vlm product catalogue corrosion range 2014

VLM Product Catalogue Corrosion Range 2014

Issue: 24.08.2014

VLM GmbH - Business Unit Corrosion Test Equipment

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Dear Sir, Madam,

With this catalogue we would like to provide a streamlined overview of our

corrosion testing equipment and related accessories. More technical

information can be found in our brochures related to product lines and

individual devices as well as in technical data sheets.

All VLM products are also listed on our web portal www.vlm-labtec.com. The

technical information is available online for download.

For any further questions or technical advise our technical team is at your disposal. With your cooperation

we would like to specify and manufacture a device type which can perform optimally not only your current

corrosion tests but which is also future-proof.

Hans-Ulrich Vogler

- CEO -

Alexander Schubert COO

p: +49 5205 87963-14 e: [email protected]

Hans-Ulrich Vogler CEO


Josef Schubert CTO


Darko Antic Business Development

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Dietmar Witt Service

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Ines Busch Accessories and Consumables for Laboratories









Product Catalogue Corrosion Test Chambers - 2014

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Contents Acronyms .......................................................................................................................................................7

1. Innovative Corrosion Test Equipment Corrosion = Chemistry ...................................................9

2. Product Range Overview ................................................................................................................. 10

2.1 Top Loading Cabinets ................................................................................................................... 10

2.2 Front Loading Cabinets ................................................................................................................ 11

- Standards: ISO 6270-2 (CH, AT, AHT), ISO 6988 (Kesternich)............................................................... 11

- Standards: ISO 6270-2 (CH, AT, AHT), ISO 6988 (Kesternich), ISO 9227, DIN EN ISO 11997-1:2006

CYCLE B (VDA 621-415) ................................................................................................................................. 11

- Standards: ISO 6270-2 (CH, AT, AHT), ISO 6988 (Kesternich), ISO 9227, DIN EN ISO 11997-1:2006

CYCLE B (VDA 621-415), VW PV1210 and Renault ECC1 (with optional climate module) Nissan CCT, ISO

6988 .............................................................................................................................................................. 11

2.3 Range of Available Controllers / PLC’s ........................................................................................ 12

2.4 Available Modes of Operation ..................................................................................................... 13

3. Front Loading Cabinets for Water Condensation Tests (CON) ................................................. 14

3.1 Product Description: ..................................................................................................................... 14

3.2 Unique Features of VLM Test Chambers for Water Condensation ............................................. 14

3.3 All Cabinets Comply With the Folowing Test Standards: ............................................................ 15

3.4 CustomerBenefits ......................................................................................................................... 15

3.5 CON Chamber: 300 L, max. operating temperature +50°C ..................................................... 16



3.8 CON Chamber: 1000 L, max. operating temperature +60°C ................................................... 16



4. Front Loading Cabinets for Kesternich (SO2) Test ..................................................................... 17

4.1 Product Description ...................................................................................................................... 17

4.2 All Cabinets Comply With the Folowing Standards:.................................................................... 17

4.3 CustomerBenefits: ........................................................................................................................ 17

4.4 Cabinets prepared for Standard Kesternich test 300/400 L .................................................... 19

4.5 Accessories for Kesternich test ................................................................................................. 19

4.6 Test chambers fitted with Electronic SO2 Dosing 300/400 L .................................................. 19

4.7 Automatic Kesternich/CON Cabinets 400/1000 L ................................................................... 20

4.8 Cyclic Kesternich Cabinets 400/1000 L ..................................................................................... 20

4.9 Automatic Cyclic Kesternich/VDA Cabinets 400/1000 L ......................................................... 20

4.10 Automatic Kesternich/ClimaCORR® Cabinets 400/1000 L ...................................................... 20


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4.11 Consumables for Kesternich Test ............................................................................................. 20

5. Top Loading Test Chambers (Chests) for Water Condensation Tests .................................... 21


5.2 Test Standards .............................................................................................................................. 21


5.4 Capacity 600 L, max. operating temperature 55°C ..................................................................... 21

5.5 Capacity 1000 L, max. operating temperature 55°C ................................................................... 21

6. Immersion Test Cabinets (acc. ISO 2812-2, Renault, Ford) ...................................................... 21

7. Test Chambers (Chests) for Salt Spray Tests ............................................................................... 22


7.2 About Salt Spray Test ................................................................................................................... 22

7.3 Requirements for Conducting Salt Spray and Cyclic Corrosion Tests ......................................... 23

7.3.1. Compressed Air .................................................................................................................... 23

7.3.2. Water / Demineralized Water ............................................................................................. 23

7.3.3. Drain Water .......................................................................................................................... 23

7.3.4. Air Exhaust ............................................................................................................................ 23

7.3.5. Electrical Supply ................................................................................................................... 23

7.4 Test Standards .............................................................................................................................. 24


7.6 Top Loading Chambers for Conducting Salt Spray and Cyclic Corrosion Tests ........................... 24

7.6.1. Capacity 600 L, max. operating temperature +55°C ........................................................... 24

7.6.2. Capacity 1000 L, max. operating temperature +55°C ......................................................... 24

7.7.1. Capacity 400 L, max. operating temperature +60°C ........................................................... 25

7.7.2. Capacity 1000 L, max. operating temperature +60°C ......................................................... 25

7.7.3. Capacity 3000/3500 L, max. operating temperature +60°C ............................................... 25

8. Test Chambers for Cyclic Climate Tests (CCT) ....................................................................................... 26


8.2 Test Standards .............................................................................................................................. 26


8.4 Top Loading Chambers (Chests) for Cyclic Corrosion Tests (Jumo IMAGO Controller) .............. 27

8.5 Front Loading Cabinets for Cyclic Corrosion Tests (Jumo IMAGO Controller) ............................ 27

8.6 Top Loading Chambers for Cyclic Corrosion Tests (Beckhoff PLC) .............................................. 27

8.7 Front Loading Cabinets for Cyclic Corrosion Tests (Beckhoff PLC) .............................................. 28

9. ClimaCORR® Range of Top and Front Loading Cabinets ............................................................ 29



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9.2 ClimaCORR® Process Control ........................................................................................................ 30

9.3 ClimaCORR® Humidity Regulation ............................................................................................... 30

9.4 Compliance with Test Standards ................................................................................................. 31


9.6 ClimaCORR® Test Results ............................................................................................................. 32

9.7 ClimaCORR® Test Cabinets ........................................................................................................... 34

10. ClimaCORR® FR Top Loading Test Chamber with Featuring Freezing ............................... 35


10.2 Test Standards .............................................................................................................................. 35


10.4 Test Results of the ClimaCORR® 1000-TL (-40/80)....................................................................... 36

11. Accessories and Consumables .................................................................................................... 37

11.1 Racks PP for CON test cabinets 300 L, 400 L, 600 L ................................................................. 37

11.2 Racks PP for SAL/CCT/ClimaCORR® test cabinets 400 L, 600 L ............................................... 37

11.3 Racks PP for CON test cabinets 1000 L .................................................................................... 37

11.4 Racks PP for SAL/CCT/ClimaCORR® test cabinets 1000 L ........................................................ 37

11.5 Racks PP for SAL/CCT/ClimaCORR® test cabinets 3000 L / 3500 L ......................................... 37

11.6 Racks PVDF for CC test cabinets 1000 L ................................................................................... 37

11.7 Sample racks for CON/SAL/CCT cabinets 300 L, 400 L, 600 L .................................................. 38

11.8 Sample supporting steel rod coated with plastic .................................................................... 38

11.9 S-hooks PVC for CON / SAL / CCT /ClimaCORR® test chambers .............................................. 38

11.10 GRP grid floor front loading test cabinets ........................................................................... 38

11.11 GRP grid floor top loading test cabinets.............................................................................. 38

11.12 Cabinets for tanks with test solution (TL-chambers) .......................................................... 39

11.13 Base cabinets for 300 L / 400L (FL-chambers) ..................................................................... 39

11.14 Tanks for test solution with SAL filter .................................................................................. 39

11.15 Reservoirs for test solution with SAL filter and level sensors ............................................. 39

11.16 Pump unit for quick resolving of NaCl without intake of CO2 and no influence on the pH

value 39

11.17 Water purification plants – complete set ............................................................................ 40

11.18 Ion–exchange spare cartridges for water purification ....................................................... 40

11.19 Plant for increasing water pressure ..................................................................................... 40

11.20 Waste water pumps ............................................................................................................. 40

11.21 Unit for filtering compressed air .......................................................................................... 41

11.22 Compressor ............................................................................................................................... 41

11.23 Climate modules (climate acc. to DIN 50014, for PV 1210) .................................................... 42


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11.24 Measuring cylinders ............................................................................................................. 43

11.25 Purified NaCl for SAL tests .................................................................................................... 43

ISO 9227 ................................................................................................................................................ 43

11.26 Laboratory chemicals for preparing test solution ............................................................... 43

11.27 Laboratory instruments for corrosions tests ....................................................................... 43

11.28 Accessories for determining the corrosivity according to DIN ISO 9227 ................................ 44

11.29 Scratching tools for sample preparation ............................................................................. 45

11.30 Sample evaluation ................................................................................................................ 45


