Automatic Leak Inspection System - Helium Leak Tester

THE LEAK TESTERS Product catalog FA Division 283, Aoya-cho, Minami-ku, Hamamatsu, 435-8568, Japan TEL +81-53-467-3601 FAX +81-53-467-3613 Website Inquiry URL https://www.yamahafinetech.co.jp/en/ The contents of this catalog are subject to change without notice.

YAMAHA FINE TECHNOLOGIES THE LEAK TESTERS Chamber method for high performance and reliability, and sniffer method to save space and cost At Yamaha Fine Technologies, we bring together our unique technologies to develop the leak testing equipment that Many Yamaha Leak Testers have been chosen as reliable, high-performance products for use in factories for governs product quality. automobile parts, home electrical appliances, and other items. We help to create safe, highly reliable products in fields that demand excellent quality, such as leak testing of automo- Sniffer-type and other systems are options that enable high-precision testing to suit applications and meet needs. bile parts, and of a new generation of cell types such as lithium ion cells. Chamber method The chamber method allows highly reliable testing, identifying leaks with 100 to Structure Real value 10-8 [Pa m3/sec] 1,000 times the precision offered with conventional water immersion and Features Reliably detects leakage in the entire workpiece compressed air differential pressure leak testers. Rapid leak measurement Compared to the sniffer method, which takes more time to detect leaks with a No human error Easy to automate probe, the chamber method allows rapid testing of entire product. Choose the testing gas appropriate for the intended workpiece No need for measures against helium pollution and the leakage standard applied Chamber Recommended Aluminum automobile wheels workpieces Drum cans Air conditioners Example: Vacuum chamber method Fuel tanks, etc. We offer helium leak testers that use helium as the test gas, or hydrogen leak detectors that use hydrogen. You can choose the optimum test gas to suit the intended workpieces. Application Sensing valve Helium Leak Tester Hydrogen Leak Detector Helium supply Leak Tester for Desktop Hydrogen Leak Detector Lithium-ion Battery Cases YHLD-100 Detect tiny leaks in lithium ion cell cases with high precision. Measure between 0.5 ppm and 13,000 ppm with a single unit. Chamber vacuum pump Helium-type automatic testing system. Rapid responses inside 0.7 seconds allow rapid, safe Workpiece vacuum pump measurement over a wide range. Helium recycle Helium Leak Detector Helium recycle Fore vacuum pump vacuum pump (also used as roughing vacuum pump) Helium supply and recycle unit YHLD-100 Sniffer method Structure Real value 10-6 [Pa m3/sec] Features The leak location is known directly Detectable leak rate Position of Hydrogen / Helium Leak Detector Saves equipment space Low equipment cost Test method Flow rate type Cost Helium type Leak Detector Air type Hydrogen type Sensor Hydrogen type Air type Application Submerged type Helium type Gas for testing Accuracy 101 1 10-1 10-2 10-3 10-4 10-5 10-6 10-7 10-8 10-9 10-10 Leak rate 1 2

LEAK TEST METHOD FOR EACH TARGET WORKPIECE ~10-4 Pa . m3/sec 10-5 10-6 10-7 10-8 Helium sniffer method Helium chamber method Hydrogen hood method Hydrogen chamber method Automobile parts Aluminum wheels Fuel tanks Mufflers Brake hoses Car compressors Lithium ion cells Converter cases Delivery pipes Cans Home electrical appliances and utensils Drum cans Heat exchangers Fire extinguishers 18L cans Spray cans Containers ■ Foods ■ Pharmaceuticals ■ Cosmetics 3 4

