Walk-In Chambers

BINDER Walk-In Chambers are high-performance climate simulation systems designed for long-term and accelerated testing under controlled temperature and humidity conditions. Built for industries including pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, cosmetics, and medical technology, these chambers offer ample space and exceptional climate uniformity for demanding stability, shelf-life, and aging test protocols.

🚪 What Is a Walk-In Chamber?

A walk-in chamber is a large-format climate testing chamber that allows users to physically enter the controlled environment. Much like standard constant climate chambers, walk-in models simulate defined temperature and humidity conditions over time, enabling real-world and accelerated environmental testing. The spacious interior makes them ideal for storing or testing large quantities of samples or oversized test items.

⚙️ Construction & Functionality

BINDER Walk-In Chambers feature a sealed stainless steel interior with an externally mounted conditioning unit. This setup allows easy maintenance with minimal disruption to internal test conditions. The airflow is precisely managed to ensure homogeneous climate distribution throughout the chamber — in both space and time.

✅ Key Applications

• Pharmaceutical Stability Testing: Fully compliant with ICH Q1A (R2), Q1B, and VICH GL3 guidelines for long-term and accelerated testing of APIs and drug products.
• Food Industry Shelf-Life Testing: Simulate diverse storage conditions with ASLT (Accelerated Shelf Life Testing) to define expiration dates.
• Cosmetic Product Stability: Perform testing according to ISO/TR 18811 and Cosmetics Europe guidelines to validate formulation and packaging resilience.
• Life Sciences & Microbiology: Ideal for cultivating bacteria, insects, or plants with precise control over temperature and humidity.
• Medical Device Aging (ASTM F1980): Conduct real-time or accelerated aging tests for sterile barrier systems and surgical tools.

🧪 Models & Specifications

• Temperature Range: +10 °C to +50 °C (±1.5 °C)
• Humidity Range: 20% to 90% RH (±2.5% RH)
• Construction: All-stainless interior, LED lighting with motion sensors, lockable doors with inside release
• External Unit Position: Choice of front or rear; door can be installed on short or long side (WIC 2/3)
• Shelving (Optional): Up to 11 levels; standard systems offer 12 m² (WIC 1), 17 m² (WIC 2), or 22 m² (WIC 3)

📋 Regulatory Compliance & Validation

BINDER Walk-In Chambers support:

• ICH Guidelines: Q1A (R2), Q1B, Q5C, VICH
• GMP / GLP Requirements
• ISO/TR 18811, ASTM F1980
• FDA 21 CFR Part 11 (APT-COM™ software for data logging)
• Validation Ready: Supports IQ / OQ / PQ protocols

With the optional APT-COM™ system, all temperature and humidity data is recorded and stored in a compliant, tamper-proof format.

🧩 Customization & Installation

• Ramp Access: Stainless steel trolley ramps (optional)
• Access Ports: Standard 50 mm port; optional 30 mm or additional ports
• Monitoring: APT-COM™ software for logging and documentation
• Installation Requirements: Load-bearing flat floor, 230 V power supply, fresh water, drainage, and sufficient clearance for chamber and air unit
• Delivery Time: 8–10 weeks; delivered in modular components for on-site assembly

📌 For complete technical specifications, accessories, and product documentation, visit the official BINDER Walk-In Chambers product page.

Let BINDER be your partner in precise environmental simulation – scalable, compliant, and engineered for excellence.