BCX Basic Cyclic Corrosion Cabinet
Basic cyclic tests are used to qualify a coating or material for a specific end use on a pass-fail basis, or determine the probability of corrosion of a specific material.
Applications include: Aerospace, Appliances, Automotive, Government, Marine Craft, Paints/Coatings, Research, and Telecommunications.
- Reinforced fiberglass cabinet, exposure lined with gel coat
- Solution reservoir - 35 gal (132L)
- Clear cover with dual magnetic Santoprene gasket (BCX9000 comes with opaque Polypropylene cover)
- Peaked cover prevents dripping of condensate onto samples
- Exposure zone heated by titanium rod heater
- Heated humidifying (bubble) tower with air relief valve
- Exposure zone temperature up to 131 °F (55 °C) - Hight temperature option up to 160 °F (71 °C)
- Omni-Fog Dispersion Tower or Omni-Fog II Dispersion System, fully adjustable. Built-in support ledges, front and back
- Specifications and Dimensions (Testing Volume, Exposure Zone Dimensions, External Dimensions)
- BCX2000 - 565L, 1.27 x 0.74 x 0.63 m, 1.93 x 0.9 x 1.4 m
- BCX3000 - 850L, 1.91 x 0.74 x 0.63 m, 2.46 x 0.9 x 1.4 m
- BCX4000 - 1130L, 1.91 x 0.94 x 0.63 m, 2.46 x 1.1 x 1.4 m
- BCX9000 - 2550L, 1.93 x 1.14 x 1.16 m, 2.69 x 1.32 x 2.16 m
- BCX11000 - 3115L, 2.27 x 1.86 x 0.76 m, 2.82 x 2.29 x 1.83 m
- Wet Bottom Drain Assembly; heated, with auto fill for higher and more uniform humidity (n/a BCX11000)
- Air-assisted Cover Lifters on BCX9000 and BCX11000
- Combination exhaust condenser and wet bottom drain assembly
- Recorder, 2-pen circular chart, digital display, 7 day, wet bulb and dry bulb
- Recorder, 6 channel strip chart; 4 temperature probes and air pressure
- Modem for remote trouble shooting
- Solution spray, two-nozzle
- External condensate collection package
- High voltage kit (over 460 VAC)
- Gas injection system for SO2, CO2, NOx
- High capacity oil & water extractor
- Custom sizes (extra height or any LxW) and configurations (pass-through electrical/mechanical ports)
- Air-actuated Cover; required for tests specifying ambient conditions
- Solution Spray; multiple nozzles (8, 12 or 16) with individual shut-off valves
- CE, UL CSA Conformance certificate
- SO2 Injection; for customer-supplied SO2, customer-supplied fume hood recommended
- High Temperature System, to operate BCX up to 71ºC / 160ºF BCX2000/BCX3000/BCX4000/BCX9000/BCX11000
- Data Recording Software; PC based, sends data to customer?s computer
- BCX Exhaust Recirculation System
- Power Exhaust Kit
- 60 Gallon / 227 Liter Reservoir with Pump
- Start-up Kit
- Spare Parts Maintenance Kit
- Heavy Duty Support
- weight per support 165 lbs / 75 kg BCX3000 (max of 3)
- weight per support 165 lbs / 75 kg BCX4000 (max of 3)
- weight per support 165 lbs / 75 kg BCX9000 (max of 3)
- weight per support 165 lbs / 75 kg BCX11000 (max of 3)
- Fiberglass Rod
- Fiberglass Bracket
- Panel Holder, slotted
- Paper for 2 Pen Circular Chart Recorder
Reference Test Specifications include:
Reference Test Specifications include:
- ASTM B117, ASTM B368, ASTM B380, ASTM D1735, ASTM D2247, ASTM G85 A1, GM4465P, ISO 9227, DIN 50021, JIS Z2371, CASS, Acetic Acid, SWAAT, Corrodcote, ASTM G85 A 2, A3, A4, A5, ISO 11977 Part 1, IEC 60068-2-52 Part 2, Wet/Dry Cyclic, Prohesion%u2122, Gas Injection, Direct Spray
- Certain test methods or test cycles may require installed options
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ISO 7253
Paints and varnishes - Determination of resistance to neutral salt spray (fog)
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ASTM D5894
Standard Practice for Cyclic Salt Fog/UV Exposure of Painted Metal, (Alternating Exposures in a Fog/Dry Cabinet and a UV/Condensation Cabinet)
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