Factory Acceptance Testing
Strengthen your trust in fluid handling products and processes with HHM’s factory acceptance testing. On-site fluid storage and testing capabilities ensures all lubrication, hydraulic, and gear oil performs at peak performance. Hydraulic and gear oil is heated, conditioned, and/or regularly tested for cleanliness. Other capabilities include multiple fluid performance testing stations, multiple motor starters, a robust power supply, instrumentation testing, and automation and controls support systems.
Leverage Our Testing Experience To Ensure Your Fluid System Meets Factory Requirements.
Port Colborne Facility
Full Testing Capabilities
Fluid Storage & Testing Capacity
Hydraulic & Gear Oil
- 14,000 USG of ISO VG32 Hydraulic Test Oil
- Heated, conditioned, and regularly tested for cleanliness
- Usable in large on-site reservoirs, customer skids/reservoirs or in custom test loops for pump and equipment performance evaluations
- 4,000 USG of ISO VG320 Gear Oil
- Heated and conditioned
- Suitable for filling skid reservoirs or operating in closed-loop testing of pumps and equipment performance curves
- 300 USG of Trixylyl Phosphate Ester (Fire Resistant Hydraulic Fluid)
- Stored and conditioned specifically for hydraulic pump performance and spool flushing applications
Water
- 3,000 USG of Bulk Test Water Storage Capacity
- Closed loop water flushing system for skid cleanliness and pump performance testing
Hydraulic Testing Systems
- Multiple Hydraulic Flushing & Performance Test Stations for Off Skid Equipment
- Capable of handling flow rates up to 800 GPM
- Suitable for high-pressure testing circuits and performance up to ~3,500 PSI
- Higher pressures available upon request
Electrical Power Supply & Motor Testing
Motor Starting Equipment
- Multiple motor starters and VFDs supporting motors from fractional HP up to 350 HP (380–460V, 3-phase AC)
- DC motor Electronic Speed Controller rated for 100 HP at 240VDC
- MCC includes:
- VFDs: 100 HP, 125 HP, 250 HP, 300 HP
- FVNR Starters: 2 × 1200A, 1 × 600A
- FVR Starters: 4 × 100A, 2 × 60A, 4 × 30A
Power Supply
- 850 kW generator with 400V 50 Hz and 460V 60 Hz output
- 500 kW testing supply at 460V
- 600V 3-phase AC, supporting loads up to 200A
- 3 portable carts capable of powering up to 4 motors or heaters ea. 4X FVNR 30A starters (max 30A, 380–600V, 50–60Hz)
Instrumentation & Testing Capabilities
Flow Measurement
- Rotary turbine flowmeters ranging from ½” to 6”, flow rates from 2.5 GPM to 2500 GPM
Pressure Measurement
- Wide range of pressure gauges and transmitters, covering vacuum, absolute, and gauge pressures up to 10,000 PSI
Electrical Testing
- Megger insulation testing and high-potential dielectric strength testing
- Voltage and current measurement, including:
- Oscilloscope readings
- High-speed timing
- Charting and data logging
- Custom report generation
Additional Capabilities
- Sound pressure level testing
- High-pressure nitrogen testing
- Static pressure testing with various media, up to 6,000 PSI
- Motor and pump performance testing (e.g., flow vs. pressure, current draw, voltage)
- Valve repacking, slew testing, seat leakage testing.
- CV, pressure drop, and flow loop calculations (available upon request)
Automation & Controls Support
Fieldbus Communication & Calibration
- Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, CANopen, and 4–20 mA HART interfaces
- Span adjustments and calibration services for process instruments
- Skid Automation Services, custom PLC and HMI control for fully automated unit testing based on customer requirements