| Choosing Leak Test Technologies |
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ATEQ manufactures instruments that will measure
leaks and flows. These testers have sensors that typically
measure either small changes in pressure, flow, the presence of a gas
or electrical change. These testing instruments may also be differential.
The most commonly used ATEQ Measurement Modules are listed in the
table below.
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Option
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Option
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Option 3
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Pressure
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Pressure Decay
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Differential Pressure Decay
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Mass Flow
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Direct Mass Flow
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Differential Mass Flow
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Continuous Mass Flow
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Trace Gas
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Direct Trace Gas
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Accumulated Trace Gas
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Ioniq
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Standard
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Continuous
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Just like buying shoes, one technology will not fit
all types of leak tests. Choosing leak test technologies for an
application depends much on technical, commercial and even
social considerations. In many cases, more
than one leak testing instrument will work but here also lies the danger.
Success with one type of leak tester in the past does not guarantee success
with a new product or specification in the future. For this very reason,
ATEQ has designed many different leak test and flow testing modules to be
used in our instruments. Choosing leak test modules for your application
is best done with support from ATEQ's application engineering staff. For
the fastest service, please have as much information about your application.
The following table contains some technical information about the product
that you should have prior to contacting ATEQ.
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Leak / Flow Rate
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e.g. 2 cc/min
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Test Pressure
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e.g. 20 psi
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Volume of Air inside part
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e.g. 350 cc
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Test time available for instrument
cycle
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e.g. 7 seconds
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Manual / Semi-Automated / Fully
Automated
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e.g. Fully Automated
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Part Material / Process
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e.g. Die Cast Aluminium
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Part Cleanliness
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e.g. Parts washer before leak tester
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Our goal is to help you meet your leak test needs within
your budget. Modular design within ATEQ's leak test instruments
help us configure the right leak test for you.
Is ATEQ right for you?
ATEQ has subsidiaries in most countries that have
major manufacturing of automotive, medical, consumer appliance,
packaging and military products. Our local presence backed by
this world-wide network ensures the best support tailored for your
market.
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Pressure
Decay Leak Test:
ATEQ's leak test instruments are available for testing
in both pressure and vacuum. Other available leak test technologies
include mass flow differential pressure decay,
trace gas and ioniq. |
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Mass Flow Test:
ATEQ's mass flow test instruments are available for
testing in both pressure and vacuum. Other available mass flow test
technologies include mass flow and continuous
mass flow.
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Trace Gas Leak Test:
ATEQ's Trace Gas leak test instruments are available for testing
in both continuous and accumulated modes. Other available leak test technologies
include mass flow, pressure decay, differential
pressure decay and ioniq. |
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Calibration equipment
for your Pressure Decay Leak Tester:
ATEQ makes it easy to validate your leak test, to calibrate
any leak or flow orifices and to conduct leak or flow rate
studies. Our portable leak and flow calibrator can be taken
to your production line and it can be used in your lab. Traceable
and simple to use - anywhere.
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