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Acronyms

Code. Description

FL Front-Loading /bench-top cabinets

TL Top-loading cabinets

CON Water condensation 100 % RH (high humidity acc. to ISO 6270-2)

SAL Salt spray test ISO 9227

SAL / CON combined Salt spray test /water condensation

CCT Cyclic Corrosion test: salt spray, high humidity, aeration

CCT SPA Cyclic Corrosion test for special applications

CCT B Cyclic Corrosion test salt spray, high humidity, aeration using advanced PLC

CC ClimaCORR® is VLM’s advanced technology for corrosion testing

CC FR ClimaCORR® featuring freezing phase (-40˚C)

CH Constant Humidity ISO 6270-2

AT Alternating temperature ISO 6270-2

AHT Alternating humidity & temperature ISO 6270-2

AIR Aeration with ambient air ISO 6270-2 AHT

AWRF Automatic water refill

CWC Controlled water condensation ISO 6270-2

NSS Neutral salt spray tests

ESS Acetic Acid salt spray test

CASS Copper accelerated acidified salt spray test

KES Kesternich Test manually dosing of SO2 ISO 6988 DIN 50018

EKES Kesternich Test electronically dosing of SO2 ISO 6988 DIN 50018

AKES Automatic cyclic Kesternich Test ISO 6988 DIN 50018

ADO Automatic opening of the chamber door ISO 6270-2

PP Polypropylen

PE Polyethylen

PC Polycarbonate

PVC Polyvinylchlorid

PEEK Polyetheretherketon

PU Polyurethan

PA Polyamide

ECTFE Copolymer Ethylen-Chlortrifluorethylen

SIL Silicon

SO2 Sulphur dioxide

CCT xxx_B Cabinet for DIN EN ISO 11997-1:2006 CYCLE B (previously VDA 621-415) Tests with the Beckhoff PLC

CCT xxx_I Cabinet for DIN EN ISO 11997-1:2006 CYCLE B (previously VDA 621-415) Tests with IMAGO Programmable Contr.

DosiCORR® EB DosiCORR with electronic Burkuert flowmeter

GFK Glass fiber reinforced polyester resin

HCl Hydrochloride acid

H2S Hydrogen sulphide


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H2SO4, H2SO3 Sulfuric acid, sulfurous acid

NaOH Sodium hydroxide, caustic soda (in aq. Solution)

NH3, NH4 Ammonia, Ammonium

PA Polyamide

PC Polycarbonat

PE Polyethylen

PEEK Polyether-Ethylketon

pH pH-value, indicates how acidic or alkaline is a solution

PP Polypropylene

POM Polyoximethylene

PU Polyurethan

PVC Polyvinylchloride

SIL Silicon

SO2 Sulphur dioxide

V2A Stainless steel 1.4301

V4A Stainless steel 1.4571


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1. Innovative Corrosion Test Equipment Corrosion = Chemistry

Corrosion = Chemistry

The innovation was the key word since the very beginning of the VLM activity back in 1999. For this reason we have pursued different design concepts for our test chambers such as the use of stainless steel as the main material for our test chambers. In combination with the ECTFE (ethylene chloro-trifluoroethylene) coating this solution ensures a rapid heat transfer into the test chamber. This implies rapid test transitions.

The steady increase of the demand for VLM test chambers is a result of ever changing climatic test procedures which require extended temperature range, faster transiant times and more accurate control of humidity and temperature. Especially car manufacturers are leading in changing, existing and developing new climatic test procedures for accelerated corrosion tests. Compared to the traditional designs of test chambers on the market which have reached their physical limits, VLM offers advanced ClimaCORR® technology which easily meets the requirements of most demanding climatic test standards.

ClimaCORR® technology features fully automated process control in conjunction with complex control systems which regulate temperature and humidity. This meets the highest demands related to the accuracy, stability and reproducibility of test climates. The consequence of globalisation is that climatic test chamber should produce the same test results regardlesss the geographical region. ClimaCORR® meets this requirement.

The VLM cutting edge technology utilizes only top quality components and materials. Combined with the future-proof and service friendly design ClimaCORR® test chambers have a low cost of ownership.

The vast diversity of our product range makes it possible to meet virtually any specification requirement. Moreover, the modular structure of ClimaCORR® test chambers also allows new features to be added over time. This extraordinary flexibility contributes significantly to the efficiency of the VLM products for corrosion testing.

VLM and its worldwide partners/distributors engage strongly with the customer not only in the presales phase but also throughout the complete lifecycle of the product at customer’s location. Customer support is made fast and effective by means of extensive information and CRM tool available on www.vlm-labtec.com web portal.

Top quality is what customers can expect from us: Each product is built according to the applicable standards for laboratory equipment. After assembly in our factory in Bielefeld all functions and features are tested during factory acceptance test. Test certificates are shipped with the product and, together with the maintenance records, also kept on the protected part of the web server where these documents are easy to access at any time via secured login.

Design principle of the test chamber:

Stainless steel body of the chamber is

coated with ECTFE for fast heat transfer.

Flat heaters cater for uniform heat

distribution.

Crossection wall test chamber:

ECTFE-coating

Stainless steel plate

Mikanit flat heater

Thermal isolation

Fixing plate

PU-isolierung

Unique: Temperature sensor

inside the test chamber



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2. Product Range Overview

2.1 Top Loading Cabinets Economy (EC) Range Top Loading Cabinets

- Volume: 600 L

- Dim. interior (WxDxH1/H2): 910x740x690/1000 mm

- Dim. exterior (WxDxH): 1430x790x1215 mm

- Temp. range: ambient up to +55°C

- Reservoir volume: 130 L

- High humidity, salt spray, aeration, climatic chage tests (CCT)

- Standards: DIN EN ISO 11997-1:2006 CYCLE B (VDA 621-415), PV1210 (with optional climate module), ISO 9227, ISO 6270-2

- Volume: 1000 L

- Dim. interior (WxDxH1/H2):1425x800x690/1005 mm

- Dimensions exterior (WxDxH): 1895 x 880 x 1265 mm

- Temp. range: ambient up to +55°C

- High humidity, salt spray, aeration, climatic chage tests (CCT)

- Standards: DIN EN ISO 11997-1:2006 Cycle B (VDA 621-415), PV1210 (with optional climate module), ISO 9227, ISO 6270-2

ClimaCORR® 1000-TL Top Loading Cabinet

- Volume: 1000 L

- Reg. temp. range: ambient up to +80 °C - Dim. interior (WxDxH) ca.: 1385x800x1030 mm

- Salt spray, high humidity, combined, aeration, forced warm air drying

- Regulated humidity*: ambient up to 98% (not over the complete temp. range)

- Standards: ISO 9227, ISO 6270-2, DIN EN ISO 11997-1:2006 Cycle B (VDA 621-415), Nissan CCT, Renault ECC1 and VW PV1210 (with optional climate module)

ClimaCORR® 1000-FL FR Top Loading Cabinet

- Volume: 1000 L

- Regulated temp. range: -40°C up to +80°C

- Dim. interior (WxDxH1/H2) ca.: 1400x800x790/1060 mm

- Salt spray, high humidity, combined, aeration, forced warm air drying, freezing

- Regulated humidity*: ambient up to 98% (not over the complete temperature range)

- Standard: ISO 9227, ISO 6270-2 VDA 233-102 “New”, DIN EN ISO 11997-1:2006 Cycle B (VDA 621-415), Renault ECC1 and PV 1210 (with optional climate module), Nissan CCT1

* With an optional climate module it is possible to control humidity in the test chamber below the value of the

ambient humidity. Typically this is required for ECC1 test (35°C/20%) and PV 1210 test (23°C/50%)


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2.2 Front Loading Cabinets

Desktop Cabinet 400-FL - Volume: 400 L - Dim. interior (WxDxH1/H2): 800x600x920/735 mm - Dim. exterior interior (WxDxH): 1100x700x1090 mm - Reg. temp. range: from ambient up to +60°C - Constant high humidity: 100% - Standards: ISO 6270-2 (CH, AT, AHT), ISO 6988 (Kesternich), ISO 9227, DIN

EN ISO 11997-1:2006 CYCLE B (VDA 621-415)

Desktop Cabinet 300-FL

- Volume: 300 L


- Dim. exterior interior (WxDxH): 1100x700x900 mm

- Reg. temp. range: from ambient up to +50°C

- Constant high humidity: 100%

- Option: Aeration

- Standards: ISO 6270-2 (CH, AT, AHT), ISO 6988 (Kesternich)

Standalone Cabinet 1000-FL

- Volume: 1000 L



- Reg. temp. range: from ambient up to +80 °C

- Regulated humidity: 20%-98% and high humidity 100%

- Salt spray, aeration, combined, forced warm air drying

- Standards: Advanced cyclic corrosion tests Renault ECC1 (with optional climate module) Nissan CCT, ISO 6988, etc

Standalone Cabinet 3000/3500-FL

- Volume: 3000/3500 L

- Dim. interior 3000 L (WxDxH1/H2): 2200x1095x1100/1450 mm


- Dim. interior 3500 L (WxDxH1/H2): 2200x1100x1306/1640 mm




- Salt spray, aeration, combined, forced warm air drying

- Standards: Advanced cyclic corrosion tests Renault ECC1 (with optional climate module) Nissan CCT, ISO 6988, etc

NOTE: All cabinets can be separated from their bench cabinet

Standalone Cabinet 400-FL

- Volume: 400 L





- Standards: ISO 6270-2 (CH, AT, AHT), ISO 6988 (Kesternich), ISO 9227, DIN EN ISO 11997-1:2006 CYCLE B (VDA 621-415), VW PV1210 and Renault ECC1 (with optional climate module) Nissan CCT, ISO 6988


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2.3 Range of Available Controllers / PLC’s The range of corrosion test methods has significantly widened in the last years. Accordingly, the demand for the precision of temperature and humidity control as well as the control of complex test procedures have considerably increased. VLM offers a wide range of microprocessor controllers which can meet any Type of test specification at affordable price for any budget. Moreover, modular design of VLM corrosion test chambers allows for matching any kind of customer requirements. Almost any of below mentioned controllers can be built in any of the front / top loading test chambers.

