Econoclave® model

Econoclave® EC18X60

Name: Econoclave® EC18X60 autoclave
Brand: Econoclave

A composite curing and bonding autoclave with a 216” (5,486 mm) working diameter and 720” (18,288 mm) working length, factory tested with CPC controls.

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216”Working diameter (5,486 mm)

720”Working length (18,288 mm)

150 psigMaximum working pressure

450 °FMaximum working temperature

Need higher pressure or temperature? ASC can configure a non-standard model.

Technical specifications

EC18X60-150P450F

Interior dimensions
Working diameter (excluding floor)	216” (5,486 mm)
Working length (front of floor to rear H-Slot panel)	720” (18,288mm)
Floor to ceiling	168” (4,267 mm)
Shop floor to autoclave floor	66” (1,676 mm)
Exterior dimensions
Overall width with the door closed	240" (6,096 mm) Approximate
Overall width with the door open	432" (10,972 mm) Side Sliding Door
Overall length with the door closed	TBD" (TBD mm)
Overall length with the door open	TBD" (TBD mm)
Overall height	240" (6,096 mm)
Temperature capability
Maximum interior working temperature	450 °F (232 °C)
Maximum heating rate (average air)	10 °F/min (5.5 °C/min)
Maximum cooling rate (average air)	10 °F/min (5.5 °C/min)
Thermal load during the test	50,000 lbs (11,339 kg) steel)
Temperature uniformity at steady state	+/- 5 °F (+/- 2.8 °C)
External shell temperature at a maximum temperature	<140° (60 °C)
Pressure capability
Maximum normal working pressure	150 psig (10.3 bar)
Maximum vessel design pressure (MAWP)	165 psig (11.3 bar)
Maximum pressurization rate (average)	10 psi/min (0.69 bar/min)
Maximum depressurization rate (average)	10 psi/min (0.69 bar/min)
Vessel
Pressure vessel fabrication	ASME or option PED, carbon steel
Door closure	Quick-opening, Hydraulic
Interior
Internal insulation	4” ceramic fiber
Sheet metal	18 GA Aluminized steel
Sheet metal retention	Screw-less capture system
Rail type and max loading	Inverted angle, 25,000 lbs (11,339 kg) on 4 wheels
Floor loading	120,000 lbs (54,431 kg)
Air circulation system
Fan motor	750HP (100kw)
Air velocity	250 ft/min (76 m/min)
H-Slot® flow adjustment system	Front and Rear
Heating system
Heater	Electric, 4,870 KW, 7 banks, Inconel sheathed
Heating control	Proportional SSR with backup contactor
Cooling system
Cooling coil	Multi-row 5/8” finned tubing, stainless-steel
Main cooling valve	1” (25mm), solenoid-actuated
Trim and air valves	½” (12mm), solenoid-actuated
Coil drain system	Air-assisted coil purge
Pressurization system
Pressure transducer	0-200 psig, ¼% FS accuracy
Pressure gauge	At the door, 4-½” dial, 0-200 psig, ¼% accuracy
Inlet valve	1” (25mm), electro-pneumatic
Exhaust valve	1” (12mm), electro-pneumatic
Silencer	Yes
Manual exhaust valve	½”
Vacuum
Vacuum source line quantity	40
Vacuum source line size	½” npt
Computer-controlled valves on each line	VAC and VENT
Resin filter trap	Yes
Vacuum probe line quantity	40
Vacuum probe line size	¼" npt
Thermocouples
Thermocouple type	J or K
Air temperature thermocouples	1
Part temperature thermocouples	80
Hi-Limit safety thermocouple	1
Control system
Primary controller	Industrial PC
Control software	CPC - Composite Processing Control
PLC and control hardware	Allen Bradley CompactLogix
Electrical enclosures	One, Nema-12, housing control and power
PC enclosure	None. PC on an integrated shelf.
Power system
Primary power	480V / 3PH / 60Hz
Control power	120V / 1PH / 60Hz
Full load amps	120A
Weight
Approximate shipping weight	150,000lbs. or 68,038 kg

Exterior dimensions are approximate and include the integrated skid and closed-loop cooling system.
Heating and cooling rates are average air-temperature rates at maximum pressure with the rated thermal load.
The vessel is rated 15 psi above the normal maximum working pressure so the relief valve is not triggered in normal operation.
Boeing autoclave certification D6-49327 requires at least 9 part thermocouples.
Vacuum and thermocouple quantities can be changed, and any of the world's power requirements can be accommodated.

Included

Standard on every Econoclave

Each model ships with its controls, power, vacuum, and auxiliaries plumbed, wired, and tested at our factory, so installation and startup are quick.

Available options

ASME Section VIII, Division 1 pressure vessel
Quick-opening door with ASC's forged three-piece locking ring and redundant safety interlocks
CPC control system
Front and rear H-Slot® flow adjustment for uniform temperature
High-capacity circulation fan for high air speed and fast heat transfer
Modular heater with sheathed Inconel elements
Internal stainless-steel cooling exchanger
Stainless control valves with proportional actuation
PC-controlled vacuum source lines with resin traps, probe lines, and transducers
Stainless-steel tubing throughout
Fastener-free internal sheet metal that eliminates FOD risk
Skid-mounted controls, power, vacuum, and optional cooling tank, fully factory tested

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