UNIVEX S TC 600 Turnkey TVAC System built to simulate the harsh realties your hardware will face
Designed to test SMC, NASA GSFC, and launch parameter profiles
Our space simulation systems are purpose-built to replicate the true environmental conditions of space, enabling comprehensive thermal vacuum (TVAC), altitude, and launch qualification testing for spacecraft, satellite subsystems, propulsion components, and flight hardware.
From deep-space cryogenic conditions to solar thermal extremes, and from high-vacuum orbital environments to pre-launch qualification standards, our chambers are designed to meet the rigorous demands of aerospace programs. We routinely build systems aligned with SMC, NASA GSFC, GEVS, MIL-STD, and ASTM test profiles, supporting vibration integration, thermal cycling, bake-out, and ultra-high vacuum performance requirements.
- Chamber Configuration
- Thermal Capabilities
- Vacuum Package
- Process Controller
Chamber Configuration
The UNIVEX S TC 600 features a 24” cubed 304 stainless steel vacuum chamber configured with eleven spare QF40 vacuum ports and one ISO 100 LF port to support customer feedthroughs (power, thermocouples, data, and other utilities). Additional feedthrough configurations and customization options are available upon request.
Thermal Capabilities
The UNIVEX S TC 600 is an equipment for testing items under space conditions. It is particularly well suited for thermal cycling tests in vacuum with a temperature range of -50 °C to 150 °C.
The UNIVEX is designed for research, development, pilot production and production also under clean room conditions.
The UNIVEX has been designed for a permanent vacuum installation. The standard UNIVEX versions are suited for admitting air and inert gases like nitrogen and argon.
Vacuum Package
The UNIVEX TC600’s standard vacuum package pairs a Leybold TURBOVAC 950i turbo pump with an ECODRY 35 backing pump to deliver fast, reliable pumpdown performance for space-simulation and thermal vacuum testing. This configuration enables the chamber to reach 5 × 10⁻⁶ Torr in under 20 minutes, with ultimate pressures trending into the 9 × 10⁻⁷ Torr range over time, depending on payload, cleanliness, and operating conditions
Process Controller
The TC600 features an industrial process controller that enables precise ramp/soak thermal profile programming for accurate space condition simulation.
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The UNIVEX S TC 600 features a 24” cubed 304 stainless steel vacuum chamber configured with eleven spare QF40 vacuum ports and one ISO 100 LF port to support customer feedthroughs (power, thermocouples, data, and other utilities). Additional feedthrough configurations and customization options are available upon request.
The UNIVEX S TC 600 is an equipment for testing items under space conditions. It is particularly well suited for thermal cycling tests in vacuum with a temperature range of -50 °C to 150 °C.
The UNIVEX is designed for research, development, pilot production and production also under clean room conditions.
The UNIVEX has been designed for a permanent vacuum installation. The standard UNIVEX versions are suited for admitting air and inert gases like nitrogen and argon.
The UNIVEX TC600’s standard vacuum package pairs a Leybold TURBOVAC 950i turbo pump with an ECODRY 35 backing pump to deliver fast, reliable pumpdown performance for space-simulation and thermal vacuum testing. This configuration enables the chamber to reach 5 × 10⁻⁶ Torr in under 20 minutes, with ultimate pressures trending into the 9 × 10⁻⁷ Torr range over time, depending on payload, cleanliness, and operating conditions
The TC600 features an industrial process controller that enables precise ramp/soak thermal profile programming for accurate space condition simulation.
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Key Features
Launch Qualification & Standards Compliance
The Leybold TC600 is engineered to support pre-launch environmental qualification and acceptance testing for spaceflight hardware. Designed around industry standards such as SMC, MIL-STD-810, ASTM, and NASA GEVS, the TC600 enables repeatable thermal vacuum testing aligned with aerospace and defense requirements. Our team works closely with your engineering group to configure the system to meet mission-specific qualification protocols.
Wide Thermal Control Range
The TC600 delivers precise temperature control across a broad thermal range (customizable per configuration), enabling simulation of deep-space cold and solar heating conditions. Integrated thermal shrouds and controlled ramp rates allow for accurate steady-state and dynamic thermal cycling profiles.
High-Vacuum Space Simulation
Built on Leybold’s core vacuum technology expertise, the TC600 achieves high-vacuum levels suitable for space qualification testing (configurable to mission requirements, including 1e-6 Torr and below). The system integrates Leybold turbomolecular and backing pump solutions to ensure reliable pump-down performance, stable pressure control, and repeatable results.
Thermal Cycling & Accelerated Life Testing
The TC600 supports automated thermal cycling under vacuum, enabling accelerated lifecycle testing of spacecraft subsystems, avionics, propulsion components, and materials. Validate performance across repeated temperature transitions while maintaining vacuum stability.
Integrated Vacuum & Thermal Architecture
Unlike chambers built by general environmental companies, the TC600 is designed by vacuum specialists. Optimized conductance, properly sized pumping packages, and high-quality sealing technologies ensure consistent vacuum performance even under dynamic thermal loads.
Advanced Controls & Data Logging
The TC600 features an industrial control platform with real-time monitoring of temperature, pressure, and system status. Automated recipes, ramp/soak programming, and comprehensive data logging ensure traceable and reproducible test results for documentation and certification.
Why Choose the UNIVEX S TC 600
Vacuum Expertise at the Core
Leybold is a global leader in vacuum technology. The TC600 is built around proven turbomolecular and dry backing pump platforms ensuring unmatched reliability and serviceability.
Optimized Pump-Down Performance
Properly engineered roughing lines, turbo configurations, and conductance pathways minimize pump-down time and maximize throughput.
Scalable Architecture
The TC600 platform supports growth from R&D validation to production qualification environments.
Service & Support Infrastructure
Backed by Leybold’s North American service network, spare parts availability, and field engineering support.
Designed for Mission Confidence
Space hardware cannot fail in orbit. The TC600 helps ensure it won’t.
Applications
- Spacecraft & Satellite Qualification
Validate complete spacecraft assemblies or subsystems under simulated space vacuum and thermal conditions. - Propulsion & Electric Thruster Component Testing
Evaluate propulsion components, feed systems, and structural hardware in controlled vacuum environments. - Avionics & Electronics Validation
Ensure flight electronics, power systems, and communication hardware perform reliably under vacuum and extreme temperature cycling. - Optics & Sensor Testing
Simulate orbital conditions for precision optical systems, sensors, and instrumentation requiring vacuum stability and thermal control. - Materials & Structural Evaluation
Test composite materials, coatings, seals, and mechanisms for outgassing, thermal stability, and structural integrity.
Launch of the UNIVEX S TC 600 at SATShow 2026
We’re excited to announce the official launch of the UNIVEX S TC 600 at the SATShow 2026 Show in Washington DC, one of the world’s leading gatherings for space‑technology innovators, manufacturers, and mission‑driven organizations.
If you’re attending the show, we’d be delighted to connect—contact us to schedule a meeting and secure dedicated time with our experts.
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