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About National Hydro
National Hydro Cylinder Testing Services operates and manages an approved and licensed cylinder test station GCT 720 audited by SAI Global.
The station is certified to test the following: Automotive LPG, Composite, Seamless and Welded and Brazed Cylinders.
Qualified and experienced staff, who are approved signatories, carry out low-pressure and high-pressure testing on:
Gas Cylinders | Air Hoses | Hydraulic Pipe and Tubing | Water and Gas Pipes and Spools | Firefighting Cylinders & Fire Extinguishers.
Regarding fire extinguishers, we fill and service most brands, models, and types of firefighting cylinders. Testing and certification of existing cylinders allows continued use, saving the importation of replacements and achieving reduced scrap or landfill. It is cost-effective and good for the environment.
Structural Integrity Testing
There are two forms of methodology that compose the Structural Integrity Testing “SIT” that we work with, Hydrostatic Testing and Non-Destructive Testing.
What is “SIT”
This is when we can apply a certain methodology of testing to a component / object to determine its structural integrity and deem that it is safe, and will stand up to its intended use for what it was engineered to do.
Hydrostatic Testing
National Hydro Cylinder Testing Services has the capability to hydrostatically test to various pressures.
We can test to as low as 1.0 MPA or as high as 100 MPA, with either a Proof Test or a Volumetric Expansion Test.
**Reliable Hydrostatic Pressure Tests with the XP2i Digital Pressure Gauge**
For all quality assurance, our station has invested in crystal engineering XP2i data log pressure gauges.
Being one of the most accurate test gauges available on the market, and offering data logging capabilities, it allows us to offer a service to meet all quality assurance requirements as Hydrostatic Pressure Tests are rigorous safety assessment to ensure that gas pressurised cylinders, pipelines, spools, and other pressurised equipment can operate and sustain their test pressure levels. It’s important to collect, analyse, and store the data gathered from these tests to optimize performance and ensure quality in the future.
NDT – Non Destructive Testing
National Hydro Cylinder Testing Services uses three types of Non Destructive Testing procedures X-Ray, Ultrasonically, Dye Penetrant to test welds or wall structures for examining for cracks and flaws within an object such as a weld on a pressure vessel or the neck threads on a gas cylinder.
X-Ray Testing
X-Ray Testing
National Hydro in association with NDE Solutions provides services in Non Destructive Testing with X-RAY and similar solutions for quality critical components including aviation components such as entire composite helicopter rotor blade.
Advanced NDT & Robotic Solutions in X-ray and Computed Systems designed to ensure your equipment functions safely and correctly each and every time.
- Real-time product analysis helping you to identify the structural integrity and quality level of internal components.
- Assisting you to understand if a component has failed by providing high-resolution x-ray imaging from every conceivable angle and view.
- Live manipulation of your product while x-ray imaging to determine what is occurring under load and operation.
- Product screening for detection of contamination and/or foreign material FOD.
Eddy Current Testing
Eddy Current Testing
Eddy current testing is used to detect surface and near-surface flaws in conductive materials.
This non-destructive testing technique is non-hazardous and commonly used in aluminium gas cylinders, these aluminium cylinders are used for SCUBA diving, firefighting, carbonating beverages and in the medical field. Some of these cylinders may develop cracks and may be seen during visual inspection.
Eddy current test system utilizes the eddy current test technique method which very effectively locates SUSTAINED LOAD CRACKING (SLC) in high-pressure aluminium cylinders.
These cracks can cause leaking and ultimately lead to catastrophic failure (explosion). Special Features Applications In sustained load cracking, small radial cracks start at the base of the threaded neck area and propagate toward the shoulder (the cylinder body) and up into the neck (threaded area) as the cracks grow deeper. Eventually, these cracks can become quite deep and can lead to tank rupture. Eddy current techniques can detect these cracks in the initial stages of formation long before there is any real hazard.
Dye Penetrant Testing
Dye Penetrant Inspections
This non-destructive testing technique, also known as liquid penetrant inspection (LPI), is a cost-effective method used to locate surface-breaking flaws such as cracks, porosity, laps, seams, and other surface discontinuities. Dye penetrant inspection can be applied to both ferrous and non-ferrous materials and all non-porous materials (metals, plastics, or ceramics).
Blasting and Painting Services
For cylinders that are structurally sound but need a cosmetic improvement, National Hydro Cylinder Testing Services Partners with Defence Coating Systems and offers cylinder blasting and painting services.
After a cylinder has undergone and passed a hydrostatic test, Our cylinder blasting machines remove all the paint, scale, and exterior contaminations from the tank. The new, clean cylinder is then ready for our application of tough new paint.
Our Protective Coating is built on our ability to work to exact MIL-SPECS, our quality management system, and our ability to achieve the required outcomes for our clients.
With more than 15 years’ experience in powder coating offering a continuous conveyor line with an online iron phosphate pre-treatment system with the ability to process large volumes.
We are able to blast up to six metre lengths and a high volume of small parts through our tumble blaster. We offer a range of abrasive media including ceramic, steel shot, and garnet.
