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Why buy an Auto Technology MPF Cyclic Chamber?
When considering a cyclic corrosion test chamber, it is important that the prospective buyer
know all the facts. We hope that the information contained in this document helps you to make
an informed decision.
The information contained in this document is intended to point out some of the major
differences between the Auto Technology’s CCT-NC series of fiberglass test chambers, and
the Ascott test chambers.
If after studying this information you have any questions, please feel free to call the
experts at Auto Technology at 1-800-433-8336.
Who are you dealing with?
COMPANY HISTORY
It is important to know who you are dealing with!
The Harshaw name has been associated with corrosion for over 50 years.
Auto Technology (once called Harshaw) has been building cyclic corrosion
test chambers for over 20 years. Auto Technology is the world’s largest
manufacturer of salt corrosion chambers and can be found in every major
automobile manufacturer in the North America. Our units are considered
the standard of testing. In fact, SAE J2334, the new standard for advanced
automotive testing, was proved in Auto Technology cabinets.
The Auto Technology Company product manager for the corrosion chamber
product line is the chairman for the ASTM B117 test in addition to SAE
ACAP (automotive corrosion and preventions). He has been an active member
of these and other standards writing committees for over 16 years.
Size Does Matter!
SIZE & SPACE
Be careful when
comparing units. Auto Technology
always refers to actual testing
capacity of their chambers. Our
competitors often list the entire
chamber volume as their “size”
Unfortunately, sometimes over 50% of
the exaggerated capacity cannot be
utilized because of specification
requirements.
Auto Technology testing space is shown in Liters, Cubic feet, and in
dimensional measurements. This is the actual testing space only.
It does not include unusable space such as an area under a false floor,
or the area in the cover that should not be used for testing specimens.
Heating the chamber.
Heaters
Technology has advanced from the standard mat heaters of 20 years ago!
These old style heaters can increase overall maintenance cost and downtime.
Auto Technology uses a titanium rod heater. Since its inception in 1998,
not one has failed. Both the design and orientation protects the heaters
from any sort of salt or solution build-up that might cause
the heater to prematurely fail.
Our Cyclic Test chambers have a
lifespan of 15-20 years-Who will be
there to take care of you?
Sales, Service and Support
Your chamber purchase
is an investment in the future of
testing for your company. With an
average service life of 15 years of in
field use, your unit and your company
needs to be able to rely on a company
with a history of quality sales and
service.
Auto Technology’s chambers are manufactured
in the US at our facility in
Strongsville, Ohio. We have our own A2LA
certified technicians to service your
chamber. We have been considered the
technological leader in corrosion
chamber manufacturing for over 50 years.
We stock all parts at our facility and
you can contact us via phone, fax, or
the internet for technical support.
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