Hydraulic Cycle Testing

We have several test benches specifically set-up for the hydraulic cycling of cylinders. We can offer testing services for small tanks e.g. for drone applications up to large tanks e.g. for bus and truck applications. We can offer testing at low (-40°C and below) and high (85°C and above) temperatures where both the ambient environment and test fluid is at the desired testing temperature. We also have the ability to induce moist conditions at high temperatures.

Typical cylinder testing standards

• ANSI/CSA HGV 2 – Hydrogen Vehicle Tanks
• [UNECE R134] UN-GTR No.13: 2010 “Global technical regulation on hydrogen and fuel cell vehicles”
• EU No. 406: 2010 (EC79: 2009) “Type-Approval of hydrogen powered motor vehicles”
• ISO 19881: 2018 – Gaseous Hydrogen – Land Vehicle Fuel Containers
• SAE J2579: 2013 – Standard for Fuel Systems in Fuel Cell and Other Hydrogen Vehicles
• ISO 11119: 2012 – Gas Cylinders – Refillable composite gas cylinder and tubes
• EN 12245: 2009 – Transportable gas cylinders, fully wrapped composite cylinders