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Frequently asked questions about
Environmental Chambers or Rooms
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- What exactly does
Thermmax Scientific Products do?
Answer: We are experts in controlled environment room design.
We design, manufacture, install and service temperature and
humidity controlled rooms for life science, biotechnology,
pharmaceutical, and industrial research applications.
Our environmental room designs include a wide range of:
Walk-in Cold Rooms and Warm Rooms
Freezer Rooms
Stability Rooms and Chambers
Controlled Temperature & Humidity Rooms
Dry Rooms
- What does it cost to
acquire or service an environmental room or chamber?
Answer: Our convenient online “Request a Quote” form makes it easy for you
to tell us what you want. A Thermmax representative will contact
you with a quote, or to ask you for more information about your
needs.
- Once I have submitted a
request for a quote or proposal for an environmental room or
services, how long will it take to receive the quote?
Answer: On typical standard requests, we can usually turn your
quote around in one or two business days.
- What is your standard
delivery time?
Answer: After receipt of order, we will provide a complete
submittal drawing/data package for your review. After receipt of
approvals, delivery of equipment is normally about 6 – 8
weeks. Simple installations take about one week.
- What size rooms do you
make?
Answer: We design, manufacture and install controlled
environment rooms of virtually all sizes. From small step-ins
(3’ x 5’ x 7’H) to large warehouse rooms
(100’ x 100’ x 30’H). You can save money by
selecting a room with modular size dimensions, but some customers
prefer to customize their dimensions to within an inch.
- How are the
environmental room panels constructed?
Answer: The insulated panels use modular construction and are
made from foamed in-place polyurethane foam with extremely low
thermal conductivity. The panels are field-assembled using
tongue-and-groove matching seams with cam lock fasteners. All
environmental room installation is from inside the room, allowing
the erection process to take place after the building walls are in
place. All Rooms are UL approved; Factory Mutual Approval is also
available on rooms using steel panel construction.
- What size refrigeration
system will I need?
Answer: This depends on many factors: room size, product
loading, live loads, and usage. We will optimize your controlled
environment system according to the application details.
- Can you provide remote
condensing units?
Answer: Yes, if the unit cannot be locally placed, we can
provide air cooled units located outdoors on the building roof,
ground level concrete pad, or in your mechanical room area. We also
can provide water cooled units if you have cooling water
available
- How are your
environmental rooms controlled? What is the stability and
uniormity?
Answer: Thermmax uses state of the art microprocessor PID
controls for temperature and humidity control. Control stability is
typically ±0.5 °C or better; uniformity is ±1°C
or better.
- Can you help with
validation, commissioning, and calibration?
Answer: Yes, our environmental room services include
validation, commissioning, and calibration. Or, Thermmax can work
together with your validation team.
- Can you tell me what the
utility requirements are for temperature and humidity controlled
rooms?
Answer: Yes, we can provide this information with our quote
and verify all necessary customer preparations during the submittal
process.
- In what States do you
provide, full service and installation?
Answer: We cover the entire East Coast, and specialize in
environmental room installation in MA, CT, NY, PA, NJ, DE, MD, VA,
NC, SC, & FL.
- What temperature ranges
are available?
Answer: We cover ranges of – 40 °C to + 50
°C
- What about relative
humidity and how will it effect my humidity controlled room?
Answer: This depends a great deal on the temperature
range.
For cold rooms that require humidity control we offer a
refrigeration solution to go down to 65% RH; we also can provide RH
levels down to 20% RH.
For warm rooms and stability rooms we can provide 20 to 98%
RH.
We also do dry rooms down to 2% RH for special
applications.
- Where can I get a
purchase description or specification to describe and buy exactly
what I need?
Answer:
Click
here to use our Spec Wizard
- Do you install
environmental rooms and chambers? Can you provide supervised
installation?
Answer: Yes, we provide complete environmental room
installation using our factory trained personnel or we can
supervise subcontractors. In any event we provide startup,
demonstration, testing, and training.
- Do you provide complete
manuals and documentation?
Answer: Yes with all our controlled environment projects we
supply a comprehensive Operation and Maintenance Manual with
as-built drawings, schematics, parts list, and
operation/maintenance instructions.
- What do I have to
provide before you can install my environmental room?
Answer: The customer is responsible for all site preparations
and the required utilities. This includes power, water, drains,
etc. Thermmax does not perform building alterations, roof work,
concrete pads or other building construction work. However we will
assist in coordinating this work with ours.
- What is your standard
warranty? Do you provide extended warranties?
Answer: Our standard warranty is one year on defective parts
and labor. We offer an extended 5-year warranty on compressor
replacement and 3 years on instruments. Extended warranties can
also be purchased.
- Can we purchase
preventative maintenance service contracts after the standard
warranty expires?
Answer: Yes, we have three standard plans available to meet
your specific requirements, and we highly recommend that you
consider this to keep your controlled environment facility trouble
free.
- Do you service
environmental rooms that were not manufactured or installed by
Thermmax?
Answer: Yes, we are a full service company. However, there are
limitations and we may recommend a complete renovation. If the
environmental room is old, and the components are out of date or
not available a renovation may be your best course. Our renovations
come with a new one year warranty on parts and labor.
Read about Thermmax's engineering and
project management support>
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Copyright © 2006 Thermmax Scientific Products
Walk-in Controlled Environmental Room Design, Manufacture, and
Installation for Scientific and Industrial Applications.
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