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Bespoke solutions for a range of testing requirements
Weiss Gallenkamp have demonstrated the capability to provide bespoke solutions for a range of testing requirements with major installations at a leading research establishment. This establishment provides a complete range of consultancy, testing & commissioned research services covering all aspects of the built environment & associated industries & also makes contributions to the development of national & international standards & codes for construction and fire safety.
Weiss Gallenkamp's dealings with the company began back in the early 1990's, being approached to provide a solution for their testing needs. Since then the two companies have enjoyed a successful working relationship which has resulted in considerable repeat business for Weiss Gallenkamp.
The specific nature of the requirements has resulted in the creation of several bespoke testing facilities, which were specifically designed for each individual purpose.
The first of these was a 1000 litre cabinet containing an inner test chamber, to test formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is primarily used as a preservative in may consumable products and also widely used within textile finishing procedures to impart a range of properties to treated fabric including permanent press, anti-cling, anti-static, anti-wrinkle finishes. It is used in chlorine resistant, water and perspiration proof finishes and for moth proofing & mildew resistant finishes.
It is an irritant and sensitiser, affecting the skin, eyes, and breathing function as well as causing headaches. Prolonged exposure can cause allergic contact dermatitis and it is leached by sebum or perspiration in its free state causing irritation and discomfort, hence the importance of researching the substance.
The second specialised chamber provided was to test building materials to gauge their reaction to differing environmental conditions. Building materials such as sandstone and concrete blocks measuring 50mm³ were placed into the 'chest freezer' style chamber and subjected to a 'hot & cold' test cycle to determine how the material behaved under a set temperature range.
Further to the temperature testing, the chamber could also be flooded with water then drained. The idea of this was to then freeze the sample to test how it would react under a 'freeze-thaw' test cycle and assess the building materials for deterioration as a result of being frozen then thawed.
Weiss Gallenkamp representative Andy Winch was delighted with the solutions provided "It's always interesting to work with companies to develop bespoke solutions to their needs. The testing facilities required were a new challenge to us and I think it is fair to say that we rose to the challenge and provided first class products."
Weiss Gallenkamp provide a complete range of test chambers & rooms but are also the leading provider of bespoke testing solutions. For further information please contact us on 01509 631590.
Weiss Gallenkamp manufacture & design standard & bespoke Environmental Test Chambers, Temperature Test Chambers Pharmaceutical Stability Test Cabinets and Humidity Test Chambers.
In addition to this, special projects are also undertaken such as Altitude Test Chambers, Pharmaceutical Stability Test Rooms, Plant Growth Rooms and applications for Automotive & Aerospace testing.
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Weiss Gallenkamp is a world leader in the design, build and servicing of all types of controlled environments, temperature test chambers and climatic test chambers. Our product range includes plant growth chambers, plant growth rooms, stability test chambers and laboratory ovens.
