IP Testing
Transparent Test Vessels for IP Testing
Transparent test vessel for IP testing
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IP Testing Vessels for IP67 & IP68
Transparent test vessels built around your enclosure, test pressure and vacuum cycle.
- Tests
- IP67 · IP68 immersion
- Cylinder
- Acrylic or toughened glass
- Build
- To your enclosure and test pressure
SR-TEK IP testing vessels are transparent pressure vessels engineered as test chambers for IP67 and IP68 immersion tests. Instead of approximating depth in an open tank, they apply a controlled positive or negative pressure to your sealed enclosure, so every test cycle is repeatable, visible and documented.
IP testing range
TRANSPARENT TEST VESSELS.
Tank vs pressure vessel
DEPTH IN A TANK.PRESSURE IN A VESSEL.
Simple immersion tanks and water baths are widely used for IP testing, but they reproduce depth only. A pressure vessel reproduces the conditions — and shows you what happens under them.
Open immersion tank
Approximates the test
- Hydrostatic pressure is difficult to control precisely
- Water temperature changes material expansion and seal compression
- Repeatability varies between facilities and operators
- Confirms that a failure occurred, not why it happened
SR-TEK IP testing vessel
Reproduces the test
- Depth-equivalent pressure, applied and held precisely
- Positive and negative pressure, cycled on demand
- The enclosure stays visible through the whole cycle
- Repeatable, logged cycles for certification records
Typical applications
ENGINEERED FORSEALED PRODUCTS.
AutomotiveECUs, connectors, sensors and ADAS modules
- Industry
Industrial control panels and field-mounted instrumentation
Fluid handlingFluid handling assemblies, housings and valve bodies
EnergyBattery enclosures and energy storage systems
ElectronicsWearable and portable electronic devices
MedicalMedical, laboratory and environmental monitoring equipment
Technical data
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
| Test types | IP67 and IP68 immersion, pressure and vacuum cycling |
|---|---|
| Cylinder material | Clear acrylic or toughened glass |
| Structural parts | Stainless steel 304 or 316 |
| Size | Built to your enclosure |
| Test pressure | Specified per application |
| Options | Custom ports for connectors, cables and sensors; monitoring and data logging interfaces |
IP testing vessel FAQ
TECHNICALQUESTIONS.
How does an IP67 or IP68 immersion test work?
The sealed enclosure is held under water at a defined pressure for a defined time, then checked for ingress. IP67 covers temporary immersion at a set depth and duration. For IP68 the manufacturer states the depth and time, so the test has to reproduce that exact submersion pressure. In a pressure vessel, the depth is applied as controlled pressure rather than as a column of water.
How deep does an IP68 test vessel simulate?
As deep as your specification requires. IP68 has no single depth — the manufacturer declares it — so the vessel is built for the pressure that depth represents, roughly 0.1 bar for every metre of water. Tell us the depth and duration you need to prove, and we will size the vessel and its pressure rating to match.
Can an IP test vessel be made to fit my enclosure?
Yes — that is how most are built. Each vessel is engineered around the product: its size and shape, the test pressure or vacuum, and the ports your connectors, cables and instrumentation need. We start from your test objectives and enclosure geometry, then design the vessel and fixtures around them.
Why test IP ratings in a transparent vessel?
Because you can see a failure as it happens. A clear acrylic or toughened glass cylinder lets you watch the enclosure through the whole cycle — the first bubble, the point where ingress begins — instead of only finding out afterwards that a unit failed. That turns a pass/fail result into a diagnosis.
Planning an IP test?
SPEC YOUR IP TEST VESSEL.
Tell us your enclosure size, target IP rating, test pressure or vacuum and cycle. Our engineers will design the vessel around it.
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