At Flexilatina de Colombia we implement different tests on flexible products manufactured according to manufacturing standards and processes.
Flexible metal hoses:
According to the ISO 10380 standard, all flexible metal hoses undergo a leak test to verify their tightness. This test must be held for a minimum time of 2 min. to be able to make a visual verification, at a pressure of 2 BAR (30 PSI Approx.)
In addition to this test, a calibration certificate of the pressure gauge issued by an accredited laboratory and all material certificates of the manufactured product are attached.
If requested by the client, we carry out hydrostatic tests, normally carried out at 1.25 times the working pressure. Test holding time depends on hose diameter; In flexible metal hoses, we have a range of 600 PSI for diameters ≤ 2” and 400 PSI for diameters > 2” and ≤ 6”.
Metal expansion joints:
We carry out a penetrating ink test on all types of flexible metal joints manufactured by us on the weld between the tube and the bellows according to the ASME SECTION VIII – DIVISION I APPENDIX 8 standard or also cited in the EJMA standard, taking into account the group of stainless materials and carbon steels.
Our metal expansion joints are always hydrostatically tested, this test is carried out at 1.25 times the working pressure. If required by the client, Flexilatina can carry out other types of tests such as RX or metallographic tests.
All this allows us to offer our clients 100% reliable and safe solutions. Any accessory that is going to be assembled in an industrial plant, whether metal hose or expansion joint, must be perfectly tested; Not using a reliable supplier creates a risk that translates into cost.