Heat is the simplest accelerant for material degradation, and the Aging Oven uses it deliberately. Rubber, plastic, leather, and fabric samples are held at a controlled elevated temperature for a defined period, then tested for changes in color, adhesion, shrinkage, elongation, and tensile properties. This Aging Oven is built for materials laboratories, footwear and textile manufacturers, and quality control departments that need ISO 188 and ASTM D573 aging data without waiting months for ambient degradation to show itself.

Technical Specifications

The Aging Oven is supplied in two temperature variants, GT-KD01-1 and GT-KD01-2, sharing the same chamber, control system, and turntable configuration.

GT-KD01 Core Configuration

• Model/Part Number: GT-KD01-1, GT-KD01-2

• Applicable Standards: ISO 188 Method C, ASTM D573

• Temperature Range (GT-KD01-1): Room temperature to 200°C

• Temperature Range (GT-KD01-2): Room temperature to 300°C

• Temperature Resolution: 0.1°C

• Control Mode: Touch screen control

• Heating Method: Hot-air circulation

• Average Air Speed: 0.5 ± 0.25 m/s

• Air Exchange Rate: 3 to 10 times per hour

• Timer: 0 to 999 hours

• Rotation Tray Diameter: 35 cm

• Turntable Rotation Speed: 3 to 10 rpm

• Interior Chamber Dimensions: 50 × 50 × 60 cm

• External Dimensions (W×D×H): 78 × 65 × 132 cm

• Weight: Approximately 150 kg

• Power Supply: 1-phase AC 220V, 50/60Hz

Standard Accessories Included

• Aging Oven main unit

• Turntable, 1 piece

• Tray, 2 pieces

• Touch screen controller

• Operation manual

Items Excluded

• Calibration certificate (available upon request)

• Extended warranty (available for purchase)

• On-site installation and commissioning (available as a service)

• Test specimens (prepared by the user)

Pre-installation Requirements

• Stable, level floor with load-bearing capacity for the approximately 150 kg unit

• Dedicated 1-phase AC 220V, 50/60Hz power supply

• Adequate clearance around the 78 × 65 × 132 cm unit for ventilation and door access

• Ambient laboratory conditions free from strong vibration and direct sunlight

• Operator training on high-temperature oven safety procedures is recommended

Key Benefits: Repeatable Heat Aging Without Chamber Drift

Two Temperature Ceilings for Different Material Classes

The Aging Oven is available in a 200°C version for standard rubber and plastic aging and a 300°C version for higher-temperature evaluations. You select the ceiling that matches your material and test method, rather than running a 200°C material through an oven capable of 300°C or pushing a high-temp sample past its limit.

Air Exchange Rate Matched to the Standard

ISO 188 and ASTM D573 specify air exchange rates because the aging mechanism depends on oxygen availability, not just temperature. The GT-KD01 holds an exchange rate of 3 to 10 times per hour and an average air speed of 0.5 ± 0.25 m/s. The chamber conditions the air, not just the temperature reading.

Turntable for Uniform Exposure

The 35 cm turntable rotates at 3 to 10 rpm, moving samples through the chamber's air stream so no single position sits in a hot or stagnant zone. For multi-sample runs, this reduces position-to-position variation in aging results.

Touch Screen Control With 0.1°C Resolution

The touch screen controller displays and sets temperature at 0.1°C resolution, and the timer runs from 0 to 999 hours. For aging protocols that span days, the timer holds the setpoint without an operator resetting it.

To explore how this Aging Oven fits into your materials testing workflow, visit our website at Optimum Solution to compare related rubber and plastic aging test equipment. For detailed product specifications and application notes, you can view the GESTER aging oven product page on the manufacturer's site. For information on rubber aging standards, refer to the ISO 188 standard or the ASTM D573 specification.

Solving the Problems That Slow Material Qualification Down

Struggling to keep air exchange rate consistent across aging runs?
The chamber regulates exchange at 3 to 10 times per hour and air speed at 0.5 ± 0.25 m/s. The aging environment is defined by airflow as well as temperature, and both are controlled.

Concerned about temperature drift over multi-day aging cycles?
The touch screen controller holds setpoint at 0.1°C resolution, and the timer runs up to 999 hours. The oven maintains the condition through the full protocol rather than requiring daily adjustment.

Tired of samples aging unevenly across the chamber?
The turntable rotates at 3 to 10 rpm, moving samples through the air stream. Position within the chamber becomes less of a variable in the aging result.

Need aging data that maps to ISO 188 or ASTM D573 review?
Temperature range, air exchange, and air speed are specified to match the method. The chamber conditions are documented, so the aging result references a controlled environment rather than an approximate oven setting.

Warranty and Support

We provide a 1-year manufacturer's warranty covering parts and labor. Technical support, installation assistance, and operational training are also available. Replacement parts and consumables are available throughout the product's service life.

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