Pressurechamber 
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The pressure chamber at Nautilus Marine Service is designed for precise and safe testing of VITROVEX® glass housings and similar products. With a capacity of up to 1,300 bar (equivalent to 13,000 meters of water depth), it meets the highest safety standards and offers flexible connection options, enabling fast, reliable, and customizable test procedures.

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The Pressure chamber

The pressure chamber has been specifically designed to meet the demanding requirements of testing VITROVEX® glass housings and related products. It has been optimized for speed, precision, and durability, offering significant advantages over conventional pressure testing systems. Thanks to its innovative design, there is no need for time-consuming fastening of the end cap, which significantly reduces setup time and increases operational efficiency.

The pressure vessels’ location within Nautilus Marine Service’s premises can easily be accessed by a truck or trailer that can drive right up to the assembly area in front of the test facility. The vertical loading system with a basket allows easy loading of components and hook-up of test equipment. Two 5 tonne overhead cranes can be used for heavy test pieces.

Pressure testing safely

Safety is at the core of successful pressure test services. Our test operators have received appropriate training and instruction and comply with European Directives on health and safety. Regular inspection and preventive maintenance are carried out by Nautilus Marine Service GmbH. .

The operator can easily and accurately monitor the testing from a separated operations room. An ultra-large analogue pressure gauge makes the pressure testing facility visually impressive for public viewing. A red/green light column at the top to inform people nearby about the status of the vessel. A green light indicates no pressure testing ongoing. A red light indicates that chamber is pressurized.

Our pressure test facility has three emergency stop buttons located on the control panel and close to the pressure chamber. Full UPS-supported, it activates a fail-safe shutdown should there be an electrical outage.

Pressure Chamber Specifications

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Orientation  ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Vertical

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Inner Diameter  ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​700mm

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Maximum Internal Height  ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​1.400mm

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Maximum Pressure / ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​1.300bar (18.850psi)/

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Wassertiefe ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​13.000m

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Operating Temperature  ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​Ambient conditions


Workshop

The pressure vessel is conveniently located in close proximity to a workshop to support in situ assemblies and final adjustments prior to tests. Commonplace tools and consumables can be provided on site. There is also a large assembly area just in front of the pressure vessel.

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The workshop can be used as space to setup and run computers and other monitoring equipment. Access to internet can also be given.

Loading and unloading of test items  

The pressure vessel is equipped with a bespoke basket for easy loading and unloading of test equipment. Adjustable locating plates with cut-outs simplify the procedure for fixing the position of several test pieces relatively to one another. In such way, cameras and lights can be brought close to potential investigation spots and monitored during the test. 

Chamber Penetrations

We can realize customised electrical, mechanical and data connections to meet our customers’ testing requirements.

Integrated Connectors in the Pressure Chamber Lid:  

Inside

  • BH5F/DLSB-F + Extension Cable BH5M/1100mm/BH5M
  • BH10F/DLSB-F + Extension Cable BHFM/1100mm/BHFM

Outside

  •    BH5M/DLSB-M + extension cables 
  •    BH10F/DLSB-F+ extension cables