DOT TCEM-40 | 4.0 m³ – eAXLE with Z-Axis

CLIMATIC CHAMBER

DOT TCEM-40 | 4.0 m³ – eAXLE with Z-Axis

Climatic chamber designed for thermal and climatic testing of e-Axle systems and integrated motor-transmission assemblies, developed for high-precision automotive applications and dynamic bench testing.

The 4.0 m³ configuration with integrated Z-axis enables controlled vertical movement of the test assembly, facilitating installation, alignment and integration with dynamometers and auxiliary systems.

Structural Architecture

• AISI 304 stainless steel structure

• Coupled half-shell configuration for full access to the test volume

• Integrated vertical movement system (Z-axis)

• High-thickness insulated sandwich panels

• Dedicated technical compartment

• Prepared for technical pass-throughs and test bench connections

• Structure engineered for dynamic loads and installation on seismic mass

The integrated Z-axis provides enhanced operational flexibility during assembly and testing phases.

Thermal Performance

• Temperature range: −40 °C to +90 °C

• Temperature variation rate up to 4 °C/min

• Thermal stability over time up to ±0.5 °C

• Designed to manage typical dissipation loads of e-Axle and electric powertrain systems

The system guarantees stable and repeatable thermal cycles under dynamic testing conditions.

Climatic Performance

• Relative humidity control up to 95 % RH

• Climatic operating field: +10 °C to +90 °C

• Accurate temperature and humidity regulation

• Dew point management according to project climatogram

Refrigeration System

• Direct expansion refrigeration circuit

• High-efficiency industrial compressors

• Water-cooled condenser configuration

• System dimensioned to ensure stability within the specified operating range

Control System

DOT PLC platform with proprietary CliMaLogic® software:
 

• Multi-step programmable thermal and climatic cycles

• Real-time parameter monitoring

• Integrated data logging

• Ethernet / TCP-IP connectivity

• Compatibility with supervision and dynamometer systems

Safety and Compliance

• Safety interlock systems

• Heating and refrigeration protection devices

• Continuous monitoring of critical parameters

• Designed in compliance with applicable European directives

Applications

• e-Axle validation

• Functional testing of motor-transmission assemblies

• Dynamic testing with integrated vertical movement

• Automotive development programs

• R&D activities on electric propulsion systems

Custom Configurations

The TCEM platform can be configured according to:
 

• Required internal volume

• Operating temperature and humidity ranges

• Thermal dissipation levels

• Integration with dynamometer benches

• Customized motion systems

• Applicable test standards