Description
A standard leak detector is a critical instrument used in various industries to identify and quantify leaks in sealed systems, ensuring their integrity and performance. These detectors are typically highly sensitive, capable of detecting leaks as small as 1 x 10⁻¹² atm-cc/sec, and often utilize helium or other tracer gases for precise measurements. Equipped with fast response times and user-friendly interfaces, they provide accurate and reliable detection, crucial for applications in aerospace, automotive, HVAC, and manufacturing industries. Most standard leak detectors feature digital displays, advanced data logging capabilities, and multiple interface options like RS-232, USB, or Ethernet for easy data transfer and remote monitoring. They are designed to operate efficiently across a wide range of temperatures and conditions, with robust vacuum capabilities and automated calibration processes to ensure consistent performance. Whether portable or stationary, these detectors are essential tools for maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency in systems where leak prevention is paramount.
Specifications
- Detection Range: Typically from 1 x 10⁻⁶ to 1 x 10⁻¹⁰ atm-cc/sec
- Sensitivity: Up to 1 x 10⁻¹² atm-cc/sec
- Test Gas: Usually helium, but may support other gases like hydrogen
- Response Time: Less than 1 second for quick detection
- Measurement Units: atm-cc/sec, mbar.l/s, Pa.m³/s
- Display: Digital or analog, often with an LCD screen for ease of reading
- Power Requirements: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Pump Type: Oil-sealed rotary vane pump or dry pump options
- Vacuum Capability: Can typically achieve a vacuum of 10⁻³ mbar
- Operating Temperature Range: Generally from 5°C to 40°C
- Interface: RS-232, USB, or Ethernet for data logging and remote operation
- Weight: Varies by model, often between 10 to 50 kg (22 to 110 lbs)
- Dimensions: Varies by model, typically around 300 mm (W) x 400 mm (H) x 500 mm (D)
- Calibration: Includes internal calibration with reference leak for accuracy
- Alarms: Audio and visual alarms for leak detection and operational alerts
- Portability: Some models include wheels or handles for ease of movement
Laboratory Calibration
Micro Precision operates 36 laboratories globally providing reliable localized support
- Certified metrologists staffing laboratories in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
- Comprehensive scopes of accreditation to meet a broad range of customer needs
- Expedited calibration services available
- Pickup and delivery services available
- Environmentally controlled facilities to ensure high quality and accurate calibrations and measurements.
Laboratory Calibration
Micro Precision operates 36 laboratories globally providing reliable localized support
- Certified metrologists staffing laboratories in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
- Comprehensive scopes of accreditation to meet a broad range of customer needs
- Expedited calibration services available
- Pickup and delivery services available
- Environmentally controlled facilities to ensure high quality and accurate calibrations and measurements.
Quality Certified Test Equipment Repair Services
When a piece of equipment fails you have the option to repair or replace that item. Oftentimes repair is an economical and efficient solution. Micro Precision’s repair offering provides advantages to our customers:
- Cost effective; often less than OEM
- Efficient; often much better turn-time than the OEM
- Flexibility; willingness to work with customers to meet their needs
- Warranted repairs
- Ability to service many obsolete instruments
Quality Certified Test Equipment Repair Services
When a piece of equipment fails you have the option to repair or replace that item. Oftentimes repair is an economical and efficient solution. Micro Precision’s repair offering provides advantages to our customers:
- Cost effective; often less than OEM
- Efficient; often much better turn-time than the OEM
- Flexibility; willingness to work with customers to meet their needs
- Warranted repairs
- Ability to service many obsolete instruments
Cost Effective Test Equipment Options
From the leasing of specialized electronic equipment for a specific task, to the purchase of physical and dimensional tools, we offer leasing services as well as used test equipment sales. We also locate hard-to-find electronics, and provide flexible options to meet ever-changing equipment needs.
Cost Effective Test Equipment Options
From the leasing of specialized electronic equipment for a specific task, to the purchase of physical and dimensional tools, we offer leasing services as well as used test equipment sales. We also locate hard-to-find electronics, and provide flexible options to meet ever-changing equipment needs.
Our Capabilities
Micro Precision can perform instrument calibration services on equipment from variety of applications for specific industries and lines of business. If you have a calibration need that is not listed in this area, please contact us.
Electrical
Micro Precision accredited electrical calibration lab services with multimeter, multifunction calibrator, oscilloscope, and power supply capabilities.
Optical
Micro Precision accredited optical, light, and fiber optic calibration lab services.
Thermodynamics & Chemical
Micro Precision accredited thermodynamic & chemical calibration lab services with temperature, humidity, life science, and pharma capabilities.
RF - Microwave
Micro Precision accredited RF & microwave calibration lab services.
Mechanical & Dimensional
Micro Precision accredited mechanical and dimensional calibration lab services with pressure, torque, force, flow, velocity, and aircraft jack load capabilities.
Laboratory Standards
Calibration laboratory standards are critical for your organization’s most accurate measurements.
Semiconductor Calibration
Micro Precision utilizes state-of-the-art technology to analyze semiconductor wafer thickness and step height.



