The Applied Technical Services Family of Companies’ (ATS FoC’s) acoustic emission leak testing services identify leaks that could jeopardize equipment and structures. Industrial environments are often quite noisy, making it difficult for personnel to hear the faint hiss of an equipment leak. In fact, many leaks are inaudible to the human ear and can only be detected using specialized equipment. Fortunately, our highly trained technicians have the expertise and resources needed to conduct acoustic emission tests, identifying leaks present in equipment and structures.
What is Acoustic Emission Testing?
Acoustic emission (AE) testing is the process of using specialized equipment to detect and record acoustic emissions. Acoustic emission occurs when materials experience a rapid release of stress energy, causing the material to produce transient elastic waves similar to sound waves. AE can occur in various materials, including metals, composites, and concrete. The phenomena is often caused by the following:
- Cracking
- Melting
- Phase transformation
- Thermal stress
AE testing is an effective early detection system capable of identifying early indications of flaws or impending failures for a range of equipment and materials, including the following:
- Composite materials
- Piping
- Pressure vessels
- Valves
- Storage tanks
- Structural steel
- Welds
More About Our AE Leak Testing Services
Our nondestructive testing specialists provide acoustic emission leak tests that help strengthen our clients’ predictive maintenance programs. We take immense pride in our ability to deliver reliable results that can help our clients safeguard their operations from costly repairs caused by damaged and defective materials and equipment. Our AE services are an excellent solution for clients interested in the continuous monitoring of their material’s health. Our team tailors its approach in accordance with our clients’ unique needs, and our services can help our clients do the following:
- Detect early signs of damage.
- Identify and locate leaks.
- Provide real-time data on the health and integrity of equipment and structures
Contact Us
Call +1 (888)-287-5227 or complete a web form to learn more about how our AE emission leak tests can help protect your business from equipment failure and structural degradation.

