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Production Leak Test Systems

Production leak test systems deliver high-speed, repeatable performance for demanding manufacturing environments. Engineers integrate these systems into automated workflows to increase throughput and ensure consistency. Each system can be configured for a wide range of tracer gas and pressure-based methods, providing flexibility across applications and industries.

Standard Features
  • Supports helium tracer gas, and non-helium tracer gas methods
  • Fully automated system integration with production lines
  • High-throughput capability for large-scale manufacturing
  • Robust and repeatable operation for consistent quality assurance
Applications
  • Automotive assemblies and components
  • Aerospace and defense hardware
  • Electronics and sealed devices
  • Medical and pharmaceutical packaging
  • Industrial fluid and gas systems
Applied Filters

Helium Hard Vacuum Systems

Custom Solution | High Volume Automated Leak Test System for Airbag Inflators
  • Application: Airbag inflator testing
  • Industry: Automotive
  • Fully automated high-volume leak test system
  • Robotic pick-and-place material handling
  • Integrated feed and exit conveyor systems
  • Automated part sorting and marking

Leak Test Method

  • Helium hard vacuum leak test method
  • Pre-filled part testing configuration
  • Low leak rate reject limits for safety-critical components
  • Multiple test chambers with dual cavities for parallel testing

Helium Hard Vacuum Systems

Custom Solution | Hard Vacuum Leak Test System for Testing of Prismatic Battery Cells
  • 4 test chambers
  • Hydraulic system for closing, sealing, and opening of each chamber
  • Dedicated roughing pump for each chamber
  • Hard vacuum helium test method with a helium mass spectrometer leak detector

 

Helium Hard Vacuum Systems

Custom Solution | Helium Hard Vacuum Leak Test System For Testing Bio-Process Bags up to 50 Liters
  • Helium hard vacuum testing
  • Stainless steel frame, aluminum door with O-ring groove machined in, and toggle clamps for closure
  • Mechanically retractable drawer with 2 test ports inside for attaching equipment
  • Designed for 2D-style bio-process bags from 50ml to 50L

Helium Hard Vacuum Systems

Custom Solution | 3D SUS Bag Single-Chamber Cylindrical Leak Test System
  • Stainless steel construction
  • Single-chamber configuration with roll-out access
  • Helium tracer gas hard vacuum testing
  • Helium mass spectrometer leak detector
  • Designed for 3D-style bio-process bags from 50L to 1000L
  • Detect leaks 3-5um hole equivalent or larger

Perform fast, safe, and easy automated testing with the Allen Bradley PLC & HMI and included controls:

  • Master start button
  • Clear error button
  • Switch to select calibration mode, auto mode, or manual mode
  • Abort cycle button
  • Start cycle button
  • Emergency shut off

Helium Hard Vacuum Systems

Standard Platform 2D Bag Helium Leak Test System

Standard Platform Systems

LACO’s unique standard platform single-use bag leak test systems include these key features:

  • Helium hard vacuum testing method
  • Test 2D bags from 50 ml to 50 L in a universal chamber
  • Detects 2um hole equivalent or larger (MALL)
  • Fast throughput speed of up to 1 bag per 90 seconds
  • Interchangeable, easy-to-use quick connectors
  • Clean Room compatible with stainless steel construction
  • Dry vacuum pumps

Configure Your Standard System

Single-chamber or Dual-chamber systems

Choose between a single-chamber or dual-chamber system to meet your throughput requirements.

Allen Bradley or Siemens PLC

Choose which controller will be the best for your application.

Choose Your Options & Accessories

  • Integration to MES
  • Data logging
  • NRTL/UL/CE and other certifications
  • Barcode scanner
  • Adjustable test chamber height
  • Single or dual chamber configuration

Helium Hard Vacuum Systems

Custom Solution | Production Helium Leak Test System for Automotive Components

Production Leak Test Systems

Custom Solution | FLEXSTATION Leak Test System for Auto A/C Hose
  • FLEXSTATION helium leak test system
  • Custom machine billeted aluminum vacuum chamber with two tooling blocks to fit two hose models
  • Software options to include:
    • Multiple passwords for engineering and maintenance to restrict access to manual modes and editing test recipes
    • Options to interface with automated or manually actuated test fixtures
    • Options to integrate with part marking systems
    • Options for multiple configurations for integrating the calibrated leak into the system for calibration
    • Configurable for manual button, automatic or remote cycle initiation

Helium Hard Vacuum Systems

Custom Solution | Dual Chamber Turnkey Leak Test System for Airbag Inflators
  • Two, stainless steel custom tooled leak test chambers with custom inserts to accommodate different part models and configurations
  • Automated chamber lid opening and closing with safety light curtain
  • 2 each 2D bar code scanners hard mounted for easy operator scanning
  • Reject bin to collect parts that fail the leak test
  • Fast cycle times of 6000 parts per day

Helium Hard Vacuum Systems

Custom Solution | Dual Chamber Turnkey Leak Test System for Auto Safety Components
  • Leak test chamber to accommodate four different part sizes
  • High throughput and fast cycle times
  • Ability to change the reject set point without changing out calibrated leak standards
  • Dual stainless steel leak test chambers with auto open/close of lid and fiber optic through-beam sensors for part detection

Helium Hard Vacuum Systems

Custom Solution | Helium Hard Vacuum System for Refrigeration Assemblies
  • Leak test chamber is a 48″ DIA X 86″ L belt-driven actuating horizontal chamber operating on sliding rails to enclose the part shelf and seal to the bulkhead door
  • Custom bulkhead is machine-polished to ensure proper sealing and equipped with multiple custom ports and feedthroughs
  • Safety measures include a chamber enclosure fence ““ during chamber actuation, actuation stops if light curtain barrier is breached
  • High pressure booster for nitrogen proof test of the refrigerant circuit increases the pressure from 80 psig to 625 psig
  • Custom system controller with PC interface, including ethernet connection to customer’s network

