Oil Analysis Services offers an insight in the quality of the lubricant and the lubricity properties, providing a diagnosis of machinery condition by early detection of abnormal wear and intrusion of contaminants in the system.
For advanced lubricated systems, regular monitoring of in-service oils is crucial to ensure operational integrity and to reduce unplanned downtime. Almost all wear of mechanical systems leading to system failures can be attributed to incorrect or insufficient lubrication.
Wear Debris Analysis (Ferrography) is a technique for analyzing the debris, or particles, present in lubrication oil that could indicate wear, particularly mechanical wear. This method provides microscopic examination and analysis of debris/particles found in a lubrication oil. A magnetic field is used to sort the wear particles in the flowing oil
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Ferrography Testing
The Analytical Ferrography test isolates wear debris and solid particulates for examination under a microscope. Analytical Ferrography is among the most powerful diagnostic tools in oil analysis today. When implemented correctly it is an excellent tool when attempting to diagnose an active wear...
Marine Lubricant Testing
Ships, vessels, offshore platforms, rigs, oil exploration units, deep water drilling units, subsea units have to work under demanding conditions, exposed to constantly high-pressure wind, sea, temperature and other harmful factors. Effective monitoring of lube oil allows maintenance to be
Oil Condition Monitoring
Oil Condition Monitoring (OCM) or Used Oil Analysis (UOA) predictive maintenance programmes help clients avoid costly machinery, engine and power-train failures by tracking changes in machinery lubricant quality. Providing vital ‘early-warning’ of impending problems and supporting smooth and
Bunker Fuel Testing
Bunker Fuel testing provides information invaluable in preventing breakdowns caused by inferior fuel quality. A breakdown at sea could severely endanger the ship and cause great expense in repair of equipment and loss of business. Fuel oil analysis protects shipping companies by forewarning them of
Used Oil Analysis
Used oil analysis is a proactive maintenance measure that can highlight and identify the signs of mechanical failure within the equipment before it becomes too serious or expensive to repair. Machine downtime and associated maintenance costs are a continual pain point for owners and operators
Hydraulic Oil Analysis
A hydraulic system transfers force from one point to another point using an incompressible (hydraulic) fluid. To ensure that the fluid functions properly, it is crucial that it remains free of contaminants and particles. In fact, particle contamination is the single most common cause of hydraulic system failure.
Diesel Engine Oil
Found in power generation, marine, mining and transportation industries. Their lubrication failure modes are substantially different than industrial equipment. Our engine oil analysis is designed to uncover lubrication anomalies generated by faulty mechanical issues as well as mechanical...
Gearbox Oil Analysis
Oil analysis can be an extremely viable means for preventing gearbox failure, reducing downtime and controlling maintenance costs in both industrial and heavy duty applications. Gearboxes are often critical to production in any application and can prove very costly in the event of unplanned downtime...
Turbine Oil Testing
Turbine lube-oil systems are designed to cool bearings, flush contaminants away from rotating parts, prevent leakage of gases, provide hydrostatic lift for shafts and actuating valves in the hydraulic circuit and protect lube-system internals...
Transformer Oil Analysis
Transformer oil is crucial in the cooling process of a transformer. Electrical and thermal stress or chemical contamination can cause failures and reduced component life. Our transformer oil testing services offer you a complete solution...
Lube Oil Analysis
Effective oil analysis can identify wear, contamination and changes that can adversely affect machine health and reliability. Optimal equipment performance starts with consistent machinery fluid testing and analysis.
