Ductwork Leakage Testers

Air leakage impacts energy use, comfort, and system performance. For R&D teams investigating duct systems, fittings, and sealing technologies, ductwork leakage testers provide controlled conditions to measure leakage rates across a range of pressures. These systems are designed to support repeatable, data-driven studies in laboratories and on test sites.

What R&D teams gain:

• Controlled pressurization/depressurization to characterize leakage curves and material behavior.
• Calibrated flow measurement to quantify leakage rates and compare sealing methods.
• Portable hardware that adapts to lab rigs, prototype sections, and in situ assemblies.
• Data logging and export for analysis, model validation, and reporting to stakeholders.

Common research scenarios:

• Benchmarking new duct materials, sealants, and joint designs.
• Evaluating the impact of assembly practices on leakage performance.
• Supporting standards development and verifying test procedures.
• Studying the relationship between leakage, fan energy, and system control strategies.

Integrate with a full ventilation toolkit:

• Use micromanometers for precise test pressure measurement and control feedback.
• Apply anemometers to characterize upstream/downstream velocity fields.
• Combine with capture hoods to study terminal effects in assembled systems.

TSI supports R&D programs with guidance on instrument selection, calibration intervals, and data workflows that align with quality requirements. Engage our team to configure a duct leakage testing solution suited to your pressure ranges, flow capacities, and research objectives.