What is a test chamber?
A test chamber is an enclosed oven-like device that can be used to simulate a variety of extreme nature’s temperature conditions, giving you the option to control variables such as temperature, humidity and light. Test chambers are used in a wide range of industry types such as aerospace engineering, electrical component and polymer testing. There are a variety of product ranges to choose from, and the most suitable product will depend on the parameters you want to regulate. If you need help choosing the right type of test chamber for your application, click here for our other guides.
What are the differences between test chambers, incubators and ovens?
As test chambers, incubators and ovens overlap in operation, it can be confusing to determine the exact differences between them. Below we have summarised the main differences：
Test Chambers：
- Otherwise known as a climate chamber, environmental chamber and humidity chamber
- Controllable parameters : temperature, humidity,UV light,sand and dust, rain,pressure,salt spray,etc.
- Can have heating and cooling
- The test chamber will be higher than the temperature of the incubator.
- Designed for stability and ageing type tests. Models may have appropriate settings to perform tests in adherence with international testing guidelines.
