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Sources of Lead

Sources of Lead
Sources of Lead Lead is an expected wear metal in any machine using plain bearings, as lead and tin are the most predominant metals used in Babbitt overlay, with lesser amounts of copper, antimony, and/or arsenic. Typically, increasing levels of lead from this layer are not considered actionable, not until metals like copper or nickel…
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Sources of Barium

Sources of Barium
Sources of Barium Barium was a detergent additive metal found in natural gas engine oils but is no longer allowed in products manufactured in North America due to toxicity concerns Greases, though, continue to use barium in the form of a thickener system. Machines with greased seals or those having undergone recent maintenance may exhibit…
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Training for STLE and ICML Certifications

Training for STLE and ICML Certifications
There are two main certification bodies for oil analysis, ICML (International Council for Machinery Lubrication) and STLE (Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers). Following is a breakdown of certifications.                     ICML Certifications Level I Machine Lubricant Analyst (MLA I) is for anyone in the field of lubricant-analysis-based machinery condition monitoring field.  It requires one year of…
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Lubrication Storage Best Practices Result from Eurofins TestOil Lube Room Audit

Lubrication Storage Best Practices Result from Eurofins TestOil Lube Room Audit
A lube room audit conducted by Eurofins TestOil Field Services technicians not only ensures compliance and safety but also improves the efficiency and longevity of the equipment. This audit is crucial for reasons that include: Preventing Contamination: It ensures that lubricants are stored and handled properly. Maintaining Machinery Efficiency: It reduces downtime and increases productivity.…
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Infrared Thermography Introduced by Eurofins TestOil

Infrared Thermography Introduced by Eurofins TestOil
Eurofins TestOil is excited to announced that they will be introducing Thermography for condition monitoring this year. This will be an excellent complement to the company’s already comprehensive oil analysis services and additional condition monitoring services that will also be available soon. Eurofins TestOil Reliability Field Analyst and Certified Thermographer Camron Cunningham observes, “Thermography pairs…
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