Ultimate Guide to Leak Testing Methods & Equipment

Blog > Leak Testing: A Guide Leak testing is a procedure that inspectors use to determine whether an object or system is functioning within a specific leak limit.Leaks occur when there is a defect—a hole, crack, or some other kind of flaw—in an object, allowing whatever the liquid or gas it is holding to flow out. Leak testing uses pressure to find these defects so that they can be addressed as part of regular maintenance procedures.In general, leak tests are performed on objects that are used to store or move liquids or gases.Leak testing is one of the most commonly used inspection methods. It falls into the category of non-destructive testing (NDT) methods because inspectors can perform it without permanently altering or damaging the object they’re inspecting.[Non-destructive leak testing is just one of the NDT methods that inspectors use. Learn more about NDT in this in-depth guide.]What Is Leak Testing?In leak testing, inspectors use pressure to identify the presence of defects in...