Jumo iTron 16

Application: temperature control in water condensation cabinets (CON)

Display of Test Resuls on the Screen: no

Data logging: no

Jumo dTRON 304

Application: temperature control of the test chamber and the humidifier in combined SAL, CON tests

Display of Test Resuls on the Screen: option to display the test results on the PC screen by means of VisiCORR sofdtware

Data logging: no

Jumo IMAGO Programmable Controller

Application: control of Cyclic Corrosion Tests (CCT) such as DIN EN ISO 11997-1:2006 CYCLE B (VDA 621-415) and PV 1210

Display of Test Resuls on the Screen: displayed on the controller’s screen (option)

Data logging: no

Beckhoff PLC

Application: control of highly sophisticated corrosion tests. This control system is used in ClimaCORR® and the advanced CCT types of VLM corrosion chambers.

Display of Test Resuls on the Screen: yes

Data logging: yes


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2.4 Available Modes of Operation

The following test modes (segments) are available for creating complex corrosion tests:

Main Test Modes (Segments)

CON Water condensation

AIR Aeration with ambient air

KES Kesternich test dosing of SO2

SAL Salt spray

Prohesion Option: Prohesion (Intermittend working mode)

SPR Spraying of test solution (wetting)

SPRV Spraying of test solution by swivelling tube (typically Volvo standards)

FSPR Forced spraying of circulating test solution (typically GM standards)

WR Chamber cooling by wall rinsing

WA Forced Air drying 60°C / 80°C

FR Freezing

Optional

AWRF Automatic water refill in the test chamber (CON tests)

CWC Controlled water condensation

ASC Automatic termination of salt spray test, cleaning and drying of the specimens

ADO Automatic door opening after high humidity test

CCL Chamber cleaning by a rotating nozzle

DP Diaphragm pump

CTS Automatic supply of test solution from the central storage reservoir

HT High temperature (80°C)


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3. Front Loading Cabinets for Water Condensation Tests (CON) According to: DIN EN ISO 6270-2, CH, AT, AHT

3.1 Product Description: These compact and easy to operate frontg loading test chambers are designed for conducting Constant Humidity (CH) and alternating temperature / humidity corrosion tests (AT, AHT) pursuant to the most common international corrosion tests such as DIN EN ISO 6270-2:2005 and ASTM D2247.

3.2 Unique Features of VLM Test Chambers for Water Condensation

Water condensation can only happen if the air temperature is below the dew point. This implies that the temperature inside the test chambers for water condensation should be kept as constant and as uniform as possible. This is required in order to ensure the highest reproducibility of the test. Moreover the conditions in the laboratory (e.g. temperature, sunlight, draft) must not affect the climate inside the test chamber during the test.

The design of VLM bench-top test chambers for this reason feature isolated double walls and roofs which protect the test chamber from influence of draft or direct sunlight.

Further, the high uniformity of the temperature inside the test chamber is a result of flat heaters underneath the bottom of the test chamber. High accuracy and speed of the temperature regulation is a merit of steel construction of the test chamber (high speed of heat transfer). The highly sensitive control system allows the horizontal temperature accuracy in the test sample zone of ±0.2°C.

To achieve the highest reproducibility of climatic conditions inside the test chamber VLM has developed and patented the Controlled Water Condensation (CWC) system.

To control the water condensation, temperature is measured not only above the water at the bottom of the trough but also under the roof. Once the setpoint of 39°C is exceeded underneath the roof, special air fans built inside the roof shell start circulating fresh environmental air through the double shell roof. The fresh air is cooling the ceiling of the chamber which lowers the temperarure inside the test chamber and allows very precise and fast temperature control.

The CWC system offers particular advantages not only for water condensation but also in combination with salt spray, condensation and climate change test equipment. The CWC system saves energy during Salt Spray test by providing good isolation of the roof while the same system allows very accurate temperature control by increasing the heat transfer during the Water Condensation phase.

This is particularly true for the ClimaCORR® test chest where the highest possible isolation has to take effect during the freezing phase. On the other hand, heat losses are required to allow condensation during the water condensation test. This conflict is successfully solved by the patented VLM’s CWC system inside the double shell lid of the test chamber.

Standard version: Cooling by

convection

Pat. CWC-Version with controlled water

condensation by cooling with ambient air,

sucked through the double-shell roof

Pt-100 Sensor for measuring the temperature

below the inner roof (CWC-System)

Ventilators in the outer roof (CWC)


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3.3 All Cabinets Comply With the Folowing Test Standards:

- DIN EN ISO 6270-2:2005, CH - ASTM D2247 - BS 3900 F2, BS 3900 F15 - Cabinets with AIR, AWRF option are applicable for additional water condensation tests: - alternating temperature (AT) - alternating temperature and humidity (AHT)

3.4 CustomerBenefits - Cost effective solution for basic water condensation corrosion tests (CH, AT, AHT) - Compact front loading (chest) design - The VLM technology allows the best possible reproducibility of the temperature conditions - The test chamber with the bottom made of steel is more robust compared to the competitive

products made of glass reinforced plastic - Lower cost of ownership compared to the competitive products where the test chamber is made of

glass reinforced plastic (better energy efficiency, easier for service and maintenance, longer life cycle)

- Modular design allows the users to upgrade their test chambers at any later moment; the product grows with the customer requirements

- User friendly control system with preconfigured test parameters

Note: The list of VLM CON test chambers presented on the next page is only indicative. Since VLM is the expert in tailor made solutions there are more features or combination of features which can be added to the standard CON chamber. The list of all CON related features from which most of them can be combined are:

CH

AT

AHT

AIR

AWRF

CWC

WA

ADO

SO2

HT


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3.5 CON Chamber: 300 L, max. operating temperature +50°C

Order No. Type

V.702.061.000 CON 300-FL CH

V.702.261.000 CON 300-FL AIR

V.702.061.005 CON 300-FL ADO

V.702.261.001 CON 300-FL AIR KES

V.702.161.000 CON 300-FL CH CWC

V.702.361.000 CON 300-FL AIR CWC

V.702.061.005 CON 300-FL ADO CWC

VA.702.400.000 Automatic water refill and drain valve


Order No. Type

V.701.061.000 CON 400-FL CH

V.701.261.000 CON 400-FL AIR

V.701.061.005 CON 400-FL ADO

V.701.261.001 CON 400-FL AIR KES

V.701.161.000 CON 400-FL CH CWC

V.701.361.000 CON 400-FL AIR CWC

V.701.061.005 CON 400-FL ADO CWC



Order No. Type

V.701.161.010 CON 400-FL CH CWC HT

V.701.361.010 CON 400-FL AIR CWC HT



Order No. Type

V.705.061.020 CON 1000-FL CH

V.705.261.020 CON 1000-FL AIR

V.705.861.020 CON 1000-FL CH CWC AWRF

V.705.561.020 CON 1000-FL AIR CWC AWRF


Order No. Type




Order No. Type




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4. Front Loading Cabinets for Kesternich (SO2) Test

According to DIN EN ISO 6988, DIN 50018, ASTM G 85

4.1 Product Description

VLM offers three types of systems performing Kesternich test:

- Manual gas dosing system (KES) with pparaffin oil

- Electronic gas dosing system (EKES)

- Automatic gas dosing system (AKES)

Virtually any VLM front loading test chamber designed to perform water condensation tests (CON) can be equipped with one of above gas dosing systems for performing Kesternich test in the SO2 environment.

For practical and cost-effective reasons the smaller test chambers (CON and CON-SAL) with Jumo dTRON controller are frequently fitted with the manual gas dosing system for the Kesternich test. This flexible approach is possible due to the fact that the KES system operates completely independently from the process controller built into the test chamber.

The Electronic Kesternich Test (EKES) in the SO2 environment is also suitable for virtually any VLM test chamber (except for the SAL range) and regardless of the controller used. The electronic gas dosing device offers a great deal of comfort and operating flexibility to the users however it still requires human intervention while conducting the Kesternich test. Any test chamber equipped with Jumo dTRON or Jumo Imago controller can be equipped with EKES system since it operates independently from the process controller built into the test chamber.

