Econoclave® model
Econoclave® EC2MX6M
A composite curing and bonding autoclave with a 78” (2000 mm) working diameter and 236” (6000 mm) working length, factory tested with CPC controls.
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78”Working diameter (2000 mm)
236”Working length (6000 mm)
145 psigMaximum working pressure
450 °FMaximum working temperature
Need higher pressure or temperature? ASC can configure a non-standard model.
Technical specifications
EC2MX6M-10B232C
| Interior dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Working diameter (excluding floor) | 78” (2000 mm) |
| Working length (front of floor to rear H-Slot panel) | 236” (6000 mm) |
| Floor to ceiling | 61” (1557 mm) |
| Shop floor to autoclave floor | 32” (813 mm) |
| Exterior dimensions (with integrated skid) | |
| Overall width with the door closed | 132” (3348mm) |
| Overall width with the door open | 148” (3782mm) |
| Overall length with the door closed | 404” (10261mm) |
| Overall length with the door open | 467” (11861mm) |
| Overall height | 104” (2659mm) |
| Temperature capability | |
| Maximum interior working temperature | 450 °F (232 °C) |
| Maximum heating rate (average air) | 9 °F/min (5 °C/min) |
| Maximum cooling rate (average air) | 9 °F/min (5 °C/min) |
| Thermal load during the test | 5,000 lbs (2270 kg) steel |
| Temperature uniformity at steady state | +/- 5.4 °F (+/- 3 °C) |
| External shell temperature at a maximum temperature | <140° (60 °C) |
| Pressure capability | |
| Maximum normal working pressure | 145 psig (10 bar) |
| Maximum vessel design pressure (MAWP) | 159 psig (11 bar) |
| Maximum pressurization rate (average) | 10 psi/min (0.7 bar/min) |
| Maximum depressurization rate (average) | 10 psi/min (0.7 bar/min) |
| Vessel | |
| Pressure vessel fabrication | ASME or option PED, carbon steel |
| Door closure | Quick-opening, Hydraulic |
| Interior | |
| Internal insulation | 100mm ceramic fiber |
| Sheet metal | 18 GA Aluminized steel |
| Sheet metal retention | Screw-less capture system |
| Rail type and max loading | Inverted angle, 7,500lbs (3401kg) on 4 wheels |
| Floor loading | 550 lbs (250 kg) |
| Air circulation system | |
| Fan motor | 50HP (37.3kw) |
| Air velocity | 250 ft/min (75 m/min) |
| H-Slot® flow adjustment system | Front and Rear |
| Heating system | |
| Heater | Electric, 208 KW, 1 bank, Inconel sheathed |
| Heating control | Proportional SSR with backup contactor |
| Cooling system | |
| Cooling coil | Multi-row 5/8” finned tubing, stainless-steel |
| Main cooling valve | 3/4” (25mm), solenoid-actuated |
| Trim and air valves | ½” (12mm), solenoid-actuated |
| Coil drain system | Air-assisted coil purge |
| Pressurization system | |
| Pressure transducer | 0-14 bar, ¼% FS accuracy |
| Pressure gauge | At the door, 4-½” dial, 0-200 psig, ¼% accuracy |
| Inlet valve | 1/2” (25mm), electro-pneumatic |
| Exhaust valve | 1/2” (12mm), electro-pneumatic |
| Silencer | Yes |
| Manual exhaust valve | ½” |
| Vacuum | |
| Vacuum source line quantity | 6 |
| Vacuum source line size | ½” npt |
| Computer-controlled valves on each line | VAC and VENT |
| Resin filter trap | Yes |
| Vacuum probe line quantity | 6 |
| Vacuum probe line size | ¼" npt |
| Thermocouples | |
| Thermocouple type | J or K |
| Air temperature thermocouples | 1 |
| Part temperature thermocouples | 12 |
| 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 a customer provided shelf. |
| Power system | |
| Primary power | 480V / 3PH / 60Hz |
| Control power | 120V / 1PH / 60Hz |
| Full load amps | 416A |
| Weight | |
| Approximate shipping weight | 40,000 lbs. or 18,140 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.
- 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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