Test The Durability Of Surface Coatings In The Corrosive Saline Environment
Posted on 20 September, 2023 by Mr. Gaurav Malhotra
Are you tired of surface coatings that promise durability but fail to withstand the test of time in corrosive saline environments? If yes, then it’s time to buckle up and test the durability of products with the help of the Presto salt spray testing chamber. The salt spray chamber Korrox IV Magnus Series Computerized is one of the high-quality lab testing equipment that is used to test the corrosion resistance of materials that are used in the manufacturing of products such as fasteners.
This testing instrument provides a consistent and realistic simulation of real-world weathering conditions, making it essential testing equipment for any testing program. By using the cyclic salt spray chamber, manufacturers can be confident that their products will withstand the rigours of exposure to salt spray and other corrosive conditions. In this blog, we will discuss a brief about the Presto salt spray chamber and the importance of testing the durability of surface coatings in corrosive saline environments.
Why surface coatings should be tested in corrosive environments?
When it comes to testing the durability of surface coatings, one of the most important factors to consider is the environment in which the coating will be exposed. In many cases, that environment is corrosive and saline.
In order to ensure that a surface coating can withstand exposure to a corrosive saline environment, it is important to understand how these environments can affect coatings. Corrosive environments can cause coatings to degrade, while saline environments can cause coatings to become less effective.
It is important to test surface coatings in both corrosive and saline environments in order to determine their durability. By doing so, manufacturers can make sure that their products are able to withstand the rigours of real-world use.
Thus, with the Presto salt spray testing chamber, manufacturers can easily test the products accurately and ensure that quality materials will be delivered to the customers.
The Importance of Testing Surface Coatings’ Durability
It is essential to test the durability of surface coatings in corrosive saline environments in order to ensure their long-term performance. Salt spray testing is one of the most commonly used methods for determining a coating’s resistance to corrosion.
This type of testing involves exposing the coated surface to a salt spray (usually sodium chloride) and then measuring the amount of corrosion that occurs. The results of salt spray testing can provide valuable information about a coating’s durability and how it will perform in real-world conditions.
Now, let us discuss a brief about the Presto salt spray testing chamber.
All about Presto salt spray chamber Korrox IV series
The corrosion of metals is a serious problem that can lead to the failure of critical components. To ensure the durability of metal surfaces, it is important to test the resistance of surface coatings to corrosion. The Presto salt spray corrosion chamber – Korrox IV Magnus Series Computerized is powerful testing equipment that can be used to evaluate the corrosion resistance of coatings when exposed to salt-laden environments.
This instrument provides a consistent and realistic simulation of real-world weathering conditions, making it an essential tool for any testing program. By using the salt spray chamber, manufacturers can be confident that their products will withstand the rigours of exposure to salt spray and other corrosive conditions. By regularly conducting salt spray tests, we can help to ensure that our products are built to last.
Now, let us discuss the features and technical specifications of this quality testing equipment.
Features of Presto salt spray testing chamber
- HMI-based Touchscreen Model
- Inbuilt temperature settings
- Salt Spray Test mode enabled setting parameters according to the test sample
- Corrosion Resistant PT-100 sensor
- Solid-state digital Programmable Temperature Controller
- Program profile for selecting test parameters and performing the test.
- Easy Data Management. Users can create PID settings, Air Saturator settings, test temperature, test and air purge time, etc.
- Current test running status display
- Robust Construction with Fiber reinforced body(Triple wall)
- Ease of use of sample placements inside the test chamber
- Pneumatically operated canopy (only for 250 Ltr. Model)
- Air purge after the test for fog settlement.
- Reservoir Tank inside sponge filter with low solution level alarm.
- 5-point Auto Tuning feature selection
- Real-time vs. temperature graph
- Data recording with a temperature data reading
- USB option available (Pen drive is not a part of supply)
- Users can control PID settings through the Advanced Hysteresis setting
- The angle of the Canopy was maintained in order to restrict the flow of droplets directly on the test sample.
- Low-compressed air alarm (Smart device introduced)
- Low NACL solution alarm.
- Over / under voltage protection
- Individual specimen real-time monitoring with identification
- Maintain fault history (Easy to diagnose the exact issue)
Technical specifications of Presto salt spray testing chamber
- Display: HMI Based touchscreen 7″ TFT LCD Color screen
- Chamber Temp Range: Ambient to 40ºC
- Test Chamber Temp. working Range: 35ºC ± 2ºC
- Chamber Temperature Least Count: 0.1ºC
- Chamber Temperature Repeatability: ± 2ºC
- Air Saturator Temperature Range: 40ºC- 49ºC
- Air Saturator Temperature Least Count: 0.1ºC
- Air Saturator Temperature Repeatability: ± 2ºC
- Power: 220V, Single phase, 50 Hz, 15A
- pH value of Salt Solution: 6.5 to 7.2 pH
- Temperature Control: Inbuilt PID Temperature Controller
- Timer(Hour meter): 6 digits
- Test Air Pressure: 0.7Kg/cm² – 1.2Kg/cm²
- Air Regulator: 0 to 30 psi
- Compressed Air requirement: Approx. 7 cfm (Air Compressor not part of supply) Main airline pressure regulator with filter in customer scope.
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With these high-end features and technical specifications, manufacturers can easily conduct salt spray test on the materials and deliver quality products to the customers. If you want more information about the use of this quality testing equipment then you can give us a call at +91 9210903903 or email us at info@prestogroup.com. Our team of technical experts will consult you regarding all your needs and queries.
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