All metal, plastic, and composite parts
intended to contain liquids or gases under pressure are required to
undergo stringent pressure testing procedures to meet qualification
standards.
E-Labs can meet your needs for pressure testing using a multitude of different gases over an extended range of pressures.
Whether it be proof pressure or burst testing we
have the facilities to accommodate large tanks up to 8 ft long and 3
feet in diameter. Rigorous field test conditions are simulated in a
controlled lab environment allowing us to test and measure
volumetric expansion in a cylinder while providing positive quality
assurance.
Burst Pressure, Hydrostatic, 30,000 psig
Knowing the pressure carrying capacity of a tank is
necessary to ensure short and long term product performance. A Burst
Pressure Test shows a real-time curve of increasing pressure until the
cylinder sustains permanent deformation and ultimately fails. By
establishing how the tank fails, the test allows for an estimation of
product life expectancy and safety. At E-Labs, Inc. we are capable of
performing Hydrostatic Burst Pressure testing up to 30,000 psig.
Proof Pressure, Gaseous, 12,000 psig
Reliability/Life/Fatigue Testing
During fatigue testing a product is subjected to
repeated load cycles in order to understand how it will perform under
similar conditions in actual use. Testing may include any of the
following: low & high cycle fatigue, durability, life prediction
methodology, mechanical fatigue, tensile strength, strain gage, multi
axial fatigue, experimental mechanics, stress measurement & analysis. At
E-Labs Inc. our fatigue testing facilities are designed to service the
needs of multiple industries including aerospace, automotive, and
industrial industries.
Proof Pressure Cycling
Proof Pressure Cycling consists of generating
stresses that increase to the required value (usually 1.5 times the
maximum expected operating pressure), holding for a determined amount of
time without pressure loss, inspecting the component, then releasing the
pressure and re-inspecting. This helps in determining product
susceptibility to fatigue failure.
Coatings/Corrosion Prevention Test and Evaluation
Components that do not have proper coatings or corrosion resistance will ultimately fall short of their expected design life. At E-Labs, Inc. we design and implement highly accelerated corrosion test programs for determining corrosion resistance. We also perform fundamental corrosion evaluation including failure analysis, corrosion performance, corrosion prevention and control, and environmental effects. Testing can range from cabinet testing, immersion, and high pressure/ high temperature tests to electrochemical tests.