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6 easy steps to operating salt spray chamber

28-4-2022

The fog test or salt spray test of materials will be performed in order to determine the product quality. You may readily assess the nature of materials in corrosive environments with the aid of this testing equipment. The purpose of this test is to assess the corrosion resistance of coatings or electrical connections. The Presto salt spray chamber is specifically designed to assess the rust-proof properties of components to withstand corrosion due to atmospheric conditions. With the help of this lab testing equipment, you can easily make an accurate analysis of the corrosive properties of metals and their related materials. It comes with a triple wall structure with glass wool insulation. Here in this blog, we are going to provide you with 6 easy steps to operate the salt spray chamber testing equipment.

But before that, let us focus on the brief information about Presto salt spray chamber testing equipment and how this lab testing instrument is helpful in assessing the rust-proof properties of the materials. So, let us get started!

Test the corrosion resistance of surface coatings with Presto salt spray chamber

Corrosion occurs in almost all materials over time. When assessing if a coating can withstand corrosion, testing the surface to acquire relevant data is preferable in exposing it to such harsh circumstances that only the most resilient materials would survive. Either the coating will fail prematurely, or even if you locate a material that passes the test, it will be too expensive to employ in the application.

Thus, taking a salt spray test is important to assure that the product will last for a longer time. The duration of this test will be around 8 hours and it will vary depending on the specimen as well. Thus, you can easily take this corrosion test that will help you to maintain the specimen for a longer time.

The metal parts that will be made can be tested with the help of the Presto salt spray chamber. This salt spray test chamber can bring quality to corrosion testing and make sure that the right product will be delivered to your customers.

This testing instrument will help to test the corrosion resistance properties of the materials and make sure that the right product will be delivered to the customers. Below we have discussed the features and technical specifications of this lab testing instrument.

Features of Presto Cass cum salt spray chamber

HMI based Touchscreen Display for ease of operation
Inbuilt PID temperature settings for accuracy
Corrosion Resistant PT-100 sensor
Program profile installed for selecting test parameters of the test.
Users can create PID settings, Air Saturator settings, test temperature, test and air purge time, etc.
Live test running status can be displayed
Robust Construction with triple-walled Fiber-reinforced body
Pneumatically operated canopy**(only for 250 Ltr. Model)
Air purge post-test for fog settlement.
Reservoir Tank inside sponge filter equipped
Data can be saved to the USB device (Pen drive not in the part of the supply.)
Set values (SV) and present values (PV) are displayed together.
The angle of Canopy designed to restrict the flow of droplets directly on the test sample

Technical Specifications of Presto Cass Cum salt spray chamber

Display: HMI Based Touchscreen 7" TFT LCD Color Screen
Chamber Temp. Range: Ambient to 60°C
Test Chamber Temperature Range: 49°C ± 2°C
Chamber Temperature Least Count: 0.1°C
Chamber Temperature Repeatability: ± 1°C
Air Saturator Temperature Range: Ambient to 65°C
Air Saturator Temperature Least Count: 0.1°C
Air Saturator Temperature Repeatability: ± 2°C
Power: 220V, Single phase, 50 Hz, 15 A
Temperature Control: Inbuilt PID temperature Controller
Timer (Hour meter): 6 digits
Test Air Pressure: 0.7Kg/cm² - 1.7Kg/cm²
Air Regulator: 0 to 30 psi

These are the features and technical specifications you will get with the Presto Cass cum salt spray chamber. This test is one of the most important tests that needed to be conducted in quality control. You can read about the importance of salt spray tests in the metal industry.

If you want to commence the test using the Presto salt spray chamber, then you can follow the steps mentioned below.

6 easy steps to follow to conduct a salt spray test

Salt spray chambers are user-friendly chambers that are simple to maintain, whether you are new to corrosion testing or have been doing it for years. It gives precision and versatility in order to meet testing requirements. Here we will discuss six simple follow steps that you can conduct to perform a salt spray test effectively.

Start the machine
Filling air saturator with DM solution
Preparation of salt spray solution to fill the reservoir tank
Preparation of test specimen
Placement of test specimen
Commencement of test procedure

If you wish to know brief information about this lab testing equipment, then you can give us a call at +91 9210903903 or email us at info@prestogroup.com. Our team of technical experts will consult you regarding all your queries.

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