Workshop Capabilities
Air Bank & G Size Gas Cylinders
Air Bank & G Size Gas Cylinders
National Hydro can offer re-testing services for all G Size Air Bank and Gas Cylinders.
Services include De-Valving, Internal Wall Inspections, Hydrostatic Testing & Drying, If Required De-scaling Cylinder Wall Whipping.
Aviation Oxygen Cylinders
Aviation Oxygen Cylinders
National Hydro can hydrostatic test, re-certify & clean various aviation oxygen cylinders.
With special washing and drying techniques, we are able to offer aviation oxygen cylinders tested and cleaned, ready to use with oxygen gas.
Composite Cylinders
Composite Breathing Air Cylinders
We can inspect and certify various composite cylinders.
Services include hydrostatic test, inspect composite linning, and repairs if needed.
C02 Cylinders
C02 Cylinders
We hydrostatically test & refill Carbon Dioxide cylinders for various applications:
Paintball Cylinders | Fish Tank Cylinders | Home Brewing Cylinders | Fire Fighting Cylinders | Scientific Use Cylinders.
Fire Protection Cylinders
Fire Protection Cylinders
We hydrostatically test & refill all types of fire protection gas cylinders for all types of applications:
Aviation Fire Bottles | Building Gas Suppression Systems | Foam Suppression Systems | Portable Fire Extinguishers | Marine Fire Suppression Systems | Vehicle Fire Suppression Systems.
Inflation Cylinders
Inflation Cylinders
We have the extensive capability and experience to retest and refill all types of inflation cylinders from Marine Life Raft cylinders to Aviation & Aerospace cylinders for Slide, Life Rafts, Gear Blowdown, or Emergency door opening, National Hydro / Aviation Fire Systems Australia can help with your maintenance needs.
LPG Cylinders
LPG Cylinders
We conduct 10 yearly testings of all types of LPG Cylinders:
Automotive Cylinders | BBQ Cylinders | Forklift Cylinders | Hot Air Balloon Cylinders | SS Marine Cylinders
Oxygen Cylinders
Oxygen Cylinders
We hydrostatically test, re-certify & clean various oxygen cylinders. With special washing and drying techniques, we are able to offer oxygen cylinders tested and cleaned, ready to use with oxygen gas.
Prototypes and Scientific Vessels
Prototypes and Scientific Vessels
We can also perform testing on different types of apparatus ranging from:
Water Heat Transfer Coolers | Gas Sampling Cylinders | Scientific Research Cylinders | Aerospace & Defence Cylinders.
Pipeline Testing
Pipeline Testing
We also offer a full range in the field of pipeline testing services. Our pipeline testing services are in accordance with AS2885, AS4041 & AS2337. Our hydrostatic testing equipment allows us to test as low as possible or as high as 100,000kPa / 100bar / 14,503psi for whatever test length the client requires.
We are able to test & certify pipe spools or long runs of pipelines for water or gas.
SCBA / SCUBA Cylinders & Hoses
SCBA / SCUBA Cylinders & Hoses
We hydrostatically test & refill all types of breathing air cylinders, from SCUBA & Bailout Cylinders, Breathing Apparatus Cylinders ranging from Aluminium, Steel & Composite cylinders including all associated Air-Breathing Hoses and lines.
In addition, we are able to offer customers full services for all of their Breathing Apparatus Sets.
Special Projects
Special Projects
National Hydro has the capabilities to research special projects that required a hydrostatic pressure test.
Services include Consultation, “PE” Desing Code Engineering, Design Code Registration, Hydrostatic Pressure Test with QA Data Logging for reference keeping.
Vehicle Racing Cylinders
Vehicle Racing Cylinders
Full customer support, for all of your routine system maintenance
Our fire & safety technicians can make sure that your fire extinguisher and suppression system works when you need it.
We service and refill a wide variety of racing fire cylinders, from a basic 1 litre hand-held bottle to an FIA approved 4.0 litre electronic plumbed-in system, including systems specifically developed for armoured vehicle applications.
We can provide all-year round maintenance services for your fire extinguisher unit, so you can rest easy knowing that it is always in perfect working condition.
Fire System Services stocks and refills Cold Fire, fire extinguisher & suppression cylinders.
Cold Fire™ is a multi-purpose environmentally friendly fire extinguishing agent that that puts out fire faster, safer, with less water, less damage to property. Cold Fire cools 21 times faster than beats other foams hands-down!
Completely ‘green’ and non-toxic, Cold Fire puts out any Class A, B, D, F Class fires, hydrocarbons or non-polar solvents, as well as metals, tires, and asphalt.
Also suppresses vapours and helps to remediate spills.
Cold Fire is UL listed and is used by fire departments and high-risk organisations all over the world, due to its amazing ability to quench nearly every fire, eliminating the need to carry multiple foam types, like AFFF, AR-AFFF and Class B foams. Just one foam is needed – Cold Fire!
Nitrous Oxide cylinders used for racing, We can test and re-certify new imported cylinders and out of date Nitrous Oxide cylinders.
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Get in touch with Fire System Services by
T: +61 1300 88 FIRE (3473)
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