Finally, the automatic gas dosing system (AKES) for the Kesternich test is fully integrated with the sophisticated Beckhoff process controller. In contrary to the previous systems AKES dos not require any human intervention while conducting the Kesternich test since the gas dosing unit is controlled by the Beckchoff controller.

4.2 All Cabinets Comply With the Folowing Standards: - DIN EN ISO 6988 - DIN 50018 - ASTM G 85

4.3 CustomerBenefits:

The following are the customer benefits of the KES, EKES and AKES gas dosing systems:

KES - Cost effective way for conducting the Kesternich test - High flexibility in choosing the basic type of the test chamber – the KES system operates in combination

with (almost) all chamber types and all process controllers - User friendly and safe operation - Modular design of VLM test chambers allows easy adding of the KES option long after the chamber has

been commissioned

EKES - High flexibility in choosing the basic type of the test chamber – the EKES system operates in

combination with (almost) all chamber types and all process controllers - User friendly and safe operation - Highly sensitive electronic mass flow meter allows accurate gas dosing - Modular design of VLM test chambers allows easy adding of the EKES option long after the chamber

has been commissioned - The complete system is designed according to the highest safety standards; the EKES system with SO2

bottles is enclosed in a separate casket which is continuously ventilated


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AKES - Fully automatic Kesternich gas dosing controlled by the high performance PLC controller - AKES allows for automatic switching from one to another bottle when the first one gets empty - Automatic safety procedures - Highly sensitive electronic mass flow meter allows accurate gas dosing and the indication of the

remaining mass of the gas in the bottle on the display - Modular design of VLM test chambers allows adding Kesternich test option long after the chamber

has been commissioned - Automatic data logging

Note: The list of VLM CON test chambers presented on the next page is only indicative. Since VLM is the expert in tailor made solutions there are more features or combination of features which can be added to the standard test chamber performing the Kesternich test. The list of all features that can be combined with KES/EKES/AKES are:

CH

AT

AHT

AIR

AWRF

CWC

WA

HT


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4.4 Cabinets prepared for Standard Kesternich test 300/400 L

Order No. Type

V.702.261.001 CON 300-FL AIR KES*

V.702.361.001 CON 300-FL AIR CWC KES*

V.702.561.001 CON 300-FL AIR CWC AWRF KES*

V.701.261.001 CON 400-FL AIR KES*

V.701.361.001 CON 400-FL AIR CWC KES*

V.701.561.001 CON 400-FL AIR CWC AWRF*

* These cabinets are only prepared to conduct Kesternich test and require

below accessories (either V.851.110.075 or V.851.110.084) in order to perform this test

4.5 Accessories for Kesternich test

Order No. Type

V.851.110.075 Manual glass gas dosing device set (incl. needle valve and paraffin oil)

A.4692.2500 Paraffin liquid, PE-bottle 2,5 L

V.851.110.084 DosiCORR® EB electronic gas dosing unit with digital display

V.851.112.200* SO2 filling has to be purchased locally due to the transport regulations of hazardous chemicals

V.851.112.100* Steel gas bottle 2kg without filling !

Accessories for 300 L/400 L test chambers:

V.851.210.200 Sample racks 15°

V.851.212.000 S-Hooks straight up

V.851.212.001 S-Hooks 90° angled

V.851.212.003 S-Hooks PP straight up to 80°C

V.851.000.501 Test panels ST 1405 100x50 mm with hole

V.852.000.503 Test panels, ST 1405 200x400 mm as per ISO 6988 /DIN 50018

V.852.000.515 Test panels, ST 1405 250x400 mm acc. to ISO 6988 /DIN 50018 (2013)

Chemicals for determination of the corrosivity see „Accessories”

* Can only be sold to customers in germany

4.6 Test chambers fitted with Electronic SO2 Dosing 300/400 L

Order No. Type

V.702.561.521 CON 300-FL AIR CWC AWRF EKES

V.701.561.521 CON 400-FL AIR CWC AWRF EKES

Manual glass gas dosing system (KES)

CON 300 with DosiCORR® electronic dosing system (EKES)

DosiCORR® apparatus for manual dosing of SO2 by displacing paraffin

DosiCORR® electronic dosing system (EKES)


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4.7 Automatic Kesternich/CON Cabinets 400/1000 L

Order No. Type

V.751.262.221 CON 400-FL AIR CWC AWRF AKES

V.755.262.221 CON 1000-FL AIR CWC AWRF AKES

4.8 Cyclic Kesternich Cabinets 400/1000 L

Order No. Type

V.731.362.121 CCT 400-FL-I KES**

V.735.362.121 CCT 1000-FL-I KES**

** These cabinets are only prepared for Kesternich test and require above

mentioned accessories (either V.851.110.075 or V.851.110.084) in order to perform this test

4.9 Automatic Cyclic Kesternich/VDA Cabinets 400/1000 L

Order No. Type

V.751.162.221 CCT 400-FL-B AKES

V.755.162.221 CCT 1000-FL-B AKES

V.758.162.221 CCT 3000-FL-B AKES

V.759.162.221 CCT 3500-FL-B AKES

4.10 Automatic Kesternich/ClimaCORR® Cabinets 400/1000 L

Order No. Type

V.741.662.431 ClimaCORR® 400-FL AKES




Advantages ClimaCORR® technology for Kesternich tests:

o ClimaCORR® technology for fully automatic control of corrosion tests

o Highest safety standard

o Password controlled user access

o Door is locked as long as SO2 is not fully evacuated from the test chamber

o Compartment with the SO2 is permanently ventilated

o Indication of the amount of remaining gas in the bottles

o Automatic switching of gas supply from empty bottle to full bottle

4.11 Consumables for Kesternich Test

Order No. Type

V.851.112.100* 2 Pcs. steel bottles 2kg ea.

V.851.112.200* 2 SO2 fillings 2 kg each

V.852.000.503 Test sheets, ST 1405 200x400 mm acc. to ISO 6988 /DIN 50018

* Can only be delivered to customers in Germany

Cabinet with cradles for bottles with

SO2 (AKES)

Control screen for setting up new gas bottles (AKES)

CLIMACORR® test cabinet type AKES with fullly

automatic Kesternich test featuring electronic gas

dosing system


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5. Top Loading Test Chambers (Chests) for Water Condensation Tests


These compact and easy to operate top loading chests are designed for conducting Constant Humidity (CH) and alternating temperature / humidity corrosion tests (AT, AHT) pursuant to the most common international corrosion tests DIN EN ISO 6270-2:2005 and ASTM D2247.

5.2 Test Standards

- DIN EN ISO 6270-2:2005, CH - ASTM D2247 - BS 3900 F2, BS 3900 F15

Cabinets with AIR, AWRF option are applicable for additional water condensation tests:

- alternating temperature (AT) - alternating temperature and humidity (AHT)

5.3 CustomerBenefits

- Cost effective solution for basic water condensation corrosion tests (CH, AT, AHT)

- Compact top loading (chest) design

- The VLM technology allows the best possible reproducibility of the temperature conditions

- The test chamber with the bottom made of steel is more robust compared to the competitive products made of glass reinforced plastic

- Lower cost of ownership compared to the competitive products where the test chamber is made of glass reinforced plastic (better energy efficiency, easier for service and maintenance, longer life cycle)


5.4 Capacity 600 L, max. operating temperature 55°C

Order No. Type

V.704.065.050 CON 600-TL CH

V.704.465.050 CON 600-TL AIR AWRF

5.5 Capacity 1000 L, max. operating temperature 55°C

Order No. Type

V.705.065.050 CON 1000-TL CH

V.705.465.050 CON 1000-TL AIR AWRF

6. Immersion Test Cabinets (acc. ISO 2812-2, Renault, Ford)

Order No. Type

V.790.065.000 Immersion test cabinet (water)

V.790.065.xxx Immersion test cabinet (other liquids)


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7. Test Chambers (Chests) for Salt Spray Tests

7.1 Product Description Compact and easy to operate top loading chests are designed for conducting salt spray tests pursuant to the most common corrosion test such as NSS, ESS and CASS.

7.2 About Salt Spray Test The Salt Spray test is a relatively simple corrosion test. Prerogative for reliable results is not only to follow the standard test procedure but also to properly prepare test samples and keep all compo-nents clean. For this reason are VLM test chambers for Salt Spray test are designed in such way to meet and control these conditions. Main features of VLM test SAL chambers are:

- Electronically controlled membrane pumps for a constant, stable and accurate dosing of test solution. Two types of pumps are availabe: with manual dosing control and electronic dosing control by means of PLC featuring digital display

- Freely moving tanks for preparation and containment of test solution for Salt Spray test

- Transparent humidifier with compressed air made of security shock resistant borosilicate glass for visual inspection

- Two manometers for indication of the pressure in the humidifier and the spraying nozzle.

- High precision spraying nozzle with adjustable mix of test solution and compressed air made of PEEK

- Optional: fog guiding tube for uniform distribution of the salt fog when the spray nozzle is located nearby the side walls of the test chamber.

