What are the key components of the Hydrostatic Test Bench?

Key components include a 10 bar ball valve with 1/4 inch BSPF end connection, an FRL unit rated to 16 bar / 230 psi, a 0-16 bar working pressure gauge, an MS-188 pump, a 0-3000 bar test pressure gauge, and a 3600 ml capacity burette for water-displacement measurement.

What after-sales support does Neometrix provide for the Hydrostatic Test Bench?

Neometrix provides comprehensive after-sales support including installation, commissioning, operator training, calibration support, preventive maintenance, and on-site service for the Hydrostatic Test Bench.

How can I get a quotation for the Hydrostatic Test Bench?

You can request a quotation for the Hydrostatic Test Bench by contacting Neometrix Engineering Pvt Ltd through the website at https://neometrixgroup.com/products/hydrostatic-test-bench or by reaching out via email or phone.

Does Neometrix export the Hydrostatic Test Bench internationally?

Yes, Neometrix Engineering Pvt Ltd exports the Hydrostatic Test Bench to global customers in defence, industrial gas, and cylinder requalification sectors across multiple countries.

Hydrostatic Test Bench / Compressed Gas Cylinder Proof-Pressure & Leak Test / IS 5844 · MIL-STD / Noida · India

HYDROSTATIC TEST BENCH · UP TO 3000 BAR GAUGE

Hydrostatic Test Bench, cylinder proof-pressure testing to 1.5× working pressure.

The Hydrostatic Test Bench is built for testing the strength and leaks of compressed gas cylinders. The cylinder is filled with a liquid, usually water, and pressurized up to 1.5 times its working pressure, with master pressure gauges installed as per IS:5844 requirements — a compact, repeatable proof-pressure and leak test station for CNG, industrial gas and defence gas cylinders.

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Neometrix Hydrostatic Test Bench — pump skid, control panel and gas cylinder booster assembly

Fig · 01 Hydrostatic Test Bench · pump skid and control panel, as manufactured

Qualification testing supported to:

DEF STAN STANAG MIL-SPEC

Test Ratio

1.5× W.P.

Test Gauge

0–3000bar

FRL Supply

16bar / 230 psi

Burette

3600ml

Standard

IS5844

Overview

Every cylinder, proof-tested and leak-checked.

Reliable requalification of compressed gas cylinders requires a precision-engineered proof-pressure station — the Hydrostatic Test Bench validates cylinder strength, weld integrity and leak-tightness on real hardware, to a documented, gauge-traceable test pressure.

Hydrostatic Test Bench — twin pump-skid assembly with driving gas cylinders and pressure regulators

Fig · 02 Twin pump-skid assembly · driving gas cylinders and pressure instrumentation

The Hydrostatic Test Bench, developed by Neometrix, is built for testing the strength and leaks of compressed gas cylinders. The test involves filling the cylinder with a liquid — usually water — and pressurizing it to 1.5 times its working pressure. Master pressure gauges installed as per IS:5844 read and record the applied test pressure throughout the cycle.

Built around a compact air-driven pump skid, FRL-conditioned air supply, and a graduated burette for water-displacement measurement, the bench offers a repeatable, gauge-traceable hydrostatic stretch and leak test station for cylinder manufacturers, refilling stations and periodic statutory requalification facilities.

A cylinder proof-pressure and leak test bench that behaves like an automated hydrostatic testing machine — not a manually-gauged rig.

Every cylinder is pressurized to its specific 1.5× test ratio while the master gauge, working pressure gauge and burette reading are recorded for full traceability against the applicable cylinder specification.

Key Components

Six components, one test circuit.

From the ball valve and FRL air-supply conditioning through to the master test pressure gauge and displacement burette, every component is sized and rated for reliable, repeatable cylinder hydrostatic testing.

COMP · 01

Ball Valve

Working pressure 10 bar, 1/4″ BSPF end connection — isolates and directs the pressurizing circuit into the cylinder under test.

10 Bar · 1/4″ BSPF

COMP · 02

FRL Unit

Filter-regulator-lubricator conditioning the drive-air supply, rated up to 16 bar / 230 psi P1 max, protecting and regulating the pump's air input.

