slide.in climate chambers for ICH-compliant stability testing

slide.in climate chambers from Hornik are developed for laboratory and testing processes where large loading area, accessibility and space-saving integration are essential. The modular design allows flexible adaptation to the available space and installation directly on site.

With pull-out drawers, removable baskets and a compact system concept, samples can be stored, tested and handled efficiently. This makes slide.in climate chambers especially suitable for laboratories, pharmaceutical applications, quality assurance and research facilities with limited floor space.

Climate chambers overview
slide.in climate chamber from Hornik with pull-out drawers
Application area

When does a slide.in climate chamber make sense?

A slide.in climate chamber is especially useful when as much loading area as possible is needed within limited floor space. Unlike walk-in climate chambers, the focus is not on a large accessible climate room, but on efficient use of the available laboratory or testing area.

The chambers can be built modularly and installed directly on site. This also makes them suitable for rooms where a conventional large chamber would be difficult to bring in or install. Since no additional clearance is needed behind or beside the unit, several chambers can be placed in rows without losing valuable usable space.

This design is particularly useful when many samples need to be stored clearly and fast access is important in daily work.

Large loading area in a compact footprint

Plenty of usable space for samples without taking up unnecessary laboratory space.

Modular walls and installation directly in the laboratory

The design can be adapted to existing rooms and assembled on site.

Row installation possible

No additional clearance is required at the sides or rear, allowing several chambers to be installed in a space-saving layout.

Fast access to samples

Pull-out drawers and removable baskets make daily handling easier.

Applications

Typical applications

slide.in climate chambers are suitable for applications where samples, products or materials need to be stored or tested under controlled conditions while the available space must be used efficiently.

Application 1. Laboratory processes with high sample density

In laboratories with many samples, chamber volume is not the only important factor. Usable loading area also matters. Pull-out drawers and removable baskets make access easier and improve workflows in daily operation.

Application 2. Pharmaceutical storage and testing applications

slide.in climate chambers can be used for pharmaceutical storage and testing processes when defined temperature and humidity conditions are required and efficient sample organization is a priority.

Application 3. Research and development

Requirements often change in research and development environments. A modular slide.in climate chamber can be adapted to the available space and integrated into existing laboratory environments.

Application 4. Quality assurance

For recurring testing or storage processes, the slide.in design supports structured sample handling. Operation, alarms and monitoring help keep process parameters reliably in view.

Application 5. Rooms with limited floor space

When little space is available or several chambers need to operate side by side, space-saving installation is a key advantage. Since no additional clearance is needed behind or beside the unit, more laboratory space remains usable.

Technology

Technical features

The slide.in climate chambers of the HSC-4000 series combine compact system dimensions with a large usable loading area. With a footprint of only 2.3 m², up to 7 m² of loading area and 2.4 m³ of volume can be achieved.

The design consists of modular walls and can be adapted to the available laboratory space. The air-conditioning system is positioned on top of the chamber, outside the operator’s working area. This keeps the interior available for samples.

Technical key data at a glance

  • Chamber volume4,000 l
  • Usable volume2,400 l
  • Temperature working range10 to 50 °C
  • Humidity working range30 to 80 % RH
  • Spatial deviation±0.2 °C / ±2 % RH
  • Temporal deviation±0.1 °C / ±1 % RH
  • Operation7-inch color touch panel
  • Drawers100 % pull-out drawers, optional Euro-standard baskets
  • Maximum drawer load200 kg
Process control

Temperature, humidity and process control

Uniform temperature and humidity distribution is essential for reproducible results. An advanced heating system with powerful fans ensures even temperature distribution throughout the entire chamber, even when fully loaded.

Ultrasonic humidification supports precise humidity values and reduces water consumption to the necessary level. This creates stable conditions for storage, testing and development processes.

Operation is handled via a 7-inch color touch panel. Temperature, humidity and water conductivity can be monitored at a glance. Event log, historical values, graphical display, user management with password protection, visual and acoustic alarms and USB export support transparency and process reliability.

Homogeneous temperature distribution

Powerful fans support uniform temperature control throughout the entire chamber.

Precise humidity control

Ultrasonic humidification supports stable humidity values with reduced water consumption.

Walk-in climate chamber as an accessible alternative to the slide.in climate chamber
Classification

slide.in climate chamber or walk-in climate chamber?

A slide.in climate chamber is the right direction when large loading area, compact footprint and good sample accessibility are important. It is particularly useful for laboratories where samples must be organized efficiently and stored or tested under controlled conditions.

A walk-in climate chamber is useful when an accessible climate room, larger test objects or significantly larger usable areas are required. The decision therefore depends not only on the temperature or humidity range, but above all on room conditions, loading, workflow and the size of the test material.

Planning

What matters in planning

For slide.in climate chambers, it should be clarified early how much laboratory space is available, how many samples need to be stored and how often the samples will be accessed. Drawer arrangement, basket systems, operating side, door opening, power supply, maintenance access and data export also play a role.

The installation situation is especially important. Thanks to the modular design and the option of row installation, slide.in climate chambers can also be used where conventional systems would take up too much space.

Planning questions for your request

  • How much floor space is available?
  • How many samples or baskets need to be stored?
  • Which temperature and humidity ranges are required?
  • How often do samples need to be removed?
  • Should row installation of several chambers be possible?
  • What requirements are there for alarms and data export?
  • Are maintenance, calibration or validation required?
Service

Service and support

Hornik offers a complete service package for slide.in climate chambers including installation, maintenance, calibration and validation as well as warranty and post-warranty service. Support is aligned with customer requirements and maintenance plans.

A qualified engineering team supports installation, operation and technical service. The goal is reliable system operation throughout the entire service life.

Installation

Assembly and technical support for on-site commissioning.

Maintenance and calibration

Regular support for long-term system stability and availability.

Validation

Support with quality-relevant requirements, documentation and validation processes.

Consultation on a slide.in climate chamber with Hornik
Implementation

Implementation with Hornik

Hornik supports you in planning and implementing slide.in climate chambers for laboratory, pharmaceutical, research and testing processes. Together we review the available space, desired loading area, climate conditions, sample handling and process control requirements.

The result is a climate chamber solution that not only meets technical conditions, but also remains easy to use in everyday work.

Process

Project process

1

Understand the application

You describe samples, application, available space and desired climate conditions.

2

Review the installation situation

We clarify floor space, accessibility, row installation, door opening and service access.

3

Design the solution

Loading area, drawer systems, temperature and humidity range and operation are planned to match the application.

4

Assembly and commissioning

The chamber is delivered, assembled on site and prepared for operation.

5

Service and support

Maintenance, calibration, validation and technical service support long-term operation.

Frequently asked questions about slide.in climate chambers

A slide.in climate chamber is a compact, modular climate chamber solution with a large usable loading area and good accessibility for laboratory and testing processes.

It makes sense when a large loading area is needed within limited floor space or when several chambers should be installed in a laboratory in a space-saving layout.

No. The focus is not on an accessible climate room. For walk-in solutions with large test volumes, walk-in climate chambers are better suited.

Pull-out drawers and removable baskets make sample access easier and improve work efficiency in daily operation.

Important information includes available floor space, desired loading area, number of samples, temperature and humidity range, desired equipment and requirements for data export, alarms or validation.

Do you need a large loading area in a compact footprint?

Tell us about your laboratory space, sample quantity and desired climate conditions. We will check whether a slide.in climate chamber is the right solution for your application.

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