Studies show that 5-10% of valves in industries are leaking internally and this despite the fact that companies spend more than € 8 billion per year on inspection of equipment.

Leakages can lead to: 

• Losses  :  Leaking valves do not only lead to the loss of process material; in the case of steam valves, leaks also lead to high energy losses.
• Risk of injury : Many valves are used to shut off processes in order to repair equipment in this area. Leaking valves can endanger workers.
• Contamination : Leaks can lead to contamination or, in the worst case, environmental pollution

How do companies handle the problem today?

• Many companies replace valves on a regular basis without diagnosis due to lacking know-how
  → costly
• Some companies pause the machines to use test benches
  → time consuming
• Only a few companies use mobile inspection systems
  → expert know-how required