Ultrasound Camera UltraCam LD 500/510
Visual representation of the leakage in the live image and makes inaudible ultrasound audible.
Measuring devices for leak detection and calculation
In industrialised countries, around 10 % of total industrial electricity consumption is used for compressed air generation, in Germany the figure is as high as 14 %. Leakages are the main factor for energy losses and most compressed air systems have losses in the range of about 20 % to 40 %, in poor systems even more than 60 %. Eliminating compressed air leaks is the most effective way to reduce energy consumption. Compressed air leaks often waste 8760 hours (24 h x 365 d) of energy per year and increase compressor run times, which also shortens maintenance intervals. It is therefore a must to regularly detect and eliminate leakages. Our LD series offers you all the functions you need to detect leakages and measure the consequences in terms of energy consumption and wasted money.
Typical applications of our measuring devices in this area are leak detection in compressed air systems and leak testing of unpressurised systems.
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Leak detector with camera LD 500/510
Create an ISO 50001 report with leak detector LD 500 with camera and leakage calculation (l/min and costs in €).
Leak detector LD 450
Leak detector for compressed air, gas and vacuum systems. Optionally as a single device or in a case set.
CS Leak Reporter Cloud solution - for LD 500/510
The CS Leak Reporter Cloud Solution combines the functionalities of the CS Leak Reporter V2 with a browser-based cloud system.
CS Leak Reporter V2 - reporting software for LD 500/510
For detailed ISO 50001 reports. Gives an illustrated overview on the detected leaks and possible savings.
While the LD450 Leak Detector already locates leaks very reliably, our LD500 can also calculate the effects of these leaks, giving the user the greatest possible transparency regarding potential cost savings. If you are not sure which leak detection device is the right choice for your application, contact our experts. We will be happy to help you find the right device.
The following table gives you an initial indication of the actual potential savings that can be made from even small leakages in compressed air systems.
| Leak size | Air loss | Energy loss | Costs | |||
| Diameter (mm) | 6 bar (l/s) | 12 bar (l/s) | 6 bar (kWh) | 12 bar (kWh) | 6 bar (€) | 12 bar (€) |
| 1 | 1,20 | 1,80 | 0,30 | 1,00 | 504,- | 1.680,- |
| 3 | 11,10 | 20,80 | 3,10 | 12,70 | 5.208,- | 21.336,- |
| 5 | 30,90 | 58,50 | 8,30 | 33,70 | 13.944,- | 56.616,- |
| 10 | 123,80 | 235,20 | 33,00 | 132,00 | 55.440,- | 221.760,- |
(Source: Compressed air efficiency, kWh x € 0.21 x 8000 operating hours per year)
Leakages are the Achilles heel of all compressed air and gas networks. According to various studies, leak detection and the sealing of leakages can save an average of around 30% of compressed air costs. Regular inspection and consistent elimination are therefore essential. Under certain conditions, the initial investment in leakage measuring devices is also subsidised by BAFA (further information can be found in our news section).
Our leakage measuring devices are typically used, for example, for leak detection in compressedair systems or as part of leak testing of unpressurised systems. The principle of the detection devices is based on ultrasonic leak detection. The inaudible ultrasonic waves generated by compressed air leaks are converted into audible sound by our LD devices, making them very easy for the user to localise.
| ✓ Air / compressed air | ✓ Argon (Ar) |
| ✓ Nitrogen (N2) | ✓ Oxygen (O2) |