Tornado Range

Maximise throughput without compromising accuracy

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

Typical Applications

  • 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

SIMPLEtouch

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.

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 = -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

Direct Liquid Nitrogen (LN2) Cooling

  • 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 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

Forced Ambient Air Cooling

  • 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

Tornado Environmental Chambers

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)

Humidity – Standard Operating Regions

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'​

Tornado-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
Internal Size (mm) Type External Size (mm) Temp Range
Model W D H Ltrs W D H Min Max
TC Tornado-V 1000-70 ME* 1000 1000 1000 1000 1655 2515 2040 180 -70

Options and Customisation

Call Sharetree on 01453 828 642 for your specialist requirements.

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.