Helium mass spectrometer leak detectors are used in production line industries such as refrigeration and air conditioning, automotive parts, carbonated beverage containers food packages and aerosol packaging, as well as in the manufacture of steam products, gas bottles, fire extinguishers, tire valves, and numerous other products including all. The mass spectrometer detects any helium entering through leaks, providing precise leak location and quantification Agilent’s range of leak detection solutions ensure the safety, security, and consistent performance of research, vacuum, and industrial process systems
The basic function of a leak detector and the difference between a leak detector and mass spectrometer can be explained using figure 5.6 Our production and test teams are highly trained in. This sketch shows the most commonly found configuration for leak detection using the helium spray method (see local leak detection) at a vacuum component
Helium that is present in a test object is drawn into the unit (either through the test port or through the sniffer valve), isolated and detected by a mass spectrometer, and converted into an electric signal. Choosing between a helium leak detector and a mass spectrometer doesn’t have to be complicated It depends largely on your application, the level of analysis required, and your operational environment. At mcvac, leak integrity is never an afterthought
In many cases, components are tested multiple times throughout the production process to ensure reliability at every stage
