Hydraulic Fluid Dynamics and Pneumatic Test Services

From pressure and burst to impulse and flow, hydraulic and pneumatic test methods provide critical data about the fluid dynamics that keep systems running. With the ability to test a wide range of components and hydraulic fluids, we have the capacity and the expertise to handle virtually any project.

From aerospace and defense to transportation, hydraulic and pneumatic test methods are an integral part of product qualification programs across industries. Our highly skilled staff works with you to create customized solutions for your products. With dedicated testing systems and a team of experts dedicated to your success, we can help you complete your projects on time and on budget.

Our Pneumatic Test Methods

We can perform virtually any pneumatic test for aerospace and transportation engines, under a wide range of environmental conditions. Some of the services that we offer include:

Bleed air testing
Performance verification
Leakage and pressure drop
Hydraulic impulse endurance
Burst and proof pressure
Fuel icing and ice digestion
High and low-temperature flow simulation
Fluid susceptibility
Cracking/reseat pressure
Accelerated life cycling
Fuel contamination

Please contact us for specific flow and pressure ratings available at your local test laboratory.

Hydraulic Fluids Available

In addition to providing test services, we also have a wide range of hydraulic fluids on hand to facilitate a seamless test program. Some of the fluids and oils that we regularly test include:

Jet-A
JP-4 and JP-5
JP-8 and up
MIL-PRF-23699
MIL-PRF-5606
MIL-PRF-7808
MIL-PRF-83282
Phosphate Ester fluids (Skydrol)
Standard hydraulic oil

Hydraulic fluid dynamics and pneumatic test services

Our Hydraulic and Pneumatic Test Equipment

Our state-of-the-art test labs can produce extreme levels of pressure, temperature and fluid stress to ensure the safety and performance of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

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Our product qualification labs can test products ranging from small components to full subassemblies. We can work with you to develop custom test protocols, as well as providing accredited testing to industry standards.

Some of our hydraulic fluid dynamics and pneumatic test equipment includes:

Steam testing facility
Blow down facility up to 5000 PSII/65,000 gpm
Bleed air/RAM air facility
Valve certification equipment
Cryogenics chambers
Heat exchangers
Pressure fatigue equipment
Flow simulation up to 6.25 lbs/sec at 600 PSIG, with temperatures up to 2000 F

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