Oil Analysis + Wear Particle
Interviews
Introducing: Commercial FieldLab Series
Dan Walsh and Ray Garvey from AMETEK/ Spectro Scientific, sit down today to introduce the Commercial FieldLab Series for Onsite Industrial Oil Analysis. These 2 new FieldLabs are military-proven oil analysis analyzers now available. They allow lube technicians to quickly and more accurately test in-service lubricants, and analyze equipment health. Listen now as they share more details.
- Daniel Walsh
- AMETEK Spectro Scientific
Two Minute Tips
Sampling Ammonia or Refrigerant Compressors
Monitoring acid level and contaminants, especially water and sediment are important factors to consider to maintain performance in reciprocating and screw compressors. When sampling ammonia, foaming is a regular issue that is encountered. In order to avoid this, the KPQ14NP has a locknut feature.
- Bernie Hall
- Checkfluid
Two Minute Tips
Safe Sampling
In this presentation, Bernie Hall will explore how to obtain samples from components that are considered to be difficult or unsafe to reach.
- Bernie Hall
- Checkfluid
Articles
Military-approved Portable Oil Analysis Lab Now Available
AMETEK Spectro Scientific, one of the world’s largest suppliers of oil and fuel analysis instrumentation and software, has released a unique portable oil analysis laboratory that has delivered proven operational benefits for the US Military.
- Spectro Scientific
- Spectro Scientific
Two Minute Tips
5 Reasons Why Point of Care Oil Analysis Makes Sense Now
Point of care oil analysis testing is now established and accelerating as companies find reliability improvements and cost savings.
- Daniel Walsh
- AMETEK Spectro Scientific
Two Minute Tips
Basic Oil Sampling Tips
Companies need to recognize the importance of good sampling practices when it comes to the results of their oil analysis program. That small 70 mL sample submitted to your lab represents all the oil circulating in the equipment. Here are a few simple tips you can take to ensure you get a good, clean sample, that is representative of the oil in your system.
- Bernie Hall
- Checkfluid
Two Minute Tips
Tips for Sampling Diesel Mobile Equipment
Sampling is the first step in Oil Analysis and Bernie Hall will give tips on Sampling Diesel Mobile Equipment on and off highway.
- Bernie Hall
- Checkfluid
Two Minute Tips
Gearbox Water Contamination
Water is used in every industry and is one of the leading causes of machine failures. Learn about the different types of water contamination and what you can do to deal with it.
- Bernie Hall
- Checkfluid
Two Minute Tips
Gearbox Sampling Tips
Proper lubrication is the single most important factor in ensuring the continued performance of a gearbox. Making oil analysis and oil sample is a vital part of keeping your gearboxes reliable. Here are tips for getting the most out of your gearbox oil sampling program.
- Bernie Hall
- Checkfluid
