A worldwide leader in automated assembly and testing solutions required a system for leak testing prismatic battery cells. The application demanded multiple test chambers, integrated automation, and consistent high-throughput performance.
LACO custom engineered an automated leak test system with 4 test chambers that can be run simultaneously. Each chamber includes a dedicated roughing pump and a hydraulic system for closing and sealing the chamber. The system utilizes the hard vacuum helium test method with a helium mass spectrometer leak detector for high sensitivity, test reliability, uptime, and fast cycle times. The system incorporates a gross leak test prior to the helium test.
| Industry | Automotive & Transportation |
| Application | EV Batteries & Components |
| Leak Test Method | Helium Hard Vacuum |
| System Weight | 1500 lbs. |
| System Dimensions | 60″ W x 80.5″ H x 61.2″ D |
| Electrical Requirements | 240 VAC | 40 Amps | 60 Hz | Single phase |
| Air Supply Requirements | 80-120 psi |
| Process Gas Supply | 3 bar absolute minimum |