Econoclave® model
Econoclave® EC9X16
A composite curing and bonding autoclave with a 108” (2743 mm) working diameter and 192” (4876 mm) working length, factory tested with CPC controls.
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108”Working diameter (2743 mm)
192”Working length (4876 mm)
150 or 200 psigMaximum working pressure
450 or 800 °FMaximum working temperature
Need higher pressure or temperature? ASC can configure a non-standard model.
Technical specifications
EC9X16 models
| Specification | EC9X16-150P450F | EC9X16-200P800F |
|---|---|---|
| Interior dimensions | ||
| Working diameter (excluding floor) | 108" (2743 mm) | 108" (2743 mm) |
| Working length (front of floor to rear H-Slot panel) | 192" (4876 mm) | 192" (4876 mm) |
| Floor to ceiling | 88" (2235 mm) | 88" (2235 mm) |
| Shop floor to autoclave floor | 36" (914 mm) | 36" (914 mm) |
| Exterior dimensions (with integrated skid) | ||
| Overall width with the door closed | 150 ½" (4382 mm) | 154 ½" (3924 mm) |
| Overall width with the door open | 172 ½"(3823 mm) | 176 ½"(4483 mm) |
| Overall length with the door closed | 402" (10211 mm) | 405" (10287 mm) |
| Overall length with the door open | 493" (12522 mm) | 496" (12598 mm) |
| Overall height | 135” (3429 mm) | 82” (2083 mm) |
| Temperature capability | ||
| Maximum interior working temperature | 450 °F (232 °C) | 800 °F (427 °C) |
| Maximum heating rate (average air) | 10 °F /min(5.5 °C/min) | 10 °F /min(5.5 °C/min) |
| Maximum cooling rate (average air) | 10 °F /min(5.5 °C/min) | 10 °F /min(5.5 °C/min) |
| Thermal load during the test | 8,000 lbs (3629 kg) steel | 8,000 lbs (3629 kg) steel |
| Temperature uniformity at steady state | +/- 5 °F(+/- 2.8 °C) | +/- 5 °F(+/- 2.8 °C) |
| External shell temperature at maximum temperature | <140 °F (60 °C) | <140 °F (60 °C) |
| Pressure capability | ||
| Maximum normal working pressure | 150 psig (10.3 bar) | 200 psig (13.8 bar) |
| Maximum vessel design pressure (MAWP) | 165 psig (14.8 bar) | 215 psig (14.8 bar) |
| Maximum pressurization rate (average) | 10 psi/min (0.69 bar/min) | 10 psi/min (0.69 bar/min) |
| Maximum depressurization rate (average) | 10 psi/min (0.69 bar/min) | 10 psi/min (0.69 bar/min) |
| Vessel | ||
| Pressure vessel | ASME or option PED, carbon steel | ASME or option PED, carbon steel |
| Door closure | Quick-opening, hydraulic | Quick-opening, hydraulic |
| Interior | ||
| Internal insulation | 4” ceramic fiber | 6” ceramic fiber |
| Sheet metal | 18 GA Aluminized steel | 18 GA Aluminized steel |
| Sheet metal retention | Screw-less capture system | Screw-less capture system |
| Rail type and max loading | Inverted angle, 15,000 lbs (682 kg) on 4 wheels | Inverted angle, 15,000 lbs (682 kg) on 4 wheels |
| Floor loading | 500 lbs (227 kg) | 500 lbs (227 kg) |
| Air circulation system | ||
| Fan motor | 125HP (93kw) | 125HP (93kw) |
| Air velocity | 250 ft/min (76 m/min) | 250 ft/min (76 m/min) |
| H-Slot® flow adjustment system | Front and Rear | Front and Rear |
| Heating system | ||
| Heater | Electric, 590KW, 1 bank, Inconel sheathed | Electric, 660KW, 1 bank, Inconel sheathed |
| Heating control | Proportional SSR with backup contactor | Proportional SSR with backup contactor |
| Cooling system | ||
| Cooling coil | Multi-row 5/8” finned tubing, stainless-steel | Multi-row 5/8” finned tubing, stainless-steel |
| Main cooling valve | 1” (25mm), proportional actuating | 1” (25mm), proportional actuating |
| Trim and air valves | ½” (12mm), solenoid controlled | ½” (12mm), solenoid controlled |
| Coil drain system | Air-assisted coil purge | Air-assisted coil purge |
| Pressurization system | ||
| Pressure transducer | 0-200 psig, ¼% FS accuracy | 0-200 psig, ¼% FS accuracy |
| Pressure gauge | At the door, 4-1/2” dial, 0-200 psig, ¼% accuracy | At the door, 4-1/2” dial, 0-200 psig, ¼% accuracy |
| Inlet valve | 1” (25mm), proportional actuating | 1” (25mm), proportional actuating |
| Exhaust valve | 1” (12mm), proportional actuating | 1” (12mm), proportional actuating |
| Silencer | Yes | Yes |
| Manual exhaust valve | 1/2" | 1/2" |
| Vacuum | ||
| Vacuum source line quantity | 10 | 10 |
| Vacuum source line size | ½” npt | ½” npt |
| Computer-controlled valves on each line | VAC and VENT | VAC and VENT |
| Resin filter trap | Yes | Yes |
| Vacuum probe line quantity | 10 | 10 |
| Vacuum probe line size | 1/4" npt | 1/4" npt |
| Thermocouples | ||
| Thermocouple type | J or K | J or K |
| Air temperature thermocouples | 1 | 1 |
| Part temperature thermocouples | 20 | 20 |
| Hi-Limit safety thermocouple | 1 | 1 |
| Control system | ||
| Primary controller | Industrial PC | Industrial PC |
| Control software | CPC - Composite Processing Control | CPC - Composite Processing Control |
| PLC and control hardware | Allen Bradley CompactLogix | Allen Bradley CompactLogix |
| Electrical enclosures | One, Nema-12, housing control and power | One, Nema-12, housing control and power |
| PC enclosure | None. PC to be placed on the customer-supplied shelf. | None. PC to be placed on the customer-supplied shelf. |
| Power system | ||
| Primary power | 480V / 3PH / 60Hz | 480V / 3PH / 60Hz |
| Control power | 120V / 1PH / 60Hz | 120V / 1PH / 60Hz |
| Full load amps | 120A | 120A |
| Weight | ||
| Approximate shipping weight | 75,000lbs (34,020kg) | 80,000 lbs (36,288kg) |
- 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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