
Pressure Decay leak testing is the
most common type of leak testing. The test part is pressurized
and the air is allowed to stabilize. After stabilization, the
pressure is monitored to determine if the part leaks beyond an
allowable amount.
Pressure Rise leak testing occurs when the inside of the part
is pressurized and the outside of the part is encapsulated inside
of a test chamber. The pressure inside the chamber is monitored
and if the part leaks, the pressure rises.
Vacuum Decay is similar to pressure
decay, except the test part is pulled to a vaccuum instead of
being pressurized. If the part leaks, air travels into the part
to raise the pressure.

Water Dunk Tanks are used to lower
the part under water. The part is pressurized and if there is
a leak, bubbles form on the outside of the part and eventually
'let go' to raise to the water surface. These bubbles can be used
to find leaks. The bubbles can also be collected and measured
to quantify the leak.
High Pressure testing is a specialty which includes many considerations.
Safety, special purpose components and temperature control can
all be influential factors to the success of this kind of leak
testing.
Flow Testing detects blockage in
channels, ports and tubes.
Custom leak test circuits and instruments
are available to suit the most unique of applications. Although
third party instruments are quite common, sometimes it just doesn't
meet the requirements.
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