Helium Hard Vacuum Systems

Custom Solution | FLEXSTATION Leak Test System for Auto A/C Hose
  • Custom aluminum test chamber designed with two interchangeable tooling blocks that mount to the test part.
  • FLEXSTATION software configuration to accommodate a variety of test fixture and test sequence options

Helium Hard Vacuum Systems

Custom Solution | Turnkey Leak Test System for A/C Coils
  • Custom tooled “L” shaped vacuum test chamber accommodates two separate, unique test parts
  • Chamber features include front loading opening, manual vertical sliding door, and manually operated slide-out loading shelf

Helium Hard Vacuum Systems

Custom Solution | Leak Test System for Reusable Bioprocess Containers
  • Heavy duty stainless steel workstation frame and 16 gauge stainless steel enclosure includes ventilation and exhaust features compatible with bioprocessing, clean room, and wash down environments
  • Dual, 304 stainless steel vertical cylindrical vacuum chambers capable of testing containers up to 20 liters in volume. Chambers feature a hinged lid and lid close sensor
  • PLC touchscreen access to test parameters, timers, with display of test status, failures, faults, and operator messages. Software capable of fully automated and manual mode operation of test sequence with built-in interlocks for manual operation. Controller software features data logging, data storage, and network connectivity

Helium Hard Vacuum Systems

Custom Solution | Leak Test System for Disposable Bioprocess Containers
  • Helium hard vacuum leak testing for high-sensitivity detection
  • Automated test sequencing for repeatable results
  • Accommodates a wide range of disposable bioprocess container sizes
  • Designed to address helium permeation in polymer-based materials
  • Validation capability for detecting ultra-small leak sizes

Helium Hard Vacuum Systems

Custom Solution | Leak Test System for Refrigeration Compressors
  • Horizontal high vacuum chamber with heavy-duty slide-out tray for easy product handling
  • Pressure booster and integrated gas mixer to reduce helium consumption
  • Helium hard vacuum testing for fine leak detection
  • Helium sniffer probe for rapid identification of leak locations
  • Portable cart-mounted system for flexible production floor integration

Helium Hard Vacuum Systems

Custom Solution | Leak Test System for Heat Exchangers
  • High pressure, pneumatic operated pressure booster system to achieve test pressures and optimize helium usage
  • L-style cradle feet to support chamber, mounted on mobile cart
  • Cladded vacuum chamber and reusable pressure relief vent
  • Designed to effortlessly open and close with pneumatic operated clamps
  • Designed with slide out shelf for easy loading/unloading of parts
  • PC-based LabView application with custom reports

Helium Hard Vacuum Systems

Custom Solution | Leak Test System for Airbag Diffusers
  • Dual vacuum test chambers and leak detectors for high speed
  • Automated chamber open and close with safety light curtains
  • Automated calibration with helium supply and calibrated leaks built into dummy parts

Helium Hard Vacuum Systems

Custom Solution | Helium Hard Vacuum Leak Test System for Auto A/C Hose
  • Universal vacuum test chamber for a wide variety of test parts
  • Automated chamber open and close with safety light curtains
  • Automated calibration with helium supply and calibrated leak

Helium Hard Vacuum Systems

Custom Solution | Leak Test System for Auto Air Suspension Reservoirs
  • Operator loaded test chamber with hard tooling that opens valve upon sealing
  • Innovative ink marking system to mark passing parts while in the vacuum chamber
  • Integrated Zebra label printer
  • Leak test reservoir with built-in Schrader valve for fast cycle times

Helium Hard Vacuum Systems

Custom Solution | Coffin-Style Leak Test System for Auto A/C Hose
  • Universal vacuum test chamber with internal hoses and interchangeable connectors
  • Automated chamber opens and closes with safety light curtains
  • Automated calibration with helium supply and calibrated leak

Helium Hard Vacuum Systems

Custom Solution | FLEXSTATION Leak Test System for Air Brake Actuators
  • Helium hard vacuum leak test system for air brake actuators
  • Custom tooling for to fit multiple models of air brake actuators for trucks and buses.
  • FLEXSTATION configurable software and hardware
  • Dual test chamber tooling designed for air brake actuators
  • Supports multiple actuator models within a single system

Helium Hard Vacuum Systems

Custom Solution | Helium Hard Vacuum Leak Test System for Airbag Inflators
  • High sensitivity vacuum decay capability
  • Auxiliary pumping system for high performance and speed
  • Dual helicoptor pick and place material handling system integrated to conveyor
  • Automated part sorting and communication to RFID on pallet
  • Universal grippers for different part models

Helium Hard Vacuum Systems

Custom Solution | Helium Hard Vacuum Leak Test System for High Pressure Gas Storage Tanks
  • Helium hard vacuum leak test method
  • Automated tank connection with quick disconnect valve on head stock (No internal hose)
  • Pneumatically actuated connector at end of chamber to interface with the tank head stock to seal and supply test tracer gas
  • Heavy-duty welded steel frame for industrial environments
  • Four automated loading and filling positions
  • Designed for large, high-pressure gas storage tanks

Helium Hard Vacuum Systems

Custom Solution | Multi-Chamber FLEXSTATION Leak Test System for Auto A/C Hose
  • FLEXSTATION helium leak test platform
  • Multi-chamber configuration for parallel testing
  • Portable cart-based system layout for flexible integration
  • Compact footprint suited for production environments
  • Multiple custom vacuum chambers machined from aluminum billet
  • Hard interface tooling matched to complex hose geometry
  • Minimal internal test volume to reduce cycle time