- Ventilation of test chamber after the test in order to protect the equipment in the test chamber from corrosive salt fog

- Fast heat transfer allows fast temperature increase and accurate temperature control; this is possible due to the flat heaters underneath the bottom and behind the rear wall of the test chamber

Further VLM offers:

- Laboratory grade SaliCORR® Sodium Chloride as well as other chemicals and accessories for preparation of salt test solutions

- Complete laboratory sets for determination of the corrosivity of test chambers according to DIN EN ISO 9227

- Tools for preparation of test samples and special racks for holding test samples according to DIN EN ISO 9227

- Additional facilities for the treatment of test samples

- In-house training for conducting Salt Spray test according to the standards

- Versatile VLM customer relationship management tools embedded in the VLM web portal

NOTE: All VLM test chambers

for Salt Spray and Cyclic

Corrosion tests feature

automatic cleaning of the test

chamber and for that reason

can be used for combined

neutral Salt Spray test and

CASS test.


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7.3 Requirements for Conducting Salt Spray and Cyclic Corrosion Tests

7.3.1. Compressed Air

Supply: pressure 6-8 bar

Compressed air is required for the production of the salt spray, for blowing the salt spray into test chamber, blasting salt fog outside the test chamber after the salt spray test is finished and for the operation of the pneumatic components such as the ball valves.

According to DIN EN ISO 9227 the operation of Salt Spray test chambers requires oil-free compressed air. VLM offers a range of air filtering units as accessories.

7.3.2. Water / Demineralized Water

Water supply pressure: 2-4 bar

Leak water detector with floor sensor

Plug size: ¾“ external thread

VLM offers ion-exchange cartridges for water demineralization. Demi water is required both for cleaning the test chamber and for the preparation of the test solution.

Max. conductivity: 20 µS/cm (5 µS/cm for cyclic corrosion test chambers featuring regulated humidity)

7.3.3. Drain Water

Drain water connection according to the fitting on the test chamber. The drain water is normally evacuated through flexible PU hose. In case of test chests it might happen that the drain in the laboratory is positioned higher than the drain fitting VLM provides a drain pump as accessory.

7.3.4. Air Exhaust

The air exhaust should be ideally implemented with a flexible PU plastic hose to a PVC tube which will evacuate the salt fog directly outdoor. The flexible hose connection from the test chamber should not be longer than 1.5 m in order to avoid a "water trap" by reverse flowing condensate.

NOTE: The test chamber must not be connected directly to laboratory ventilation system which would create a suction effect. This suction effect will not allow an uniform distribution of the salt fog preventing a uniform fall out in the test chamber.

7.3.5. Electrical Supply

Single phase (230 V) or three phase (400 V) power supply for the test chamber and 3-4 mono phase power outlets (230 V) for powering auxiliar devices.


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7.4 Test Standards

- DIN EN ISO 9227 - DIN 50942, DIN 53167 - ASTM B 117-73, ASTM B 287-74 - ASTM B 368-68 - ISO 7253 ISO 3678 - BS 1224, BS 2011, BS3900 F4 - BS 3900 F12 - BS 5466 Part I, BS 5466 Parts 2 + 3 - NFX 41002, - AS 21331 Section 3.1 - SIS 1841190 - JIS Z 2371


- Cost effective solution for basic salt spray (SAL)

- Compact top loading (chest) design

- The VLM technology allows the best possible reproducibility of the temperature conditions

- The test chamber with the bottom made of steel is more robust compared to the competitive products made of glass reinforced plastic



7.6 Top Loading Chambers for Conducting Salt Spray and Cyclic Corrosion Tests

7.6.1. Capacity 600 L, max. operating temperature +55°C

Order No. Type

V.714.065.050 SAL 600-TL

VA.714.300.050 Chamber cleaning SAL 600-TL

V.724.465.050 SAL/CON 600-TL AIR AWRF

VA.724.300.050 Chamber cleaning SAL/CON 600-TL

V.714.365.550 SAL 600-TL-B with Beckhoff PLC controller (+ cleaning)

VA.715.000.150 Option: RS232 interface

V.851.000.610 Opion: VisiCORR software


Order No. Type

V.715.065.050 SAL 1000-TL

VA.715.300.050 Chamber cleaning SAL 1000-TL

V.725.465.050 SAL/CON 1000-TL AIR AWRF

V.725.300.050 Chamber cleaning SAL/CON 1000-TL

V.715.365.550 SAL 1000-TL-B with Beckhoff PLC controller (+ cleaning)


V.851.000.610 Opion: VisiCORR software

NOTE: VLM SAL-Spray nozzles with components made of PEEK are preset in the factory and are characterized by high precision and longivity. The nozzels can be mounted with or without fog directing tube.


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7.7 Front Loading Cabinets for Salt Spray Tests


Order No. Type

V.711.062.020 SAL 400-FL

VA.711.300.000 Chamber cleaning SAL 400-FL

V.721.562.020 SAL/CON 400-FL AIR CWC AWRF

VA.721.300.000 Chamber cleaning SAL/CON 400-FL


Order No. Type

V.715.062.020 SAL 1000-FL

VA.715.300.020 Chamber cleaning SAL 400-FL

V.850.211.003 LED-Solution level indication display

V.850.211.004 Automated switch from Tank 1 to Tank 2


VA.725.300.020 Chamber cleaning SAL/CON 1000-FL

7.7.3. Capacity 3000/3500 L, max. operating temperature +60°C

Order No. Type

V.718.072.020 SAL 3000-FL

V.719.072.020 SAL 3500-FL



VA.718.300.020 Option: Chamber cleaning 3000/3500-FL

V.850.211.003 LED- Solution level indication display

V.850.211.004 Automatic tank switch


V.851.000.610 Option: VisiCORR software


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8. Test Chambers for Cyclic Climate Tests (CCT)


The CCT type of test chambers, both front loading and top loading design, is developed to conduct automated, cyclic corrosion tests pursuant to the major corporate test standards developed by the international automotive industry. These test chambers can also perform standard Salt Spray test according to ISO 9227 and Water Condensation tests (CH, AT AHT) according to ISO 6270-2.

VLM uses two types of controllers for CCT test chambers: Jumo IMAGO and Beckhof PLC.

Note: The VLM CCT test chambers are not designed to regulate humidity. For this reason they are not suitable for more complex corporate tests which require humidity control (e.g. Renault ECC1 or Nissan CCT1).

8.2 Test Standards

Example Corporate tests - DIN EN ISO 11997-1:2006 CYCLE B (VDA 621-415) - VW PV 1210 (climate module required) - GMW 14872 - … Salt Spray tests - DIN EN ISO 9227 - DIN 50942, DIN 53167 - ASTM B 117-73, ASTM B 287-74 - ASTM B 368-68 - ISO 7253 ISO 3678 - BS 1224, BS 2011, BS3900 F4 - BS 3900 F12 - BS 5466 Part I, BS 5466 Parts 2 + 3 - NFX 41002, - AS 21331 Section 3.1 - SIS 1841190 - JIS Z 2371

Condensation water test:

- ISO 6270-2 - BS 3900F2, BS 3900 F15 - ASTM D2242


- Operating temperature from ambient up to +60°C (front loading cabinets) respectively +55°C for top loading test chambers

- Advanced steel design of the chamber allows for fast temperature and humidity transient times making this test chamber perfectly suitable for accelerated corrosion tests – these result in time and energy savings during the operational lifetime

- The patented VLM technology allows the best possible reproducibility of the climate conditions being created in the test chamber regardless the environmental conditions and geographical location

- The test chamber made of steel is more robust compared to the competitive products made of glass reinforced plastic


- User friendly, menu guided and intuitive control systems based on a versatile controllers


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8.4 Top Loading Chambers (Chests) for Cyclic Corrosion Tests (Jumo IMAGO Controller)

8.5 Front Loading Cabinets for Cyclic Corrosion Tests (Jumo IMAGO Controller)

8.6 Top Loading Chambers for Cyclic Corrosion Tests (Beckhoff PLC)

The VLM ClimaCORR® technology is based on advanced control systems with Beckhoff PLC. This touch screen based controller in combination with a number of sensors provide exceptional accuracy and convenience when conducting corrosion tests. The modular design of the VLM test chamber facilitates expansion of test chamber functionality when the need for more complex tests appears. In addition, the Beckhoff PLC controller allows extended data logging, transfer of test data to external PC and remote control of the test chamber.

Max. operating temperature 55°C

Order No. Type

V.734.065.150 CCT 600-TL-I*

V.735.065.150 CCT 1000-TL-I*

* With Jumo IMAGO 500 microprocessor controller


Order No. Type

V.731.362.120 CCT 400-FL-I*

V.735.362.120 CCT 1000-FL-I*

V.738.372.120 CCT 3000-FL-I*

V.739.372.120 CCT 3500-FL-I*

* With Jumo IMAGO 500 controller

Max. operating temperature +55°C

Order No. Type

V.734.065.450 CCT 600-TL-B*

V.735.065.450 CCT 1000-TL-B*

* With Beckhoff PLC controller

NOTE: According to the VW standard PV 1210 the climate in the test chamber during the aeration phase must be according to ISO 554:

Temperature: 23°C ± 2°C

Rel. Humidity: 50% ± 5%

VLM offers optional climate modules which condition environmental air in order to meet these requirements. The climate module is connected to the test chambers via flexible PU hose.

