Fuel & Fluid Systems
Portable Fuel Container Testing
Portable fuel container (gas can) testing to EPA, CARB/OTC, and ASTM standards, including CARB Test Methods 501–513.
01 · UNDERSTAND THE SERVICE
Overview
Sterling Performance conducts portable fuel container (gas can) testing to industry-standard specifications such as EPA, CARB/OTC standards, and ASTM, as well as to customer requirements.
Testing spans emissions, permeation, diurnal, and SHED procedures plus durability, pressure cycling, UV exposure, slosh, spout actuation, inversion, preconditioning, and fuel/temperature soak. Customers can watch their portable fuel container testing from setup to finish if they wish, backed by state-of-the-art equipment, data acquisition, and custom software.
02 · CONFIRM THE FIT
Portable Fuel Container Testing Capabilities
- ASTM tests
- CARB / OTC standards
- Emission testing / permeation tests / diurnal tests / SHED
- Preconditioning for durability and durability tests
- Pressure cycling
- UV exposure
- Slosh testing
- Spout actuation and inversion
- Preconditioning and fuel soak
- Temperature soak
03 · METHODS & CONDITIONS
Testing Methods & Conditions
- 01CARB Test Method 501 — spill-proof spout integrity and leak-free performance
- 02CARB Test Method 502 — diurnal emission rate
- 03CARB Test Methods 510 & 511 — automatic closure and sealing
- 04CARB Test Method 512 — fuel flow rate
- 05CARB Test Method 513 — permeation rate
- 06Durability, pressure cycling, UV exposure, slosh, and fuel/temperature soak
04 · REAL-WORLD FIT
Typical Applications & Assemblies
- Portable fuel containers / gas cans
- Spill-proof spouts and closures
Reporting & Compliance Data
Sterling delivers professional, concise, and accurate test reports backed by state-of-the-art data acquisition. Our reports are detailed enough to be submitted as engineering and government compliance backup data — so you get results you can act on and document.
ANSWERS FOR ENGINEERS
Frequently Asked Questions
Which standards do you test portable fuel containers to?
EPA, CARB/OTC, and ASTM, including CARB Test Methods 501, 502, 510, 511, 512, and 513, plus custom customer requirements.
Can we observe our testing?
Yes — customers can watch their portable fuel container testing from setup to finish if they wish.
Portable Fuel Container Testing inquiry
Ready to define the scope?
Share the part or system, requirement, operating conditions, and desired outcome. Sterling's team will use that context to begin reviewing the appropriate testing approach.