Automatic Leak and Flow Test Stands

Impetus to Invent

Chocolate and peanut butter. Leak and flow testing. What makes these combinations so perfect? We don’t know, but when Invent Automation does it, you know you have perfection. When one of our favorite customers got another automotive solenoid project, they knew who to call for some premium test stands. It was critical that the leak and flow machines were mistake-proof and could detect the presence or absence of the proper parts before testing. Invent Automation designed and built a pair of robust tabletop leak and flow test stations that were both ergonomic for their operators and took up a minimal footprint.

Problem Solved

Leak and flow detection through a push to connect tube fitting

Lessons Learned

This customer has very particular methods for detecting leaks, and we always enjoy working with their head engineer to come up with new ways to find leaks in their products.

What Was Unique 

The clamping and engagement system to the unit under test was elaborate and had to be well thought out.

What Was Challenging

Getting the interfaces just right and the engagement of the push-to-connect fitting on this customer’s project is always interesting but necessary to achieve a good seal.