New Concept for Maximum Pressure in large scale pressure testing

Until recently, it was a question of "how thin dare you go" when designing containment systems for pressure test chambers. With it's new test chamber concept, Maximator has used the appliance of science to engineer this class leading system.

Interlocking plates disperse ballistic energy

Until recently, it was a question of "how thin dare you go" when designing containment systems for pressure test chambers. With it's new test chamber concept, Maximator has used the appliance of science to engineer this class leading system.

Typically, designers have strapped on their belts and braces and deployed tons of steel, wood and sand to come up with a containment area they thought should withstand the forces if something let go. This often resulted in steel plates 20 or even 30mm thick, sometime requiring large motors to open and close the doors because they were so heavy.

Now Maximator has carried out detailed FMEA studies in its comprehensive studies of such forces, to arrive at a brand new solution in its pressure test chamber design. The design uses interlocked plates which convert the lateral forces of a flying object into tension across the plates, to effectively contain and dissipate them.

The chamber pictured has an internal volume of 12m3 and has a sliding door, with a test control and interface system. Maximator pumps are used to provide the test pressure. For more information contact our sales team.