Salt Spray Test Chambers (SST)

Reliable Corrosion Testing Built on Proven Engineering. Salt spray testing remains one of the most widely accepted and standardized methods for evaluating corrosion resistance of materials, coatings, and surface treatments.

Industry First, Upgradeable Onsite to a Cyclic Corrosion Chamber | Standards Compliant Corrosion Testing | ASTM B117 | ISO 9227 | JIS Z2371

Standardized Corrosion Testing You Can Trust

Innovation Rooted in Engineering Depth

CME Basic Salt Spray Chambers are engineered to deliver consistent, repeatable, and standards-compliant corrosion testing, benchmarking proven global designs while adding CME’s engineering discipline and reliability.

Benchmarked Against Global Leaders in Corrosion Testing

CME’s Basic Salt Spray Chambers are benchmarked against established global corrosion testing platforms such as those from Ascott.
The focus is on simplicity, repeatability, and long-term reliability, ensuring dependable test results without unnecessary complexity.

Compliance with International Salt Spray Standards

ASTM B117
ISO 9227
JIS Z 2371

DIN and equivalent automotive standards

Corrosion-Resistant Construction for Long Service Life

Salt spray environments are inherently aggressive. CME chambers are constructed using corrosion-resistant materials to ensure long-term durability and stable performance.

Non-reactive chamber interiors, robust spray systems, and precision-machined components minimize contamination and maintenance requirements.

Stable and Repeatable Salt Fog Generation

CME chambers are engineered to deliver consistent atomization, stable chamber conditions, and repeatable test exposure across the entire test volume.

Simple, Operator-Friendly Operation

CME chambers feature intuitive controls, clear status indication, and straightforward test setup, reducing operator error and training time.

Define Your Corrosion Test Requirement

Get guidance on NSS, AASS, or CASS testing aligned with ASTM and ISO standards.

Models		SF-450-SST	SF-1000-SST
Test Space Dimensions with Hood	in mm (WxDxH)	800 x 730 x 1300 [868 Ltrs]	1680 x 800 x 1400 [1678 Ltrs]
Test Space Dimensions with Hood	in inches (WxDxH)	31.5 x 29 x 51 [ 30.6 Cuft]	66 x 31.5 x 55 [59.2Cuft]
Test Space Dimensions without Hood	in mm ( WXDXH)	850 x 730 x 820 [519 Ltrs]	1680 x 800 x 890 [951 Ltrs]
Test Space Dimensions without Hood	in inch ( WXDXH)	33.5 x 29 x 32 [18.3 Cuft]	66 x 31.5 x 35 [33.6 Cuft]
External Dimensions	in mm (WxDxH)	1720 x 1080 x 1520	2538 x 1155 x 1625
External Dimensions	in inch (WXDXH)	68 x 54 x 60	100 x 60 x 64
Temperature Range	in °C	+5 above ambient to +70
Temperature Range	in °F	+41 above ambient to +158

