Thermal Shock Chamber
Rapid thermal cycling chambers 30L–1000L+, -70°C to +200°C, sub-10s transfer. MIL-STD-810H, IEC 60068-2-14, AEC-Q100. Multi-level EV battery safety with fire suppression and gas sensors.
Industrial GradeISO 9001 Certified
Walk-In Chambers for Electric Vehicle Testing
Walk-in chambers are insulated environmental enclosures large enough for personnel and equipment access, enabling electric vehicle testing of full systems—vehicles, powertrains, battery modules—under controlled temperature and humidity. Indeecon's modular walk-in chambers range from personnel-accessible standard units (2–12 m³) to drive-in systems (20–100+ m³) capable of testing full vehicles, EV battery packs, and large assemblies. Modular cam-lock PUF construction assembles on-site in 2–5 days with ±1°C uniformity across 100+ m³ volumes via 100+ air exchanges per hour and floor loading rated to 3,000 kg/m². Fast-Ramp configurations achieve 5°C/min thermal transitions per SAE J2030 and MIL-STD-810.
Core Engineering Features
Precision Control
Advanced PLC architecture delivering unmatched stability and real-time parameter tracking.
Rugged Construction
Industrial-grade materials engineered for 24/7 continuous operational stress.
Custom Integration
Flexible interfaces for seamless integration with factory automation networks.
Safety Compliance
Multi-tiered fail-safes and interlocks ensuring personnel and facility protection.
Technical Data
Full Specifications
Compliance
Applicable Standards
What Is a Walk-In Chamber?
A walk-in chamber is a large-format environmental chamber built for personnel and equipment access, used to test full systems — vehicles, powertrains, battery packs, and large assemblies — under controlled temperature and humidity conditions. Unlike a benchtop environmental chamber, a walk-in hot and cold chamber allows technicians to enter, load, and instrument test articles directly inside the test volume.
Walk-in chambers are widely used for electric vehicle testing, where full vehicles or battery packs must be exposed to extreme temperature and humidity cycles that replicate real-world climate conditions — from arctic cold starts to desert heat soak.
Walk-In Chamber vs. Humidity Test Chamber vs. Standard Environmental Chamber
| Feature | Walk-In Chamber | Humidity Test Chamber | Standard Environmental Chamber |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access | Personnel walk-in | Reach-in / benchtop | Reach-in / benchtop |
| Typical Volume | 2 m³ – 100+ m³ | 0.1 m³ – 2 m³ | 0.1 m³ – 1 m³ |
| Best For | Full vehicles, EV battery packs, large assemblies | Humidity-focused component testing | Small components, cells, PCBs |
| Floor Loading | Up to 3,000 kg/m² (reinforced) | N/A | N/A |
| Common Use Case | Electric vehicle testing, drive-in validation | Moisture ingress, corrosion pre-screening | R&D, QC sampling |
For electric vehicle testing specifically, a walk-in hot and cold chamber with reinforced flooring and drive-in access is the standard choice, as it's the only format large enough to accommodate a full vehicle or battery pack while replicating both temperature and humidity extremes simultaneously.
Capabilities
What Makes Our Walk in Chambers / Walk in Environmental Chamber Stand Out
- Modular Cam-Lock PUF Construction: Tongue-and-groove panels with thermal-bridge-free assembly — on-site build-up in 2–5 days, no permanent installation required
- Heavy-Duty Floor Reinforcement: Stainless steel 304 checkered plates support full vehicles (up to 3,000 kg/m²) and EV battery packs without floor deflection
- 100+ Air Exchanges per Hour: Turbo-blower with mist elimination maintains ±1°C uniformity across chambers up to 100+ m³ — prevents stratification in large volumes
- Advanced Humidity Control: 10–95% RH standard (5–98% RH in performance models) with dew-point sensing and dual-compressor design for rapid ramp cycles
- Fast-Ramp Option: Up to 5°C/min thermal transitions — welded high-temp steel construction for ALT and thermal shock protocols
- Personnel Safety System: Interior door release mechanism, emergency audible alarm, and main kill switch — disables all heating/cooling for immediate safe exit
- Temperature Range: Standard S-Series -40°C to +85°C; Drive-In L-Series -20°C to +85°C; Fast-Ramp -70°C to +150°C
- Optional: Multi-zone sensor arrays, cloud data logging with real-time alerts, IoT compliance reporting
INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
Industries That Rely on Our Hot Chamber and Cold Chamber
Automotive Components & Full Vehicle Testing
Door seals, HVAC, ECMs, infotainment systems, and full vehicle validation per OEM protocols
EV Battery Testing / Electric Vehicle Testing
BMS qualification, high-voltage harness testing, module-level thermal cycling for cell safety validation
Aerospace Large Assemblies
Flight control surfaces, avionics racks, and structural panels under combined thermal and humidity stress
Electronics & Power Distribution
Industrial inverters, power supplies, and converter reliability under combined temperature and humidity stress
Contract Testing Laboratories
High-throughput multi-client capability with certified uniformity, SPC data logging, and audit trail documentation
R&D Prototype Durability
Accelerated life testing (ALT) and failure mode analysis for automotive and aerospace components
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