Steam Trap and Valve Inspection

A major source of energy loss is through leaking steam traps and valves. Steam traps can fail for a variety of reasons causing steam to escape. Since the system is closed, it is not  possible to know if the steam trap is operating correctly without the proper tools. Utilizing the touch probe on an AccuTrak^® Ultrasonic Leak Detector, you can easily determine if a steam trap is cycling correctly or if it is letting steam blow by. Testing steam traps using ultrasound requires very little training, however a basic understanding of how a particular steam trap operates is certainly helpful. Is the steam trap blowing steam? Listening for the tell-tale rushing sound of a leak enables the user to make an accurate judgement immediately. If done regularly, this simple test can save tens of thousands of dollars in energy costs.

Leaking steam traps are tremendously inefficient, it's like trying to heat your house with the windows open. Bad steam traps are surprisingly common, roughly 30% of the traps in a plant with no trap testing programs will be leaking! Use an AccuTrak^® Ultrasonic Leak Detector to quickly hear internal flow through steam traps and valves.

Do your compressors run on the weekends when the plant is unoccupied? Do you have difficulty maintaining optimum pressures? Have you come to rely on your backup compressor for routine demand? - Still think Air is Free??? Save thousands in energy costs by repairing air leaks. AccuTrak is the easiest way to find them, especially the VPX-WR with DND; Simply turn it on and go!!!

Bearing Inspection & Maintenance

Ultrasonic inspection is a necessary element of any maintenance program. Superior AccuTrak^® is a highly effective tool to evaluate and properly maintain bearings and other moving parts.

Using ultrasound to identify bearing wear in its early stages can be a valuable tool toward avoiding major downtime. As internal components in moving machinery begin to wear, increased friction creates subtle changes in the ultrasonic sound being generated. These changes in ultrasound present themselves before other signs like heat or vibration are noticeable. When compared to vibration analysis; ultrasound can be used on more equipment in less time, with less training, and by less technically oriented personnel. It is also very useful on slower speed equipment, where vibration analyzers are not always effective.

Superior AccuTrak^® is also a very useful tool to ensure proper lubrication of bearings. By listening to the ultrasound of a moving bearing, you can ensure that enough grease is added without risking damage from over lubrication.

HVAC/R Leak Detection

Find refrigerant leaks, compressed gas leaks, and vacuum leaks FAST!

PATENTED Superior AccuTrak^® Ultrasonic Leak Detectors use state-of-the-art technology to pinpoint leaks in air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Extremely sensitive to the ultrasonic sound of a turbulent gas leak, AccuTrak^® Ultrasonic Leak Detectors use a technique called “heterodyning” to translate ultrasound to a lower frequency which your ear can interpret. With the ability to literally hear the ultrasound of a tiny leak, these amazing leak detectors allow you to quickly pinpoint the source. Furthermore, AccuTrak^® Ultrasonic Leak Detectors maintain the original sound characteristics of the ultrasound, making it possible to distinguish leaks from other competing background sounds. AccuTrak^® is so sensitive you can actually hear the blink of an eye, yet as these instruments only pick up ultrasound, most background noise will not interfere with leak detection accuracy.

AccuTrak^® Ultrasonic Leak Detectors work when traditional methods fail!

UV dyes/lamps are time consuming, and difficult to use in daylight. Leaks must be within the users line of sight, as with bubble solutions. AccuTrak^® solves the problem!

Electronic refrigerant “sniffers” are sensitive, but sometimes too sensitive when large leaks exist, or if contaminants are present which cause false alarms. They are also very difficult to use in windy areas. AccuTrak^® solves the problem!

With the Touch Probe feature of your Superior AccuTrak^® instrument, you can evaluate valves for proper operation, and easily hear by-pass flow in a faulty closed valve. Troubleshoot pneumatic expansion valves in just 5 minutes!

→ HVAC/R Ultrasonic Leak Detector Sell Sheet

"I visited your booth at the Las Vegas show and bought your product. I must commend your company for delivering a great product. I used the AccuTrak for the first time last week looking for a leak in a walk in box with evaps 12 feet in the air. While looking for a leak in 2 of the 4 coils, I passed a coil that I wasn't even looking for a leak in. From the ground I heard a slight hiss and upon closer inspection I found a leak at a TXV so small my bubbles did not even show it. I did wind up finding the original leak I was looking for too. I have never had the opportunity to write such a great review for a HVAC product in my 25 years in the industry. I want to say thank you and keep up the great work. I'll be looking at your upcoming products with anticipation."

John Lutkus
Alfano Mechanical

"I own a small hvac/r business and have used the VPE ultrasonic leak detector for 23 years and can't compliment this tool enough. This leak detector has found more leaks in its lifetime with little or no maint. This is a well made tool that all mechanics should have. "

Glenn Roe
Owner, Glenns HVAC/R LLC.