September 29, 2025
Shanghai – TOBO GROUP, a leader in high-throughput material testing solutions, is proud to launch the ParaTest Multi-Station Salt Spray Tester—a revolutionary system with four independent, simultaneously operable test chambers designed to accelerate corrosion comparison testing. Unlike traditional single-chamber testers that force users to run sequential tests (delaying side-by-side analysis) or shared-chamber systems that compromise parameter accuracy, this platform lets researchers and manufacturers test multiple materials, coatings, or environmental conditions in parallel—critical for industries like material 研发 (material R&D), coating manufacturing, and automotive 零部件 sourcing, where fast, accurate comparison of corrosion resistance directly drives product innovation and supplier validation.
At the core of the ParaTest Multi-Station is its 4-Chamber Independent Test Architecture, where each 0.2m³ chamber operates with fully isolated control systems. Every chamber can be programmed with unique parameters: salt concentration (1-10% NaCl, ±0.02% accuracy), temperature (20-60°C, ±0.1°C), fog density (0.5-2.0mL/hour per 80cm²), and test duration (1 hour to 1000 hours). This isolation ensures no cross-contamination between chambers and eliminates parameter “bleed” (e.g., temperature fluctuations in one chamber affecting another)—a common issue in shared-system designs. For example, a coating manufacturer testing four new anti-corrosion formulas used the ParaTest to run simultaneous 240-hour tests: Chamber 1 tested Formula A at 3% NaCl/35°C, Chamber 2 tested Formula B at 5% NaCl/35°C, Chamber 3 tested Formula C at 3% NaCl/45°C, and Chamber 4 tested Formula D at 5% NaCl/45°C. The parallel setup cut their testing time by 75% compared to running four sequential tests on a single-chamber unit.
Complementing the independent chambers is the Cross-Chamber Data Sync & Comparison Engine, which automatically aggregates real-time data from all four chambers and generates side-by-side analysis reports. The engine’s intuitive dashboard displays key metrics (corrosion onset time, pit depth, rust coverage) for each chamber in a unified view, with AI-powered tools to highlight differences—for instance, flagging that Formula C showed 40% less pitting than Formula A after 120 hours. It also supports custom comparison templates, such as “Supplier A vs. Supplier B Component Durability” or “Coating Thickness 50μm vs. 100μm Performance,” which pre-configure data visualization for common use cases. A material R&D lab studying aluminum alloys used this engine to compare five alloy variants (testing four at once, rotating one in after completion) and identified a new alloy with 30% better corrosion resistance than their current standard—slashing their material screening timeline from 8 weeks to 3.
Real-world applications across comparison-focused industries underscore the system’s value: A material science lab used the ParaTest to evaluate biodegradable metal alloys for medical implants, testing four alloy compositions in parallel to identify which balanced corrosion rate (for controlled degradation) and mechanical strength. A coating manufacturer accelerated customer sample testing by running three client formulas simultaneously, reducing sample validation lead time from 3 weeks to 5 days and winning a new contract with a major appliance brand. An automotive OEM compared corrosion resistance of door hinge components from two suppliers, using the cross-chamber comparison engine to confirm Supplier B’s parts had 25% longer corrosion-free life—justifying a switch that reduced warranty claims.
“The ParaTest Multi-Station reimagines corrosion testing for teams that can’t afford to wait for sequential results,” said TOBO GROUP’s High-Throughput Testing Director. “In R&D and sourcing, the faster you can compare materials or coatings, the faster you can innovate or make confident decisions. This system turns ‘one test at a time’ into ‘four tests in parallel’—without sacrificing accuracy.”
For more information about the ParaTest Multi-Station Salt Spray Tester, including chamber configuration options, data comparison tools, and throughput metrics, visit Info@botomachine.com.
