Tornado Range

A range of chambers designed for accurate testing of substantial loads with minimal chamber footprint – ideal workhorses for a busy test laboratory.

Bulky and/or heavy loads (such as automotive and aerospace sub-assemblies or oil industry components)
Test houses which need the flexibility to accommodate many kinds of loads under a variety of test conditions while controlling operating costs
Temperature/humidity testing under fixed or cyclic conditions, satisfying numerous IEC 60068 test requirements plus a wide range of equivalent specifications

Touch Screen Programmer

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

Benefit	Achieved by
High performance	Efficient temperature control throughout the interior due to high air flow rates maintained from front to back
	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 – up to 5250 litres – with increased depth to maximise use of space in your facilities
	Labview-based user interface developed by Sharetree and easy to upgrade and customise
	Environmental control systems can be tailored to meet minimum temperature, cooling rates and relative humidity requirements
	Models available with ATEX-rated internal volumes for flammable or explosive test articles
	Models available that combine vibration and temperature testing
	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)

Tornado Thermal Chambers

Choose from three different cooling mechanisms depending on your requirements.

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 = -70°C (multi-stage or cascade compression as standard)
Temperature ramp rate = 2-15°C/min with load
Offers reliable continuous operation with no ancillary services required
Ideal for testing large or heavy loads with low to medium heat dissipation

	Internal Size (mm)			Type	External Size (mm)			Temp Range
Model	W	D	H	Ltrs	W	D	H	Min	Max
TC Tornado 800 600 800-70ME	600	800	800	384	900	1910	1970	180	-70
TC Tornado 1000- -70 ME	1000	1000	1000	1000	1600	2350	2050	180	-70
TC Tornado 1500 2000 1000 - 70ME	1000	2000	1500	3000	1700	2700	2300	180	-70
TC Tornado 1500 3500 1000 - 70ME	1000	3500	1500	5250	1500	4820	2265	180	-70
TC Tornado Custom -70 ME			Custom	sizes	available			180	-70

Maximum temperature = +250°C; minimum temperature = -70°C
Temperature ramp rates up to 30°C/min
Requires continuous supply of LN₂ and safe venting of nitrogen gas during operation
Can cope with greater heat output from components under test than compressor cooling
Ideal for thermal stressing and accelerated life testing
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	Min	Max
TC Tornado 800 600 800-70LN	600	800	800	384	900	1910	1970	250	-70
TC Tornado 1000-70 LN	1000	1000	1000	1000	1600	2350	2050	250	-70

Range of heat-only chambers (ovens) with same dimensions and volumes as ranges above (model numbering TC Tornado 800 600 800, etc)
Controlled cooling to avoid thermal shocking of components under test
Maximum temperature = +250°C; minimum temperature = ambient + 20°C

Combine temperature cycling with precise control of the relative humidity.

Same cooling mechanism as compressor-cooled thermal chambers
Maximum temperature = +180°C; minimum temperatures = -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)

A – Typical region of humidity control in chambers
B / C – Optional regions for specialised applications

	Internal Size (mm)			Type	External Size (mm)			Temp Range		Humidity Range
Model	W	D	H	Ltrs	W	D	H	Min	Max	%RH
TC Tornado 800 600 800-70ME	600	800	800	384	900	1910	1970	180	-70	Area 'A'
TC Tornado 1000- -70 ME	1000	1000	1000	1000	1600	2350	2050	180	-70	Area 'A'
TC Tornado 1500 2000 1000 - 70ME	1000	2000	1500	3000	1700	2700	2300	180	-70	Area 'A'
TC Tornado 1500 3500 1000 - 70ME	1000	3500	1500	5250	1500	4820	2265	180	-70	Area 'A'
TC Tornado Custom -70 ME			Custom	sizes	available			180	-70	Area 'A'

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