Every heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system should be free from leaks to be efficient and safe. However, leaks can be introduced into HVAC systems during manufacturing and assembly, and aging HVAC systems can develop leaks over time. Because many refrigerant leaks are small, they ...
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The updated Sentinel Blackbelt: Most powerful single-channel benchtop leak tester on the market
on September 15, 2021
| By Dave Kralovetz Medical Market Specialist
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Leak Testing,
CTS Products,
Medical Device Testing
Manufacturers around the world rely on the multi-functional Sentinel Blackbelt. Why? With so many standard features and available options, it’s easy to customize a leak test for a wide variety of scenarios.
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There are many different types of leak testing, so when you must test for leaks in the factory or the field, it pays to know which leak test is best for the task. Pressure decay testing is one of the most popular forms of leak testing because it is accurate and relatively easy.
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Leak Testing Considerations for Catheters
on August 16, 2021
| By Dave Kralovetz Medical Market Specialist
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Leak Testing,
Medical Device Testing
Pressure decay testing is most commonly used in catheter leak testing. Of course, there are some test variations to accommodate different types of catheters, so you need to have the right pressure decay leak test system for the specific type of catheter. This blog post will review leak testing ...
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Overview of Mass Flow Testing
on July 28, 2021
| By Gordon Splete Product Manager and Marketing
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Leak Testing
When testing parts, if your part-to-part volume differs by more than 5-10% or if you are testing a device that needs to accommodate fluid or air passing through it, chances are you need mass flow testing. Mass flow testing defines the rate of flow through a part or device and is typically conducted ...
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Convert Dunk Testing from Bubbles to Measurable Leak Testing
on July 13, 2021
| By Gordon Splete Product Manager and Marketing
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Leak Testing,
IP67 & Sealed Device Testing
The simplest and least expensive type of leak rate test is dunk testing for bubbles. Even if you know nothing about leak testing, you have probably used a bucket of water to find a leak in an inner tube by looking for bubbles. The principle is always the same—immerse the part and look for bubbles ...
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7 Factors Affecting Your Leak Test
on June 28, 2021
| By Gordon Splete Product Manager and Marketing
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Leak Testing
If you know anything about leak testing, then you understand that everything leaks. The question is: How much leakage is considered acceptable? For accurate leak testing—and more importantly, accurate leak measurement—you need a repeatable test that gives you an accurate baseline.
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Leak testing is a common requirement on the production line. It is an important test that ensures the proper functioning of a part or assembly in the field. Due to the importance of this test, it is essential to make sure your test system is always functioning and performing at its best. There is ...
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If you rely on leak testing equipment on your line, we recommend annual recalibration to ensure your leak tester is always performing at its best, on every test. Annual recalibration provides many benefits, including those below. Support optimal functioning of your leak tester Over time, your ...
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6 things you didn’t know you could do with the Sentinel I28
on December 17, 2020
| By Gordon Splete Product Manager and Marketing
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Leak Testing,
Sentinel I28,
CTS Products
Cincinnati Test Systems’ Sentinel I28 is a popular instrument for use by our customers because it is one of the most advanced multi-functional test instruments on the market. It is a flexible instrument, configurable for a variety of pressure decay and mass flow testing requirements.
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