UKAS Traceable Leak Standards — What You Need to Know
UKAS traceable appears in specifications constantly, and is frequently misunderstood. Here is what it actually means for leak standards, and why the distinction matters at audit....
Luke Sansby
Director, Optimeasure
Ph.M, MBA, BSc (Hons). Director at Optimeasure, Luke specialises in leak detection and pressure testing, working directly with manufacturers across automotive, medical device, aerospace and industrial packaging on test method selection, system integration and standards compliance — including ISO 20485, ISO 20486 and the ASTM F1140 and F2054 burst test methods. Optimeasure has supplied and integrated leak test systems since 2003, and supplies and integrates INFICON instrumentation in the UK.
Articles by Luke Sansby
OWELD Oxy-Hydrogen Brazing Capabilities with Optimeasure
In the current manufacturing climate, agility is everything. Production volumes fluctuate, contracts become shorter, and the pressure to reduce Capital Expenditure (CapEx) is constant....
ASTM F2054 Burst Testing — A Complete Guide
ASTM F2054 is the restrained burst test for flexible package seals. This guide explains the method, how it differs from F1140, and what you need to run it defensibly....
Why Calibration is the Heart of Compliance
In regulated industries like aerospace, automotive, and medical device manufacturing, a “working” machine is not enough—it must be a proven one....
ISO 20486 Explained — Calibration of Reference Leaks for Gases
ISO 20486 is frequently mentioned in leak testing specifications but rarely explained. It governs the calibration of reference leaks — the artefacts every leak test ultimately depends on....
Machine Hire & Rental Strategy
In the current manufacturing climate, agility is everything. Production volumes fluctuate, contracts become shorter, and the pressure to reduce Capital Expenditure (CapEx) is constant....
Helium vs Hydrogen Leak Detection — Which Is Right for You?
Helium has long been the default tracer gas for high-sensitivity leak testing. Rising costs and supply volatility have made hydrogen a serious alternative — here is how the two compare in practice....
Balancing Precision, Speed, and Cost in Leak Detection
If you require high precision and high speed, air physics may not cooperate. You may need to invest in a vacuum chamber system....
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