Northland Air Hydraulics • Edmonton, Alberta
HYDROTESTERS
Pressure Testing Equipment Built Around the Application.
Test it. Record it. Prove it.
Northland designs, builds, supplies and supports hydrostatic pressure-testing equipment for industrial applications — from portable test pumps and pressure panels to custom benches, data logging, gas boosters and complete systems up to 60,000 PSI.
What Do You Need?
Start with the test — not the equipment list.
Northland can help whether you need a complete new hydrotester, a repair on an existing test system, onsite support, or simply want Northland to perform the pressure test for you.
Need a hydrotester or pressure system?
Send pressure, flow, test media, controls and layout requirements. Northland can help build or source the system around the application.
Request a System Quote →Existing hydrotest equipment down?
Northland repairs all brands of hydrotest pumps, presses and test benches — including equipment we did not originally supply.
Hydrotest Pump Repairs →Too large or plumbed in to bring to us?
Onsite repair support is available for larger and fixed hydrotest systems where practical.
Onsite Service →Need the pressure test, not the machine?
Northland performs hydrostatic pressure testing and certification for cylinders, vessels, hoses, pumps and complete systems.
Hydrostatic Testing →Hydrotester Equipment & Services
Pressure-testing equipment, components and support.
Explore hydrotest panels, pumps, custom test benches, electric systems, pressure data logging, gas boosters and high-pressure components, with repair and onsite service support from Northland.
Panels, Pumps & Portable Systems
Test Panels & Pumps
Portable, bench and cart-mounted pressure test panels and pump systems designed around the required pressure and controls.
Purpose-Built Test Equipment
Custom Test Benches
Purpose-built test benches for repeat testing, production, maintenance and quality-control applications.
Electric Pressure Testing
Electric Systems
Electric-powered hydrotest systems for repeatable pressurization and controlled shop testing.
Pressure Recording & Validation
Data Logger Systems
Record pressure over time for testing, commissioning, diagnostics, validation and reporting.
High-Pressure Gas Systems
Gas Boosters
High-pressure gas booster systems for applications where hydraulic test fluid is not appropriate.
Custom Systems up to 60,000 PSI
Custom Built Units
Portable pneumatic and high-flow electric systems designed for specialized pressure-testing applications up to 60,000 PSI.
High-Pressure Components
Hoses, Valves & Fittings
High-pressure hoses, valves, fittings and stainless tubing selected around the pressure, media and test system.
Repair & Service
Pump Repairs
Repair and service for hydrotest pumps, presses and test benches from multiple manufacturers.
Field Support
Onsite Service
Field support for larger, fixed or plumbed-in systems that are not practical to bring into the Edmonton shop.
Hydrotesting Knowledge
Learn the pressure-testing basics before choosing the equipment.
Learn how hydrotesting works, where it is used and what to consider when choosing pressure-testing equipment for your application.
September 3, 2025 · Northland Hydraulic News
Hydrotesting Units: Teaching Equipment How to Handle the Pressure
An introduction to hydrotesting, why controlled pressure testing matters, where it is used and how testing can help identify problems before equipment goes into service.
September 3, 2025 · Northland Hydraulic News
Hydrotesting Made Simple: Exploring the Tools and Equipment You Need
A practical guide to custom test benches, portable hydrotesters, data loggers, electric systems, gas boosters, hoses, fittings and choosing the pressure range for the job.
Hydrotester Product Manufacturers
High-pressure brands behind the equipment.
Northland supplies and supports high-pressure equipment from HiP, Haskel, RICE Hydro, BuTech and SPIR STAR. Explore the manufacturers below, or contact Northland for equipment selection, custom systems, pricing, parts, repair and service.
We repair more brands than we sell. Northland services hydrotest pumps, presses and test benches from the manufacturers shown above plus many other makes. If your brand is not shown, send us the manufacturer and model number.
Custom High-Pressure Systems
Low pressure, high pressure and ultra-high pressure.
Northland supplies high-pressure equipment, test systems and gas boosters ranging from 0 PSI up to 60,000 PSI, depending on system design and application.
Custom hydrotest systems built around the job.
Portable, wall-mounted, air-driven and electric configurations are available depending on pressure, flow, power source, portability and operator needs.
Explore Custom 60K Systems →Why Northland Hydrotesters?
Northland builds hydrotesters — and also uses pressure testing every day.
Equipment, testing, repairs and support under one roof.
Northland designs and manufactures hydrotesters, performs hydrostatic testing and certification, repairs hydrotest pumps and test benches, supports onsite systems, and supplies the high-pressure components that connect it all together.
Talk to Northland →What to Send Northland
The more we know about the test, the better the first system recommendation.
You do not need every answer before contacting us. Start with what you know.
- Maximum test pressure required
- Test medium: water, hydraulic fluid, gas or other approved media
- Required flow, fill rate or cycle time
- What component or system is being tested
- Portable, cart, bench or wall-mounted preference
- Available air and electrical power
- Gauge, recorder or data-logging requirements
- Valve, hose, tubing and connection requirements
- Manual or automated control needs
- Required documentation, calibration or certification
Edmonton, Alberta & Western Canada
Hydrotester equipment and pressure-testing support from Edmonton.
Northland Air Hydraulics supports valve shops, manufacturers, industrial maintenance operations, service companies and high-pressure testing applications from Edmonton throughout Alberta and Western Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hydrotester & pressure-testing equipment FAQs.
What is a hydrotester?
A hydrotester is pressure-testing equipment used to pressurize a component or system with a suitable fluid so pressure integrity, leaks and performance can be checked under controlled conditions.
Where can I buy hydrotest equipment in Edmonton?
Northland Air Hydraulics supplies and custom-builds hydrotest equipment from Edmonton, including test panels, pumps, custom benches, electric systems, pressure data logging, gas boosters and custom high-pressure units.
Can Northland build a custom hydrotester?
Yes. Northland designs and manufactures custom hydrotesters and test benches around the required pressure, flow, controls, test media, connections and physical layout.
How much pressure can Northland hydrotest equipment handle?
Northland supplies and builds hydrotest equipment and custom systems ranging from low pressure up to 60,000 PSI, depending on the specific application and design.
Does Northland repair hydrotest pumps and test benches?
Yes. Northland services and repairs hydrotest pumps, presses and test benches from brands it carries as well as many other manufacturers.
Does Northland offer onsite hydrotester service?
Yes. Onsite repair support is available for larger and plumbed-in systems where practical.
Can Northland provide pressure data logging?
Yes. Northland supplies pressure data logger systems for monitoring and recording pressure over time during testing, commissioning, diagnostics and validation.
Does Northland supply gas boosters?
Yes. Northland supplies and supports gas boosters for high-pressure gas applications where hydraulic test fluid is not appropriate.
Does Northland perform hydrostatic testing and certification?
Yes. Northland provides hydrostatic testing and certification for hydraulic cylinders, pressure vessels, accumulators, hoses, pumps and complete systems.
What information should I send for a hydrotester quote?
Send the required pressure, test medium, flow or fill requirement, what is being tested, available power, preferred layout, controls, gauges, logging needs, connections and any required test documentation.
Need a hydrotester built, repaired or figured out?
Send the pressure range, test media, equipment photos and what the test needs to accomplish. Northland can take it from there.