CATH Chamber
Precision-Controlled Testing for Temperature, Humidity & Atmospheric Conditions
ElectroStatica’s CATH Chambers (Controlled Atmosphere Thermal Humidity Chambers) are engineered for advanced environmental simulation — combining precise temperature, humidity, and atmospheric controls in a single platform. These chambers are ideal for defense, aerospace, electronics, pharmaceutical, and R&D applications, ensuring reliable testing under highly controlled environmental conditions. Whether you need to replicate tropical humidity, desert heat, or controlled low‑oxygen environments, our CATH chambers deliver accurate, repeatable, and globally compliant testing for critical components and materials.What is a CATH Chamber?
A CATH Chamber is a specialized environmental simulation system that maintains a controlled atmosphere while regulating temperature and humidity. These chambers are crucial for applications where oxygen levels, inert gases, or other atmospheric compositions must be managed alongside thermal and moisture conditions.
Typical uses include:
- Defense equipment testing for sensitive electronic and missile components
- Aerospace simulations replicating flight or storage environments
- Material research for polymers, coatings, and composites under strict atmospheric controls
Key Features of ElectroStatica CATH Chambers
- Wide Temperature Range: –70°C to +150°C (custom ranges available)
- Precise Humidity Control: 20% to 95% RH with uniformity of ±2%
- Atmosphere Control: Inert gas (Nitrogen, Argon) purging and oxygen level regulation
- Programmable Logic Control: Advanced 7”/10” touchscreen PLC with recipe programming
- High-Performance Insulation: Multilayer PU & ceramic insulation for energy efficiency
- Data Logging: USB/Ethernet export, remote monitoring & SCADA compatibility
- Safety Systems: Door interlocks, over‑temperature cut‑offs, alarm notifications, and UPS backup options
Applications & Use Cases
Defense & Aerospace
- Testing avionics, guidance systems, and missile components under controlled atmospheres
Electronics & Semiconductors
- Reliability testing for PCBs, connectors, and microchips in precise environmental conditions
Pharmaceutical & Biotech
- Long‑term stability studies under specialized oxygen/nitrogen conditions
R&D & Material Science
- Investigating chemical/material behavior under combined temperature‑humidity‑gas environments
Standards & Compliance
ElectroStatica CATH Chambers comply with major global standards, including:- MIL‑STD‑810 – Environmental Engineering for Defense Equipment
- IEC 60068 – Environmental Testing Methods
- ASTM D4332 – Conditioning of Products for Testing
- ISO 17025 – Testing & Calibration Standards
Why Choose ElectroStatica?
- Custom‑engineered solutions for your industry’s unique requirements
- Export‑ready products with CE and ISO compliance
- Proven expertise in defense, aerospace, and industrial testing
- Complete lifecycle support: Installation, training, calibration & AMC
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CATH Chamber Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Standard Configuration |
| Temperature Range | –70°C to +150°C |
| Humidity Range | 20% to 95% RH |
| Chamber Volume | 100L – 3000L (custom sizes) |
| Atmosphere Control | Nitrogen/Argon purging / O₂ control |
| Temperature Uniformity | ±1.0°C |
| Controller | PLC with HMI touchscreen |
| Data Logging | USB/Ethernet/SCADA |
| Material | SS304 inner / GI/SS outer |
| Power Supply | 3 Phase / 415V / 50Hz |