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.
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
ISO 7253
Paints and varnishes - Determination of resistance to neutral salt spray (fog)
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)