Oil of different weights and types is essential to the operation of heavy machinery in many industries. Equipment in mining, refining, food and chemical processing, metal milling, paper and pulp manufacture, and many other industries require oil in the machinery to be the right consistency and not heavily contaminated. The only way to know if the oil is properly protecting the machinery is to test it. An oil analysis lab can perform those tests. Even better, the lab can give the operator information about the condition of the machinery and the oil without shutting down the machine or halting production.
Samples of oil will be collected from the correct parts of the machine to ensure valid results. Technicians in the oil analysis lab perform tests to determine the quality, consistency, and performance range of the oil. Included is an exhaustive list of metal fragments and contaminants, such as dust, dirt, or water.
A list of the possible tests and how they are performed is available on the website. Also, operators can receive specific training to ensure that oil samples are collected correctly.
Once the analysis is complete, the lab will generate an easy-to-read report showing the condition of the oil. It will specify the contaminants found and the amounts, as well as the overall condition of the oil. The report shows the variety of metal particles, contaminants such as dirt and water, and extrapolates those values into a wear trend measure. The owner of the machinery receives a list of the particles found in the oil over a time period of several tests, as well as a set of graphs showing the analysis. The two depictions of the data give the owner two ways to visualize the condition of the oil and how that is affecting the machinery. The report also gives the normal ranges, so an owner can see that the machine is outside of normal operating conditions and whether the situation is marginal or critical.
The analysis allows an operator or owner to determine if the machine must be repaired immediately or if the repair must be scheduled in the near future. Knowing that a machine will need maintenance in a few months gives the owner time to schedule shut down time without fear of an unscheduled breakdown, costing hundreds of dollars.
The oil analysis lab follows ASTM and ISO standards for instrumentation and for quality control. Reports can be returned by email or on the password protected website. Customer service is available when questions come up.
Samples of oil will be collected from the correct parts of the machine to ensure valid results. Technicians in the oil analysis lab perform tests to determine the quality, consistency, and performance range of the oil. Included is an exhaustive list of metal fragments and contaminants, such as dust, dirt, or water.
A list of the possible tests and how they are performed is available on the website. Also, operators can receive specific training to ensure that oil samples are collected correctly.
Once the analysis is complete, the lab will generate an easy-to-read report showing the condition of the oil. It will specify the contaminants found and the amounts, as well as the overall condition of the oil. The report shows the variety of metal particles, contaminants such as dirt and water, and extrapolates those values into a wear trend measure. The owner of the machinery receives a list of the particles found in the oil over a time period of several tests, as well as a set of graphs showing the analysis. The two depictions of the data give the owner two ways to visualize the condition of the oil and how that is affecting the machinery. The report also gives the normal ranges, so an owner can see that the machine is outside of normal operating conditions and whether the situation is marginal or critical.
The analysis allows an operator or owner to determine if the machine must be repaired immediately or if the repair must be scheduled in the near future. Knowing that a machine will need maintenance in a few months gives the owner time to schedule shut down time without fear of an unscheduled breakdown, costing hundreds of dollars.
The oil analysis lab follows ASTM and ISO standards for instrumentation and for quality control. Reports can be returned by email or on the password protected website. Customer service is available when questions come up.
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