Shanghai – TOBO GROUP, a specialist in agile material testing tools, is excited to launch the MicroFlex Custom Salt Spray Tester—a space-efficient, highly customizable system designed to meet the unique needs of small-batch manufacturers, research labs, and startup innovators. Unlike large, one-size-fits-all industrial chambers, the MicroFlex balances lab-grade precision with flexibility, enabling users to test low-volume, specialized components (from microelectronic parts to custom jewelry coatings) without wasting space or resources. Tailored for sectors like micro-manufacturing, academic R&D, and artisanal metalworking—where testing needs often vary by project—the tester adapts to specific requirements, from custom salt concentrations to short-cycle quick checks.
At the core of the MicroFlex is its modular compact design, with a footprint of just 0.6m x 0.8m (small enough to fit on a standard lab bench) and an internal test chamber of 0.15 cubic meters—ideal for small specimens like circuit board connectors, watch case coatings, or dental implant prototypes. Users can add or remove optional modules to match their needs: the Mini UV Module for simulating sunlight exposure on small outdoor components, the Chemical Dosing Module for testing with non-standard solutions (e.g., acidic salts for industrial micro-parts), and the High-Resolution Imaging Module (a built-in 12MP microscope camera) for capturing microscopic corrosion changes. For a university materials science lab studying nanocoated micro-wires, adding the Imaging Module eliminated the need to transfer samples to a separate microscope, cutting test documentation time by 50%. A startup developing wearable tech used the Chemical Dosing Module to test how their device’s metal contacts held up to sweat-mimicking salt solutions—critical for validating long-term user comfort.
Flexibility extends to test parameters, with the MicroFlex supporting both standard and custom protocols. It aligns with global standards like ASTM B117, ISO 9227, and DIN 50021 for compliance when needed, but also lets users tweak settings—salt concentration (1-10% NaCl), temperature (20-50°C), and test duration (from 30 minutes to 1,000 hours)—for specialized projects. For example, an artisanal jewelry maker testing gold-plated brass components uses a custom 2-hour, low-concentration (1.5% NaCl) cycle to mimic everyday wear (e.g., exposure to skin oils and mild humidity) without waiting for full 24-hour standard tests. A microelectronics contract manufacturer, meanwhile, runs 6-hour ASTM B117-compliant tests on batches of 50 tiny connector pins, ensuring consistency without overloading the system.
Precision is not sacrificed for size: the MicroFlex maintains temperature stability within ±0.3°C, salt concentration accuracy of ±0.05%, and uniform fog distribution via two miniaturized, high-pressure nozzles—ensuring even exposure across small, delicate specimens. For a dental tech startup testing titanium implant coatings, this precision was critical: the tester reliably replicated oral cavity moisture conditions, letting the team validate that their coating retained its integrity after 500 hours of simulated use. A micro-battery manufacturer, meanwhile, used the tester to confirm that the metal casing of their tiny power cells resisted corrosion in salty, humid environments—data that helped them secure a partnership with a wearable device brand.
Real-world applications highlight the MicroFlex’s role in empowering small-scale innovators: A university research team used it to test a new eco-friendly coating for micro-solar panels, adjusting the salt concentration to mimic coastal and desert conditions, and publishing their findings in a leading materials science journal. An artisanal knife maker adopted the tester to validate the corrosion resistance of their custom Damascus steel blades, using short-cycle tests to refine their heat-treatment process without delaying production. A microelectronics startup leveraged the MicroFlex to troubleshoot a coating issue on their sensor pins, running 10 quick 1-hour tests in a single day to identify the optimal coating thickness—something that would have taken days with a larger, less accessible chamber.
“The MicroFlex was built for the innovators who don’t fit the industrial mold—small teams, labs, and startups that need precision without the bulk,” said TOBO GROUP’s Agile Solutions Manager. “Too often, these groups have to choose between overpaying for a large chamber they don’t need or settling for imprecise, low-quality tools. The MicroFlex fills that gap: it’s compact, customizable, and powerful enough to deliver the data that drives great products.”
For more information about the MicroFlex Custom Salt Spray Tester, including module options, customization capabilities, and pricing, visit Info@botomachine.com.
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