Gradient Oven Model 432 Smart – ERICHSEN

Gradient Oven Model 432 Smart – ERICHSEN

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The Model 432 Smart I gradient oven, engineered by ERICHSEN, serves as an advanced solution for evaluating the drying and baking behavior of coatings, resins, and plastics. This device simulates production processes accurately, enabling predictions on paint reactions across various temperatures. It’s designed for applications in R&D, quality control, and manufacturing processes where chemical resistance testing is critical.

With its ability to test coatings up to 250°C and facilitate the testing of two different lacquers on the same sheet, it provides a valuable tool for automotive paint manufacturers and other industries facing aggressive environmental factors.

The oven’s capability for a needs-based process optimization, by simulating actual stove enameling conditions on a laboratory scale, offers significant time and cost savings. Its precision and repeatability ensure reliable limit value determinations, critical for maintaining high-quality standards in coating systems.

Furthermore, the integration of a microprocessor-controlled heating bench with 45 isolated elements allows for seamless creation of linear or step temperature gradients, accommodating a wide range of test scenarios. The Model 432 Smart I addresses the need for a versatile, efficient, and effective laboratory instrument in materials testing and quality assurance.

Technical Specifications
Technical data
  • Drive: Electric
  • Weight: approx. 103 kg
  • Voltage: 230 V, 50/60 Hz
  • Accuracy: control accuracy of the heating elements: < ±2 °C (±3.6 °F) surface temperatures on 0.8 mm test panels from element 3 up to 43: up to 200° ± 2 °C (up to 392 ° ± 3.6 °F) // up to 250 ° ± 3 °C (up to 482 ° ± 5.4 °F) // up to 320 ° ±5 °C (up to 608 ° ±9.0 °F) // Measured under specified test conditions
  • Baking Time: in sec. and min.
  • Test Surface: 500 x 70 mm (19.6 x 2.7 in)
  • Heat-Up-Speed: 2 °C up to 30 °C/min, programmable (3.6 °F/min up to 54 °F/min)
  • Step Gradient: with 2, 3 or 4 steps: max. temperature difference between two steps: 50 °C (90 °F)
  • Holding Device: reciprocates automatically (approx. 160 N) for insertion and removal of panel
  • Heating Surface: 520 x 100 mm (20.4 x 3.9 in)
  • Linear Gradient: max. temperature difference between 30 and 250(320) °C: 100 °C\\; 86 and 482 (608) °F: 180 °F
  • Heating Elements: 45 St.
  • Power Consumption: 3400 VA
  • Dimensions (HxWxD): approx. 470 x 860 x 585 mm (18 x 34 x 22 in)
  • Dimensions (exterior): approx. 870 x 655 x 500 mm (W x D x H)
  • Operating temperature: 30 °C - 250 °C
  • Portable / Stationary: Stationary
  • Test Benches / Test Trail: 45

FAQ - Gradient Oven Model 432 Smart – ERICHSEN

What applications is the Model 432 Smart I gradient oven designed for?

The Model 432 Smart I gradient oven is crafted for use in research and development, quality control, and manufacturing processes, particularly focusing on drying and baking behavior of coatings, resins, and plastics. It simulates production processes for paint reactions across various temperatures, making it ideal for automotive paint manufacturers and other industries where chemical resistance testing is paramount.

What is the maximum temperature the gradient oven can test coatings up to?

This gradient oven can facilitate the testing of coatings up to 250°C, enabling it to accommodate a vast range of coating types, including those used in aggressive environmental conditions.

Can the Model 432 Smart I test different lacquers on the same sheet?

Yes, the oven supports the testing of two different lacquers on the same sheet, offering flexibility and efficiency in evaluating the drying and baking behavior of various coatings side by side.

How does the heating system work in the Model 432 Smart I gradient oven?

The oven is equipped with a microprocessor-controlled heating bench that includes 45 isolated elements. This sophisticated system allows for the creation of linear or step temperature gradients, offering precise control and accommodating a wide range of test scenarios.

What are the technical specifications of the Model 432 Smart I?

The Model 432 Smart I has several key specifications, including an electric drive, a weight of approximately 103 kg, a 230 V voltage requirement, and precise control accuracy of the heating elements. It also features a baking time in seconds and minutes, a test surface of 500 x 70 mm, and a heat-up speed of 2 °C to 30 °C per minute that is programmable. These specifications ensure the oven's versatility and effectiveness in materials testing and quality assurance.

Is the Gradient Oven Model 432 Smart I portable?

No, the Model 432 Smart I is designed to be stationary. Its dimensions and design are suited for stable placement in a dedicated testing or research laboratory environment.

What benefits does the Model 432 Smart I offer to automotive paint manufacturers?

The gradient oven offers significant benefits to automotive paint manufacturers by simulating actual stove enameling conditions on a laboratory scale. This ability for needs-based process optimization can lead to time and cost savings while ensuring the reliability and quality of coatings. Its precision and repeatability in testing are critical for maintaining high standards in coating systems exposed to aggressive environmental factors.

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