16 Bar · 230 PSI Max

COMP · 03

Working Pressure Gauge

0–16 bar working pressure gauge, 1/4″ NPTM end connection, 2-1/2″ dial — monitors circuit pressure ahead of the cylinder.

0–16 Bar · 2-1/2″ Dial

COMP · 04

MS-188 Pump

Air-driven intensifier pump — 1/4″ NPTF air inlet, 3/8″ NPTF liquid inlet, 1/4″ NPTF liquid outlet — generates the hydrostatic test pressure.

Air-Driven Intensifier

COMP · 05

Test Pressure Gauge

Master test pressure gauge rated 0–3000 bar, 1/4″ BSPPM end connection — the primary IS:5844 traceable reading during the 1.5× proof cycle.

0–3000 Bar · IS 5844

COMP · 06

Burette

3600 ml capacity graduated burette — measures water displacement/expansion during the hydrostatic stretch test for permanent-expansion evaluation.

3600 ml Capacity

Test Procedure

One cycle. Gauge-traceable throughout.

From cylinder mounting through pressurization and leak observation — the bench runs a controlled hydrostatic sequence with the master gauge reading recorded at every stage.

T · 01

Cylinder Fill & Purge

The compressed gas cylinder is connected to the test circuit and filled completely with water, purging trapped air before pressurization begins.

Water-Filled · Air-Purged

T · 02

Controlled Pressurization

The air-driven MS-188 pump raises internal pressure in a controlled ramp until the cylinder reaches 1.5 times its rated working pressure.

1.5× Working Pressure

T · 03

Master Gauge Hold & Read

Test pressure is held for the specified dwell period while the IS:5844 master pressure gauge and working pressure gauge are read and logged.

IS 5844 Master Gauge

T · 04

Expansion & Leak Check

The 3600 ml burette reading is taken to assess permanent volumetric expansion, and the cylinder body and valve are checked for leaks.

Burette Reading · Leak Check

T · 05

Controlled Depressurization

Pressure is released through the ball valve in a controlled manner, and the cylinder is drained before removal from the test fixture.

Ball Valve Vent Path

T · 06

Pass / Fail Recording

Test pressure held, permanent expansion and leak-check outcome are recorded against the cylinder identification for periodic requalification records.

Traceable Test Record

Gallery

The bench, as delivered.

The Hydrostatic Test Bench pump skid, gauges and control panel, and a short walkthrough of the system in operation.

Hydrostatic Test Bench — full pump skid with control panel and driving gas cylinder

Hydrostatic Test Bench — twin pump-skid assembly overview

Hydrostatic Test Bench — close view of pump, pressure gauges and manifold

Hydrostatic Test Bench — control panel detail, hour meter and start/stop

Fig · Gallery4-view photo documentation — Hydrostatic Test Bench

Downloads

Engineering design document.

Engineering design documentation for the Hydrostatic Test Bench, available as PDF.

Design Document

Hydrostatic Test Engineering Design Document

PDF

Specifications

Technical parameters.

Machine Type	Hydrostatic proof-pressure and leak test bench for compressed gas cylinders
Applicable Standard	IS:5844 — master pressure gauges installed as per requirement
Test Ratio	1.5× cylinder rated working pressure
Test Medium	Water (or other suitable liquid)
Ball Valve	Working pressure 10 bar, 1/4″ BSPF end connection
FRL Unit	P1 max 16 bar / 230 psi
Working Pressure Gauge	0–16 bar, 1/4″ NPTM end connection, 2-1/2″ dial
Pump	MS-188 — air inlet 1/4″ NPTF, liquid inlet 3/8″ NPTF, liquid outlet 1/4″ NPTF
Test Pressure Gauge	Working pressure 0–3000 bar, 1/4″ BSPPM end connection
Burette	3600 ml capacity, graduated for expansion measurement
Key Components	Master pressure gauges, cylinder valve interface, compressed gas cylinder fixture

Applications

Where it applies.