For more info please see accessories.


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8.7 Front Loading Cabinets for Cyclic Corrosion Tests (Beckhoff PLC)


Order No. Type

V.731.362.420 CCT 400-FL-B*

V.735.362.420 CCT 1000-FL-B*

V.738.372.420 CCT 3000-FL-B*

V.739.372.420 CCT 3500-FL-B*

* With Beckhoff controller

NOTE: According to the VW standard PV 1210 the climate in the test chamber during the aeration phase must be according to ISO 554:

Temperature: 23°C ± 2°C

Rel. Humidity: 50% ± 5%

VLM offers optional climate modules which condition environmental air in order to meet these requirements. The climate module is connected to the test chambers via flexible PU hose.

For more info please see accessories.


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9. ClimaCORR® Range of Top and Front Loading Cabinets


Compact and highly sophisticated front and top loading test chambers developed for conducting the advanced cyclic corrosion tests pursuant to the corporat e standards of the international automotive industry such as Nissan CCT1 and Renault ECC1.

All ClimaCORR® test chambers are equipped with the hi-end Beckhoff PLC controller.

Note: The VLM ClimaCORR® test chambers regulate both humidity and temperature very accurately. Due to their unique design these chambers can perform any standard corrosion test and can be programmed for any customized test. The car manufacturers, in particular, have developed standards for corrosion testing based on their own research. At present all major automobile brands have their own corrosion testing methods with diverse requirements for testing equipment. In light of this situation VLM has developed a state of the art ClimaCORR® technology that meets the requirements of most car manufacturers and is future proof. ClimaCORR® test chambers are currently being proven in numerous demanding applications.

5 Sensor Technology The essential requirement, which ClimaCORR® technology meets, is the rapid and uniform heat transfer into and out of the test chamber. To facilitate this heat transfer and simultaneously keep accurate temperature control, there are 4 temperature sensors are located close to the heaters, but the leading sensor for high precision temperature control is movable and can be placed in the vicinity of the specimens in the sample zone. Operating systems for maximum flexibility:

- Salt Spray

- Water Condensation / CWC system for controlled water condensation to +80°C

- Aeration with room air / resp. standard air acc. to ISO 554* with regulated constant air flow

- Hot Air with constant air flow constant / ramp

- Cool Air with constant air flow* / ramps

- regulated Humidity 10% -98% RH

Additional systems:

- Fog Evacuation (programmable)

- Flush Wall / Cooling of test chamber with water

- Tube filling with hot water (no break-in change Temperature in the next test segment)

- Programmed operation of up to three specimens under power (Potential free contacts)

Optional systems:

- Direct spraying of test solution

Steam generator

Lead temperature sensor

Capacitive humidity sensor

Test chamber with removable pivoting tube (VOLVO –FORD)

* Air module required


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- Direct spraying of test solution with 1 bar pressure according to GM's 3172

- Direct spraying of test solution with pivoting tube according to VOLVO / FORD standards

9.2 ClimaCORR® Process Control

Main features:

- Easy to handle PLC (Beckhoff) with color touch panel (Windows CE operating system)

- High performance software controller for high precision in regulating the temperature and humidity (including ramps) within tight tolerances

- Ethernet interface for integration with local area networks, for transferring test data and for remote control

- Exported test data (CSV) can easily be imported and processed in MS Excel

- Password protected access to three user levels with different privileges

- Storage capacity for 50 test programs, standard tests already stored at the factory

- Test sequences can be flexibly programmed by the use of test segments

- Loop function for repeating of test sequences

- Maximum flexibility: temperature, humidity, time and ramps can be set individually for each test segment (phase)

- Control and maintaining a constant air flow through the test chamber during aeration or hot air phase.

- Energy savings by specifying power ramps, especially in the hot air phase

- Programmable external air conditioning module

- Programmable switching ON and OFF of up to three electrical devices under test (Potentail free contacts)

- Various utilities such as wall flush / cooling of the test chamber, fog evacuation for optimal processes and maximum reproducibility of the test climates

- Programmable time delay of the program start

- All relevant test process parameters and current process data available at one glance

- Graphical display of the test process

- Process monitoring with alarm table and history

- Overview of all digital and analog inputs and outputs

- Manual operation of individual system components for service and for functional testing

9.3 ClimaCORR® Humidity Regulation

ClimaCORR® technology features unique means to control temperature and humidity. The main features are:

- Accurate control of the temperature inside the test chamber by means of a reference sensor located nearly the test sample


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- Fast and uniform heat transfer from the floor heating

- Optimal thermal conductivity of materials from which the test chamber is made of

- Permanent circulation of the atmosphere inside the test chamber by spraying water from the humidifier through the spray nozzle in the lower temperature / humidity range

- Highly sensitive humidity sensor being inserted in the test chamber only during the humidity phase (see picture)

- Custom-designed steam generator (VLM patent) generates high humidity at higher temperatures

- Forced reduction of high humidity by means of blowing compressed air into the test chamber supported by controlled aeration fan for fast and reproducible change from high to low humidities.

Only the optimal interaction of all ClimaCORR® system

components leads to the unique system for humidity

control achiving accuracy up to ±1%. The diagram below shows the wide control area in the temperature

vs. humidity graph.

In order to control the humidity at temperatures lower than the environmental temperature (<25°C) inside

the laboratory an external climate module must be used.

The capacitive sensor for humidity measurement is inserted inside the test chamber only during the controlled humidity phase and hot air The water for the steam generator is fed through the humidifier. Hot steam is injected into the test chamber in the vicinity of the spray nozzle. The steam is immediately being circulated throughout the test chamber. The response time between the steam being injected and the moment the humidity sensor starts reacting is only about 0.2 seconds.

9.4 Compliance with Test Standards

Example Corporate tests - Nissan CCT1

- Renault ECC1 (external climate module required)

- Volvo STD 423_0014

Capacitive humidity sensor Steam Generator for humidity

regulation

Operating characteristic of ClimaCORR® test chambers

Regulated Humidity mode (without climate module) Tested device: ClimaCORR® CC 1000-FL


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- GM GMW 3172

- DIN EN ISO 11997-1:2006 CYCLE B (VDA 621-415) - VW PV 1210 (climate module required) - GMW 14872 - JASO M610-92 Salt Spray tests - DIN EN ISO 9227 - DIN 50942, DIN 53167 - ASTM B 117-73, ASTM B 287-74 - ASTM B 368-68 - ISO 7253 ISO 3678 - BS 1224, BS 2011, BS3900 F4 - BS 3900 F12 - BS 5466 Part I, BS 5466 Parts 2 + 3 - NFX 41002, - AS 21331 Section 3.1 - SIS 1841190 - JIS Z 2371


- ISO 6270-2 - BS 3900F2, BS 3900 F15 - ASTM D2242


- Operating temperature range from ambient up to +80°C is a unique specification among the corrosion test chambers currently available on the market


- The patented VLM technology allows the best possible reproducibility of the climate conditions being created in the test chamber regardless the environmental conditions and geographical location – same type of VLM corrosion test chamber will produce same test results in any location in the world. In total 9 different sensors are monitoring all relevant test parameters being temperature, humidity, air flow during the drying phase and the purity of the demineralized water



- User friendly, menu guided and intuitive control system based on a touch screen in which most common standard corrosion tests are already preconfigured

9.6 ClimaCORR® Test Results

A number of software and hardware solutions are used in ClimaCORR® technology in order to facilitate

maximum accuracy, flexibility and reproducibility when conducting complex cyclic corrosion tests. In the

next section the test results are presented which prove the statement above.

The Renault ECC1 test places high demands on the reproducibility of the phase change between humidity

55% RH and 90% RH at constant chamber temperature of 35°C ± 0.8°C. Renault has tested CLIMACORR®

technology and confirmed ist suitability for the ECC 1 test. The following diagram shows the high

performance of the CLIMACORR® test chamber in terms of its accuracy and its very fast transitions.


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Similar results are achieved in the NISSAN CCT 1 test at higher temperatures as shown in the following diagram:

- Salt Spray test +35°C

- Forced drying with Hot Air +60°C

- Regulated humidity 90% at +50°C

Test chamber used for this test: ClimaCORR® 3000 FL

CCCT1 / CC 3000-FL


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9.7 ClimaCORR® Test Cabinets

ClimaCORR® CC 1000-TL

Top loading, capacity 1000L, maximum operating temperature 60°C

Order No. Type

V.745.672.470 ClimaCORR® CC 1000-TL

Option: Spraying of test solution

Front loading, maximum operating temperature 80°C

Order No. Type

V.741.662.430 ClimaCORR® CC 400-FL




VA.745.800.020 Option: Spraying of test solution

V.850.211.112 Option: Spraying of test solution (Ford/Volvo) for 1000 L cabinets

V.850.211.162 Option: Spraying of test solution (Ford/Volvo) for 3000/3500 L cabinets

V.850.211.163 Option: Spraying of test solution (GM) for 3000/3500 L cabinets

ClimaCORR® CC 400-FL

ClimaCORR® CC 1000-FL ClimaCORR® CC 3000-FL

ClimaCORR® test chamber with adjustable nozzles for direct spraying of test solution

ClimaCORR® test chamber with removable swiveling tube for direst spraying of test solution

according to Volvo/Ford corporate standards


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10. ClimaCORR® FR Top Loading Test Chamber with Featuring Freezing


ClimaCORR® FR test chamber is the device designed to perform all standard and customized tests allowing controlled humidity (20%-98%, not over the complete temperature range) and the operating temperature range of between -40°C up to + 80°C.

