Memmert ICH260L – Climate chamber for stability and storage testing
The Memmert ICH260L is a high-performance climate chamber designed to meet the most demanding requirements for stability and storage testing. It is specifically suited for applications requiring rigorous temperature and humidity control in accordance with international standards such as ICH, WHO, EMA, ASEAN, GMP, GLP and GCCP. Its robust design and control technology guarantee reliable and accurate operation, even during prolonged use.
Its thermal and hygrometric uniformity ensures reproducible results, which is crucial for regulatory testing. Thanks to its air jacket heating system, it ensures gentle and uniform heat distribution, avoiding cold or hot spots. Active humidification by a hot steam generator allows precise control of humidity levels between 10% and 80% RH, with a display resolution of 0.1% and an adjustment accuracy of 0.5%.
The ICH260L is equipped with the TwinDISPLAY system, a multifunction digital controller with two high-definition TFT screens. This intuitive interface provides quick access to essential parameters such as temperature, humidity, fan speed, lighting and time programmes. The user can configure complex cycles, manage different test profiles and monitor parameters in real time. The AtmoCONTROL software allows programming, management and transfer of programmes via USB port or Ethernet interface.
For light simulation, the unit incorporates a lighting module consisting of four daylight fluorescent tubes (D65, 6,500 K) and two UV lamps covering the spectral range from 320 to 400 nm. These light sources can be programmed independently, allowing the storage or exposure conditions required for testing to be faithfully recreated.
Ventilation is provided by a forced air system adjustable from 10% to 100% in 10% increments, ensuring optimal circulation throughout the chamber. The internal architecture is made of electropolished stainless steel, ensuring durability, ease of cleaning and corrosion resistance. The interior space allows for the installation of up to nine stainless steel shelves, with a total capacity of 200 kg.
Safety is at the heart of the design. The unit incorporates overheating and under-temperature protection devices, a self-diagnostic system and a visual and audible alarm in the event of a deviation. The AutoSAFETY system automatically adjusts the safety thresholds according to the programmed values and stops the heating or compressor in the event of a fault.
The external design, in textured stainless steel and galvanised steel, is based on lockable castors for easy positioning. The optimised dimensions (824 × 1552 × 685 mm) and useful volume of 256 litres allow for versatile use while remaining compact. Its design allows for installation in standard laboratory environments with an ambient temperature between 15 °C and 28 °C (up to 34 °C with reduced range).
The Memmert ICH260L offers an ideal combination of precision, reliability and flexibility for all tests requiring a stable climate environment, whether for pharmaceutical testing, cosmetic quality control, scientific research or food processing applications.
