FIAMO Durability Test in Freezing Conditions: Ensuring Reliability and Quality
At OVENDESIGN, we strive to ensure that our products, especially the FIAMO gas-fired ovens, are not only of the highest quality but also capable of performing reliably in a variety of conditions. That’s why we conducted a series of durability tests in freezing environments, mimicking extreme use cases to verify our ovens’ resilience.
Our primary objectives for these tests were:
- Ensuring Product Quality: By simulating extreme temperatures, we aimed to ensure that the FIAMO oven would maintain stable performance even in the harshest of conditions.
- Preventing Market Risks: We wanted to preemptively identify any potential issues with the product, thereby minimizing any unforeseen risks.
- Enhancing Product Reliability: Confirming the product’s lifespan through durability testing helps us to prolong its overall usability by addressing potential flaws.
- Boosting Consumer Confidence: Passing stringent tests can only serve to fortify consumer trust in our brand and products.
The test environment consisted of a cold storage facility where the temperature was controlled to reach a minimum of -10°C (14°F). The FIAMO ovens were placed inside these cold storage units and left unmoved for 10 consecutive days to ensure thorough exposure to freezing temperatures. Given our warm, year-round climate, accessing such a facility was crucial for achieving the desired testing conditions.
For our tests, we chose the FIAMO gas-fired version. Our main focus areas were:
- Operational Integrity: To ascertain whether the burner could function normally in freezing conditions.
- Physical Integrity: Checking for any signs of damage on the oven’s surface, specifically any cracking, deformation, or damage due to rapid temperature changes.
Over the course of multiple tests, we documented the following observations:
First Test:
The 800 gas-fired clay oven was placed in a freezer at -18°C for 10 days. Upon removal, it was immediately subjected to high heat for an hour. Within half an hour, cracks were noticed on all three pizza stones.
Second Test:
- Following the same freezer protocol, the oven was allowed to thaw slightly with low heat for 30-60 minutes before exposing it to high heat for 3-4 hours. This approach led to a slight improvement in pizza stone cracking. However, cracks still appeared after about an hour and a half of high heat. It was recommended that users slowly thaw the oven in low heat before using high heat to minimize cracking.
- Cracks were also noted on the oven’s exterior surface upon removal from the freezer, which worsened once heat was applied.
Third Test:
Addressing the clay shell cracking issue, we modified the clay formula and repeated the freezing process. Upon removal and slow thawing, no cracks were observed on the exterior. Subsequent high heat testing for three hours also yielded no cracking or deformation.
Conclusion
Through our extensive testing, we’ve successfully identified key improvements necessary to ensure the FIAMO oven remains robust and reliable, even in extreme cold conditions. These tests underscore our commitment to delivering products that not only meet but exceed expectations in terms of performance and durability.
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