Thermal Simulations and Physical Thermal "Hot Box" Test-

Following the lead of the 1st and only laboratory in the entire East Coast to have a Vertical Full Scale Fire Resistance Furnace, we proudly present to you Thermal Hot Box for measuring the thermal transmittance (U-Factor) or thermal resistance (R-Value) of building materials. Please contact our client services department today for more information, schedule a tour, or to schedule testing.

FTL's thermal chamber has been designed to meet the specifications of a number of different test methods, practices and specifications.  We are able to practice all the above standards in part to one of the largest hot boxes developed to this time and by using an array of powerful fans to create a perpendicular wind direction. Our Thermal chamber is capable of testing samples up to 10' high x 10' wide x 1' deep.   

In additional to testing per the normal standards, FTL is cable of utilizing our powerful cooling system to bring our climate side well below -20F (standard testing is 0F).  The capabilities also exist to use our heating system on the climate side to have temperatures reach well above 120F.  When completing your R&D at our facility, you will have a team of experts that have over 6 decades of combined experience.

Like they say, "seeing is believing".  Before scheduling your products for testing, we encourage all existing and new clients alike to tour our state-of-the-art facilities. 

We are as well a NFRC approved thermal simulation laboratory.  Being accredited as an approved laboratory means savings to you before running your physical test.  We pride ourselves on providing our customers with the most accurate and efficient services possible.   
With thousands of window, glass, spacer, and gas fill options available, finding the most efficient combination is important.  Let us help you determine which options will provide the best thermal performance in your designs.  Performing thermal simulations will result in valuable information for your product development team. Covering all of your U-Value, R-Value, Condensation Resistance, Solar Heat Gain Coefficient and Visible Transmittance.   

So, let's get started!  Contact Us today to schedule your product or to test drive our facility with a guided tour.