CE-certified environmental test chambers from TestEquity are now ready for European R&D users and production

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24 August 2026

Global provider of test and measurement equipment, TestEquity, has introduced a range of CE-certified environmental test chambers designed specifically for use in laboratory and production environments. They meet key European safety and compliance standards, including EN 61010-1:2010/A1:2019 and EN IEC 61010-2-012:2022/A11:2022. The flagship TE-1016H model also complies with the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, meeting EN/IEC 61326-1, EN 55011 and CISPR 11 requirements for electromagnetic compatibility.

For European R&D and production teams, CE certification provides an important distinction when specifying laboratory equipment, particularly where equipment must satisfy internal health and safety requirements as well as applicable European legislation and standards. Having compliant equipment available across a range of chamber sizes also allows organisations to match their environmental testing capability more closely to individual applications rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all approach.

As development cycles shorten and performance expectations increase, environmental testing remains essential across industries such as automotive, medical technology and industrial automation temperature cycling and combined climate testing are critical processes in ensuring product reliability, compliance and long-term performance.

For engineering teams, the challenge is not simply achieving a particular test temperature but being able to reproduce demanding real-world conditions consistently while meeting increasingly stringent safety and compliance requirements. This is particularly important as products become more compact, electronically complex and expected to operate reliably across wider environmental conditions. Bringing environmental testing closer to the development process can also help identify potential failures earlier, before products move into certification or production.

Environmental testing requirements can vary significantly depending on the product being evaluated, available laboratory space, required temperature range and the speed at which test cycles need to be completed. Smaller chambers can support component and PCB-level development, while larger systems allow engineers to test complete assemblies or accommodate more complex temperature and humidity profiles. Cooling technology, transition speeds, workspace and connectivity therefore all become important considerations when specifying a chamber.

The TestEquity portfolio spans chamber volumes from 19.8 to 453 litres, covering applications from compact benchtop testing to large-scale environmental simulation. At the compact end of the range is the TE-107-EX, providing precise control with ±0.5°C tolerance and typical short-term stability of ±0.2°C, making it suitable for testing small assemblies such as PCBs and sensors.

For mid-range applications, the TE-115A-EX-F and TE-115R-EX models each provide 43.9 litres of workspace and operate between -73°C and +175°C. Fast heating rates of up to 8.3°C per minute and rapid cooling performance support demanding test cycles.

The TE-123C-EX delivers 65 litres of capacity with cascade refrigeration for rapid temperature transitions. Its modular interior and reversible door design allow flexible configuration for a wide range of test samples.

For larger test volumes, TestEquity offers the TE-1007S and TE-1007C, both with 198-litre capacities.

The TE-1016H represents the top of the range, with a 453-litre capacity and combined temperature and humidity control. It is suited to complex environmental testing scenarios, including combined climate simulations.

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