards
Customer-specific cyclic immersion programs
Internal durability procedures
Repeated immersion / drain exposure methods
Internal durability procedures
Repeated immersion / drain exposure methods
Features
Upper test tank and lower solution reservoir
Programmable fill and drain cycling
Electronic counter control
Programmable fill and drain cycling
Electronic counter control
Walk-In CCT
Purpose
Large-scale cyclic testing for full assemblies and racks.
Example Standards
SAE J2334
GMW14872
Ford CETP L-467
GMW14872
Ford CETP L-467
Features
Large custom-built systems
Spray Chamber
Purpose
Controlled droplet size, pressure, and velocity for ingress testing.
Example Standards
IEC 60068-2-18 (Method R & Rb)
Features
Precision water/spray control
Multi-Gas SO₂ / Kesternich
Purpose
Moist sulfur dioxide corrosion under condensation cycles.
Example Standards
DIN 50017
DIN 50018
ISO 3231
ASTM G87
DIN 50018
ISO 3231
ASTM G87
Features
Bench-scale flexibility with tight SO₂ control