Water is detrimental to many things and oil is no exception. Water at levels <0.2% is typically the result of absorption. Higher levels usually indicate a source of water ingress which enters a system primarily through seals, breathers, hatches, contaminated top-off oil and fill caps. Internal leaks through elements such as heat exchangers and water…
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Fuel Testing for Fleets: Five Benefits
Fuel testing with Eurofins TestOil offers several benefits for fleets in particular. It results in significant short-term and long-term savings, increased reliability and improved overall operational efficiency. Following are 5 proven benefits: Extended Engine Life: Contaminated or low-quality fuel causes excessive wear on engines. Testing ensures fuel meets quality standards, helping to extend the engine…
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Oil Analysis Training Class this October: Eurofins TestOil Announces Class and Lab Tour.
Two events for the price of one: a Comprehensive Oil Analysis class and an onsite tour of a world-class oil analysis lab! Eurofins TestOil will be conducting a Comprehensive Oil Analysis class In Cleveland October 15-17, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, that will include a tour of the company’s outstanding…
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ROI of Industrial Oil Analysis: Eurofins TestOil Explains
Eurofins TestOil has great resources for demonstrating the ROI of each customer’s industrial oil analysis program and works with customers to determine the clearest path for them. The goal is to prove how oil analysis leads to cost savings and operational benefits that significantly outweigh the investment in the analysis program. Here are some methodologies:…
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Sources of Vanadium
Sources of Vanadium Vanadium is another wear metal commonly found alloyed with other metals. Vanadium may also be found in the coating of parts like valves, rods, rings, and bearings. Typically, increasing levels of vanadium, and possibly chromium, disproportional with iron, indicate coating wear, whereas proportional increases suggest hard steel alloy wear. One form of…
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Sources of Aluminum
Sources of Aluminum While lead is commonly thought to be wear metal, that is not always the case. One example would be an oil sample from an aluminum block engine compared to a steel block engine. The block itself may be a source of wear metals when the sleeves for the pistons are machined directly…
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