Absolute pressure gauges and ultrasonic leak detectors are useful for improving quality and productivity in the vacuum applications for composites
Absolute pressure gauges use the absolute zero of pressure as their reference datum and measure pressure independently of altitude and weather conditions. In composites manufacturing applications, absolute pressure gauges can be used to:
Provide faster and more precise leak test (drop test) results
Diagnose water and solvent vapour problems causing porosity
Identify incomplete or inconsistent laminate evacuation causing dry areas
Check vacuum pump performance.
VPE ultrasonic leak detector
Ultrasonic leak detectors enable small vacuum leaks inaudible to the human ear to be detected and physically located. Using a leak detector will considerably speed up the location and repair of vacuum bag leaks.