Standard-compliant ageing tests without compromise
06/22/2026
How Minz Prüf+Test ensures reproducible results with the new Memmert air change rate chamber
Minz Prüf+Test GmbH is an accredited and independent testing laboratory serving industrial customers. The company supports manufacturers and suppliers in evaluating materials and products in a standards-compliant, reproducible and reliable manner.
Since 2023, Minz has relied on Memmert equipment for a wide range of testing applications. The laboratory currently uses vacuum ovens, humidity chambers and constant climate chambers from Memmert. Most recently, the new Memmert UFACR-D air change rate chamber from the m360 Select Series has been added to the laboratory portfolio.
Challenge: Standard-compliant testing leaves no room for deviation
In materials testing, every detail matters. This is especially true for ageing tests on plastics, rubber, elastomers and related materials, where defined environmental conditions must be maintained precisely over extended periods.
“Our tests are conducted strictly according to international standards, such as ISO 188,” explains Annabelle Minz-Schütt, Managing Director of Minz Prüf+Test GmbH. “Temperature uniformity, air exchange rate and reproducibility are critical parameters. Even the smallest deviation can compromise the validity of a test result.”
Key requirements:
- High temperatures, typically around 150 °C and sometimes significantly higher
- Defined air change rates and air flow conditions
- Reliable long-term operation without performance loss
- Complete documentation of all test data
- Highly accurate temperature uniformity
Solution: The new Memmert UFACR air change rate chamber
With the introduction of the m360 Select Series, Memmert presented a solution that fully convinced the team at Minz. The units were extensively tested under real-world standard conditions – with clear results.
“To date, no competitor has been able to demonstrate comparable performance,” says Minz-Schütt.
Why the UFACR stands out
The UFACR has been specifically developed for standard-compliant ageing tests in accordance with DIN 53508 and ISO 188 (Method D).
Key performance features include:
- Precisely defined air flow
- Extremly accurate temperature distribution
- Controlled air exchange
All relevant operating parameters – including temperature, fan speed, air flap position and alarm messages – are automatically recorded, ensuring complete traceability of every test.
Added value: Performance that delivers measurable results
For Minz, the UFACR provides several clear benefits:
- Standard-compliant ageing tests according to ISO 188 and DIN 53508
- Maximum reproducibility of test results
- Highly accurate temperature uniformity, even at elevated temperatures
- Reliable continuous operation
- Robust and traceable test data for industrial customers
- Media storage tests according to ISO 1817
The combination of precise hardware and intelligent data acquisition creates the foundation for reliable decisions in material evaluation.
Conclusion
With the UFACR air change rate chamber from the m360 Select Series, Memmert offers a solution for materials testing applications where there is no tolerance for deviation.
For Minz Prüf+Test, this means reliable standard-compliant testing, reproducible results and equipment that delivers exactly what the performance data promises.
Memmert – where precision becomes measurable performance.
