Cyclone

When performance is paramount

A range of high-performance thermal and environmental chambers with laminar airflow across the internal volume – ideal for demanding test regimes where precise control of temperature and (optionally) humidity is needed under high load conditions.

Cyclone 1000 with sliding shelves
Cyclone Chamber
Cyclone 1000 with sliding shelves
Window on Cyclone V
Cyclone-V Vibration Testing System

Typical Applications

  • Rapid temperature cycling to thermally stress materials and components
  • Burn-in and life testing of electronic components (including powered cycling)
  • Temperature/humidity testing under fixed or cyclic conditions, satisfying numerous IEC 60068 test requirements plus a wide range of equivalent specifications

SIMPLEtouch

Touch Screen Programmer

Easy set-up and monitoring of chamber conditions, simplifies programming of complex cycles… read more

Benefit Achieved by
High performance Laminar air flow from left to right across the internal space – maintains uniform temperature at all locations even with high packing density
PT100 sensor for stable and reliable temperature measurement
Capacitive humidity sensor gives optimum combination of accuracy, rapid response and reliability
Chambers built from high quality components ensuring long service lifetimes
Customisable Wide range of volumes available (216 to 3000 litres)
Environmental control systems can be tailored to meet minimum temperature, cooling rates and relative humidity requirements
Labview-based user interface developed by Sharetree and easy to upgrade and customise
Models available that combine vibration and temperature testing
Cooling plants located remotely from chamber if preferred to reduce noise and heat; quieter water-cooled option available if site has chilled water supply
Extensive list of options and customisations
Easy to use and maintain Factory-calibrated and expertly installed for you by Sharetree
Uses readily available components
PC-based touchscreen control panel – connects to industry standard PID controller that is readily maintained or replaced, minimising downtime
Temperature Uniformity and Stability Specifications* (all models)
Thermal Gradient (<100°C) ± 2 °C
Thermal Gradient (>100°C) ± 2 % of temperature
Temperature Fluctuation ± 0.3 °C
*Measured after stabilisation (IEC 60068-3-5)

Cyclone Thermal Chambers

Choose from three different cooling mechanisms depending on your requirements.

Compressor Cooling

  • Refrigerant gases in a closed-loop system are repeatedly compressed and expanded to cool the air in the chamber (same principle as domestic refrigerators)
  • Maximum temperature = +180°C; minimum temperature = -40°C (single-stage compression) or -70°C (multi-stage or cascade compression)
  • Temperature ramp rate = 1-2°C/min with load (standard); high performance models achieve up to 15°C/min
  • Offers reliable continuous operation with no ancillary services required
  • Ideal for testing electronic assemblies with higher heat dissipation

Standard Models

Internal Size (mm) Type External Size (mm) Temp Range
Model W D H Ltrs W D H Max Min
TC Cyclone 600 800 -40 ME 600 800 600 216 1560 1230 1810 180 -40
TC Cyclone 600 800 -70 ME 600 800 600 216 1560 1230 1810 180 -70
TC Cyclone 1000 -40 ME​ 1000 1000 1000 1000 2000 1540 2200 180 -40
TC Cyclone 1000 - 70 ME 1000 1000 1000 1000 2000 1540 2200 180 -70
TC Cyclone 1500 1000 -40 ME 1500 1000 1000 1500 2500 1540 2200 180 -40
TC Cyclone 1500 1000 70 ME 1500 1000 1000 1500 2500 1540 2200 180 -70
TC Cyclone 2000 1500 1000 -40 ME* 2000 1000 1500 3000 3230 1550 2300 180 -40
TC Cyclone 2000 1500 1000 70 ME* 2000 1000 1500 3000 3230 1550 2300 180 -70
with remote cooling plant only

High Performance Models (Cyclone-S)

Internal Size (mm) Type External Size (mm) Temp Range
Model W D H Ltrs W D H Max Min
TC Cyclone- -S 600-40 ME 600 600 600 216 1560 1230 1810 180 -40
TC Cyclone-S 600-70 ME 600 600 600 216 1560 1230 1810 180 -70
TC Cyclone- -S 1000-40 ME 1000 1000 1000 1000 2000 1540 2200 180 -40
TC Cyclone-S 1000-70 ME 1000 1000 1000 1000 2000 1540 2200 180 -70

Direct Liquid Nitrogen (LN2) Cooling (Stressmaster Chambers)

