Custom Leak Standards
Why Choose Custom Leak Standards?
Every leak testing application is unique. Whether you need a non-standard tracer gas, an unusual flow rate, a specific connection interface, or a complete fixture-integrated assembly, our team specializes in manufacturing custom leak standards tailored to your exact requirements.
While every leak standard we build is customized to some degree (tracer gas, flow rate, pressure rating, fittings, body style), we also engineer fully custom solutions that go well beyond typical configurations—supporting one-off R&D setups, specialized production lines, and complex testing environments.
If your application can’t be met by off-the-shelf components, we can design and manufacture a leak standard that does.
When Custom Leak Standards Are Needed
Custom-engineered leak standards are ideal for applications such as:
- Unique tracer gases
Rare gases, mixed gases, unusual refrigerants, or process-specific blends. - Uncommon flow ranges
Very high flows or ultra-low flows. - Integrated test assemblies
Leak standards built directly into test fixtures, housings, or welded structures. - Specialized fittings or interfaces
Custom-machined adapters, OEM-specific threads, welded flanges, or industry-specific connectors. - Prototype development & R&D
Early-stage product development requiring iterative leak standard solutions.
If you can describe it, we can build it—or engineer an alternative that meets your technical and regulatory requirements.
View sample configurations of custom leaks in our leak photo gallery (use the custom leak filter)
What Makes Our Leak Standards Custom?
Even our “standard” leak products are custom-built. Every unit is configured based on your required:
- Tracer Gas (helium, hydrogen, refrigerants, air, custom blends)
- Leak Rate (within accredited calibration limits; NIST-traceable for extended ranges)
- Flow Direction (into vacuum, into atmosphere, into partial vacuum or elevated pressure)
- Operating Pressure
- Connection Type (NPT, compression, quick connect, custom machined)
- Body Style (open style with single or dual ports or reservoir)
Custom leak standards expand this even further, adding engineering flexibility for:
- Custom dimensions or connections
- Application-specific housings
- Unique leak requirements
Whether your application is straightforward or highly specialized, we build the leak standard around your specifications—not the other way around.
Ordering & Custom Engineering Services
Every custom leak standard is built through a defined engineering and calibration process in our ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory. View our full accredited scope here »
To get started, we’ll work with you to determine:
- Gas type
- Target leak rate
- Pressure and temperature conditions
- Connection requirements
- Body style or integration needs
- Any constraints
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We regularly build leak standards using customer-specified gases or uncommon industrial gases—pending safety and material compatibility review.
Yes. We design leak elements into customer fixtures, manifolds, and custom housings.
If the final flow rate falls within our accredited scope, it qualifies for ISO/IEC 17025 calibration.
All other flow rates come with full NIST-traceable calibration.
Lead times vary depending on design complexity and gas type. Standard customization is typically short; full custom engineering projects require additional review.