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Same Day Fluid Analysis Lab Announces 2nd Major Expansion in 3 Years

CLEVELAND, Oct. 5, 2020  TestOil, the industry leader in fluid analysis, just announced the second major expansion in three years. The current expansion adds a number of key amenities to its existing facility.             TestOil President Mary Messuti said, "We are growing by leaps and bounds. By the time we moved into our expanded facility in 2019, we were…
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Used Oil Testing Repeatability, Reproducibility: Why it is Important at TestOil

CLEVELAND September 10, 2020 -- TestOil, an industry leader in quality oil analysis testing, explains the importance of test repeatability/reproducibility. These factors are critical for the validation of test methods and results—providing customers with the assurance that their tests meet quality standards.                TestOil President Mary Messuti explained, “Our excellent reputation within the industry is due in…
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Best Oil Testing Lab Built On Lean Principles

At TestOil, we are big fans of Six Sigma Lean principles—they affect everything we do, including our lab.  Most recently, Lean strategy was a key factor in our successful navigation of the COVID-19 situation.                     As a designated essential business, we were able to remain fully functional during the critical March-July period. With effective IT…
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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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ROI of Oil Analysis—TestOil Experts Weigh In

CLEVELAND, U.S., Aug. 7, 2020 TestOil, the industry leader in lubricant testing, offers considerations regarding the return-on-investment of oil analysis. “There are many formulas, but a simple calculation is cost savings divided by cost of program,” TestOil Senior Technical Advisor Evan Zabawski said.                 He continued, “Cost is a common consideration that prevents some companies…
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