Innovative Solutions for High Flow Applications
The table below shows some of the pressure generators that Harwood Engineering currently has available in the shop. Some of this pressure testing equipment is available for lease as well, contact us today for additional information.
| Maximum Operating Pressure | Equipment | Test Fluid |
| 20,000 psi | Air operated pump | Water or oil |
| 50,000 psi | 15 horsepower hydraulically driven pump; 60 inch³/min displacement | Water * |
| 100,000 psi | 15 horsepower hydraulically driven pump; 40 inch³/min displacement | Water * |
| 200,000 psi | Air operated system | Coleman fuel |
| 200,000 psi | 5 horsepower hydraulically driven pump, 3.6 inch³/stroke displacement | Water and anti-freeze mix |
| 200,000 psi | 5 horsepower gas booster | Helium, nitrogen, argon (argon limited to 150000 psi ) |
* These pressure testing systems typically used for large volume work, where high flows are required.
Safe Pressure Testing Equipment
Harwood’s facility includes equipment suitable for the safe testing of high pressure equipment, which includes:
- 300 ton & 500 ton presses
- 1 Underground pit 8ft x 7ft x 6ft deep
- 2 Steel “clam shell” energy absorption shields
- Various smaller local shielding devices
- Blast Mat
To facilitate the handling of heavy items, the test site has available:
- 5-ton and 1-ton overhead crane
- 2-ton fork lift
- Engine hoist
