KENT INTROL
SUPPORT

GAS BODY AND/OR
SEAT LEAKAGE TEST

  • SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY HYDRAULIC TESTS, IT IS SOMETIMES A REQUIREMENT TO TEST FOR EXTERNAL LEAKAGE OR SEAT LEAKAGE USING A GAS, USUALLY NITROGEN.
  • THE GAS FILLED VALVE WILL BE SUBMERGED IN WATER TO EXHIBIT BUBBLES IF LEAKING.
  • ALTERNATIVELY HELIUM OR A TRACE OF HELIUM MAY BE USED TO FACILITATE MINUTE LEAK DETECTION.
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