Business Details
31 Years
experience
Expert Leak Testing & Consulting Services
Leak Testing Specialists (LTS) has been a leader in leak testing, consulting, and training since 1995. Founded by Gary Elder, P.E., our company began by providing ASNT-compliant training and expanded to include field testing, in-house testing, and advanced technical training. Our team includes professional engineers, a PhD chemist, and ASNT Level III-certified experts in leak testing and nondestructive testing (NDT). We serve diverse industries globally, offering solutions for complex systems and standard applications. Our engineering staff specializes in design for leak testing, ANSI N14.5 compliance, and personnel certification.LTS provides project representatives to ensure client needs are fully understood and met. We maintain an ASME and NQA-1-compliant quality assurance program, with technicians certified under SNT-TC-1A and CP-189 standards. Our expertise spans ASTM, ASME, API, and ISO standards, with proprietary procedure development under NDA. We deploy internationally, including to five continents during the pandemic, and hold patents for remote leak detection methods. Our mission combines technical excellence, economic efficiency, and safety to advance leak testing reliability worldwide.
Services
Leak Testing
Consulting
Training
Nondestructive Testing
Vacuum Pumping
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of ASNT Level III-certified expertise in leak testing
- Patented remote leak detection methods for advanced applications
- ASME NQA-1-compliant quality assurance program implementation
- Global deployment experience across five continents
- Custom ANSI N14.5-compliant procedure development under NDA
Associations and certifications
- ASME
- NQA-1
- SNT-TC-1A
- CP-189
- ANSI N14.5
- ISO 12807
What people say
Hands-on demonstrations were great
Instructors knowledgeable
Excellent practical experience
Effective lab setups
Beneficial real-world examples
Services
Leak Testing
Our leak testing services utilize advanced methods including helium mass spectrometry and pressure change measurement. We perform field testing for large structures and laboratory analysis in our Orlando facilities. All operations follow ASME NQA-1 quality standards with certified technicians. Our team handles complex systems requiring sensitivities down to 1x10-10 atm-cc/sec.
Consulting
Our consulting services include ANSI N14.5 compliance assessments and leak testing procedure development. We provide project representatives with engineering and Level III expertise to optimize testing processes. Our staff participates in ASME and ASTM standards committees for evolving industry requirements.
Training
We offer ASNT-compliant training programs for Level I/II/III leak testing certifications. Courses include hands-on lab work with real-world equipment and scenario-based problem solving. Our Orlando training center hosts 20+ annual sessions for global professionals in nuclear, aerospace, and industrial sectors.
Nondestructive Testing
Our NDT services cover visual, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, and radiographic testing. Certified Level III technicians perform inspections following NAVSEA and MIL-STD specifications. We provide complete quality assurance programs including personnel certification and procedure validation.
Vacuum Pumping
We provide mobile vacuum pumping systems for rough to ultra-high vacuum applications. Our equipment handles volumes up to 4 million liters with pumping speeds up to 22,000 CFH. Services include system evacuation, leak detection in vacuum chambers, and custom pumping solutions for industrial processes.
People
Anthony Heinz
President
30+ years NDT experience, ASNT Level III certified in multiple methods, former American Glovebox Society president, and NDTMA Board member with expertise in leak rate testing and consulting.
Brian Laite
Vice-President
Certified Welding Engineering Technologist with 30+ years in QA/QC and NDT, active in ASME and ASNT committees, specializing in leak testing and ultrasonic inspection methods.
Paul Brad Shaw
Advisory Engineer
40+ years NDT and welding engineering experience, holds leak detection patent, active in ANSI and ASNT committees, and contributor to ASNT Handbook editions.
David Kuhn
Director of Training
25+ years in product design and NDT, former Bechtel Senior Advisor Engineer, holds ASNT Level III certifications, and specializes in nuclear industry leak testing training programs.
Questions
What leak testing methods do you specialize in?
We specialize in helium mass spectrometer, pressure change measurement, bubble testing, and ultrasonic leak detection methods.
Do you offer international services?
Yes, we've deployed leak testing services across five continents, including South America, Africa, and Asia.
What training certifications do you provide?
We offer ASNT SNT-TC-1A and CP-189-compliant certifications for Level I/II/III leak testing personnel.
Can you develop custom testing procedures?
Yes, our engineers create proprietary leak testing procedures compliant with ASME, ANSI, and ISO standards under NDA.
What industries do you serve?
We serve nuclear, aerospace, pharmaceutical, energy, and manufacturing sectors with specialized leak testing solutions.