Test chambers from Hönle
BF Engineering and Hönle are prime examples of the integration of specialized lighting and UV technologies into industrial testing and simulation environments. While test chamber manufacturers provide climate, temperature, and humidity simulation, BF Engineering supplies the lighting and irradiation technology tailored to these requirements to create defined and reproducible test conditions.
The integration of the lighting systems depends on the specific testing requirements, test chamber geometry, and desired irradiation profile. Parameters such as light distribution, radiation intensity, wavelength range, thermal development, and control are taken into account. The resulting test systems enable realistic simulation of environmental conditions and support standards-compliant development and validation processes.
Hönle UVA Cube 400 – Compact UV Irradiation and Solar Simulation Chamber
The Hönle UVA Cube 400 is a compact and versatile UV irradiation chamber for laboratory applications, product development, and manual production. The enclosed system is suitable for curing UV-reactive materials as well as for irradiation tests, material ageing, and selected solar simulation applications.
Different combinations of UV lamps and filters allow the emission spectrum to be adapted to various processes. Depending on the configuration, iron-, gallium-, and mercury-doped spectra as well as a special S-lamp for solar simulation are available. An optimized reflector system and reflective interior ensure uniform irradiation of the test area.
With an electrical power of 400 W, a maximum irradiation area of 400 × 300 mm, and a spacious working chamber, the UVA Cube 400 is ideal for smaller components, material samples, and laboratory series. Its compact, enclosed design enables easy integration into existing laboratory and production environments.
The Hönle UVA Cube 400 combines flexible UV irradiation with a compact and user-friendly design. The test specimen is positioned inside the enclosed irradiation chamber and is then irradiated using a manually operated shutter.
The various lamp and filter combinations allow the system to be adapted to different UV-reactive materials and testing requirements. This makes the system suitable for conventional curing processes as well as research, ageing, and irradiation tests.
Advantages:
- Homogeneous irradiation of the test area
- Different emission spectra available
- Suitable for laboratories and manual small-batch production
- Compact, enclosed design
- Manually operated shutter
- High operational and user safety
- Flexible adaptation through lamp and filter combinations
- Spacious interior for different test specimens
The UVA Cube 400 can be used for a wide range of industrial and scientific applications:
- Curing of UV adhesives
- Curing and cross-linking of plastics
- Curing of paints, varnishes, and coatings
- Irradiation of potting compounds
- Material ageing tests
- Solar simulation applications
- Chemical and photochemical investigations
- Biological irradiation applications
- Development and validation of UV-reactive materials
- Small-batch and manual production processes
Depending on the lamp and filter system used, the UVA Cube 400 can be equipped with different emission characteristics.
| Lamp Type | Typical Application |
|---|---|
| Iron-doped lamp | Adapted UV spectrum for specific curing processes |
| Gallium-doped lamp | Spectral adaptation for specific UV-reactive materials |
| Mercury lamp | Conventional industrial UV curing |
| S-lamp | Solar simulation and material ageing tests |
The exact spectral distribution and irradiance depend on the selected lamp, filter, and system configuration. For defined testing requirements, the appropriate equipment should be specified on a project-specific basis.
| Technical Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Supply voltage | 230 V / 50 Hz |
| Electrical power | 400 W |
| Maximum irradiation area | 400 × 300 mm |
| Working chamber, approx. H × W × D | 450 × 400 × 300 mm |
| System dimensions, approx. H × W × D | 834 × 466 × 402 mm |
| Homogeneity at chamber floor | Approx. ±10 % |
| Shutter | Manually operated |
| Available spectra | Iron, gallium, mercury, and solar simulation |
| Design | Enclosed UV irradiation chamber |
| Application | Laboratory and manual production |
According to the manufacturer, the external dimensions are specified without lamp equipment. Operating parameters may vary depending on the lamp, filter, test specimen, and process configuration.
Operational safety is supported by an interlock between the door and shutter. When the shutter is open, the door remains locked. When the door is open, the shutter cannot be opened. This protects operating personnel against unintended direct UV exposure.
The test specimen can be conveniently positioned inside the chamber. After the door is closed, irradiation is started and stopped using the manual shutter. The enclosed design supports controlled and reproducible laboratory operation.
- Official Hönle Product Page – UVA Cube 400
- Hönle Datasheet – UVA CUBE 400 – PDF
- Official Hönle Download Area
Note: Hönle currently uses the product name “UVA Cube 400” on its website. The unit itself and the older datasheet use the spelling “UVACUBE 400.” Both names refer to the same product.
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