Econoclave® model
Econoclave® EC1X2
A composite curing and bonding autoclave with a 12” (305 mm) working diameter and 24” (610 mm) working length, factory tested with CPC controls.
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12”Working diameter (305 mm)
24”Working length (610 mm)
100 psigMaximum working pressure
400 °FMaximum working temperature
Need higher pressure or temperature? ASC can configure a non-standard model.
Technical specifications
EC1X2-100P400F
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Working diameter (excluding floor) | 12” (305 mm) |
| Working length (front of floor to rear H-Slot panel) | 24” (610 mm) |
| Floor to ceiling (at vertical position, +/- 12mm) | 47" (1194 mm) |
| Shop floor to autoclave floor | 10” (254 mm) |
| Exterior dimensions (with integrated skid) | |
| Overall width with door closed | 50" (1270 mm) |
| Overall width with door open | 52" (1321 mm) |
| Overall length with door closed | 69" (1753 mm) |
| Overall length with door open | 88" (2235 mm) |
| Overall height | 74" (1880 mm) |
| Temperature capability | |
| Maximum interior working temperature | 400 °F (222 °C) |
| Maximum heating rate (average air) | 5 °F/min (5.5 °C/min) |
| Maximum cooling rate (average air) | 5 °F/min (5.5 °C/min) |
| Thermal load during test | 20 lbs (9 kg) steel) |
| Temperature uniformity at steady state | +/- 5 °F (+/- 2.8 °C) |
| External shell temperature at maximum temperature | 140 °F (60 °C) |
| Pressure capability | |
| Maximum normal working pressure | 100 psig (6.9 bar) |
| Maximum vessel design pressure (MAWP) | 125 psig (8.6 bar) |
| Maximum pressurization rate (average) | 5 psi/min (0.27 bar/min) |
| Maximum depressurization rate (average) | 5 psi/min (0.27 bar/min) |
| Vessel | |
| Pressure vessel | ASME or optiona PED |
| Door closure | Quick-opening, manual |
| Interior | |
| Internal insulation | 2" (50 mm) ceramic fiber |
| Sheet metal | 18 GA Aluminized steel |
| Sheet metal retention | Screw-less capture system |
| Rail type and max loading | None. Flat floor only. |
| Floor loading | 50 lbs (23 kg) |
| Air circulation system | |
| Fan motor | 1 HP |
| Air velocity | 250 ft/min (76 m/min) |
| H-Slot® flow adjustment system | Front and Rear |
| Heating system | |
| Heater | Electric, 1 KW, 1 bank, strip heating |
| Heating control | Proportional SSR with backup contactor |
| Cooling system | |
| Cooling coil | 5/8" tubing, stainless-steel |
| Main cooling valve | 1/2" (25mm) solenoid actuating |
| Trim and air valves | Air only |
| Coil drain system | Air-assisted coil purge |
| Pressurization system | |
| Pressure transducer | At door, 4-1/2" dial, 0-150 psig, ¼% accuracy |
| Pressure gauge | 1/2" (25mm), electro-pneumatic |
| Inlet valve | 1/2" (25mm), electro-pneumatic |
| Exhaust valve | Yes |
| Silencer | 1/2" |
| Vacuum | |
| Vacuum source line quantity | 1 |
| Vacuum source line size | 1/4" npt |
| Computer-controlled valves on each line | No. Manual actuation. |
| Resin filter trap | Yes |
| Vacuum probe line quantity | 1 |
| Vacuum probe line size | 1/4" npt |
| Thermocouples | |
| Thermocouple type | J or K |
| Air temperature thermocouples | 1 |
| Part temperature thermocouples | 4 |
| 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 to be placed on customer-supplied shelf. |
| Power system | |
| Primary power | 480V / 3PH / 60Hz |
| Control power | 120V / 1PH / 60Hz |
| Full load amps | 20A |
- 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.
- 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
Contact
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