Much of the success of any oil analysis program is in the details. This includes instituting a process for ensuring the correct lubricant is in each piece of machinery. If not, there are always consequences that range in severity. Eurofins TestOil Analyst III Field Technician Matt McMahon explains, “Using the incorrect lubricant can affect the…
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Used Oil Analysis Report Interpretation: Training Class is Essential
Among the many, many benefits of oil analysis training, is mastery of accurate and efficient report interpretation. To that end, the Eurofins TestOil Comprehensive class includes training on “How to Read a Report in Two Minutes or Less”. Eurofins TestOil Training Business Unit Manager Tim Skully explains, “In this class section we go in…
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Water Glycol Lubricants and Water Content Testing
Water-glycol lubricant, a type of fire-resistant hydraulic fluid, is most often used in industrial and other applications where fire resistance is crucial. Micheal Shaw, Eurofins TestOil Director of Industrial Services explains, “The choice between water glycol hydraulic fluids and regular hydraulic oils depends on the specific requirements and conditions of the application. For most…
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Test Fuel for Fleets
The majority of business owners want to minimize their fleets' environmental impact, maintain compliance, and operate their businesses as efficiently as possible. Testing fuel Is one way to reach these objectives.
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Fuel Tests: Why They Are Important
The Importance of Fuel Testing: Top 5 Reasons Today’s diesel engine fuel systems are designed with tighter clearances and operate under higher pressure. For this, and many other reasons maintaining fuel cleanliness is instrumental for keeping the fuel system operating efficiently and preventing premature wear. Testing fuel at regular intervals and when an issue is…
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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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