Pneumatic systems depend on leak-free operation. Even a small leak in a valve, cylinder, or fitting results in pressure drop that degrades system performance, increases energy consumption, and can indicate imminent component failure. In production, every pneumatic component must be tested before it reaches the end user.
Furness Controls manufactures multi-channel production line leak testers and flow meters suited to the variety of pneumatic components tested in manufacturing environments. Our instruments can test valves in multiple positions, verify activation pressures on relief valves, and confirm flow characteristics with laminar flow elements – all within the cycle time constraints of a production line.
Standards and Accreditation
Our instruments and calibration services are designed to support the quality and compliance requirements of pneumatic component manufacturers.
Furness Controls holds UKAS accreditation and operates in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 across our calibration laboratories in the UK, France, Germany, and the US. All calibrations are fully traceable to national standards.
Component |
Test Parameters |
Recommended Products |
|---|---|---|
Changeover valves |
Pressure decay leak test – multi-channel testing | Checks flow in each position Checks leaks in each position Checks overall leak-tightness |
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Micro solenoid valves |
Pressure decay leak test | Pressure up to 10 bar, leak rate < 1 cc/min Flow testing with LFE connected after test item |
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Pressure relief valves |
Ramp test to verify activation pressure | Pressure decay leak test to check leak-tightness when not activated |
Looking for a more specialised solution?
We design, manufacture, and calibrate all instruments in-house, with our headquarters in East Sussex and dedicated calibration laboratories in France and Germany. If your application falls outside standard parameters, our engineers can develop a bespoke instrument tailored to your exact test requirements - delivering a complete turnkey solution from specification through to calibration and commissioning.
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