How long is the service life of the valve test bench in general

Quality and brand

　　Well-known brands and good quality valve test benches, usually using high-quality materials and advanced manufacturing processes, its service life is relatively long. For example, some of the high-strength steel production framework, precision machined sealing components and advanced control systems test bench, in the case of normal use and maintenance, may be used for more than 15 years.

　　Lesser quality test benches, on the other hand, may be prone to failure due to insufficient strength of materials, crude manufacturing processes, etc., and may have a service life of only 5 to 8 years or less.

　　Frequency and intensity of use

　　If the valve test bench is frequently used, a large number of test tasks every day, the wear and tear of its components will be accelerated, thus shortening the service life. For example, some large-scale valve manufacturers of the test bench, due to heavy production tasks, may be tens or even hundreds of tests per day, so the service life of the test bench may be about 10 years.

　　On the contrary, if the frequency of use is low, only occasional testing, then the service life of the test bench may be extended. For example, test benches in small businesses or laboratories, which may be used only a few times a week, may have a service life of more than 15 years.

　　Maintenance

　　Valve test benches that are regularly maintained will have a longer service life as potential problems are identified and resolved in a timely manner. Maintenance includes cleaning the equipment, inspecting seals, lubricating moving parts, and calibrating gauges. For example, regular cleaning and oil change of the hydraulic system of the test bench can prevent damage to hydraulic components caused by oil contamination; inspection and replacement of seals can ensure the sealing and accuracy of the test.

　　If maintenance is neglected, the test bench may have various failures, such as poor sealing, unstable pressure, instrumentation failure, etc., which will seriously affect the service life.

　　Working environment

　　A test bench with a good working environment has a relatively long service life. For example, in the temperature, humidity, no corrosive gases, dusty environment used in the test bench, its components are not easy to be corroded and damaged.

　　In the harsh working environment, such as high temperature, high humidity, corrosive gases or dust in a serious environment, the test bench components are prone to rust, corrosion, damage, the service life will be greatly reduced.