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Help Creating an Oil Analysis Program

Help Creating an Oil Analysis Program
“We need to do something about our oil analysis program.”  It’s a common theme among companies with too much work (a good thing) and too little time (we can help with that).  While everyone agrees that oil analysis is essential, most companies don’t have the resources to fix an existing program that’s in tatters or…
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What causes sludge in machinery?

What causes sludge in machinery?
Sludge is to machinery what LDL cholesterol is to the human body (not good).  Sludge is basically the formation of heavy, thick, greasy, tarry deposits that tend to collect in certain areas. It can be dark or clear, hard or gummy, minimal or pervasive. Some of the causes are: Additive  and/or base oil incompatibilitiesElectrical sparkingOverheatingLengthy…
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Oil Sample Testing for Industrial Oil—TestOil Explains Viscosity Considerations

Oil Sample Testing for Industrial Oil—TestOil Explains Viscosity Considerations
CLEVELAND March 4, 2021  -- TestOil, the industry leader in lubricant analysis, explains viscosity, viscosity index, the considerations for selecting industrial oil with the correct viscosity and oil analysis testing that pinpoints issues resulting from viscosity.TestOil Field/Data Analyst Dwon Ruffin explains, “Viscosity is the single most important physical property of a lubricant. The concept can be…
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Oil Sampling Company TestOil Receives Lean Six Sigma Recognition

Oil Sampling Company TestOil Receives Lean Six Sigma Recognition
CLEVELAND, March 2, 2021-- TestOil, the industry leader in fluid analysis, just announced that they were featured in the Lean Six Sigma publication iSixSigma. TestOil President Mary Messuti said, “This was a big honor for us and one of the milestones in our in our continuous journey toward perfection. We want to thank everyone at iSixSigma…
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Lab Analysis of Used Oil v. Visual Inspection

Lab Analysis of Used Oil v. Visual Inspection
Is visual inspection of industrial fluid enough? TestOil Data/Field Analyst Dwon Ruffin CLS doesn’t think so. “There are some issues that will be obvious by looking at the oil, such as water contamination, large particles and separation into layers,” he explains. “Other than that, there is not a whole lot you can learn by visual…
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Learn All the Basics of Oil Analysis: TestOil Offers Comprehensive Class

Learn All the Basics of Oil Analysis: TestOil Offers Comprehensive Class
Virtual Comprehensive Oil Analysis March 9 - March 11 10AM-5PM EST Just getting started in oil analysis? Need to update your skills or just round out your knowledge?  Sign up for TestOil’s comprehensive online 3-day class, March 9-11, covering Lubrication Fundamentals and Oil Analysis. The training is invaluable for maintenance staff at all levels—especially PdM…
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