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Oil Analysis Price: What to Expect

Oil Analysis Price: What to Expect
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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Test Fuel: Biodiesel Content Analysis Test Innovated by TestOil

Test Fuel: Biodiesel Content Analysis Test Innovated by TestOil
Ohio-based oil analysis company TestOil announced Nov. 25 a new test to determine the biodiesel content in conventional diesel fuel. The test was developed in response to requests by industrial customers needing to ensure the fuel they use meets OEM requirements for biodiesel content.
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Karl Fischer Test Heads Energy Industry Analysis Slate

Karl Fischer Test Heads Energy Industry Analysis Slate
TestOil offers expert advanced oil analysis for turbines for companies across the spectrum of energy industries. Routine turbine oil analysis includes tests such as particle count, Karl Fischer, elemental spectroscopy, FTIR, Viscosity @40 degrees, and acid number.  Advanced testing will provide more specific information on lubricant condition with tests that include RPVOT, foam, color, rust,…
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Employee Shortage Issues Eased by Eurofins TestOil Outsourced Reliability Program

Employee Shortage Issues Eased by Eurofins TestOil Outsourced Reliability Program
Most companies that are experiencing staff shortages are spending a lot of time and effort on recruiting.  There are more efficient solutions, which include outsourcing. A primary example is leveraging  TestOil PRO for reliability program management.                  While TestOil PRO has been serving happy customers for years, it is an especially good solution in light…
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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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