Model: Zeta 85 HPT 8th July 2009
A new diesel powered high volume hydrostatic test unit
has been released by Australian Pump Industries.
Called the Zeta 85 HPT, the machine offers a pressure
rating of up to 20 Bar (that’s 280 psi) and a maximum
flow rate of 85 litres per minute.
The manufacturers, Australian Pump Industries, claim
the machine is a valuable tool for identifying leaks in water
supply or gas pipeline systems, or for use in general
industry where liquid commodities are transported as
part of the plant process.
“Every year both government and industry face huge
losses based on leakage from bad joints, corroded pipes
or leaking valve systems. The hydrostatic tester can
quickly identify the leak, creating huge savings!” said
Aussie Pump’s Product Manager, Hamish Lorenz.
The new hydrotester is also suitable for infrastructure projects involving the transport of water or gas.
Pipeline integrity can be verified and guaranteed as the project proceeds.
Designed to be relatively lightweight and portable, the unit weighs only 62 kgs and comes on a heavy
duty steel skid with anti-vibration mounts. The diesel power unit, a Yanmar air cooled electric start
single cylinder 4.8 hp industrial engine, provides loads of power and torque.
Like most Aussie hydrostatic testers, the heart of the system is a Udor triple diaphragm pump that is
both simple to maintain and repair. In-line strainers are provided as standard to protect the pump from
the ingress of contaminants whilst a double pressure gauge and lock off valve system enables both
pump and line pressures to be monitored continuously and simultaneously.
An integrated control system that enables the operator infinitely variable pressure and flow control is
provided as standard equipment. A gun/hose kit that enables the machine to double as a handy plant
wash down unit is available as an optional extra.
The machine has a myriad of other uses apart from detection of leaks in pipelines. It can be used for
hydro testing boilers, pressure vessels, pumps, valves or fire mains.
Australian Pump is Australia’s leading manufacturer of hydrostatic testers and builds machines for use
in applications of up to 7,000 psi. (500 Bar). The company has had excellent export acceptance of
its product range with particular success in Africa, the Middle East and Europe.
For further information on the new portable Hydro Tester visit our
hydrostatic testers page or download our
Aussie high flow hydrostatic testers PDF [118KB]