Salt Spray Chambers from China or USA&UK?

chinese salt spray chambers

Let’s see their differences

Made in China

 

Advantages:

  • Good quality: Technology was developed in Taiwan in 1980s, decades of experience makes this chamber reliable and stable.
  • Small size: As small as 108L.
  • Very competitive prices: Half prices to USA&UK’s.
  • Cheap to maintain: Non-integrated assembly, don’t need to replace whole parts when breaking. Simple system makes your electrician is able to solve simple problem, save money and down time.
  • Quick delivery: Normally only 15 to 25 days.

 

Disadvantages:

  • Simple chamber, only run conventional salt spray tests.
Made in USA&UK

 

Advantages:

  • One-batch forming body: More strong.
  • Operate by touch screen: Easy to use, but is it necessary for conventional salt spray chambers?
  • Beautiful design.
  • Most chambers are able to program and perform tests other than conventional salt spray tests.

 

Disadvantages:

  • Over-priced.
  • Costly maintain.
  • Hard to repair: An electrician has no idea how to repair so complicated machine. And this mostly increases your down time.
Summary

 

No chamber is better, you should just choose the one best suit you.

  • If you just need to perform conventional salt spray tests, like NSS, CASS, ASS, then Chinese chambers are good for you.
  • If you want to perform some complicated corrosion tests, then American or European chambers are good choice.
Tips when you are going to choose a Chinese salt spray chamber
  • What components are they using? World top brands are more durable than Chinese brands.
  • What kind of guarantee do they offer?
  • Are they experienced with oversea after service?
  • Who are using they chambers? Get testimonials!