Walk-in climate chambers for large test volumes and controlled conditions
Walk-in climate chambers are especially suitable for stability testing in line with ICH guidelines, storage of pharmaceutical products and test processes under strictly controlled temperature and humidity conditions. They are designed for applications that require larger usable areas.
Each system is individually adapted to the spatial conditions, the intended test scenarios and the customer’s technical requirements. This creates walk-in climate rooms that work precisely and can also be integrated practically into existing laboratory, pharmaceutical or industrial environments.
When does a walk-in climate chamber make sense?
A walk-in climate chamber makes sense when test items, sample quantities or storage requirements need a larger usable volume than a classic climate chamber can provide. Compared with standard chambers, walk-in solutions offer a significantly larger usable area and stable temperature and humidity distribution throughout the room.
Walk-in climate chambers are particularly important for pharmaceutical stability testing, high-volume storage, extensive sample quantities or test processes where a walk-in climate room makes work considerably easier. The decisive factor is not only size, but also the reliable maintenance of defined conditions across the entire usable space.
Hornik plans walk-in climate chambers on a project-specific basis. This means that dimensions, shelving systems, airflow, insulation, operation, alarms and service concept are aligned with the specific application.
Larger usable area
Significantly larger usable area than standard chambers.
Stable conditions
Stable temperature and humidity conditions throughout the room.
Custom adaptation
Individually adapted to room, application and test scenario.
Pharmaceutical applications
Suitable for pharmaceutical storage and stability applications.
Typical applications
Introduction. Walk-in climate chambers are used when controlled climate conditions are needed across a larger area. The focus is not on compact individual tests, but on walk-in rooms, larger usable volumes and stable conditions for larger quantities of samples or products.
Application 1 Stability testing in the pharmaceutical industry
Reproducible temperature and humidity conditions are crucial for pharmaceutical products. Walk-in climate chambers can be used for long-term testing, intermediate testing and accelerated testing when larger quantities or defined storage conditions are required.
Typical standard conditions for stability testing include 25 °C / 60 % RH, 30 °C / 65 % RH and 40 °C / 75 % RH. Further parameter ranges can be agreed on a project-specific basis.
Application 2 Storage of pharmaceutical products
When pharmaceutical products need to be stored under controlled conditions, walk-in climate chambers provide sufficient usable area and structured storage. Optimized shelving systems support the use of the available floor space and make it easier to access samples or products.
Application 3 Large test volumes
Walk-in climate chambers are suitable for applications where standard chambers are limited by volume, loading or accessibility. The walk-in design makes use easier for larger test items, extensive sample quantities or more complex test setups.
Application 4 Research, development and technical testing areas
Research and development environments also benefit from walk-in climate rooms when test setups, sample quantities or measuring systems need more space. The technical design must fit the application, the room situation and the intended test procedures.
What matters during planning
Walk-in climate chambers are project-specific systems. Before a quotation is prepared, it should therefore be clear which application is planned, which climate conditions are required and how the room will later be used.
Important points include usable area, room geometry, shelving systems, loading, temperature and humidity ranges, airflow, insulation, alarms, operation and maintenance access. Irregular room geometries can also be taken into account during construction if the insulating walls and the system are planned accordingly.
Heating system, fans, humidification and control are decisive for stable conditions throughout the room. For walk-in solutions, Hornik relies on uniform temperature distribution, precise ultrasonic humidification and visual as well as acoustic alarms when limit values are exceeded.
Planning questions for your inquiry
- Which products or samples will be stored or tested?
- Which temperature and humidity conditions are required?
- Is the project about long-term, intermediate or accelerated testing?
- Which usable area and room volume are required?
- How will the chamber be loaded?
- Which shelving systems are needed?
- Which spatial conditions need to be considered?
- Are IQ, OQ and PQ qualifications or training required?
Parameter stability and operation
In walk-in climate chambers, the stability of climate conditions is especially important because temperature and humidity must be maintained reliably not just at individual points, but throughout the entire room. Hornik solutions are designed for stable distribution and long-term, resilient use.
Depending on the project, temperature deviations of ±0.5 °C and humidity deviations of ±2 % RH can be achieved. Operation takes place via an intuitive 7-inch touch panel. Temperature, humidity and water conductivity can be displayed. Event log, historical charts, USB data export and user rights with password protection support operational monitoring.
Parameter stability
Uniform temperature and humidity distribution for reliable test and storage conditions.
Operation and monitoring
7-inch touch panel, data export, historical charts, event log and user rights.
Service and support
The reliability of a walk-in climate chamber depends not only on the technology, but also on service, maintenance and support. Hornik offers warranty and post-warranty support, regular inspections and maintenance, technical consulting, user training and qualification services such as OQ, IQ and PQ.
This keeps the system supported not only during commissioning, but also during ongoing operation. This is especially important for pharmaceutical applications and long-term test or storage processes.
From planning to service
Technical consulting, inspection, maintenance and support during ongoing operation.
Fast support
Support with maintenance, qualification, training and technical questions.
Implementation with Hornik
Hornik specializes in high-volume climate chambers for pharmaceutical and technical applications. Our solutions are developed on a project-specific basis and adapted to application, room, test conditions and later use.
The focus is on reliability, ergonomics and a clean technical design. From initial clarification through planning to commissioning, Hornik supports the implementation of a walk-in climate chamber that fits the application and the site.
Project process
Inquiry and initial clarification
You describe the application, products, test scenario, room and desired climate conditions.
Technical coordination
We clarify usable area, temperature, humidity, airflow, shelving systems, operation, alarms and service requirements.
Design and quotation
Based on the requirements, a project-specific solution is developed for your walk-in climate chamber.
Delivery and installation
The system is delivered, installed and prepared for operation to match the spatial situation.
Commissioning and service
After commissioning, we support you with maintenance, qualification, training and technical assistance.
Frequently asked questions about walk-in climate chambers
A walk-in climate chamber is a walk-in climate room for larger test volumes, extensive sample quantities or applications where standard chambers do not provide enough usable area.
It makes sense when larger product quantities, pharmaceutical storage, stability testing or large test items need to be stored or tested under controlled conditions.
Yes. Walk-in climate chambers are especially suitable for stability testing and pharmaceutical storage conditions when defined temperature and humidity values must be maintained reliably.
Yes. Size, usable area, room geometry, shelving systems, airflow, temperature and humidity ranges as well as service requirements are coordinated on a project-specific basis.
Helpful information includes application, test item, product quantity, desired climate range, room size, storage concept, test conditions and requirements for documentation or qualification.
Are you planning a walk-in climate chamber?
Send us your requirements for application, usable area, test scenario and climate conditions. We will check which walk-in solution makes technical sense for your project.