pressure-decay leak testing

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.

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.

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.

Leak Testing Medical Devices

John Sprovieri

May 5, 2015

New technologies are helping medical device manufacturers solve challenging leak-testing applications.

Leak Testing Aluminum Castings

Steve Kurzava

January 5, 2015

Helium-based leak detectors can quickly find even microscopic leaks in cast aluminum components.

Hoffmann on Testing

Where Is Your Old School Technology?

Jacques Hoffmann

April 10, 2014

There are times when leak testing experts advocate "going old school."

The Challenge of Flexibility in Leak Testing

Market conditions demand manufacturers use equipment that accommodates, and accurately tests, a wider variety of parts.

Jim Camillo

May 1, 2013

Regardless of their location or industry, manufacturers are demanding more from leak test equipment than ever before. Tough economic times and increased competition require companies to use equipment that not only provides accuracy and repeatability, but accommodates a wider variety of parts.