Category Archives: Program Management

Used Oil Analysis Results are Only as Good as the Quality of the Sample

Taking representative oil samples is the foundation of accurate (and useful) oil analysis results. The good news is that it’s not that hard as long as you follow a few simple guidelines laid out by Eurofins TestOil’s Matt McMahon, Oil Analyst III Field Technician.                 In order to correctly alarm out of range data on…
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Fluid Compatibility Testing at Eurofins TestOil

Almost everyone that has worked in the reliability field has either experienced or heard about a lubrication problem brought on by combining incompatible lubricants. Sometimes this is accidental, such as a leaking hydraulic line dripping onto a gearbox. Other causes are intentional, i.e.  the plant wants to consolidate the number of lubricants in use; the…
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Oil Analysis Training Delivers Huge Corporate Benefits

Oil analysis training benefits both employees and their companies. Over the past few years, there has been much discussion among lawmakers, educators, and corporate executives about the skills gap.  A recent study by Career Builder[1] found that for every position remaining unfilled for longer than three months, a company loses on average more than $14,000.…
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Fuel Contamination Testing-Diesel Contaminated by Gas-Offered by Eurofins TestOil

Diesel Fuel testing offered by Eurofins TestOil includes contamination analysis. One common source of contamination in diesel is gasoline. Potential issues that gasoline contamination can cause include: engine failure, depletion of all lubrication, black smoke, and damage to the diesel fuel pump. While gasoline contamination is often suspected after an engine failure has already occurred,…
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Oil Sampling for Analysis Just Got Easier with the Eurofins TestOil Updated Sampling App

Eurofins TestOil AssetLink has always been an easy way for customers to manage their oil analysis programs by streamlining the collection and management of fluid samples. Now with updated features, it provides more key information and significantly improves labeling efficiency.                 Eurofins TestOil Reliability Concierge Program Manager David M. Gawelek, CLS explains, “The primary benefit…
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