Thermal Product Solutions, a division of SPX Corporation,
recently engineered a Tenney test chamber specifically designed for temperature
testing of lithium ion batteries. The test chamber prevents the auto-ignition
of the lithium ion batteries and their components by limiting the maximum
temperature of the chamber.
The test chamber provides a thermal protection system with a built-in alarm
system. In the event of out of tolerance temperatures, the system protects the
lithium ion batteries under test and prevents damage to the chamber.
The chamber temperature can cycle within a temperature range of -75C and
125C (-94F to 257F). The chambers are capable of cycling from the ambient air
temperature to 105C within 20 minutes.
For temperature-only applications, the Tenney chamber is equipped with a
Watlow F4 digital controller that features a high definition display. The
programmable controller lets the operator create a test profile of temperature
versus time. For applications that require humidity control, the chamber can be
equipped with Tenney VersaTenn 3 or 5 controller.
These test chambers are built upon the Tenney JR temperature test chambers. They
are designed to have an ample interior workspace with a compact exterior to
help maximize floor space within the test lab.
As part of SPX Corp., a Fortune-500 company, TPS has emerged as a global
leader in the design and manufacture of industrial ovens, environmental
simulation, heat treating, photovoltaic and pharmaceutical equipment. For more
information, visit www.thermalproductsolutions.com.