Helium Leak Tester HELIUM LEAK TEST SYSTEM Lineup Yamaha Finetech utilizes a unique low-vacuum chamber and helium gas detector to provide highly reliable testing. Comprehensive fail-safing and advanced control systems make operation and maintenance easy. YHS-630 Specifications Leak detector YHS-630 We design products to suit our customers' production environments and workpieces. Leak detector Judgment leak rate 1 x 10-8 to 1 x 10-2 Pa . m3/sec From proposals right through to delivery—we invite you to leave everything up to us! Minimum detection leak rate 1 x 10-8 Pa . m3/sec Sniffer Method Startup time 3 minutes Number of analysis tube filaments Double Filaments (2) Analysis tube seal Flat Gasket Calibration External Temperature 10 to 40°C Humidity 90% or less Power supply AC 100V±10% Single phase 50 / 60Hz 10A Dimensions W546mm x D378mm x H470mm Features of Helium Leak Tester Weight 46kg Tiny leaks detected accurately Yamaha's proprietary low vacuum chamber system judges tiny leaks with an accuracy 100 to 1000 times as high as the accuracy of a submerged type or differential pressure air leak detection method. YLD-510 Specifications Leak detector YLD-510 Construction of a system directly connected to your production line possible Leak detector Judgment leak rate 1 x 10-9 to 1 x 10-2 Pa . m3/sec Minimum detection leak rate 1 x 10-9 Pa . m3/sec It is possible to construct a system directly connected to your production line and a robot-based transfer system when it is combined Startup time 3 minutes with Yamaha's factory automation technology. Productivity can be increased by manpower saving or unmanned operation. Number of analysis tube filaments Double Filaments (2) Analysis tube seal Flat Gasket Calibration Choose between external and internal Operational errors are reduced with a fail-safe system calibration leaks for calibration work Temperature 10 to 40°C A system is designed with safety in mind so as to reduce the operator load and prevent mistakes, Humidity 90% or less such as adopting automatic sorting of conforming/non-conforming items, marking, processing check, and interlocking. Power supply AC 200V±10%, 3 phase, 800 VA Dimensions W456mm x D291mm x H578mm Weight 35kg Easy operation and easy maintenance A sophisticated control system is adopted to make operation and maintenance easy. In case of an operational error or problem, messages in Japanese help you navigate and find a quick and appropriate recovery method. YLT-1100 Specification example Comprehensive support provided from design to assembly and adjustment Applications Engine cover AbsorberPackage-type leak tester Detection Detection method 180 degree magnetic deflection type mass spectrometercapability Detection capability 1.0 x 10-9 to 9.0 x 10-3 Pa m3/sec Comprehensive systems can be offered to customers by carrying out design and manufacturing all in-house, Cycle time Leak cube system Depend on chamber size and Leak rate(excluding work replacement) from an inspection workpiece handling machine up to control design and assembly & adjustment. Helium charging pressure max 0.9 MPa (G) Workpiece volume 400 [cc] ((Workpiece=1000) - (core (600)) 115 [cc] ((Workpiece=400) - (core (285)) Selected Chamber size W380mm x D285mm x H120mm Approx. 13L W120mm x D100mm x H345mm Approx. 4.2L unit Demo system dimensions W900mm x D1100mm x H1500mm One of the best track records in Japan Chamber vacuum pump 100 [m3/h] Workpiece vacuum pump 21 [m3/h] Detector vacuum pump 25 [m3/h] For Yamaha's leak testers, more than 500 systems have been supplied to a wide range of industries, Usage Temperature 10 to 40°C having the top share in each of the fuel tank, aluminum wheel, and drum inspections in Japan. environment Power supply 3φAC200V±10% 50/60Hz 300VA Helium 0.4 [MPa] Rc 3/8 inch Air 0.4 [MPa] Rc 3/8 inch Nitrogen 0.2 [MPa] Rc 3/8 inch Display Display 5 inch LCD touch panel Language Selectable between Japanese and English Inspection mode Helium test, master check (inspection based on reference leak) Calibration External / Internal Setting Threshold value, master check upper limit, lower limit, calibration leak rate, and others Records Test result / Error records / Maintenance records / Accumulation counter I / O I / O signals are 20 (External start / stop, Mode selection, Error signal etc.) System example Data USB port (type A) USB Ver1.1 compliant A commercially available USB memory stick or CF I/F is connected to store the settings, test histories, and error histories in it. * This specification was envisaged by Yamaha Fine Technologies as a demo system, and the leak volume, seal pressure, and other parameters are not actual requirement specification values from customers. * Products in this catalog are subject to change without notice, for the purpose of improvement to functionality and performance. 5 6

