A Thermal Shock Chamber is an environmental testing device used to assess the resistance of materials or products to rapid temperature changes, also known as a temperature shock test chamber. It simulates extreme temperature fluctuations that products may encounter during transportation, storage, or use by rapidly switching between high and low temperature zones, and is widely used in electronics, automotive, aerospace, military, and new materials industries. In foreign trade, this term often appears in import and export contracts for laboratory equipment, testing instruments, and industrial testing equipment. Unlike a Constant Temperature and Humidity Chamber, a Thermal Shock Chamber emphasizes temperature conversion rate (typically requiring completion within 5 minutes) and extreme temperature ranges (e.g., -70°C to +150°C). Considerations include: specifying test standards (e.g., GB/T 2423, IEC 60068-2-14), temperature conversion time, chamber volume, and whether CE, UL, or other certifications are required. When quoting, indicate whether installation training, warranty period, and after-sales response time are included.
📝 Examples
1. We urgently need to purchase a thermal shock chamber with a temperature range of -65°C to +150°C and a conversion time of no more than 5 minutes. Please provide an FOB Shanghai quotation. (Note: Used for import equipment inquiry, specifying technical parameters and trade terms.)
2. According to the contract, the seller must provide a third-party calibration certificate for the thermal shock chamber before shipment and is responsible for completing installation and commissioning at the buyer's factory. (Note: Used for export contract clauses, emphasizing certification and after-sales service responsibilities.)
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