Thermal Vacuum Testing

At E-Labs, Inc., we provide advanced thermal vacuum testing services designed to simulate the extreme conditions your high-tech products will face in space or high-altitude environments. Our state-of-the-art chambers offer a clean, temperature-controlled, high-vacuum environment that mimics the harsh realities of space, including alternating cycles of intense heat and cold, extreme pressure variations, solar radiation, and the airless conditions beyond Earth's atmosphere.

Our thermal vacuum chambers, ranging in size from 16 to 66 cubic feet, are equipped with thermally controlled shrouds and thermo-radiative heat plates to ensure precise environmental simulations. These chambers are ideal for thermal cycling and thermal bakeout processes, essential for ensuring the reliability and performance of your space-bound equipment.

Thermal Cycling and Bakeout Testing

During thermal cycling, your equipment undergoes repeated heating and cooling cycles, replicating the severe temperature fluctuations experienced in space. For thermal bakeout, we subject your products to elevated temperatures under vacuum conditions to accelerate outgassing and reduce the risk of molecular contamination. This process is crucial for preserving the integrity of spacecraft instrumentation and meeting stringent space industry standards.

Applications and Tested Products

E-Labs, Inc. specializes in testing a wide range of space flight hardware, including microsatellites, optical instruments, solar panels, reflectors, electronic devices, and other components used in spacecraft, satellites, and space shuttles. Our thermal vacuum testing services are vital for the development of space flight hardware, external fuel tank insulation, composite materials, and radiation damage testing. By simulating these extreme environments, we help you ensure your product's flight-worthiness and detect any flaws in workmanship.

Why Choose E-Labs, Inc.?

With decades of experience in thermal vacuum testing, E-Labs, Inc. is your trusted partner in ensuring the reliability, design validation, and quality of your space-bound products. Our vacuum levels can meet the most demanding test conditions in the aerospace industry, and our around-the-clock support ensures that your testing needs are met at any time of day.