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Oil Analysis: Eurofins TestOil’s 6 Ways to Improve Your Program Datasheet

Oil Analysis: Eurofins TestOil’s 6 Ways to Improve Your Program Datasheet
World-class oil analysis programs are ever evolving to incorporate new technologies and associated best practices. Because Eurofins TestOil professionals are often on client sites, we have an excellent perspective on this.                 To address some of the ways we think many oil analysis programs could be improved, we created a downloadable datasheet: 6 Ways to…
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Bearing Lubricant Analysis Can Extend the Life of these Hard-Working Components

Bearing Lubricant Analysis Can Extend the Life of these Hard-Working Components
Bearings are designed so that there is no metal-to-metal contact under normal operating conditions, which would include proper lubrication. Because of this, they should have little to no wear by design. The key qualifier here is “proper lubrication.” There really aren’t lubricants formulated specifically for bearings because most bearings are used in machines that share…
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Oil Compatibility Testing: A Smart Way to Avoid Downtime

Oil Compatibility Testing: A Smart Way to Avoid Downtime
Not exactly sure what oil is in the reservoir, but it’s running low and probably OK to top it off with whatever’s around, right?  Wrong—but not always. So how do you know which lubricants are compatible and which are, well, like oil and water? There are really only two ways: 1.  Ask one or both…
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Oil Analysis Training: Comprehensive Class Announced by Eurofins TestOil

Oil Analysis Training: Comprehensive Class Announced by Eurofins TestOil
Eurofins TestOil just announced Comprehensive Oil Analysis Training April 26-28, 2022 in Baton Rouge, LA with an available remote option. The course will strengthen skills and elevate the competency of reliability and maintenance personnel including PdM Technicians, Plant Managers, Reliability Engineers, Reliability Technicians, Service Technicians—anyone involved in a lubrication program who wants to bump up…
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Is Synthetic Oil Worth It?

Is Synthetic Oil Worth It?
Is Synthetic Oil Worth It? OEM specifications usually cover the recommended oil for each type of machine they manufacture. Sometimes these are just guidelines, other times they are a requirement to remain in warranty. While synthetic oil is marketed as having superior performance, that’s not true in all cases and for all machinery. Some mineral…
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Preventive Maintenance: Not the Best Strategy for Most Machinery

Preventive Maintenance: Not the Best Strategy for Most Machinery
Preventive maintenance usually involves changing fluids and filters based on time or operating hours, rather than actual condition.  It’s not the best strategy for all equipment, but in some cases such as low cost, non-critical, easy-to-replace equipment it does make sense.  While preventive maintenance usually doesn’t involve oil analysis, in some situations, such as assessing…
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