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V8 Engine Block Leak Testing
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Project overview
A low-volume aftermarket manufacturer required a simple and cost-effective solution for leak testing both diesel and petrol Jaguar V8 engine blocks.
The challenge was to provide an accurate, reliable test process without unnecessary complexity, suitable for smaller production volumes while maintaining the high standards expected of automotive engine components.
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the solution
Incotech delivered a straightforward, robust leak testing system tailored to the customer’s requirements:
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Proven Test Technology – Utilised a Furness Controls leak test unit to perform accurate and repeatable leak detection.
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Custom Design – Test fixtures and setup were fully designed and commissioned by Incotech, ensuring compatibility with both diesel and petrol engine variants.
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Cost-Effective Implementation – Focused on simplicity and reliability, providing a durable solution ideal for low-volume production.
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Ease of Use – Intuitive operation enabled efficient testing with minimal operator input or training.
Key Benefits
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Accuracy: Reliable leak detection using proven Furness Controls instrumentation.
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Simplicity: Designed for quick setup and straightforward operation.
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Flexibility: Compatible with both diesel and petrol engine blocks.
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Cost-Effective: Optimised for low-volume production without compromising quality.
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Complete Solution: Fully designed, built, and commissioned by Incotech.
SEE WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS THINK
"Working with Incotech Ltd has been consistently positive. Their professionalism, flexible scheduling, and adaptability make collaboration seamless. As a trusted HYMH partner, their technical expertise, customer service, and teamwork set them apart in the testing equipment field. I highly recommend them to any organization seeking reliable engineering solutions and support."
DARREN FLETT: SYSTEMS LEAD, DRIVE TRAIN
‘I just wanted to send you a message to thank all at Incotech for their support and dedication to the leak test fixture that you have delivered against our very difficult timing plans. The customer was very pleased with the fixture that you produced and we had good feedback on our process. Once again thank you all at Incotech for their hard work on this.’
MARC PIDGEON - COMMODITY BUYER
‘I want to personally thank you all for your efforts and the work that has been completed both on the test stand design, implementing the great changes to the current rig design process, the validation of the test stand, both within India, and the UK. As well as the smooth transport and installation in India.’
‘I just wanted to thank you very much for the excellent response to our ‘plea for help’. Your swift response to repair our Middlemarch Dyno, meant we were able to carry out some extra testing for our crucial customer deadline on a Friday evening. This made a huge difference to the data we submitted and I am very grateful for your support to achieve this.’
MIKE DOWSETT - SENIOR MANAGER
‘Incotech is known to us as a very well experienced engineering company providing hi-tech special purpose machinery and test equipment. They were engaged in the design and manufacture of highly sophisticated electrical and hydraulic test rigs for our domestic and commercial water products. We are very pleased with the final result and thank their dedicated team with their client oriented approaches and transparent technical practices.’
NURCAN SIPAHI - MANUFACTURING ENGINEER