  • Range of LN2-cooled chambers with same dimensions and volumes as standard model range above
  • Liquid nitrogen injected directly into the chamber to rapidly cool the interior
  • Maximum temperature = +250°C; minimum temperature = -70°C
  • Temperature ramp rates up to 60°C/min
  • Ideal for thermal shocking of materials in accelerated life testing
  • Requires continuous supply of LN2 and safe venting of nitrogen gas during operation
  • Caution – reduced oxygen levels can occur inside the chamber
Internal Size (mm) Type External Size (mm) Temp Range
Model W D H Ltrs W D H Max Min
TC Cyclone- -S 600-40 ME 600 600 600 216 1560 1230 1810 180 -40
TC Cyclone-S 600-70 ME 600 600 600 216 1560 1230 1810 180 -70
TC Cyclone- -S 1000-40 ME 1000 1000 1000 1000 2000 1540 2200 180 -40
TC Cyclone-S 1000-70 ME 1000 1000 1000 1000 2000 1540 2200 180 -70

Forced Ambient Air Cooling

  • Range of heat-only chambers (ovens) with same dimensions and volumes as ranges above (model numbering TC Slimline 300 FAC, etc)
  • Controlled cooling to avoid thermal shocking of components under test
  • Maximum temperature = +250°C; minimum temperature = ambient + 20°C

Cyclone Environmental Chambers

Combine temperature cycling with precise control of the relative humidity.

  • Same cooling mechanism, temperature ranges and ramp rates as compressor-cooled thermal chambers
  • Maximum temperature = +180°C; minimum temperatures = -40°C (single-stage compression) or -70°C (multi-stage or cascade compression)
  • Water vapour added to air from heated water bath and removed through condensation on cooled copper coil
  • As standard, achieves humidity conditions within region A in chart below; can be modified to meet regions B and C if required (amend model number to TH(AB)C/TH(AC)C/TH(ABC)C as appropriate)

Standard Models

Internal Size (mm) Type External Size (mm) Temp Range Humidity Range​
Model W D H Ltrs W D H Max Min %RH​
TC Cyclone 600 800 -40 ME 600 800 600 216 1560 1230 1810 180 -40 Area 'A'​
TC Cyclone 600 800 -70 ME 600 800 600 216 1560 1230 1810 180 -70 Area 'A'​
TC Cyclone 1000 -40 ME​ 1000 1000 1000 1000 2000 1540 2200 180 -40 Area 'A'​
TC Cyclone 1000 - 70 ME 1000 1000 1000 1000 2000 1540 2200 180 -70 Area 'A'​
TC Cyclone 1500 1000 -40 ME 1500 1000 1000 1500 2500 1540 2200 180 -40 Area 'A'​
TC Cyclone 1500 1000 70 ME 1500 1000 1000 1500 2500 1540 2200 180 -70 Area 'A'​
TC Cyclone 2000 1500 1000 -40 ME* 2000 1000 1500 3000 3230 1550 2300 180 -40 Area 'A'​
TC Cyclone 2000 1500 1000 70 ME* 2000 1000 1500 3000 3230 1550 2300 180 -70 Area 'A'​
with remote cooling plant only

High Performance Models

Internal Size (mm) Type External Size (mm) Temp Range
Model W D H Ltrs W D H Max Min
TC Cyclone- -S 600-40 ME 600 600 600 216 1560 1230 1810 180 -40
TC Cyclone-S 600-70 ME 600 600 600 216 1560 1230 1810 180 -70
TC Cyclone- -S 1000-40 ME 1000 1000 1000 1000 2000 1540 2200 180 -40
TC Cyclone-S 1000-70 ME 1000 1000 1000 1000 2000 1540 2200 180 -70

Humidity – Standard Operating Regions

Cyclone-V Vibration Testing Systems

  • Combines vibration testing with temperature cycling to meet AGREE test requirements

  • Components under test connect to vibration tester through silicone gasket in floor of chamber

  • Replace gasket with steel panel (supplied) to return chamber to normal operation
Cyclone-V Vibration Testing System
Cyclone-V - Shaker interface

Options and Customisation

Call Sharetree on 01453 828 642 for your specialist requirements.

Cyclone Chamber
Cyclone 1000 with sliding shelves
Window on Cyclone V
Cyclone-V Vibration Testing System
Cyclone-V - Shaker interface
100mm diameter cable port
Tilt and rotate
Integrated rear ports
Internal sliding frames
Product handling systems

Datasheets

For more info please call 01453 828 642 or email sales@sharetree.co.uk.

Temperature Cycling Slimline datasheet PDF.

Temperature/Humidity Slimline datasheet PDF.

LN2 cooled Slimline datasheet PDF.