Simplify Leak Testing Equipment Calibration

Marposs has introduced a universal device designed to make the calibration and validation of leak testing equipment simpler and more accurate than offline methods.

"Porosity, cracks, leaky gaskets and misaligned components-whether it is a battery for an electric vehicle, a hydrogen fuel cell or the electronics used in a lifesaving medical device, these are just a few of the potential quality issues that can lead to an unexpected, often costly or even hazardous pressure drop during operation," said a company spokesperson. "It is critical, therefore, to avoid these situations, which is why the manufacturing lines that produce these and countless other electromechanical systems are equipped with quality control devices that test for potential leakage. These leak testers give manufacturers confidence that their production processes are operating as designed, that the materials and components being used to make the products meet specifications, and that there will not be any chance of a defect in the field. The question then becomes: how do those responsible for operating and maintaining leak testers know that their devices are working correctly?

The Tecna Leak Tester Control (LTC) from Marposs is an inline instrument that sits between any brand of leak tester and the component being tested. It connects to each using a Staubli brand RBE03 quick-connect T-fitting (provided), making installation easy. Once installed, the LTC lets the operator to quickly verify that the leak tester is functioning as designed.

The instrument is equipped with an adjustable needle valve that lets technicians simulate a leak, then verify that the connected test equipment will identify the failure and reject components accordingly. Simulated leaks are enabled or disabled via a button on the LTC's 3.5" color LCD display, which also shows the test pressure, temperature and relative humidity, actual leak values and testing parameters being used.

In addition, depending on an instruments full scale, quality control personnel can use the LTC to calibrate and certify most brands of leak test equipment. A USB port and included cable allows users to collect test data for storage to a memory stick. Various LTC models support pressures ranging from 2 to 40 bar, as well as vacuum to -900 mbar and flow rates of +/- 50 cu. cm/min up to +/- 950 cu. cm/min.

For more information contact:

Marposs Corporation

3300 Cross Creek Parkway

Auburn Hills, MI 48326

248-370-0404

marposs@us.marposs.com

www.marposs.com