Salt Spray Corrosion Chamber

                                                “ERICHSEN” Germany Salt Spray Corrosion Chamber

                                                                        Model : 606-Basic

Purpose and application

Ferrous and non-ferrous metals are attacked continuously by humidity, acids, solutions, gases etc.It is therefore vitally important to choose the correct surface protection. There are many materials and qualities on the market and their properties must be properly assessed. Materials intended to prevent corrosion must be tested if failures are to be avoided. Furthermore the comparative quality control during production is of increasing importance. The best known processes employ spray vapour tests using various salt solutions as well as condensation water climates.

Test principle

Aggressive solutions are turned into a vapour mist in accordance with the tests that are listed below. These vapours surround the specimens in the test chamber either continuously or in a cyclic manner. The corrosion resistance of the individual specimens is established on the basis of the difference in time before the first corrosive effects become apparent.

Technical Data

Capacity of the test chamber/ Test panels: 400 l - approx.100 pcs.

               1000 l - approx.180 pcs

Specimen holders for Weathering panels : 3 pcs.

(18 panels /holder)

Floor load of the test chamber: up to approx. 300 kg

Test temperature range                          : up to +50 °C

ambient temperature

Power supply: 230 V / 50 Hz / 1~Consumption: 400 l - approx. 2000 VA

         1000 l - approx. 3000 VA

Compressed air connection                   : 4 - 10 bar

Air consumption                                    : 6 Nm3/h

Water connection (pressure)                   : 2 - 8 bar

 Continuous Salt Spray Tests

DIN 40 046 ISO 1456 BS 3900/ F4

DIN EN ISO 9227 ISO 3768 NF X 41-002

DIN 50 907 ISO 3769 JIS Z 2371

DIN 53 167 ISO 3770

ISO 7253 SIS 184 190

ASTM B 117 ECCA T 8

ASTM B 287

ASTM B 368 DEF 1053 Meth. 24

ASTM D 1735 DEF 1053 Meth. 36

Condensation Water Tests

DIN EN ISO 6270-2 ISO 3231 BS 3900/ F4

DIN 50 958 ISO 11503

DIN 55 991

MIL STD 202 D MIL STD 810 C

Design

The new compact Corrosion Testing Instrument,Model 606-Basic, to perform salt spray and condensation tests, is made of impact resistant, ecofriendly polypropylene material and is delivered in a rectangular design. It consists of a test chamber, available either of 400 l or 1000 l capacity, and a built-in control unit. The control unit is equipped with a storage tank for the spray solution as well as the necessary control instruments. The test chamber can be opened manually. A dosing pump serves for an infinitely variable adjustment to achieve optimum consumption of spray solution. The storage tank for approx. 125 l salt solution allows continuous testing without attention over a period of up to a week.

Control Instruments The scope of supply of each test chamber includes three specimen holders for weathering panels.

 Order Information

Ord.-No.                       Product-Description

0292.01.31                    Corrosion Testing Apparatus, Model

606/400-Basic, 400 l test chamber

volume, with integrated control unit

0292.02.31                    Corrosion Testing Apparatus, Model

606/1000-Basic, 1000 l test chamber

volume, with integrated control unit

Scope of delivery includes:

• 3 specimen holder

• Operating Manual