Environmental test chambers are devices used by equipment manufacturers to test products and subassemblies in a controlled environment. Variables in the tests can include temperature ranges from -73°C to +175°C, as well as humidity tests ranging from 10% to 95% RH.
At RIS, we build test chambers that range in size from less than a 1 cubic foot bench-top model, all the way up to a 27 cubic foot floor standing model.
Test chambers are used on electronics we see everyday. Take your car as an example.
Here in the Midwest our weather extremes hit both ends of the spectrum. From frigid winters to hot, humid summers. We have all heard not to leave pets in vehicles in the summer because temperatures can rise dramatically in just minutes, but what about the electronics in the car? They need to hold up to everything. One way to test if a new product or design will perform reliably before going into production is to test them in these environmental chambers.
