Vacuum Box is used to check for any leaks or faults in the welding of bottom and annular plates of the

tank. It is a container made of MS Steel with an acrylic sheet on top with an inlet valve connecting to the Vacuum Pump. The Vacuum Pump attached creates a vacuum in the vacuum box, which shows bubbles on the soap water applied on the weld incase of any leaks or weld defects. It is one of the most adaptive method to test for any defects or leaks in the bottom and as efficient as radiography is for shell weld tests.

Apply soap water on the weld joint. Place the vacuum box over that joint and attach the Vacuum Pump to it. Switch on the vacuum pump and increase the pressure in the box to 000psi. Wait for a minute and later observe for any leaks or defects on the weld joint. If everything is Ok release the pressure and you may shift to the next joint.

Vacuum Box Item MS Vacuum Box a b c d e f Acrylic Sheet Rubber Lining Gasket Sheet Ball Valve Nipple Vacuum Gauge Dimensions (L x W) 1500mm x 200mm 1 x 1 Quantity 01 No. 01 01 02 01 02 01

Vacuum Pump Particulars a b c d e Rating Enclosure Vacuum Hose Pipe Voltage Quantity / Weight 0.5 HP Model General Purpose, Weather Proof 3.75 x 10-4 mm HG 220V ~ 50Hz