The ClimaCORR® FR test chambers are equipped with the hi-end Beckhoff PLC controller.

10.2 Test Standards

Example Corporate tests - VDA 233-102 “New” - Nissan CCT1 - Renault ECC1 (external climate module required) - Volvo STD 423_0014 - GM GMW 3172 - DIN EN ISO 11997-1:2006 CYCLE B (VDA 621-415) - VW PV 1210 (climate module required) - GMW 14872 - JASO M610-92

Salt Spray tests - DIN EN ISO 9227 (NSS, ESS, CASS) - DIN 50942, DIN 53167 - ASTM B 117-73, ASTM B 287-74 - ASTM B 368-68 - ISO 7253 ISO 3678 - BS 1224, BS 2011, BS3900 F4 - BS 3900 F12 - BS 5466 Part I, BS 5466 Parts 2 + 3 - NFX 41002, - AS 21331 Section 3.1 - SIS 1841190 - JIS Z 2371


- ISO 6270-2 (CH, AT, AHT) - BS 3900F2, BS 3900 F15 - ASTM D2242


- Operating temperature range –40°C up to +80°C is a unique specification among the corrosion test chambers currently available on the market


- The patented VLM technology allows the best possible reproducibility of the climate conditions being created in the test chamber regardless the environmental conditions and geographical location – same type of VLM corrosion test chamber will produce same test results in Germany, China or Egypt. In total 9 different sensors are monitoring all relevant test parameters being temperature, humidity, air flow during the drying phase and the purity of the demineralized water



- User friendly, menu guided and intuitive control system based on a touch screen in which most common standard corrosion tests are already preconfigured

ClimaCORR® CC 1000-TL FR

Capacity 1000L, operating temp. range -30°C /-40°C up to + 80°C

Order No. Type Compressor

V.785.272.570 CC 1000-TL (-30/80) Air cooled

V.785.372.570 CC 1000-TL (-40/80) Water cooled

V.xxx.xxx.xxx CC 1000-TL (-15/60) Under development

Note: External climate modules for ECC1 (35°C/20% RH) and PV 1210 (23°C/50% RH) are available as options


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10.4 Test Results of the ClimaCORR® 1000-TL (-40/80)

The chamber temperature during VDA 233-102 reaches -15°C within 35 min (empty test room)

The diagram above shows the accuracy of the temperature control during the freezing phase (VDA 233-102 Tests)

Clima CORR® CC 1000-TL (-40/80): Humidity and temperature control during test ramps


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11. Accessories and Consumables

11.1 Racks PP for CON test cabinets 300 L, 400 L, 600 L

Order No. Slits Angle Slit width [mm]

Length [mm]

V.851.210.200 22 15° 3,0 550

V.851.210.201 22 15° 4,0 550

V.851.210.203 20 15° 6,0 550

V.851.210.206 18 15° 9,0 550

V.851.210.210 22 25° 3,0 550

V.851.210.211 22 25° 4,0 550

V.851.210.220 22 6° 3,0 550

V.851.210.221 22 6° 4,0 550

11.2 Racks PP for SAL/CCT/ClimaCORR® test cabinets 400 L, 600 L


Length [mm]

V.851.210.230 22 20° 3,0 550

V.851.210.231 22 20° 4,0 550

V.851.210.232 20 20° 6,0 550

11.3 Racks PP for CON test cabinets 1000 L


Length [mm]

V.851.210.300 27 15° 3,0 650

V.851.210.301 27 15° 4,0 650

V.851.210.310 27 25° 3,0 650

V.851.210.311 27 25° 4,0 650

V.851.210.320 27 6° 3,0 650

V.851.210.321 27 6° 4,0 650

11.4 Racks PP for SAL/CCT/ClimaCORR® test cabinets 1000 L


Length [mm]

V.851.210.330 27 20° 3,0 650

V.851.210.331 27 20° 4,0 650

V.851.210.335 22 20° 7,0 650

11.5 Racks PP for SAL/CCT/ClimaCORR® test cabinets 3000 L / 3500 L


Length [mm]

V.851.210.700 41 15° 3,0 950

V.851.210.730 41 20° 3,0 950

11.6 Racks PVDF for CC test cabinets 1000 L


Length [mm]

V.851.210.530 26 20° 3,0 650

Note: other angle / slit width on request


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11.7 Sample racks for CON/SAL/CCT cabinets 300 L, 400 L, 600 L

Order No. Remark No. specimens

Slit width

Length [mm]

V.851.202.012 Special1 6,0 550

V.851.202.013 Special2 13 3,0 390

V.851.202.014 Special3 550

1 Special U-shaped holder for screws 2 Special U-shaped holder for small pieces 3 Special U-shaped holder for tubes and shafts

11.8 Sample supporting steel rod coated with plastic

Order No. Cabinet type Length [mm]

V.851.200.820 300/400 L 826

V.851.200.066 600L 936

V.851.200.138 1000L (CC FR) 1372

V.851.200.140 1000 L 1422

V.851.200.220 3000/3500 L 2233

11.9 S-hooks PVC for CON / SAL / CCT /ClimaCORR® test chambers

Order No. Cabinet type Slit angle Pcs/bag

V.851.212.000 300/400 L straight 10

V.851.212.001 300/400 L 90° twisted 10

V.851.212.010 600 L / 1000 L straight 10

V.851.212.011 600 L / 1000 L 90° twisted 10

V.851.212.020 3000 L / 3500 L straight 10

V.851.212.021 3000 L / 3500 L 90° twisted 10

S Pegs stainless steel plastic coated for HT cabinets

V.851.212.002 300 L / 400/L 90° twisted 10

11.10 GRP grid floor front loading test cabinets

Order No. Cabinet type Remark

V.851.221.002 400 L Standard accessory included in the price of each corrosion test chamber

V.851.221.003 1000 L

V.851.221.005 3000 L

11.11 GRP grid floor top loading test cabinets

Order No. Cabinet type Remark

V.851.221.000 600 L Standard accessory included in the price of each corrosion test chamber

V.851.221.004 1000 L

V.851.221.001 1000 L

V.851.202.014

V.851.202.013

V.851.202.012

GRP grid

S-hooks

Supportive steel rods


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11.12 Cabinets for tanks with test solution (TL-chambers)

Order No. Tank [L]

Chamber type [L]

Hinges

V.852.205.100 210 1000 left

V.852.205.101 130 600 left

11.13 Base cabinets for 300 L / 400L (FL-chambers)

Order No. Cabinet type W/D/H mm

V.852.103.000 CON 300 1100x700x900

V.852.103.220 CON 400 R2, 2 shelves 1210x700x900

V.852.103.200 CON / SAL 400 1210x700x900

V.852.203.200 CCT 400 R2/extended operation

1310x700x900

11.14 Tanks for test solution with SAL filter

Order No. Capacity

V.852.220.130 130 L 4 fixed castors

V.852.220.131 130 L 4 swivel castors

V.852.220.210 210 L 2 fixed 2 swivel castors



V.852.220.401 400 L 4 swivel castors

11.15 Reservoirs for test solution with SAL filter and level sensors

Order No. Capacity

V.852.222.130 130 L 4 fixed castors



11.16 Pump unit for quick resolving of NaCl without intake of CO2

and no influence on the pH value

Order No. Description

V.852.225.112 Container pump 230 V for rapidly dissolving of sodium chloride (130 L tank)

V.852.225.111 Container pump 230 V for rapidly dissolving of sodium chloride (for the 210L/ 300L tank)

Bench cabinets for TL chambers

Bench cabinets for FL chambers

Tanks for test solution

Tank with level sensor

210 L Tank with circulating pump for accellerated solving of sodium chloride


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11.17 Water purification plants – complete set

Order No. Descriptopn

V.852.250.002 Water plant for the demineralization of fresh water according to ISO 9227, ASTM B117 (1 cartridge, analogue conductivity meter)

V.852.250.004 Water plant for the demineralization of fresh water according to ISO 9227, ASTM B117 (2 cartridges, digital conductivity meter)

SG 1600 P2-30SK, conductivitymeter, 0-20 µS/cm, analog, quick coupling

V.852.250.1604 Conductivitymeter digital

V.852.900.000 Leakage protection /-alarm

V.852.250.1506 2 x quick coupling female part

V.852.250.1500 2 x fitting 3/4“ inner threat to quick coupling male part

SG.1713 Demi-water distribution unit with 2 outlets

SG.1714 Demi-water distribution unit with 3 outlets

SG.1715 Stop cock

V.852.901.000 Hose with ¾“inner thread connctors 1,5 m



V.852.901.004 Hose extension

11.18 Ion–exchange spare cartridges for water purification

Order No. Describtion

V.852.250.001 Water deioniser cartridge type 2800, capacity 950 L/h (for alternation)

V.852.250.040 Spare cartridge Type 4500-SK including quick connector couplings

11.19 Plant for increasing water pressure

Order-No. Description

V.852.250.100 Water plant BG-WW 1355 NN- water pumpe with tank made from stainless steel

V.852.250.101 Suck hose for water plant with no return valve

11.20 Waste water pumps

Order No. Cabinet type

V.850.232.500 Drain pump 230 V with level sensor and hoses


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11.22 Compressor

For the compressed air supply VLM offers the following optional solutions. These compressors can be automatically started in case the central supply of compressed air is not available or fails.

