Hydrogen Leak Detector Hydrogen Leak Detection System

Yamaha Fine Tech's proprietary MEMS hydrogen sensor equipped, and a wide range of concentrations, from low to high concentrations, detectable just with one unit.
A high resolution hydrogen leak detector that can detect low to high concentrations in the range from 0.5 ppm to 13,000 ppm with a single unit.
Quick measurement is realized by high-speed response and real measurement. A desktop type and a handy type are available.

Features of Hydrogen Leak Detector

Yamaha's proprietary MEMS hydrogen sensor adopted.

High resolution detection is possible with Yamaha's proprietary MEMS sensor. Low (0.5 ppm) to high (13,000 ppm) concentrations are supported.

[ Image ] Yamaha's proprietary MEMS hydrogen sensor adopted.

Startup and return each in one second or less realized

High throughput inspection realizes return after measurement quickly, making it possible to move to the next detection quickly.

[ Image ] Startup and return each in one second or less realized

Danger detected quickly to generate a warning

When the hydrogen concentration exceeds 13,000 ppm (=1.3%), a "DANGER" message is displayed, and a warning is generated to stop the measurement process.

[ Image ] Danger detected quickly to generate a warning

Real measurement

Even in an atmosphere with the same hydrogen concentration, as far as hydrogen is present, the detected value is displayed. At high hydrogen concentrations, neither linearity degradation nor output saturation occurs.

[ Image ] Real measurement

What is Hydrogen Leak Detector?

A low-cost leak test using hydrogen

The hydrogen leak detector is a leak testing device for identifying the leak location by injecting hydrogen into the workpiece and holding the sensor to the workpiece. Yamaha Fine Tech. introduces the sniffer method.
[ Image ] A low-cost leak test using hydrogen

Advantages of using hydrogen

  • A leak test realized safety and at low cost because hydrogen is cheaper and safer than helium
  • Safe when using a gas mixture of 5% H2 and 95% N2 because it is nonflammable
  • Generation possible by using a hydrogen generating unit
  • Cost reduction possible by properly using helium and hydrogen according to the workpiece because the hydrogen's detectable leak rate is a value between the value for helium and the value for air

Detectable leak rate

[ Image ] Detectable leak rate

Position of Hydrogen Leak Detector

[ Image ] Position of Hydrogen Leak Detector

Application examples

Application image / Name Name Reference leak specification
[ Image ] Food and cosmetic product containers

Food and cosmetic product containers

Double-layered containers
Pillow type packages
φ10μm or less
φ3μm or less
[ Image ] Engine

Engine

Radiators
Water pumps
Cylinder heads
Cylinder blocks
Oil pans
Engine assemblies
Oil pumps
10-4 Pa・m3/s or less
[ Image ] Air intake

Air intake

Intake manifolds
Exhaust manifolds
Intercooler
Turbochargers
Catalytic converters
Mufflers
10-4 Pa・m3/s or less
[ Image ] Fuel system

Fuel system

Fuel tank assemblies
Fuel pipes
Fuel pumps
Canisters
10-4 Pa・m3/s or less
[ Image ] Trans missions

Transmissions

Torque converters
Transmission cases
Cylinder second brakes
Oil pump housings
10-4 Pa・m3/s or less
[ Image ] Wheels

Wheels

Aluminum wheels
Aluminum temporary wheels
Steel wheels
10-4 Pa・m3/s or less
 

Others

Steering pumps
Air suspensions
Brake boosters
Brake master cylinders
Inflators
Battery
Tilt parts for ships
10-4 Pa・m3/s or less

Business Flow

  1. Consultation with customer about conditions
  2. Consideration of seal methods/confirmation of judgment criteria
  3.  (Workpiece test/Consideration of conditions and regulations)
  4. Specification presentation/explanation of proposal/regulations submission
  5. Order received
  6. Transport and adjustment

*The flow is different for a dedicated unit.

Contact point

Inquiry by email

  • Request an estimate
  • Request a demonstration
  • Request a catalog
  • Request detailed specifications

Inquiry by phone

+81-53-467-3601