Helium Leak Tester SOLUTION CASES for Lithium-ion Battery Cases We design and develop systems to suit the size of the intended workpiece, the leakage standards applied, and the Specifications production facilities of the customer. We offer proposals for optimal testers to meet customer requirements. Application examples Lithium-ion Battery We also develop systems capable of performing automatic inspection, by combining testing equipment with supply Workpiece size Design customized to suit the size of the robots and other equipment. workpiece required by the customer. Detectable leak rate 1.0 x 10-9Pa to 9.0 x 10-3Pa . m3/s Detection method Vacuum chamber method for Aluminum Wheels Specifications Application examples Aluminum wheels Detection method Vacuum chamber method Cycle time 20 to 30 seconds* (Per chamber) * The time varies depending on the specifications, program, and chamber section. Workpiece size Up to 13” to 20” in diameter / up to 10” in width Detectable leak rate 1.0 x 10-5Pa . m3/s Helium charging pressure 0.4 to 0.2MPa (G) Chamber internal pressure -0.1MPa (G) Helium concentration 10% or less* * As an option, a helium recycling unit can be installed. for Car compressor Rotary indexing table type An all-in-one automatic inspection system that carries out opera- Specifications tions from vacuuming to helium charging, inspection, and helium Application examples Car compressor recycling with one unit. Overwhelming cycle time is realized. Workpiece size W5400 mm x D3000 mm for Fuel Tanks Detection method Vacuum chamber method Cycle time 24 seconds/workpiece Specifications Helium charging pressure 2.0MPa (G) Helium concentration 100% Application examples Fuel Tanks Detection method Vacuum chamber method Cycle time 30 seconds* (Standard specifications 2-chamber type) * The time varies depending on the specifications, program, and chamber section. Workpiece size Max. 1200 x 800 x 250mm Detectable leak rate 1.0 x 10-5Pa . m3/s Helium charging pressure -0.09MPa (G) Chamber internal pressure -0.1MPa (G) Helium concentration 100%* * As an option, a helium recycling unit can be installed. for Car compressor Pallet feed type An automatic inspection system that carries out operations from vacuuming to helium Specifications for Drums charging, inspection, and helium recycling, each on a unit basis. This system is easy to Application examples Car compressor Workpiece size W8200 x D3700 mm Specifications be combined into an existing production line, which makes process management easy. Detection method Vacuum chamber method Application examples Drums Cycle time 18 seconds/unit Detection method Vacuum chamber method Helium charging pressure 1.7MPa (G) Cycle time 4.7 seconds* (2-chamber type) Helium concentration 80% * The time varies depending on the specifications, program, and the number chambers. Workpiece size JIS Z 1601 and International Standard type B Volume: 200L Detectable leak rate Leakage from a hole with a diameter of 0.03 mm or more Helium charging pressure 0MPa (G) Chamber internal pressure -0.1MPa (G) Helium concentration 0.15% or less 7 8

Hydrogen Leak Detector HYDROGEN LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM Lineup 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. YHLD-100 Leak detected without fail and the leak location identified 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 Desktop Hydrogen 13,000 ppm with a single unit. Leak Detector With its wide dynamic range, concentrations of 0.5 ppm to 13,000 ppm are Quick measurement is realized by high-speed response and real measurement. A desktop type and a handy type are measured just with one unit. For a concentration of 13,000 ppm or more, a available. warning is generated to stop the measurement process. The response speed is 0.7 seconds or less. Measurement is performed quickly, safely, and widely. Specifications Detected concentration 0.5 to 13,000ppm Detection method Sniffer method Feature Inline support possible Features of Hydrogen Leak Detector Application examples Yamaha's proprietary MEMS hydrogen Startup and return each in one second sensor adopted. or less realized Food and cosmetic Air intake Engine Air conditioner High resolution detection is possible with Yamaha's propri- High throughput inspection realizes return after measure- product containers etary MEMS sensor. Low (0.5 ppm) to high (13,000 ppm) ment quickly, making it possible to move to the next concentrations are supported detection quickly. YHLD-300 A portable and handy, small lightweight type, Cordless Hydrogen detecting any location freely Leak Detector This detector is a cordless version inheriting as-is the function of YHLD-100 MEMS hydrogen sensor element Rapid response (hydrogen 1,000 ppm) that detects concentrations in the range 0.5 ppm to 13,000 ppm. You can perform detection freely while checking with the display at hand. The energy Danger detected quickly to generate a warning Real measurement saving function using the acceleration sensor is provided. Specifications When the hydrogen concentration exceeds 13,000 ppm Even in an atmosphere with the Detected concentration 0.5 to 13,000ppm (=1.3%), a "DANGER" message is displayed, and a warning is same hydrogen concentration, Detection method Sniffer method generated to stop the measurement process. as far as hydrogen is present, the detected value is displayed. Application examples At high hydrogen concentra- tions, neither linearity degrada- tion nor output saturation Food and cosmetic Air intake Engine Air conditioner occurs. product containers Wide dynamic range YMHN-50 Solve gas supply instability in leak tests What is Hydrogen Leak Detector? Hydrogen trace This equipment can generate a hydrogen-nitrogen mixed gas just by gas generator supplying purified water. Capable of generating trace gases that comply with international standards in a safe and affordable manner. A low-cost leak test using hydrogen Advantages of using hydrogen Specifications The hydrogen leak detector is a leak testing device for ●A leak test realized safety and at low cost because Producible hydrogen concentration Max. 3.5vol% identifying the leak location by injecting hydrogen into the hydrogen is cheaper and safer than helium Trace gas discharge flow rate Max. 50NL/min workpiece and holding the sensor to ● Safe when using a gas mixture of 5% H2 and 95% N2 Trace gas discharge pressure Max. 390kPa the workpiece. Yamaha Fine Tech. because it is inflammable Water supply Purified water (electrical conductivity of 0.2 μS/cm or below) introduces the sniffer method. ●Generation possible by using a hydrogen generating unit Application examples ●Cost reduction possible by properly using helium and Leak Detector hydrogen according to the workpiece because the Sensor Application hydrogen's detectable leak rate is a value between the Gas for testing value for helium and the value for air Food and cosmetic Fuel tanks Aluminum wheels Battery cases product containers 9 10