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Oil Analysis for Mining Operations Delivers ROI

TestOil, the industry leader in same day oil analysis, offers comprehensive lubricant analysis for mining that significantly reduces downtime for very expensive equipment operating in some of the world’s harshest conditions.            The biggest concerns in maintaining mining equipment health are wear and contamination. This equipment operates in demanding environmental conditions: continually exposed to the ingress…
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Fast Oil Analysis Results Rely on Accurate Machine Information

While Eurofins TestOil offers same day test results for most samples, it doesn’t matter how diligent and exacting the oil analysis lab is if they don’t have the accurate information necessary to efficiently process a sample. One of the key fields on the sample label is the type of machine that the sample was extracted…
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Oil Compatibility Testing ASTM D7155: Part 2: The Process

There are several considerations for determining the best compatibility test or slate of tests. Two of these considerations are: Decide if you will test your current in-use fluid with the replacement fluid(s). If you have one lubricant system that’s transitioning to a new oil, it’s a good idea to test the used fluid with the…
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Oil Compatibility Testing ASTM D7155: Part 1: Overview

Fluid compatibility testing is a critical process in industries, such as power generation, chemical manufacturing and agriculture. It’s an assessment as to whether two or more fluids can be mixed with each other without adverse chemical, physical, or performance-related issues. It can also be a requirement to meet certain safety and compliance regulations.Problems caused by…
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ASTM D130 Copper Corrosion Testing Provided by Eurofins TestOil

ASTM D130, the Copper Corrosion Test, evaluates the corrosive/tarnishing properties of hydrocarbon-based substances, including fuels, lubricants, and additives, on copper. This test is crucial for assessing fluid compatibility with copper and copper alloy components in equipment. It ensures that fuels meet corrosion standards and that lubricant and hydraulic fluids are safe for use in systems…
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