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Sources of Aluminum

Sources of Aluminum
Sources of Aluminum While lead is commonly thought to be wear metal, that is not always the case. One example would be an oil sample from an aluminum block engine compared to a steel block engine. The block itself may be a source of wear metals when the sleeves for the pistons are machined directly…
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Sources of Lead

Sources of Lead
Sources of Lead Lead is an expected wear metal in any machine using plain bearings, as lead and tin are the most predominant metals used in Babbitt overlay, with lesser amounts of copper, antimony, and/or arsenic. Typically, increasing levels of lead from this layer are not considered actionable, not until metals like copper or nickel…
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Sources of Barium

Sources of Barium
Sources of Barium Barium was a detergent additive metal found in natural gas engine oils but is no longer allowed in products manufactured in North America due to toxicity concerns Greases, though, continue to use barium in the form of a thickener system. Machines with greased seals or those having undergone recent maintenance may exhibit…
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Acoustic Imaging and Acoustic Monitoring for Railways, Mining and More Announced by Eurofins TestOil

Acoustic Imaging and Acoustic Monitoring for Railways, Mining and More Announced by Eurofins TestOil
Realizing the importance of the early detection of air and gas leaks, Eurofins TestOil now offers Acoustic Imaging/Monitoring and leak detection. By detecting and repairing leaks early, Eurofins TestOil can help customers save on energy costs, improve equipment performance, and prevent potentially hazardous safety risks.                 Air and gas systems play a critical role in…
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Training for STLE and ICML Certifications

Training for STLE and ICML Certifications
There are two main certification bodies for oil analysis, ICML (International Council for Machinery Lubrication) and STLE (Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers). Following is a breakdown of certifications.                     ICML Certifications Level I Machine Lubricant Analyst (MLA I) is for anyone in the field of lubricant-analysis-based machinery condition monitoring field.  It requires one year of…
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