R9K-1200
LIB Industry
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LIB Industry, a high-quality manufacturer and supplier of environmental test chambers, designed the IP69K IPX9 Water Sealing Durability Washdown Testing Machine to help laboratories verify whether products resist water ingress under high-pressure, high-temperature washdown conditions. Beyond the spray system itself, the chamber is designed as a complete testing station. A closed-loop water supply system, consisting of a storage tank, a booster pump, and a purification and circulation system, keeps pressure and flow rate stable throughout long test cycles while reducing overall water consumption. A programmable color LCD touchscreen controller with Ethernet and USB connectivity allows technicians to save and recall test programs, so parameters do not need to be re-entered before every run, and an electromagnetic door lock keeps the chamber securely closed while a test is underway.
Operating Principle of the IP69K IPX9 Water Sealing Durability Washdown Testing Machine
1. High-Pressure Hot Water Spray System: Four dedicated nozzles deliver water heated to as much as 88°C at pressures between 8,000 and 10,000 kPa, replicating the force of an industrial pressure washer or automated vehicle wash bay rather than ordinary rainfall.
2. Rotating Turntable Platform: The specimen table rotates at 5±1 rpm so every surface, seam, and connector interface is exposed to the spray, not just the side facing the nozzle.
3. Four-Angle Spray Sequencing: Nozzles cycle through 0°, 30°, 60°, and 90° in the vertical plane, holding each position for 30 seconds, so water reaches gaskets and joints from multiple directions in a single automated run.
4. Closed-Loop Temperature And Pressure Control: PID regulation keeps water temperature and pressure stable throughout the cycle, which is what makes results repeatable from one test to the next and comparable across laboratories.
5. Integrated Water Management: A storage tank, booster pump, and recirculation loop keep flow rate consistent at 14 to 16 L per minute while limiting overall water consumption.
6. Layered Safety Protection: Over-temperature, over-current, water shortage, earth leakage, and phase sequence protections work together with the electromagnetic door lock and a double-glazed, wiper-equipped observation window, so operators can monitor a hot, high-pressure test safely from outside the chamber.
Engineering Benefits of the IP69K IPX9 Water Sealing Durability Washdown Testing Machine
| Model | R9K-1200 |
| Internal Dimensions (mm) | 1000*1200*1000 |
| Overall Dimensions (mm) | 1250*1700*2050 |
| Interior Volume (L) | 1200 |
| Water Spray Angle | 0°, 30°, 60°, 90° |
| Water Spray Temperature | Ambient ~ +88℃ (Adjustable) |
| Spray Nozzle | Four, 30 Seconds each position |
| Distance from Water Spraying to Specimens | 10~15cm |
| Water Pressure | 8000-10000 Kpa (Adjustable) |
| Water Flow Rate | 14L-16L/min |
| Testing Platform Speed | 5±1 r.p.m |
| Testing Platform Height | 200-400 nm (Adjustable) |
| Testing Platform Diameters | 600mm |
| Heater Elements | Nichrome heater |
| Controller | Programmable color LCD touch screen controller, Ethernet connection |
| Door Lock | Electromagnetic lock |
| Water supply system | Storage water tank; Booster pump; Automatic water supply; Water purification system; |
| Safety Device | Over-temperature Protection; Over-current Protection; |
| Water Shortage Protection; Earth leakage Protection; Phase Sequence Protection | |
| Exterior Material | Steel Plate with protective coating |
| Interior Material | SUS304 stainless steel |
| Observation Window | Double layer insulating glass with wiper |
| Typical Test Points | Minimum 80°C, commonly run up to 85–88°C; 8000–10000 kPa |
| Standards | IEC 60529, ISO 20653, DIN 40050-9, JIS D0203 |
Typical tests performed of the IP69K IPX9 Water Sealing Durability Washdown Testing Machine
Under IEC 60529, the IPX9 procedure, often written IPX9K in automotive contexts, calls for spraying the specimen with water at a minimum of 80°C, commonly run up to 85 to 88°C on this chamber, at a distance of 100 to 150 mm from the nozzle, cycling through the four spray angles for 30 seconds each while the turntable rotates. ISO 20653 and DIN 40050-9 apply the same core parameters for automotive components but often pair the IPX9K run with a preceding IP6K dust test or a temperature cycling and thermal shock pre-conditioning step, since connectors and housings are expected to seal after thermal expansion and contraction, not just when new. JIS D0203 is referenced for similar high-pressure, high-temperature jet exposure on Japanese-market automotive and industrial parts. After exposure, specimens are typically inspected for water ingress, then function-tested or dielectric-tested to confirm no performance loss occurred.
Video of the IP69K IPX9 Water Sealing Durability Washdown Testing Machine
FAQs on the IP69K IPX9 Water Sealing Durability Washdown Testing Machine
Q1: Can IPX9 and IP6K dust testing be run as one combined sequence?
This chamber is designed for washdown testing; a separate dust chamber is used for the IP6K portion. Many customers run dust exposure first, then bring the same specimen to this machine for the water phase, matching the combined IP6K9K rating requirement.
Q2: Can specimens stay powered during the spray cycle?
Yes. Waterproof power feedthroughs are available so live-function testing can be performed while the spray sequence runs.
Q3: What protects the operator during a high-pressure hot water run?
Over-temperature, over-current, water shortage, and earth leakage protections are all active by default during testing, together with the electromagnetic door lock and reinforced viewing window.
