According to TestOil Field/Data Analyst Matt McMahon, there are many reasons that new oil doesn’t arrive clean, much of it depends on where the contamination occurred—usually during transportation or while in storage. “There are many sources for contamination ingress,” Matt explained. “It could be anything from corrosion in tanks or drums to a core contamination…
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Predictive Maintenance V. Reactive Maintenance—Which is Better?
CLEVELAND, November 11, 2020 TestOil, the industry leader in lubricant analysis, explains the difference in common oil analysis maintenance strategies and why they recommend a predictive oil analysis program in most situations. TestOil’s Senior Technical Advisor Evan Zabawski said, “At TestOil, we are aware of the different strategies and have always chosen to focus on…
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Used Oil Testing with RPVOT from TestOil
The Rotating Pressure Vessel Oxidation Test (RPVOT) is a time-tested method for determining the oxidation stability of an oil. It is the most widely used indicator of a fluid’s oxidative resistance. Since it measures the existing resistance to oil oxidation rather than the oxidation that has already occurred, it is a predictive test. RPVOT is…
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Oil Analysis for Chemical Companies
For chemical companies, choosing the right equipment and sampling correctly are two key factors for oil analysis program success.
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Oil Sampling Companies for Food and Beverage Industry
TestOil, an experienced oil sampling company for the food and beverage industry, understands the many benefits of oil analysis for this sector in particular. Surprisingly, some food and beverage companies are not performing oil analysis at all, yet they are all dealing with the same issues that could be reduced or eliminated with regular oil…
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Oil Analysis Companies for Plastics Industry
TestOil knows that nearly all plastics manufacturers consider oil analysis an invaluable tool. Capital investment can exceed half a million dollars for an IMM (injection molding machine) and today’s highly calibrated machines are more easily damaged by wear and contamination. A “well-oiled” IMM will exhibit: The fastest possible cycle speedUneventful operation for long periods…
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