MATCOR is pleased to announce that we are now capable of performing Helium leak testing on our full range of linear anode products as an optional testing service. This is a common practice among companies and product developers that provide products that could potentially leak gas or that require water tightness. Products commonly leak tested include refrigeration lines, vehicle brake lines, and devices that contain potentially harmful or deadly substances. Helium is the second smallest element (Hydrogen is the smallest), which means that it is valuable for leak testing. Smaller molecules naturally can find smaller gaps or defects from which to leak. Unlike hydrogen, however, helium is a noble gas and is therefore unreactive due to its complete valence electron shell. As a result, helium is the most viable gas for use in leak testing.

MATCOR has enjoyed an outstanding record as the world’s leading supplier of MMO anodes/Titanium linear anodes with over 25 years of linear anode experience supplying our industry leading SPL™ family of linear anode products for pipelines, tanks and other applications around the world. Our patented automated injection molded Kynex® connection technology has an outstanding track record with no known connection failures since this technology was introduced in 2009.

We do, however, see some client specifications calling for 100% connection testing and helium leak testing is the most effective means to test an entire anode assembly.

For more information, please feel free to contact your local MATCOR representative or contact us at the link below.