Accelerated Aging Chambers
Accelerated aging chambers help predict a product's long-term lifespan using short-term test data. By subjecting products to condition changes such as temperature, humidity, UV light exposure, and sterilization on a dramatically shorter timescale, these chambers let you measure early degradation and use that data to estimate how many use cycles or years of service a product can withstand.
Model Guide
CTC
Climate Test Chamber
Perfect climatic test chamber with combined humidity and temperature control, -42C to 190C without RH, and +10C up to +95C with RH.
ICH
Climate Chamber
Perfect for stability testing, unique temperature and humidity control with an air jacket around sealed chamber, in accordance with ICH and GMP.
ICH L
Climate Chamber with Light
Climate chamber stability tests in accordance with ICH guidelines Q1A and Q1B. Daylight and UV light compliant with standard Illuminant D65.
SingleDisplay vs TwinDisplay
Our products are equipped with AtmoCONTROL technology that has programming functions depending on which display you select:
SingleDISPLAY and TwinDISPLAY
- Manage and organize data
- Save log files in several formats
- Monitor up to 32 devices online
- Automatic alarms sent to your email when conditions are out of spec
Additional features with TwinDISPLAY
- Archive of ramps and program sequences
- Real-time view of program sequences
- Loops can be inserted within a temperature control program at any place
- Download and manage programs via Ethernet or USB
How Accelerated Aging Testing Works
Accelerated aging chambers simulate the long-term effects of temperature, humidity, light exposure, and other environmental stressors on products to predict lifespan and confirm quality standards before a product reaches the market. That translates into real answers for manufacturers and consumers alike: how long a product will perform as intended, when it's likely to start deteriorating, and what temperature and humidity ranges are safe for storage.
Applications for Accelerated Aging Testing
Industries rely on accelerated aging data to support decisions around:
- Medical device and sterile packaging validation
- Electronics and component reliability
- Plastics, polymers, and composite materials
- Adhesives and sealants
- Cosmetics and personal care formulations
Common Accelerated Aging Standards
Accelerated aging protocols, such as ASTM F1980 for sterile medical packaging, commonly rely on the Arrhenius equation to translate elevated-temperature test data into a real-world shelf life estimate. Following an established standard helps ensure your results are accepted by regulators, customers, and partners.
Choosing an Accelerated Aging Chamber
Consider the temperature and humidity range your protocol calls for, whether you need UV light exposure capability, the chamber size relative to your test load, and the data logging features required to document your results.
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Memmert Climate Chambers: Software & Features
Memmert climate chambers have accessories and special options to suit your lab. We can adjust or add certain features including:
- Entry ports
- Air pressure variations
- Relative humidity capabilities
- Illumination unit available
- Alternative lightboxes available
- Additional reinforced stainless steel shelving
- Heavy-duty appliances
- Holder for water tank (standard for size 750 units)
- Gas concentration variations (oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen)
- Central water supply with filter cartridges for connection to domestic water supply
Programmable Lab Equipment
Our products are equipped with AtmoCONTROL technology that has programming functions depending on which display you select:
SingleDISPLAY and TwinDISPLAY
- Manage and organize data
- Save log files in several formats
- Monitor up to 32 devices online
- Automatic alarms sent to your email when conditions are out of spec
Additional features with TwinDISPLAY
- Archive of ramps and program sequences
- Real-time view of program sequences
- Loops can be inserted within a temperature control program at any place
- Download and manage programs via Ethernet or USB
