TestOil Named Weatherhead 100 Winner, Again! It is an honor to be named one of the fastest growing companies in Northeast Ohio and we are proud to be included on this list alongside many other great companies. This is the sixth consecutive year that TestOil has made the list. The Weatherhead 100 was established to…
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Sources of Copper
Sources of Copper Copper usually appears in fluid samples as a wear metal, most often arising from brass or bronze components. Whether gears, bearing cages, guides, bushings, or piston shoes, brass and bronze parts are alloys of copper lead, tin, and/or zinc. Being an alloy, the wear metals from these parts will remain proportional as…
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Why One Oil Sampling Point Isn’t Always Enough
Why One Oil Sampling Point Isn't Always Enough The starting point of any great oil analysis program begins with obtaining representative samples. The goal of oil sampling is to maximize data density while minimizing data disturbance. You maximize data density by sampling in the right location with the right equipment at the right time. Often,…
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How Much is a Shot of Grease?
How Much is a Shot of Grease? Answer: Generally, a shot of grease means one stroke from the grease gun. However, the output, or amount of lubricant dispensed from a grease gun depends on the model. Grease guns deliver widely varying amounts of grease (typically 0.1 ounce or 2 to 3 grams). Also, don't forget…
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Antioxidants Found In Turbine Oils
Antioxidants Found In Turbine Oils Each turbine oil has a unique formulation with regards to antioxidants, both in the type of antioxidants that are present and the amounts. Some turbine oils have only phenolic antioxidants, some have only amine antioxidants, and some have both amines and phenols. In each case, the lubricant manufacturer has tried…
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Keeping Your Oil Analysis Program Up to Date
Keeping Your Oil Analysis Program Up to Date Over time, any oil analysis program can become stagnant if few or no improvements are made. This can cause the program to lose value, as it may not fully support the plant’s improvement initiatives, such as achieving certain reliability objectives. What’s worse is that the program manager…
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