TestOil Named A Weatherhead 100 Award Winner, Fifth Year In A Row! For the fifth consecutive year, TestOil has been recognized on the Weatherhead 100 list as one of the Fastest Growing Companies in Northeast Ohio. Last week some members of the TestOil team attended the annual Weatherhead awards gala where they accepted the award…
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Why Use Proper Lubrication Storage and Handling?
Why Use Proper Lubrication Storage and Handling? Having lubrication storage and handling systems in place is important as well. Lubrication products are expensive, so they need to be handled in a fashion that maximizes the return on investment. Make sure your storage and handling areas are clean, well organized, and climate controlled. You are responsible…
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How To Design A Successful Oil Analysis Program: Choose an Oil Analysis Lab
How To Design A Successful Oil Analysis Program: Choose an Oil Analysis Lab If it is determined that contracting an outside lab is the best course for your oil analysis program, care must be taken to insure that the lab is a good fit for your company. It is important to match a lab with…
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How to Design a Successful Oil Analysis Program: Determine Test Packages
How to Design a Successful Oil Analysis Program: Determine Test Packages Oil analysis test packages should be carefully considered. Different equipment have different test profile requirements. When determining what test packages to choose, the actual equipment and the surrounding environment should dictate what tests are appropriate. Keep in mind that with oil analysis your goal…
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How To Design A Successful Oil Analysis Program: Identify Critical Equipment
How To Design A Successful Oil Analysis Program: Identify Critical Equipment When you start implementing an oil analysis program, you need to decide what equipment in the plant to sample. This can be a daunting task but it cannot be overlooked. Supervisors and management need to take the time to identify the targeted equipment, write…
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Gear Up For Reliability: Using Oil Analysis & Contamination Control to Improve Gearbox Health
Gear Up For Reliability: Using Oil Analysis & Contamination Control to Improve Gearbox Health Gearboxes are marvels of design and engineering. To ensure reliable operation, there must be a concentrated focus on ensuring the gearbox's health. Effective contamination control, combined with a well designed oil analysis program, can dramatically improve reliability, reduce waste, and provide…
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