HUMIDITY CHAMBERS
AES TYPES OF HUMIDITY CHAMBERS
AES offers the following humidity test chambers
LH SERIES
The LH Series are compact chambers ideal for small-scale, steady state testing.
Temperature Range: -20°C to +95°C (-4°F to +201.2°F)
Humidity Range: 10% to 95% (98% with added options)
Available Volumes: 1.37, 5 and 10 cu ft.
BHD SERIES
The BHD series benchtop humidity chamber is stackable, enabling you to optimize lab space and test more efficiently.
Temperature Range:-70°C to +180°C (-94°F to +356°F
Humidity Range: 10% to 95% (98% with added options)
Available Volumes: 2 and 8 cu ft.
SCH SERIES
The SCH Series features the most powerful benchtop humidity chambers in the world. With their small footprint, these stackable temperature chambers enable you to optimize lab space and test more efficiently.
Temperature range: -37°C to +180°C(-34.6°F to +356°F).
Available Volumes: 8 and 12 cu ft.
HD SERIES
HD floor models feature fast change rates to conduct high-performance testing and cycling.
Temperature range: -70°C to +180°C(-94°F to +356°F).
Available Volumes: 2, 8, 10, 13, 18, 27, 36, 48, 64, 80 and 96 cu ft.
Available Horsepowers: 4HP, 7.5HP, 12HP, and 17HP (available in 18 cu ft volumes and up)
Built for Precision, Backed by Experience
Humidity Test Chambers
Every AES temperature humidity chamber delivers precise control of temperature and humidity in fully enclosed environments. By recreating real-world extremes, these chambers validate product performance, durability, and compliance under demanding conditions.
Backed by decades of expertise, AES offers a full range of temperature and humidity test chambers engineered for accuracy, consistency, and long-term reliability—supporting critical research, development, and regulatory requirements.
EXPLORE AES TEST CHAMBER SOLUTIONS
Temperature and Humidity Chamber Solutions Built for Every Lab and Application
Whether you need a benchtop temp humidity chamber or a full-scale humidity control chamber, AES delivers a reliable solution engineered for consistent environmental performance.
- Multiple formats – benchtop, mid-size, and large-capacity chambers to match your lab space
- Application-ready – support for steady-state, accelerated stress, and long-duration studies
- Custom builds – modify any chamber to fit your specific test requirements
- Integrated workflow – connectivity and monitoring options to streamline operation
- Nationwide service and support – field technicians located across the U.S. offer preventative maintenance, calibration, and chamber service for AES and non-AES equipment, with free remote troubleshooting for AES chambers
Industries That Rely on Humidity Chambers
A humidity-controlled chamber from AES simulates real-world moisture conditions so industries can validate product safety, performance, and durability. From sensitive components to large-scale systems, AES chambers are built to meet the unique challenges of each application.
Explore how humidity testing supports key industries:
- Electric Vehicles (EVs): Rigorous thermal stress testing to validate battery safety and performances.
- Packaging: Comprehensive testing to guarantee your packaging effectively protects your product during transit and storage
- Energy Storage: Evaluate cell and pack performance under varying environmental conditions.
- Paints & Coating: Ensue the quality and longevity of your products.
- Military & Defense: Meet strict military standards (MIL-STDs) with thermal testing.
Behind every AES Chamber is a story of innovation, precision, and reliability. Our product spotlights highlight real-world applications where our chambers help push products forward whether it’s enhancing safety, increasing capacity, or supporting groundbreaking research.
See how AES partners with industry leaders to solve complex testing challenges and deliver dependable results.
Reliable Temperature & Humidity Systems
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Heating System
Fast response electric heaters deliver uniform temperatures up to 180°C (365°F) with precision of ±.0.5°C.
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Cooling Options
AES Chambers consists of a self-contained mechanical refrigeration system with a single-stage or cascade configuration. Air or water cooled systems, with optional LN2/CO2 boost for rapid pulldown. Even without boost cooling, AES standard cascade refrigeration systems have the fastest standard change rates of any environmental test chamber manufacturer.
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Air Circulation
Proprietary fan and baffle design to ensure consistent chamber conditions
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Humidity System
AES uses vapor generator systems to give you precise control over the humidity conditions of your chambers’ internal workspaces. The vapor generator system is a closed stainless steel or copper tube. An element heats a constant water source creating vapor or steam that travels through the tube and mixes with conditioned air in a plenum before moving into the workspace. Notably, this water source must be treated and demineralized to avoid contaminating the tes
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Optional Features to Increase Humidity Range
High Humidity Sensors let you measure humidity as high as 98% RH.
Dry Air Purge Through Desiccant Air Dryers can achieve humidity as low as 5% RH. It compresses air through a desiccant system, absorbing the moisture before it moves into the workspace.
Dry Nitrogen Purges prevent condensation and frost from accumulating on DUT surfaces at colder temperatures by forcing out the moisture-heavy air. This also prevents the oxidation of metals at high temperatures.
Recirculating Desiccant Air Dryers are a more feasible option for larger chambers. Air is circulated through a desiccant system and then returned to the chamber, often cycled through a honeycomb wheel that releases captured moisture into the external workspace.
Associated Environmental Systems has developed a Dew Point Calculator to help you determine whether you'll need optional features for your humidity systems.

REMOTE MONITORING WITH AESONE CONNECT®
AES temperature chambers come standard with AESONE CONNECT®. Monitor and control your tests from anywhere with web browser access.
- Real-time control – view live data, create test profiles, and adjust parameters remotely
- Visual analytics – intuitive plotlines, graphs, and historical data tracking on any device
- Multi-user management – administrator controls for authentication, permissions, and access expiration
- Retrofit Capability- Add AESONE Technology to nearly any existing chamber in your facility.

Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a humidity chamber
A humidity chamber is a controlled testing environment that regulates both temperature and moisture levels. It allows engineers to replicate real-world conditions and study how products respond to changes in heat and humidity.
How does a humidity chamber work?
Leading test chamber manufacturers build humidity chambers with closed vapor generator systems. They require properly conditioned water as well as regular maintenance to ensure performance. Read more on How Humidity Chambers Work.
How accurate are AES humidity chambers?
All AES humidity chambers hold precision of about ±0.5 °C for temperature and ±2–3% relative humidity. This level of testing accuracy ensures repeatable results for product validation, compliance, and long-term reliability studies.
What is the temperature range of a humidity chamber?
Standard humidity chambers operate from –37 °C to +180 °C (–34.6 °F to 356 °F), with extended models reaching as low as –70 °C (–94 °F). Within this range, chambers maintain stable conditions to support diverse testing requirements.
What are the main functions of a humidity chamber?
Humidity chambers rely on vapor generator systems to create specified conditions in the workspace. Companies across industries (from packaging to electronics, pharma, communications, and more) test their products in humidity to evaluate the effectiveness of those products in different environmental conditions and set expectations for consumers. Read more on Test Chamber Functions.
What kind of water should I be using in an AES humidity chamber?
AES suggests defined ranges for resistivity of (0.05MΩ * cm to 6MΩ * cm, conductivity, 20µS to 0.167µS TDS: 10 ppm to 1 ppm, and total dissolved solids (TDS) (10 ppm to 1 ppm). The demineralizing cartridges used to condition the water should be checked monthly.
Properly caring for your environmental test chambers expands your chambers lifespan for more that 10 years.
Humidity chambers: Calculating the dew point to fit your testing
The relationship between temperature, relative humidity, and dew point can be a bit complicated to calculate, but it’s vital for ensuring reliable and consistent humidity testing. Read more on Calculating Dew Point.
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