MTS Bionix EnviroBath User Manual
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Bionix® EnviroBath™ Chamber
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Introduction
Features include:
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Variety of volume configurations: 1 liter, 6 liters, 10 liters
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Supports saline and protein-based fluids
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Utilizes a wide selection of Bionix grips and fixtures
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Reliable fluid temperature control mechanism
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Optional protein-based fluid system
The designs accommodate a variety of fixture and specimen heights and provide
easy access for specimen and fixture attachment.
Mounting of the Bionix EnviroBath chamber uses an attachment kit that installs
directly onto the system load cell (servohydraulic) or the baseplate clevis adapter
(electromechanical). In addition, the 10 liter EnviroBath chamber has column
clamps for servohydraulic applications.
Constant temperature control is regulated by an external circulator bath. Low
level fluid sensors shut the system down if the fluid drops unexpectedly to preset
minimum levels.
The standard Bionix EnviroBath chamber system includes a chamber,
recirculating heating system, and lower attachment kit.
Optional pull-rods are used inside the environmental chamber. For some
configurations, a flexible bellows tightly seals these rods. The pull-rods are easily
attached to the load cell (mounted on the base plate of the load frame) and to the
crosshead.
The chamber works with both axial and axial-torsion grips designed by MTS to
withstand the corrosive environment of the chamber. For supported grips and
fixtures, see the