In HVAC systems, leaks are a headache waiting to happen. A huge part of the entire job of preventative maintenance on an HVAC system is entirely devoted to finding, repairing, predicting, and preventing leaks, and the way you utilize preventative maintenance and testing methods makes a major difference between whether you’re able to stay on top of the ball or if you’re constantly playing catch-up. When it comes to not only finding leaks, but preventing them, ultrasonic testing is one of the most transformative testing methods you can use, and DST makes ultrasonic testing easy and accessible for everyone! Ready to learn about how it can help you? Keep reading to find out more!

The ultrasound technology that DST uses to produce diagnostic readings is highly sophisticated and sensitive, even though the equipment and interface is so easy to use. The sound receptors of an ultrasonic testing unit can pick up the most minute noises and can interpret the way sound waves bounce and move to detect what’s going on inside a piece of equipment, without ever needing to have it turned off or out of order. By using readings based on the sounds that your HVAC system is already making, DST can identify leaks in pipelines, valves, and fittings, helping you identify where repairs are needed.

Being able to tell you precisely where a leak is located so that you can fix it is one thing, but the many benefits of DST don’t arise from this just function. Instead, they come into play when your ultrasonic testing routine starts to predict leaks as they begin to occur. By detecting the kinds of faults, misalignments, or wear and tear that can cause leaks and pointing out where they’re likely to create one in the future, DST allows you to avoid the need for major leak repairs. DST’s Ultrasound Equipment can detect even a low-pressure leak in a loud mechanical room or on a piece of HVACR equipment before it becomes a major expense. Instead, you can perform maintenance and adjust any beginning small repairs as needed, so that a prospective major leak never becomes a problem in the first place!

Ultrasonic testing is an incredibly versatile diagnostic method. Easy to use, quick, and accurate, it also doesn’t suffer from the same limitations that many other testing modalities do. You can use DST’s ultrasound technology in just about any circumstance, across different environments and materials, in different industries, and on different types of hardware, infrastructure, and equipment, from gas/refrigerant pipelines to air/ water systems to manufacturing machinery. HVAC systems are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what DST can really do!

If you’re searching for ways to finally tackle leak detection and prevention for your HVAC business, DST is just what you need to get ahead and stay ahead! Interested in learning more? Make sure you contact our team with your questions! We’ll be happy to help.