Lubricant analysis is a critical component of predictive maintenance, yet selecting the best oil analysis lab can be a complex task. Following are 6 areas to consider as you decide on the best lab for your organization. 1. Quality Quality is paramount when selecting a lab, since the accuracy of analysis can directly impact the…
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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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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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THE TRIBOLOGY ZONE
THE TRIBOLOGY ZONE There is a film dimension beyond that which is known to common man. It is a dimension as vast as clearance space and as timeless as momentary. It is the middle ground between contact and hydrodynamic, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of Man’s fears and the summit…
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The Butterfly Effect
The Butterfly Effect How a seemingly throwaway line on a resume led to a fulfilling career in tribology The downturn in employment opportunities over the past several years reminds me of the difficulties I faced upon graduating…the first time. There I was, freshly out of my school’s chemical engineering program and waiting to hear back…
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Pining for the holidays
Pining for the holidays Making the holidays ‘greener’ still takes trees. With the holiday season upon us, many people are shopping for a pine tree or wreath to decorate their homes. Certainly the downside of using living trees or branches over artificial plastic decorations is dealing with the needles, but many think the wonderful aroma…
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