Superior Pressure Relief Valve Testing Equipment
April 27, 2026
Category: Pressure Relief Valve
Quick Answer:The right load cell size depends on the force required to lift the valve, not the valve size alone. That force is determined by the valve’s set pressure and effective seat area. A load cell for pressure relief valve testing…
April 23, 2026
Category: Uncategorized
PSV, Safety Valve, and Relief Valve Terms Explained If you’ve ever wondered whether a PSV, PRV, or safety valve are the same thing, you’re not alone. Valve testing terminology varies across regions, standards, and industries—often describing the same equipment in…
March 31, 2026
Category: Pressure Relief Valve
Why is pressure relief valve testing less accurate in the field? Field pressure relief valve testing (PRV / PSV testing) is less accurate because uncontrolled conditions—such as limited clearance, unstable mounting, and inconsistent load application—affect how force is applied and…
March 26, 2026
Category: Pressure Relief Valve
What is pressure relief valve testing? Pressure relief valve testing is the process of verifying that a pressure relief valve (PRV, PSV, or SRV) opens at its designated set pressure to safely relieve excess system pressure and prevent equipment failure…
February 24, 2026
Category: Pressure Relief Valve
Steam systems, boilers, gas lines, hydraulic systems, and process vessels are all designed to operate within defined pressure limits. When those limits are exceeded, the consequences can range from equipment damage to catastrophic failure. That’s where pressure relief valves come…
February 21, 2026
Category: Pressure Relief Valve, Safety Valve Testing
What is the difference between a safety valve and a relief valve? The main difference between a safety valve and a relief valve is how they respond to overpressure. A safety valve opens suddenly and fully at a defined set…
January 22, 2026
Category: Valve Testing Service, Valve Testing Software
For today’s valve technician, a valve passing a test is no longer the finish line. Customers, auditors, and regulators now expect more than a pass result. They expect test results that are accurate, repeatable, and defensible. As more new valve…
December 10, 2025
Category: Valve Testing Service, Valve Testing Software
Many pressure relief valves are installed in places that leave technicians with almost no room to work. Tight platforms, overhead steel, crowded pipe racks, and awkward angles make it difficult—sometimes impossible—to attach a standard load rig. For years, that meant…
October 8, 2025
Category: Valve Testing Service, Valve Testing Software
AccuTEST is excited to introduce the AccuTEST Low-Profile (LP) Rig—a purpose-built accessory that expands the capabilities of your AccuTEST-TT or AccuTEST-SL system to handle valves in clearance-restricted environments. Traditionally, valves with limited clearance height required plant shutdown and removal for…
August 25, 2025
Category: Valve Testing Service
Scaling a valve service operation requires more than just adding new technicians or taking on extra jobs. It demands consistent accuracy, safety, and compliance — all while meeting customer expectations and industry regulations. Without the right equipment and processes, growth…