AEROSPACE & DEFENSE APPLICATIONS
Military, Aerospace and Defense are all associated with mission critical products. That is why Defense contractors employs some of the strictest testing regulations of any sector. Leak detection testing is one of the techniques used to confirm the integrity of essential parts and components during assembly.
Leaks are never a good thing, and worse is that everything leaks, but leaks do not at the leak at the same rate. A check for leaks is to make sure nothing leaks out or leaks into the part where the product could be damaged. Certain products only need to be water tight for short period of certain time. Others need to be tested to a low leak rate because they need to continuously operate for a decade or longer. Vacuum Instrument Corporation has over 60 years of experience in designing and building testing solutions for the most demanding and mission critical applications.
MANHATTAN PROJECT
The founders of VIC were part of the development of the first leak testers ever made as part of the Manhattan Project. As the only Helium Leak Test supplier that qualifies for Made in America, our dedication to the military industry continues today. VIC products meet MIL-STD-1441, MIL-STD-883k methods and other.
The Manhattan Project, a covert World War II initiative led by the U.S., aimed to develop atomic weapons, marking a significant leap in scientific and military capability. Spearheaded by figures like Robert Oppenheimer, it pooled immense resources and talent, culminating in the creation of nuclear technology. While it dramatically shifted the course of warfare and international relations, it also sparked ongoing debates about the ethics and implications of nuclear power.
Contact us today to find out how VIC can help you leak test your mission critical applications.
ARGON LEAK TESTER
Some leak test applications cannot utilize Helium as a tracer gas, but users will want the benefits of leak testing with an inert gas. Argon has proven to be a very effective tracer gas, but because 1% of the atmosphere is comprised of Argon there are challenges with using VIC. VIC customers have been using our Argon leak testers for over 20 years because VIC produces the only leak tester designed specifically for leak testing with Argon.
Many components are too large to be tested with a benchtop unit with a Bell Jar or Test Cup. VIC created the Intrepid series of Custom Leak testers to address the needs of Military contractors in leak testing large subassemblies and final assemblies in a leak test system. The Intrepid line of leak test systems can; 1) utilize Helium or Argon, 2) accommodate even the largest of parts and 3) support a variety of leak test methods, including but not limited to; Under Vacuum Leak Detection, Evacuation and Helium Spray, etc.
Vacuum Instruments Corporation is a pioneer in providing state-of-the-art leak detection solutions for diverse applications and industries. Our systems have ensured the safety and performance of countless products that we use in our daily lives from the cars we drive to the air conditioners in our houses, the pacemakers in our bodies, and the satellites we launch into space.
