Eurofins TestOil VP of Sales and Marketing Mike Barrett recently sat down with Plant Services Magazine Editor-in-Chief Thomas Wilk for a podcast filled with insights derived from decades of experience in oil analysis. Topics included what makes programs work, what trouble spots programs run into, and where listeners can improve their own oil analysis program.…
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Used Oil Analysis: Wear Metals Testing
Eurofins TestOil offers a number of tests that detect and measure wear metals. Two that are generally included in routine analysis are Elemental Spectroscopy and Ferrous Wear Concentration. We also offer Analytical Ferrography and, as a component of Filter Debris Analysis, we conduct EDXRF (energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence) on samples mainly composed of solids. …
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Used Oil Analysis Report Interpretation: Training Class is Essential
Among the many, many benefits of oil analysis training, is mastery of accurate and efficient report interpretation. To that end, the Eurofins TestOil Comprehensive class includes training on “How to Read a Report in Two Minutes or Less”. Eurofins TestOil Training Business Unit Manager Tim Skully explains, “In this class section we go in…
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Water Glycol Lubricants and Water Content Testing
Water-glycol lubricant, a type of fire-resistant hydraulic fluid, is most often used in industrial and other applications where fire resistance is crucial. Micheal Shaw, Eurofins TestOil Director of Industrial Services explains, “The choice between water glycol hydraulic fluids and regular hydraulic oils depends on the specific requirements and conditions of the application. For most…
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Test Fuel for Fleets
The majority of business owners want to minimize their fleets' environmental impact, maintain compliance, and operate their businesses as efficiently as possible. Testing fuel Is one way to reach these objectives.
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Test Fuel: Eurofins TestOil has Full Capablities
Fuel Testing Services at Eurofins TestOil Most fuel is clean when it leaves the refinery (but not always). Transferring it to trucks and storage tanks exposes it to contamination. Sources include damaged caps, seals and gaskets, dirty hoses and deficient handling practices. Fuel is also vulnerable to hot weather condensation and cold weather ice crystals.…
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