V. I. C.'s e-Newsletter
...a quarterly publication from V.I.C. Leak Detection
Volume 1, Issue 15, Winter 2011/2012
U n p a r a l l e l e d A p p l i c a t i o n S u p p o r t
In This Issue:
► Automotive Testing Expo
► Assembly & Automation Tech
► Integratable ALT Device
► Helium Savings
► New-Touch Panel GUI Display
► Service and Rental Plan
► New-Air Leak Test Product
► New-H2 Sniffer
► Helium Recovery
► Calibrated Gas Leaks
► Upcoming Events
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Greetings
V.I.C. Showcases New Product at Automotive Testing Expo N.A. 2011
October 25-27 -- V.I.C. Exhibits at Automotive Testing Expo. held at The Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi, Detroit, MI. Pictured here are John Guy, Managing Patner of V.I.C.'s Mid-West rep firm, Stress Anlaysis Services, and Chuck Wilkinson, Corporate Marketing Director for V.I.C.
Products on display were the new backfill and evacuation station -- SmartChargeIII and helium leak test sniffer the MD-490S. The Smart ChargeIII is a fully automatic, custom-configurable evacuation and gas backfill system with built-in gross-leak test used to pre-charge products under test with gas for leak detection or for any gas charging application that requires evacuation and subsequent pressurization of the test product. The SmartChargeIII can be readily integrated with V.I.C.’s MD-490S portable dry industrial helium leak detector for tracer gas charging of products prior to fine leak testing. Gas recovery and mixing options are also offered by V.I.C. to create a completely integrated gas handling and test system. More Details
V.I.C. Exhibits at Assembly & Automation Tech Expo
September 22-22 -- V.I.C. Exhibits at Assembly Tech Expo. held at McCormick Place North, Chicago, IL. The show booth staff included Bruce Patterson of D.B. Patterson Associates, Inc., Algonquin, IL, Ted Peterson of V.T. Peterson, Inc., Manteno, IL, and pictured, Mike McKay, General Manager of V.I.C.'s Air Leak Test Headquarters in Dayton, OH., as well as Chuck Willkinson, Corporate Marketing Director.
V.I.C.’s New VIC-Torr—portable Mass Flow, Pressure Decay/Vacuum Decay leak tester which is available in single or multi-channel versions was on display. More Also on hand was the MD-490S portable sniffer helium leak detector. More
Air Leak Test Solution Offers Integration Capabilities with PLCs and HMIs
Dayton, Ohio -- If there were a need for a low cost air leak test solution to interface with PLCs and HMIs, V.I.C. has it. V.I.C. has developed a fully customizable air leak test device that is easily integratable with a variety of PLCs and HMIs.
“The device can be used with an array of industry recognized PLCs/HMIs and is a powerful solution for the systems integrator,” says Mike McKay, General Manager of V.I.C.’s Air Leak Test division, Dayton, Ohio.
Some key features of the manifold system include:
Pneumatic Package
Allows close coupling to test part/connection
Pressure increasing/decay measurement method
Built in integrity test
Built in calibrated orifice
Multiple channels
Software
Automatic calibration with leak master
Complete control of leak test
Host Integration
Data integrated with host operation
Mirror forma of PLC/HMI program layout
Seamless operation with host controls
For support on special configurations and pricing information please call: 937-253-7377 or e-mail: sales@vicdayton.com
Reducing Helium Usage and Associated Costs
Millennium Industries is a fuel rail manifold manufacturer with the capacity to manufacture over 12,000 fuel rails per day. A fuel rail is essentially a pipe (usually resembling a rail) used to deliver fuel to individual fuel injectors on internal combustion engines. Formerly, the company manufactured their fuel rails to withstand 75 psi. However, due to the stringent CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) standards for fuel economy and efficiency, and new direct injection fuel delivery methods the company was faced with having to manufacture new products to withstand pressures from 2,200 – to 2,600 psi. Greater test pressures meant greater helium usage.
In order to avert the additional helium costs associated with the higher test pressures, Millennium installed a V.I.C. helium recovery system that would reclaim up tp 98% of the helium used. Even with the cost of the recovery system and the installation to retrofit three machines, the cost of the new system was recouped in a little over a six-month period. Full Story
Millennium Industries is a registered trade name.
Portable Helium Leak Detectors Sport New Touch-Panel GUI Display
Vacuum Instrument Corp. introduces a new series of helium mass spectrometer leak detectors with Touch-Screen GUIs for testing the integrity of vacuum systems, and parts using helium leak detection techniques.
The Touch-Screen GUI allows for greater system control and monitoring during system start-up and operation. More Details
Service & Rental Plan
Vacuum Instrument Corp. announces new services and rental plan. V.I.C. will be offering a variety of leak-testing services for helium/air leak detection requirements, as well as new support programs. More Details
VIC-TORR TM -- Mass Flow, Pressure/Vacuum Decay System
VIC-Torr is a high resolution test instrument that can be configured as a
Mass Flow, Pressure Decay or Vacuum Decay leak tester and is available in single or multi-channel versions. The robust color LCD touch screen makes it easy for the operator to determine if a test product is pass/fail. The product has provisions for Ethernet, USB and RS-232 communications capability for downloadable selection and to upload data. Other features include automatic set up, a multi-language display and user friendly programming and diagnostics. More on the product. V.I.C.'s New Hydrogen Leak Tester SN-4455
Vacuum Instrument Corp. a world-leading manufacturer in the leak detection industry, develops a new series of Hydrogen gas leak detectors. The hand-held battery- operated Hydrogen sniffer leak detector is an excellent complement to the V.I.C. leak detection product line, and ensures one-stop shopping for all our customers' leak detection equipment requirements. Its unique capabilities makes it easy to quickly and accurately detect leaks in the smallest of spaces.More on the product More on H2 testing
Helium Recovery Systems
V.I.C.’s Helium Recovery product line features a group of high efficiency gas recycling systems that significantly reduce operating costs associated with Helium leak testing. Our wide choice of standard models and custom manufactured products provides the flexibility to quickly meet varying capacity requirements while reducing tracer gas operating costs. In order to provide complete peace of mind, V.I.C. offers truly complete leak-test solutions from product preparation to gas recycling, and everything else that you may need to make your production line as efficient as possible. More Details
Recalibration Services for CGLs / V.I.C. Offers a Variety of Calibrated Gas Leaks
We offer a full recalibration service for calibrated gas leaks manufactured by V.I.C. and other leak standard suppliers from our new state-of-the-art calibration laboratory located in our New York headquarters. Services include recalibrating and recharging with replacement of the precision element if breakage or clogging occurs, along with full N.I.S.T. recertification. Certificates of N.I.S.T. traceability are provided with each leak standard documenting the accuracy, and calibration parameters. This information is perfect for those companies with ISO quality systems procedures. More Details
MD&M West 2012
February 14 ~ 16, booth no. 1646,
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California
Click here to register for a Free Pass
Please feel free to stop by our booth to discuss all of your leak detection applications and requirements!
V.I.C. manufactures, services and supports everything from industry-standard air, helium, and high-sensitivity leak detection units and the detectors that drive them to complete turnkey leak-test solutions including gas handling and recovery systems.
Everything you need from one reliable source, worldwide, for more than 50 years. More
Questions? Contact us at sales@vicleakdetection.com or call 631-737-0900 x113.
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