Atlas – Basic cyclic tests (Model : 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.

FEATURES

• 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 sampl
• 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
• 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
• 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

OPTIONS

• 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, NO_x
• 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 certifica
• High Temperature System, to operate BCX up to 71ºC / 160ºF BCX2000/BCX3000/BCX4000/BCX9000/BCX11000
• SO₂ Injection; for customer-supplied SO2, customer-supplied fume hood recommended
• Data Recording Software; PC based, sends data to customer's computer

ACCESSORIES

• 60 Gallon / 227 Liter Reservoir with Pump
• BCX Exhaust Recirculation System
• Fiberglass Bracket
• Fiberglass Rod
• Heavy Duty Support
• Panel Holder, slotted
• Paper for 2 Pen Circular Chart Recorder
• Power Exhaust Kit
• Spare Parts Maintenance Kit
• Start-up Kit
• weight per support 165 lbs / 75 kg BCX11000 (max of 3)
• 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)

STANDARDS

• 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)
• ISO 7253
  Paints and varnishes – Determination of resistance to neutral salt spray (fog)
• ISO 9227
  Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres – Salt spray tests