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We’ve Taken Filter Debris Analysis To The Next Level

We've Taken Filter Debris Analysis To The Next Level TestOil has updated our Filter Debris Analysis testing process. The improvements have significantly increased our ability to identify wearing machine components which provide improved diagnostic and prognostic information about impending failures. Filter Debris Analysis is a systematic process developed to wash and analyze industrial size filters. Insight…
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TestOil introduces an Improved Technology For Analyzing Industrial Filters

TestOil introduces an Improved Technology For Analyzing Industrial Filters [caption id="attachment_110776" align="aligncenter" width="604"] FILTER DEBRIS ANALYSIS[/caption] TestOil has updated their Filter Debris Analysis testing process.  The improvements have significantly increased the laboratory’s ability to identify wearing machine components which provide improved diagnostic and prognostic information about impending failures. Filter Debris Analysis is a systematic process…
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Fuel Dilution Test Upgrade

Fuel Dilution Test Upgrade Technical Bulletin Fuel Dilution Test Upgrade TestOil is committed to continually improving the methodologies and technologies used in our laboratory. With that said, we are now using a Gas Chromatography (GC) method to measure fuel in engine oil. The method is based on a proposed ASTM method (work item 24171) and…
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Oil Analysis For Dummies: A TestOil eBook

Just Published: Oil Analysis For Dummies Insight Services is excited and proud to announce its latest publication for the oil analysis community - Oil Analysis For Dummies. This 90-page book is filled with everything you need to know to create and maintain a world-class oil analysis program. Oil Analysis For Dummies was written to help…
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Lubrication advancements keep plants running

Lubrication advancements keep plants running In this article David Kirkwood, Business Development Manager at Insight Services shares information about advancements to oil analysis testing at TestOil.  Read on... Choosing the right blend of lubrication training, testing, business processes, and formulations can help keep your machines and components healthy and running smoothly. “The training and development of…
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FTIR Enhancement of Turbine Oils

FTIR Enhancement of Turbine Oils Earlier this year, TestOil modified our FTIR analysis for turbine oil and began reporting new, enhanced parameters.  We improved the data interpretation to generate these new parameters which provide our customers a more detailed oil analysis of the health of their turbine oil. New parameters include: Thermal Event Acid - A degradation mechanism of the…
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