Cold Chamber Testing Applications
Cold chambers allow for repeatable tests of both vehicles and separate components to be carried out in a controlled climatic environment. This, in order to evaluate the performance of different materials and systems when exposed to extreme cold temperature testing over a longer period of time.
Increased brittleness, frailty and stiffness of materials are a few of the effects that a cold chamber soak might induce. These effects can in turn affect many vehicle subsystems and the overall drivability characteristics in colder environments, making testing these factors essential before deployment on the market.
Temperature related effects on emissions from internal combustion engines, and the performance of electric vehicles in cold conditions are other important aspects that may be evaluated extensively with the help of cold chambers.
Our Selection of Cold Chambers
Icemakers offer a range of different cold chambers at our facilities. We have more than 20 units suitable for all sizes of vehicles and components.
All cold chamber test units can be seamlessly operated down to -30 degrees Celsius, some even as low as -40 degrees. The temperature can be monitored remotely from the comfort of your office on your computer or smartphone.
Most of our cold chambers are built on fixed concrete foundations with double doors for insulation and durable roofs to handle heavy snow. We also offer mobile cold chamber containers, should these be required.
Our offering also includes a cold chamber for heavy vehicles. This unit can fit a normal sized bus, truck, or multiple cars. With two large cooling compressors, vehicles can be cooled to -30 degrees Celsius.
Technical features of our cold chambers
Standard cold chamber:
Inner Dimensions:
- Length: 6m
- Width: 3m
Door Dimensions:
- Width: 2.6m
- Height: 2.4m
Technical Features:
- Operates down to -30 degrees C
- 230V electrical outlets
- Some units are equipped with 3-phase outlets for EV-charging
Movable cold chambers:
Inner Dimensions:
- Length: 5.5m / 6m
- Width: 3m
Door Dimensions:
- Width: 2.6m / 2.2m
- Height: 2.4 / 2.2m
Technical Features:
- Operates down to -30 / -40 degrees C
- 230V electrical outlets
- Some units are equipped with 3-phase outlets for EV-charging
- Some units are equipped with side doors
Cold chamber for light commercial vehicles
Inner Dimensions:
- Length: 7.3m
- Width: 6m
Door Dimensions:
- Width: 3m
- Height: 3.45m
Technical Features:
- Operates down to -40 degrees C
- Fits two LCVs, such as vans or pick-ups
Cold chamber for heavy vehicles:
Inner Dimensions:
- Length: 19.5m
- Width: 6m
Door Dimensions:
- Width: 4m
- Height: 4.4m
Technical Features:
- Operates down to -30 degrees C
- 230V electrical outlets
- Equipped with 3-phase outlets for EV-charging
- Equipped with a side door
Why choose Icemakers for your cold chamber needs?
Icemakers have cold chambers conveniently located in close proximity to our test tracks, meaning that temperature related effects on the vehicles’ dynamic performance can be evaluated directly. Also, they are never far away from your workshop or office, ensuring convenient and efficient operation.
The flexibility of our cold chamber offering in terms of unit sizes and technical specifications means that we can offer something to fit the specific requirements of any customer.