UNIVEX S TC 600 Turnkey TVAC System built to simulate the harsh realties your hardware will face in space
Designed to test SMC 16, NASA GEVS, ECSS and ISO 19863 and launch parameter profiles
Size:
24” Cube 304 stainless steel vacuum chamber
Temperature range:
-70 to +150 °C
Vacuum level:
5 × 10⁻⁶ Torr in under 20 min, with ultimate pressures trending into the 9 × 10⁻⁷ Torr range over time
Shroud option:
available
Our Univex S TC 600 thermal vacuum chamber with ECP and software is purpose-built to support the rigorous qualification and validation requirements of hardware manufacturers serving the space industry, including battery developers, electronics suppliers, materials and foil manufacturers, propulsion component suppliers, sensor developers, and other spacecraft component providers.
The Univex S TC 600 replicates the environmental conditions hardware will experience during launch and in orbit, enabling comprehensive thermal vacuum (TVAC), altitude, and environmental testing for components and subsystems before integration into spacecraft. Manufacturers rely on systems like the TC 600 to validate the performance of batteries, avionics, sensors, materials, propulsion hardware, and structural components under true space-like conditions prior to flight qualification.
From deep-space cryogenic environments to intense solar heating scenarios—and from high-vacuum orbital conditions to pre-launch qualification requirements—the TC 600 is engineered to meet the demanding needs of modern aerospace supply chains. The system supports test programs aligned with SMC-S-016, NASA GEVS, ECSS, ISO 19863, MIL-STD, and ASTM test protocols, enabling thermal cycling, vacuum exposure, contamination control, bake-out processes, and high-vacuum performance verification for the critical hardware that ultimately powers and protects spacecraft in orbit.
- Chamber Size
- Temperature Range
- Pressure
- Controls
Chamber Size
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.
Temperature Range
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.
Pressure
The UNIVEX S TC 600’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
Controls
The UNIVEX S TC 600 features an industrial process controller that enables precise ramp/soak thermal profile programming for accurate space condition simulation.
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 S TC 600’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 UNIVEX S TC 600 features an industrial process controller that enables precise ramp/soak thermal profile programming for accurate space condition simulation.
Why Choose the UNIVEX S TC 600
Launch Qualification & Standards Compliance
The UNIVEX S TC 600 is engineered to support pre-launch environmental qualification and acceptance testing for spaceflight hardware. Designed around industry standards such as SMC 16, MIL-STD-810, ASTM, and NASA GEVS, the UNIVEX S TC 600 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.
High-Vacuum Space Simulation
Built on Leybold’s core vacuum technology expertise, the UNIVEX S TC 600 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.
Wide Thermal Control Range
The UNIVEX S TC 600 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.
Thermal Cycling & Accelerated Life Testing
The UNIVEX S TC 600 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 UNIVEX S TC 600 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 UNIVEX S TC 600 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.
Applications
- Satellite component qualification
- CubeSat and SmallSat payload testing
- Space battery and power system testing
- Avionics and flight electronics validation
- Thermal coating and foil testing
- Sensor and instrument calibration
- Contamination control and bake-out testing
- Research and development for space hardware
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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UNIVEX S TC 600
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