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The Difference Between Cryogenic Chamber and Ordinary Low Temperature Test Chamber

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In the reliability verification of industrial products, temperature testing is one of the most fundamental and crucial means. Low-temperature testing equipment is widely used in fields such as electronics, electrical engineering, automobiles, and materials. However, when the testing temperature requirement drops below -100℃, traditional low-temperature test chambers are no longer competent. At this point, the cryogenic test chamber becomes the ideal choice for simulating extremely cold environments.

This article will analyze the key differences between the cryogenic test chamber and the ordinary low-temperature test chamber, and introduce the LIB cryogenic test equipment solution.

I. Introduction to the Common Low Temperature Test Chamber

Ordinary low-temperature test chambers are usually suitable for simulating the storage, transportation or usage performance of products in cold environments. Its typical temperature range is:

-20℃, -40℃, -60℃, and some can reach -70℃

Applicable objects include

Consumer electronics, auto parts, plastic materials, LED lighting, etc

The main features of this type of equipment:

Refrigeration is carried out by single-stage or double-stage compressors

The temperature and humidity can be programmed and controlled

Low cost, compact structure and simple operation

II. What Is a Cryogenic Chamber?

The Cryogenic chamber is a dedicated device for ultra-low temperature testing, with a temperature range typically from -100℃ to -150℃. It is mainly used to simulate extreme environments, such as:

Aerospace equipment

Superconducting materials, special alloys

Freezing components in medical devices

Research on extremely cold physical phenomena by scientific research institutions

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To cope with extremely low temperatures, the Cryogenic equipment has the following characteristics:

Use a cascade refrigeration system

Reinforced insulation structure to prevent frosting or cold Bridges

III. Comparison of Core Differences

Feature	Standard Low Temperature Chamber	Cryogenic Chamber
Temperature Range	-20°C ~ -70°C	-100°C ~ -150°C or lower
Suitable For	General electronics, automotive plastics	Advanced alloys, aerospace materials
Cooling Method	Single or dual-stage compressor	Cascade system
Structural Requirements	Standard insulation	Enhanced insulation and anti-frost design
Cost	Medium to low	Higher, due to technical complexity

The cryogenic test chamber not only has a lower temperature, but more importantly, it can achieve stability, safety and long-term operation capability at extremely low temperatures.

LIB Cryogenic Chamber Solution

LIB offers multiple standard models of cryogenic test chambers.

Advantages of the LIB CF series cryogenic test chamber:

Model	CF-100	CF-225	CF-500	CF-800	CF-1000
Interior Volume	100L	225L	500L	800L	1000L
Temperature Range	-120℃ ~ +150℃
Temperature Fluctuation	± 0.5 ℃
Temperature Deviation	± 2.0 ℃
Cooling Rate	1 ℃ / min
Heating Rate	3 ℃ / min
Cooling system	Mechanical compression refrigeration system，Cascade compressor
Controller	Programmable color LCD touch screen controller,Ethernet connection

Safety configuration: over-temperature protection, anti-condensation air duct, multi-level alarm system

Support for customization: The size of the workroom and the position of the openings can be customized according to the size of the customer's samples and the testing standards

How to Choose the Right Low-Temperature Test Equipment?

When choosing equipment, it is recommended to make judgments from the following dimensions:

Test temperature requirement: If the test temperature is below -70℃, it is recommended to choose cryogenic equipment

Product attributes: Whether it is made of special materials, high-reliability parts or used in extreme environments

Budget and performance matching: For general tests, choose a regular low-temperature chamber; It is recommended to invest in cryogenic chambers for scientific research and high-end manufacturing

Recommended suggestions:

If the test object is a common electronic device or plastic part, a common low-temperature test chamber can meet the requirements. If the test task involves aerospace materials, bioengineering or special alloys, the LIB cryogenic chamber will be a more reliable choice.

Contact LIB

The Cryogenic chamber is not a "colder" ordinary test chamber, but a professional system designed to address the challenges of extreme temperatures. Its core advantages lie in temperature accuracy, safety performance and structural reliability under extremely cold conditions.

LIB is committed to providing customers with precise, efficient and reliable environmental testing solutions. Welcome to contact us for customized Cryogenic testing solutions.

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