How Base Oil Affects Lubricant Performance TestOil’s oil analysts know that a lubricant’s base stock can have a significant impact on performance. These base stocks range from minimally refined mineral oil to very sophisticated PAOs, some further enhanced with leading-edge catalyst technology. Starting with the fundamentals, there are five basic base stock categories:[1] Group I…
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Predictive Maintenance V. Reactive Maintenance—Which is Better?
CLEVELAND, November 11, 2020 TestOil, the industry leader in lubricant analysis, explains the difference in common oil analysis maintenance strategies and why they recommend a predictive oil analysis program in most situations. TestOil’s Senior Technical Advisor Evan Zabawski said, “At TestOil, we are aware of the different strategies and have always chosen to focus on…
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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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