Test Standard	Standard Origin Industry/Country	Procedure
ASTM B-117	American	"Salt Spray - Chamber Temperature - 35°C; Saturator Temperature - 45°C Exposed to a continuous indirect spray of neutral (pH 6.5 to 7.2) salt water solution, which falls-out on to the specimens at a rate of 1.0 to 2.0ml/80cm²/hour, in a chamber temperature of +35C. "
ASTM B-287	American	"Salt Spray - Chamber Temperature - 35°C; Saturator Temperature - 45°C Exposed to a continuous indirect spray of acidified (pH 3.1 to 3.3) salt water solution, which falls-out on to the specimens at a rate of 0.75 to 2.0ml/80cm²/hour, in a chamber temperature of +35C. "
ASTM B-368	American	"Salt Spray - Chamber Temperature - 49°C; Saturator Temperature - 60°C Exposed to a continuous indirect spray of acidified (pH 3.1 to 3.3) salt water solution, which falls-out on to the specimens at a rate of 1to 2.0ml/80cm²/hour, in a chamber temperature of +49C. "
ASTM D-1735	American	"Salt Spray - Chamber Temperature - 38°C; Saturator Temperature - 45°C Exposed to a continuous indirect spray water, which falls-out on to the specimens at a rate of 1.5 to 3.0ml/80cm²/hour, in a chamber temperature of +38C"
ASTM D-2247	American	"High Humidity - Chamber Temperature 38°C; Humidity 100%Rh Test specimens are placed in an enclosed chamber and exposed to constant conditions of +38°C and constant condensation humidity level of 100% RH."
ASTM G43	American	"Salt Spray - Chamber Temperature - 49°C; Saturator Temperature - 60°C. High Humidity – Chamber Temperature 49°C; Humidity 100%Rh Exposed to a continuous indirect spray of acidified (pH 2.8 to 3) synthetic sea water solution, which falls-out on to the specimens at a rate of 1 to 2ml/80cm²/hour, in a chamber temperature of +49C. followed by a high humidity condensation at 49°C and 100%RH."
ASTM G44	American	Immersion - Test specimens are immersed in a neutral 3.5% Sodium Chloride Solution and then allowed to dry
ASTM G85, Annex 1	American	"Salt Spray - Chamber Temperature - 35°C; Saturator Temperature - 45°C Exposed to a continuous indirect spray of acidified (pH 3.1 to 3.3) salt water solution, which falls-out on to the specimens at a rate of 1.0 to 2.0ml/80cm²/hour, in a chamber temperature of +35C. "
ASTM G85, Annex 2	American	"Salt Spray - Chamber Temperature - 49°C; Saturator Temperature - 60°C. Dry Cycle - 49°C, High Humidity – Chamber Temperature 49°C; Humidity 95%Rh Exposed to a continuous indirect spray of acidified (pH 2.8 to 3.0) salt water solution, which falls-out on to the specimens at a rate of 0.5 to 3.0ml/80cm²/hour, in a chamber temperature of +49C. Air drying at 49°C, followed by a high humidity soak at 49°C and 95%Rh."
ASTM G85, Annex 3	American	"Salt Spray - Chamber Temperature - 49°C; Saturator Temperature - 60°C. High Humidity – Chamber Temperature 49°C; Humidity >98%Rh Exposed to a continuous indirect spray of acidified (pH 2.8 to 3.0) salt water solution, which falls-out on to the specimens at a rate of 0.5 to 3.0ml/80cm²/hour, in a chamber temperature of +49C, followed by a high humidity soak at 49°C and >98%Rh."
ASTM G85, Annex 4	American	"Salt Spray - Chamber Temperature - 35°C; Saturator Temperature - 45°C. SO2 - 35°C High Humidity - Chamber Temperature 35°C; Humidity >98%Rh Exposed to a continuous indirect spray of neutral (pH 6.5 to 7.2) salt water solution, which falls-out on to the specimens at a rate of 1.0 to 2.0ml/80cm²/hour, in a chamber temperature of +35C, followed by a SO2 gas dosing at 35cm3/minute/m3 followed by a high humidity soak at 49°C and 95%Rh."
ASTM G85, Annex 5 (Prohesion)	American	"Salt Spray - Chamber Temperature Ambient 21-27°C; Saturator Temperature - 35°C. Dry Cycle - 35°C Exposed to a continuous indirect spray of dilute acidified (pH 5.0 to 5.4) salt water solution, which falls-out on to the specimens at a rate of 1 to 2.0ml/80cm²/hour, in a chamber temperature of Ambient 21-27°C, followed by a 1 hour of air drying at 35°C. "

What is a Salt Spray Test Chamber?
A Salt Spray Test Chamber is a corrosion test system used to evaluate the resistance of materials, coatings, and surface treatments to corrosive salt-laden environments. It accelerates corrosion processes to assess product durability and coating performance.

What are Salt Spray Test Chambers also known as?
Salt Spray Test Chambers are also referred to as Salt Fog Chambers, Corrosion Test Chambers, or NSS (Neutral Salt Spray) Chambers, depending on the test method used.

How is test control and data logging managed?
All CME Salt Spray and Cyclic Corrosion Chambers are powered by the enviCoM® 4.0 controller, enabling automated test sequencing, secure data logging, alarm management, and exportable test records.

What safety and maintenance features are included?
CME corrosion chambers include corrosion-resistant construction, controlled exhaust, solution filtration, safety interlocks, and easy-access maintenance features.

What service and lifecycle support is available?
CME provides full lifecycle support through Levito, including installation, commissioning, calibration coordination, preventive maintenance, and long-term service support.