Burst Testing

Burst Testing & Maximum Pressure Analysis: Defining the Limits of Your Critical Components

In industries like aerospace, automotive, industrial, and marine, knowing the precise limit of your fluid conveyance system is crucial for performance and compliance. Burst testing is the definitive method used to determine the exact pressure threshold at which a product will leak or catastrophically rupture.

Smithers provides advanced burst testing services that deliver more than a simple pass/fail result. We provide a strategic analysis of your component’s failure mechanics, allowing manufacturers to:

• Identify the Weak Link: Precisely locate the point of failure—whether it's the hose material, the fitting, or the clamp—to guide design improvements.
• Establish Safety Margins: Determine the maximum pressure your product can withstand, setting accurate and defensible operational safety limits.
• Ensure Compliance: Meet the rigorous quality and integrity requirements of OEM, government, and industry standards.

Our global laboratories are equipped to provide the precise data needed to ensure hydraulic system integrity and overall product reliability.

Advanced Burst Testing Capabilities

We specialize in high-pressure testing across a comprehensive range of environments and applications.

Capability	Detail	Technical Benefit
Pressure Range	Up to 30,000 psi using water or specialized hydraulic fluids.	Certifying components for the most demanding high-pressure environments.
Environmental Conditioning	Testing at room temperature, elevated (hot), or cold conditions.	Simulating real-world thermal stress and its effect on material strength.
Product Expertise	Plastic hoses, tubes, hydraulic lines, deicing lines, and consumer products.	Tailored testing for diverse materials and complex geometric assemblies.

Common Products We Test

• Plastic hose and tubes
• Auto Fluid Transfer Systems
  • Cooling
  • Transmission
  • Fuel
  • Brake
  • A/C
• Hydraulic hoses 
• Deicing lines
• Garden hoses
• And more.

Key Standards for Burst Testing

Our experts are familiar with a wide spectrum of industry, government, OEM, and MIL specifications, ensuring seamless compliance for your product qualification process.

• ASTM D380 - Standard test methods for rubber hose
• SAE J343 - Test procedure for SAE hydraulic hose and hose assemblies
• SAE 517 - Most common hoses used in hydraulic systems on mobile and stationary equipment

Contact Smithers today to schedule your burst testing and gain critical insight into your product’s maximum pressure limit.