01CNG cylinder manufacturing and refilling station testing

02Periodic statutory hydrostatic requalification of gas cylinders

03Oxygen and nitrogen industrial gas cylinder testing

04Defence and industrial compressed gas cylinder qualification

05Fire extinguisher cylinder proof-pressure and leak testing

06Seamless gas cylinder manufacturer quality assurance per IS:5844

07Cylinder valve and fitting leak verification

08R&D and pilot-batch cylinder strength characterisation

09Third-party inspection and calibration laboratories

In Depth

The complete technical read.

Hydrostatic Test Bench — pump, gauges and pressure manifold detail

Fig · 03 Pump, master gauge and pressure manifold detail — drive-air and liquid ports

Why Hydrostatic Testing Matters

Compressed gas cylinders are pressure vessels that weaken gradually through repeated fill-discharge cycles, corrosion and mechanical stress. Hydrostatic testing is the standard method for verifying a cylinder can still safely hold its rated working pressure: the cylinder is filled with water and pressurized to 1.5 times its working pressure, well beyond normal service conditions, while master pressure gauges installed as per IS:5844 provide a traceable, calibrated reading of the exact test pressure reached.

Key Features

Master pressure gauges — IS:5844 traceable readout of applied test pressure
Compressed gas cylinder fixture — secure mounting for the cylinder under test
Cylinder valve interface — direct connection to the cylinder valve for fill, pressurize and vent
Air-driven MS-188 pump — generates hydrostatic test pressure without electrical intensifiers in the wetted circuit
Graduated burette — quantifies permanent volumetric expansion after the test cycle

Safety Notes

Test pressure ramp and dwell are controlled through the FRL-conditioned air supply to the MS-188 pump
Cylinder is fully water-filled and air-purged before pressurization to avoid a compressible-gas hazard during test
Ball valve provides a dedicated, controlled depressurization path at the end of each test cycle
Master and working pressure gauges should be periodically calibrated to maintain IS:5844 traceability

FAQ

Common questions.

Q01 What is the Hydrostatic Test Bench used for?

It is used for testing the strength and leaks of compressed gas cylinders. The cylinder is filled with a liquid, usually water, and pressurized to 1.5 times its working pressure, with master pressure gauges installed as per IS:5844 requirements.

Q02 What test pressure does the bench generate?

The bench pressurizes cylinders to 1.5 times their rated working pressure. The master test pressure gauge is rated to 3000 bar and the working pressure gauge on the control side is rated 0–16 bar.

Q03 What standard governs this test?

The bench is built around master pressure gauges installed as per IS:5844, the Indian Standard governing periodic hydrostatic testing of seamless gas cylinders, and can be configured to customer-specified and MIL-STD requirements for defence-supplied cylinders.

Q04 What is the burette used for?

The 3600 ml graduated burette measures the water displaced during the test, allowing the permanent volumetric expansion of the cylinder to be calculated and checked against the allowable limit.

Q05 What industries use the Hydrostatic Test Bench?

CNG and industrial gas cylinder manufacturing and refilling stations, oxygen and nitrogen cylinder requalification facilities, fire extinguisher cylinder testing, and defence and industrial gas systems requiring periodic statutory cylinder testing.

Q06 Is the Hydrostatic Test Bench customizable?

Yes, Neometrix offers customized versions tailored to specific cylinder sizes, working pressures, gauge ranges, and industry or customer-specified standards.

Q07 Who manufactures the Hydrostatic Test Bench?

Neometrix Engineering Pvt Ltd, Noida, India.

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Hydrostatic Test Bench, cylinder proof-pressure testing to 1.5× working pressure.

Every cylinder, proof-tested and leak-checked.

Six components, one test circuit.

Ball Valve

FRL Unit

Working Pressure Gauge

MS-188 Pump

Test Pressure Gauge

Burette

One cycle. Gauge-traceable throughout.

Cylinder Fill & Purge

Controlled Pressurization

Master Gauge Hold & Read

Expansion & Leak Check

Controlled Depressurization

Pass / Fail Recording

The bench, as delivered.

Engineering design document.

Technical parameters.

Where it applies.

The complete technical read.

Why Hydrostatic Testing Matters

Key Features

Safety Notes

Common questions.

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