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What’s New in Leak Testing

New applications and stricter requirements are spurring innovation in leak testing technology

May 3, 2019

Myriad automotive components are checked for leaks, including turbochargers, oil filters and radiators. However, leak testing doesn’t end with the suppliers of those components.

Leak Detector

February 7, 2019

Machine builders, system integrators and assembly-line workers can use the ASI 35 leak detector in integral and localized test procedures or a combination of both.

The ASM 390 and ASM 392 leak detection instruments have been designed for the semiconductor and display industries as well as other demanding applications where rapid pump down and high sensitivity is key. Both models are Semi S2 compliant.

Quality control keeps appliance manufacturer out of hot water

John Sprovieri

February 4, 2019

One of the largest manufacturers of residential and commercial water heaters in the country, Bradford White Corp. takes safety seriously. The private, American-owned company does not sell its products directly to consumers.

Vacuum Pump Aids Particle Physics Research at CERN

Jim Camillo

June 14, 2018

In the tiny town of Meyrin, Switzerland, sits the largest center for particle physics research in the world. The facility is situated near Geneva on the Franco-Swiss border and operated by the European Organization for Nuclear Re-search, better known as CERN.

Electric Vehicles Present Unique Leak Testing Challenges

Air-based and tracer gas detection systems ensure that all electric-vehicle battery components are leak-free

Jim Camillo

May 7, 2018

When most people think of leak testing, one childhood event probably comes to mind: Submerging a filled bicycle inner tube in a sink full of water, hoping to find the exact leak location by following a trail of air bubbles.

Medical Device Manufacturers Require Tighter Leak Test Requirements

Tighter leak rate requirements are driving demand for smarter equipment in medical device manufacturing.

Austin Weber

May 1, 2018

Catheters, pacemakers, ventilators and dialysis filters are vastly different products. But, they all have one thing in common: they must be checked for leaks, whether into, or out of, an assembly.

Red Viking Creates New Business Unit

March 28, 2018

RedViking has created a new business unit. Manufacturing Quality Systems (MQS) will be based at the company's headquarters.

Leak Tester Quickens Production of Quality Parts

March 8, 2018

For 50 years, progressive-die-stamping specialist Trans-Matic Manufacturing Inc. (TMMI) has stayed focused on producing affordable, high-quality parts for its thousands of customers.

Ingress Leak Testing

Engineers have a couple of options for determining if fluids can penetrate an assembly.

John Sprovieri

May 5, 2017

Since 2008, 28 million cars have been recalled in the United States because they contained air bags that could explode and hurl shrapnel into drivers during even minor fender benders. Ten deaths and more than 100 injuries have been linked to the faulty air bags.