Walk-in climate chamber or Reach-in climate chamber?
Find the best solution for your application
In addition to an extensive range of traditional reach-in climate chambers, BINDER’s WIC series provides walk-in climate chambers for applications in the pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetics sectors. But what are the differences between environmental walk-ins and reach-ins and what advantages does each solution offer for users?
Environmental Walk-in chambers (or walk-ins for short) provide much more space compared to traditional reach-in climate chambers. They can be a good alternative when testing or storing large quantities or bulky packaging in particular.
BINDER walk-in climate chambers and reach-in climate chambers are designed and built to offer outstanding constant climatic conditions. They are ideal for long-term and accelerated stability testing in accordance with guidelines ICH Q1A (R2), VICH GL3, and WHO climate zones I to IVb, as well as for shelf-life studies and storage. The interior coating of both variants is made of grade 1.4301 stainless steel. In addition, walk-ins and reach-ins from BINDER offer qualification documentation including IQ, OQ, and PQ.
ICH stress test and industrial THB test (85/85) (outside the possible climate range)
Colored areas: possible climate range
Area “B” : time-restricted operation (max. 24 hours)
BINDER walk-ins feature extensive shelf space to accommodate large quantities. This is useful if all samples need to be tested under the same conditions. However, if different climatic conditions need to be simulated at the same time, this is not possible with a walk-in. In such cases, the ideal solution would be to use several reach-ins instead. The decision regarding whether you opt for walk-in or reach-in solution should not be taken lightly. Users should precisely define their own requirements in advance, including any long-term needs. The following properties should be considered when making a decision:
Walk-in climate chamber
Important product features at a glance:
Interior volume: 12, 18, or 24 cubic meters
Shelf space: 12, 17, or 22 square meters
With accesory shelf set for WIC and four shelf levels (standard).
The shelf set is not included in the scope of delivery of WIC.
5,8 8,1 or 10,3 cubic meters shelf area
Shelving system is not included in the standard scope of delivery and must be ordered separately.
Significantly more space required due to external air conditioning unit, maintenance walkway at least 500 mm wide required; alternatively, the air conditioning unit can be positioned next to the door
Temperature accuracy: ±1.5 K
On-site assembly required, chamber components are delivered on pallets. Clarification of structural aspects such as evenness of floor, dimensions of doors, elevators, etc., position of electricity and water supply required
No special water quality requirements as humidification and dehumidification is controlled via a dew point bath. If the water is very hard, water softening can extend the service intervals.
Constant climate chamber (reach-in)
Important product features at a glance:
Largest KBF-S 1020 BINDER constant climate chamber: 1 cubic meter
Largest KBF-S 1020 BINDER constant climate chamber: 3.5 square meters with three shelves (typical operation)
The standard scope of delivery of the KBF 1020 includes two shelves.
0.76 cubic meters
In accordance with the definition of usable space for BINDER reach-in units: Internal dimensions minus ten percent.
Less space required
Temperature accuracy: ±0.3 K
Flexible installation options and transport on casters, no on-site assembly required
Operation requires deionized water, as humidification is achieved by steam generation.