Fresh oil analysis

ANALYSIS & DIAGNOSTIC OF FRESH OIL

The analysis of fresh oils and fluids is especially recommended for professionals who receive and/or store high quantities of fluids (> 200 liters).
The interest of analysing fresh fluids (oils, greases, cooling fluids, etc.) is also to :
– check the conformity of the product with the technical data sheet,
– make up a baseline to interpret the results of used fluid analyses,
– check the suitability of the product to its application.

ANALYSES AND CHECKED POINTS (EXAMPLES)

Several indicators and measurements can be studied and checked during the analysis of fresh fluids :

• Possible contamination by water or solid particles
• Viscosity at 40°C and 100°C (Check of lubricant flow properties and its possible dilution by fuel).
• Additives :
  – Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc dithiophosphate (anti-wear additives), etc.
  – Polymer-base viscosity index improvers
  – Defoaming agents
  – