With rapid technological development, many products have increasingly stringent requirements for waterproof performance. From daily electronic products to safety-related automotive parts to various household appliances, waterproof performance directly relates to product quality, reliability and user experience. The IPX8 test is particularly important for assessing waterproof performance of outdoor products and diving products. This article will focus on the introduce the IPX8 high-pressure water tank and its rich application scenarios.
1. Working principle of IPX8 high pressure water tank
The principle of water pressure testing of IPX8 high-pressure water tank is relatively intuitive and efficient. The equipment uses a stainless steel pressure vessel as the test carrier. Through a specific pressurization system, the water pressure can be accurately increased to simulate the underwater pressure state at different depths. During the test, completely immerse the product in the water, so that the product is subjected to the set water pressure in all directions. If there are defects in the sealing performance of the product, water will penetrate into the interior of the product under pressure. The tester can accurately judge whether the waterproof performance of the product meets the standard by observing whether water has entered the interior of the product, as well as the degree and location of water ingress.
For example, In a test scenario simulating a water depth of 10 meters, the water pressure in the water tank must reach about 0.1MPa (1MPa is approximately equal to the pressure generated by a water depth of 100 meters). At this point, the pressure the product is subjected to is the same as the pressure it is subjected to at an actual depth of 10 meters. This test method that highly simulates the real underwater pressure environment, can effectively test the waterproof reliability of the product under the corresponding water depth conditions.
2. The application of IPX8 high pressure water tank
2.1 Daily electronic products
IPX8 high-pressure water tanks play an indispensable role in the production process of electronic products such as mobile phones, watches, blue-tooth headset and etc.. Nowadays, consumers have higher and higher requirements for the waterproof performance of electronic products. Through the rigorous testing of IPX8 high-pressure water tank, it can ensure that these electronic products can still work normally in daily use, even if they fall into water, which greatly improving the reliability and service life of the products.
2.2 Underwater equipment
- Underwater photography equipment: For underwater photographers and diving enthusiasts, the waterproof performance of underwater photography equipment is the key to its normal operation. The water pressure test of the IPX8 high-pressure water tank can simulate the working environment of the equipment at different depths underwater, ensuring that when the camera, camcorder and other equipment are shooting underwater. A professional underwater camera, after the IPX8 water pressure test, can shoot high-definition underwater at a depth of 100 meters, recording the beautiful underwater world for users.
- Diving equipment: Diving computers, underwater lighting equipment, breathing regulators and other diving equipment must have extremely high waterproof performance. The IPX8 test can strictly test these equipment to ensure the safety of divers underwater and the normal use of equipment. For example, after the diving computer passes the IPX8 test, it can accurately display key information such as depth, diving time, and remaining nitrogen during diving, providing reliable data support for divers’ diving plans. Underwater lighting equipment has been tested to provide stable and bright light underwater, to help divers see the surrounding environment clearly.
- Outdoor adventure equipment: such as outdoor watches, flashlights, walkie-talkies and other equipment, which may be exposed to rain, dew or accidental water exposure during outdoor adventure activities. Through the IPX8 test, these devices can maintain normal operation in harsh outdoor environments and provide necessary assistance to explorers. An outdoor watch that has passed the IPX8 test can continue to provide multiple functions after a short fall into water, becoming a powerful assistant for explorers.
2.3. Outdoor distribution box
Outdoor distribution boxes are for distributing and controlling electricity, with lots of electrical equipment and lines inside. In bad weather like heavy rain or floods, they need good waterproofing to protect the internal gear from water damage. Testing the distribution box with the IPX8 high – pressure water tank can see if its waterproof level is up to standard. This ensures the box works normally in extreme weather, keeping the power supply stable.
2.4 Underwater power generation equipment
Tidal power generation devices and underwater wind turbines are in complex water environments long – term. They face water pressure and water flow impacts. The IPX8 test is super important for checking their waterproof performance. It ensures that parts like the housing, cable interface, and motor don’t get flooded during long – term underwater work. This guarantees the safe and stable operation of the power generation equipment, supporting the clean energy development and utilization.
3. The advantage of Pego’s high pressure water tank
Pego develops the model IPX8-XXL to satisfy the IPX8 test as per IEC60529, and with below features:
- High-precision test results: IPX8 high-pressure water tank uses advanced sensors and precise measurement technology, which can perform high-precision waterproof tests under simulated conditions.
- Reasonable structural design: a cylindrical container design is adopted. This structure is symmetrical and the stress distribution is uniform.
- Excellent and durable materials: Its shell and internal components are made of 304 stainless steel, which has excellent corrosion resistance and wear resistance, and can maintain stable performance in various harsh environments. This not only extends the service life of the equipment, but also saves users a lot of maintenance and replacement costs.
- Reliable safety performance: The equipment equips with a complete air intake control system, which can accurately control the internal test pressure through the pressure sensor. And is also equipped with a mechanical safety valve. When the internal pressure exceeds the set value, the safety valve will automatically release the pressure to ensure the safety of the test process and effectively protect the safety of users and equipment.
- Convenient and flexible installation: It is very convenient to install and use. A air pipe interface is used. Users only need to provide a compressed air source at one end. Casters are also installed at the bottom of the equipment to facilitate users to move and transport, improve the utilization rate and flexibility of the equipment, and adjust the position of the equipment at any time according to actual test needs.
