Few industries have gone untouched by the adoption of Artificial Intelligence and the demand for high-performance computing continues to surge. To accommodate these advancements, computing power is...

Humidity is a crucial variable in environmental testing, exerting a significant impact on the chemical and physical properties of different materials. Therefore, it's important to pay attention to the...

Today, more and more products are made using one or several types of plastic. At the same time, customers are becoming increasingly demanding in terms of the desired properties, uniformity and...

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, Weinheim (Germany) Safe and efficient post-curing of elastomer seals. Postheating is an important process step in the production of dynamic and static seals made of...

The environment for sensors in automatic gearboxes is harsh: large temperature fluctuations and oil which aggressively attacks surfaces. Bosch now uses Vötsch ovens to cross-link the...

Hybrid structures in various materials are used for lightweight design concepts in vehicle construction. Differences in their thermal expansion coefficients can present a risk. To minimize this risk,...

Automotive and electrical components that need be thermal-cycled come in many shapes and sizes, as do test chambers. But one size definitely does not fit all. Just try to force your half-buck fixture...

Many products in the telecommunications industry are required to meet various Telcordia (Bellcore) Generic Requirement (GR) specifications to establish product quality and reliability. Several of...

One of the most common options required in an environmental test chamber is humidity. Humidity can have a dramatic effect on materials of all varieties of chemical make-up....

1. Wipe or vacuum out all debris. 2. Clean interior surfaces with a damp cloth, mild detergent or stainless steel cleaner. Avoid cleaners that are abrasive or leave a residue. DO NOT use steel wool....

In an era of environmental consciousness, the aviation industry stands as a significant contributor to global carbon emissions. As of 2018, global aviation accounted for 1.9% of greenhouse gas...

As the world transitions to cleaner, sustainable energy sources, the importance of high-performing batteries becomes more critical than ever. Solid-state batteries have emerged as a promising solution...

When electric aerospace company, BETA Technologies, approached the CSZ team for a consultation and purchase of a custom environmental test solution, we were excited to partner with an organization...

The race toward autonomous driving is reshaping the automotive industry as we know it. Autonomous vehicles (AVs) promise to revolutionize transportation, offering safer and more efficient mobility...

Lithium-based battery technology is on a roll, a trend that will accelerate dramatically from today’s $44 billion global market value to $193 billion in less than seven years, according to...

HALT & HASS testing helps discover product weaknesses. Highly Accelerated Life Test (HALT) help discover product weaknesses in the design phase before the product is launched into production. Highly...

The process required custom robotics and mixturing in an extremely compressed timeframe...

In a hotly pursued, global marketplace, the availability of superior automobile components unquestionably can determine a car's adoption viability. Proven, certified, and highly customized product...

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) mechanically support, and virtually connect, electronic components. Using conductive materials and pathways embedded and etched on sheets, PCBs are the 'brains' of...

Reliable, highly actionable vibration testing is built on a combination of top-of-the-line equipment with advanced fixturing abilities, detailed data input and analysis, and both experienced and...

There are many different types of vibration testing. Each vibrational test protocol is established to meet specific goals within the testing environment. Two of the most common types of vibrational...

A key element of the new product development cycle for companies in the automotive, military, medical device, and electronics industries is shock and mechanical vibration testing. For unbiased...

In 1963, Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products, LLC. published a booklet entitled "Retained Austenite -Compression Block Studies Evaluate the Benefits of Sub-Zeroing". The contents were technical and attempted...

As CFC refrigerants are becoming more difficult to find for servicing existing equipment, and as they become more expensive, several CSZ customers have called us asking for guidelines to retrofit new...

Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) is a means of screening electronic assemblies at the most cost-effective point of manufacture to expose defects that can't be detected by visual inspection or...

With the end of new CFC production on January 1, 1996, concentration is focusing on the phase-out schedule for HCFCs. Below is a table that shows relevant dates for HCFCs. Of particular note for...

You must make sure to complete comprehensive chamber maintenance to help ensure the performance and longevity of your testing chamber. This article describes an environmental test chamber maintenance...

It is important to inform the chamber manufacturer of the type of product being test in the chamber. However, if all the details are not given to the chamber manufacturer, the resulting selection may...

A glossary of common environmental testing terms....

HALT and HASS technology uses a combination of accelerated stresses to expose product flaws early in the design and manufacturing stages....

We will briefly review the various types of batteries along with the qualifications tests that are performed. In product research and development, testing becomes a critical component. Mitigating...

A distinction between test chambers is the temperature range in which the chamber will operate. Most manufacturers have a standard high temperature range of 177°C to 190°C (350°F to 375°F) for...

Your company has just developed a new product, and now it is your job to select an environmental chamber to test it....

Some potential items to consider when moving your new test chamber into your facility along with items to review for installation....

Expendable refrigerants are liquid/gases that can be injected directly into the space being cooled or into heat exchangers, similar to mechanical systems. As the liquid enters the chamber (directly or...

Humidity is probably one of the most misunderstood topics when it comes to environmental test chambers. This is due to the fact that Relative Humidity percentage is temperature specific. For example,...

Why do CSZ's larger test chambers need cooling water? The water is used to cool the large capacity refrigeration systems at its condenser (where the refrigerant changes phase from a gas to a...

Air contracts as it cools. When a chamber is pulling down, it actually causes outside room air to be "sucked" into the chamber workspace. The moisture in the air will be drawn to and freeze on the...

The refrigeration system removes heat from the product and the air which lowers the temperature in the chamber. The heat is moved through the refrigeration system and rejected at the condenser. There...

With the ever increasing concern of global warming and lower energy costs, there is a growing need for alternative energy that is both clean and affordable. Solar Energy is one alternative that uses...

Many products in the telecommunications industry are required to meet various Telcordia (Bellcore) Generic Requirement (GR) specifications to establish product quality and reliability. Several of...

Automotive and electrical components that need be thermal-cycled come in many shapes and sizes, as do test chambers. But one size definitely does not fit all. Just try to force your half-buck fixture...