Order No. Cabinet type Pressure [bar]

V.852.211.111 SAL, CCT, ClimaCORR®, CC (400/600/1000l)

8

V.852.211.112 With soundproofing box

11.21 Unit for filtering compressed air

According to ISO 9227 the compressed air has to be filtered in order to eliminate inpurities and oil. The following air filter systems and spare parts are available:

Order No. Cabinet type Qty

V.852.210.100 400/600/1000 L 1

V.241.212.001 Spare fine particle filter 1

V.241.212.200 Spare oilfilter 1

V.852.210.130 3000 / 3500 L 1

V.241.212.002 Spare fine particle filter 1

V.241.212.202 Spare oilfilter 1

Technical specification Oil-free compressor for VLM corrsion test cabinets incl. Automated emptying of condensate Order-No.: V.852.211.111 Type: DK 50 2 x 2V / 110 Nom. Voltage/frequ.: 230 V/50 (60) Hz Max. power: 15 (17) A Motor power: 2 x 1,1 kW FAD at 5 bar: 280 L / min Displacement: 400 L / min. Working pressure: 6-8 bar Noise level: < 73 dB [A] Dimensions (LxWxH) 1090 x 425 x 815 mm Order-No.: V.852.211.112 Noise level: < 53 dB [A] Dimensions (LxWxH) 1200 x 710 x 1000 mm


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11.23 Climate modules (climate acc. to DIN 50014, for PV 1210) The corporate standard VW PV 1210 and other cyclic corrosion tests require the storage of specimens conditioned air, e.g. according to ISO 554, that is 23°C ± 2°C and 50% RH ± 5% RH. The supply of cold, dry air may also be needed to ensure certain test climates. For these applications VLM offers air conditioning modules for constant air conditions, (23°C/50% and air 23°C/50%/35°C/50%) in two power ranges: up to 50 m³ and up to 300 m³ of air volume / hour. The climate control modules are connected with PU spiral hoses with test chambers.

Order No. Climate type Capacity [m3/h]

V.850.400.000 23°C/ 50% (400/600/1000 L chambers)

50

V.850.400.002 23°C/50% and 35°C/20% (400/600/1000 L chambers)

50

V.850.400.003 23°C/ 50% (3000 L and 3500 L chambers)

300

V.850.400.004 23°C/50% and 35°C/20% (3000 L and 3500 L chambers)

300

50 m3/h for 3000 / 3500 L chambers

Order-No. V.850.400.000 Module for conditioning of the room air acc. to ISO 554 Supplied air temp.: 23°C ± 2°C Supplied air humidity: 50% ± 5 % r.F. Inlet air temp. range: 20°C - 32°C Air entrance protected by a G4 Filter Voltage: 230V/1/N/PE Power consumption: 0,85 kW Safety refrigerant: R 134 a Dimensions HxWxD: 730x480x600 mm Weight: 70 kg

Order-No. V.850.400.002 Process cooling module 20/50-35/20 Air entrance protected by a G4 Filter Supplied air temp.: 23°C ± 2°C Supplied air humidity: 50% ± 5% r.F. Inlet air temp. range: 20°C - 32°C Voltage: 230V/1/N/PE Power consumption: 0,85 kW Safety refrigerant: R 134 a Dimensions HxWxD: 730x480x600 mm Weight: 85 kg

Order-No. V.850.400.010 Ultrasonic humidifier module for climate modules Temperature range: 5°C up to 40°C Humidity range: < 90% r.F. Water temperature: 5°C - 40°C Water flow pressure: 0,5 - 6 bar Water quality: <5 mS/cm

300 m3/h for 3000 / 3500 L chambers Order-No. V.850.400.005 Module for conditioning of the room air acc. to ISO 554 Order-No. V.850.400.004 Process cooling module 20/50-35/20 Air entrance protected by a G4 Filter Supplied air temp.: 23 °C ± 2°C Supplied air humidity: 50% ± 5 % r.F. Inlet air temp. range: 20°C - 32 °C Volume flow rate: ca. 300 m3/h Power consumption: 4,0 kW Safety refrigerant: R 134 a Voltage: 400 V Dimensions HxWxD: 985x605x1000 mm Weight: 185 kg

Ultrasonic humidifier module

Climate module


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11.24 Measuring cylinders

Order No.

V.852.000.610 2 cylinders, 2 PE funnels, 2 plugs

11.25 Purified NaCl for SAL tests

SaliCORR® Sodium Chloride for Salt Spray Test: - Laboratory grade purity with quality certificate - Free flowing NaCl structure ensures easy handling and dosing

(without the addition of inhibitory anti-caking agents) - Sachet with accurate weighing - Pileable PE bucket 10, 20, 25 kg

ISO 9227

Order No. Weight Package Packages per box

V.852.600.2500 2500 g PE-Bag 10

V.852.600.3000 3000 g PE-Bag 10

V.852.600.5000 5000 g PE-Bag 10

V.852.600.9010 10 kg Bucket 12

V.852.600.9020 20 kg Bucket 8

V.852.600.9025 25 kg Bucket 8

ASTM

Order No. Weight Package Packages per box

V.852.610.2500 2500 g PE-Bag 10

V.852.610.3000 3000 g PE-Bag 10

V.852.610.5000 5000 g PE-Bag 10

V.852.610.9010 10 kg Bucket 12

V.852.610.9020 20 kg Bucket 8

V.852.610.9025 25 kg Bucket 8

11.26 Laboratory chemicals for preparing test solution

Order-No. Description Pack.

A.0820.2500PE Acetic acid 100 % z.A. 2,5 L

M.1.02733.0250 Copper(II)chloride z.A. 250 g

A.3587.5000 Calcium chloride dihydrate z.A. 5 kg

A.3618.5000 Magnesium chloride hexahydrate z.A. 5 kg

A.3590.5000 Sodium hydrogen carbonate z.A. 5 kg

NOTE: Further chemicals or bigger sizes of packages on request

11.27 Laboratory instruments for corrosions tests

Order-No. Instrument piece

V.852.220.000 pH-Meter including a bottle with KCl solution for storage of the electrode

1

On request Buffer- and KCl-solution

A.2666.1000 Sodium hydroxide solution 10 % z.A. 1 L

A.2672.1000 Hydrochloric acid 10 % z.A. 1L

V.852.240.011 Refractometer 0-10 % NaCl 1

On request Conductivity meter


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11.28 Accessories for determining the corrosivity according to DIN ISO 9227

Order No.

Description

Pieces per package

V.852.000.504 Standard test panels made from Zinc for testing of salt spray cabinets in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9227, Annex B, L 100 mm. W 50mm , Thickness 1 mm, Impurities < 0,1 %.

12

V.852.100.512 Adhesive Tape, width 50 mm, Roll with 66 m 1

V.852.100.513 Adhesive Tape, width 75 mm, Roll with 66 m 1

112111653 Beaker, 800 ml, tall shape 1

330502099 Crucible tong, Length 160 mm 1

V.852.100.510 Brush for cleaning of the test panels 1

V.1.117.200.

003 or 004

Chemical protection gloves (Nitrile), Pack with 50 pcs. Size L or XL

1 set

V.852.100.557 Complete set for the evaluation of the corrosivity, without precision balance

1

KE.EG220-3NM Precise balance for weighing of the test panels 1

Chemicals for determination of the corrosivity according to DIN ISO 9227

A.3998.1000 Hydrochloric acid 20% with Hexamethylentetramine 1 L

A.1667.1000 Di-Ammoniumhydrogencitrate, analytical grade 1 kg

A.0761.2500 Petroleum benzene 80-110°C for cleaning of the test panels

2,5 L

A.5007.2500 Ethanol 99%,denaturated, for drying of the test panels 2,5 L

A.3223.5000 Sodium hydroxide to neutralize consumed hydrochloric acid or Di-Ammoniumhydrogencitraet

5 kg


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11.29 Scratching tools for sample preparation


V.852.710.000 Scratching tool RS10 acc. to Sikkens

V.852.710.006 Spare cutter 0,5 mm for Stylus acc. to Sikkens

V.852.710.002 Scratching tool RS05 acc. to van Laar

V.978.000.013 Scratch stylus acc. to Clemen

11.30 Sample evaluation


V.1.115.000.008 European Rust Grade Scale ISO 8501-1:2007

V.1.115.629.500 Mini glossmeter MG 60

Various Thickness gauges on request

Various cross-cutter sets on request

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Reliability needs high Purity:

SaliCORR® Sodium Chloride for Corrosion testing

- High purity, delivered with quality certificate

- Free-flowing without anti-caking compounds

- Ready to use packages with exact weight

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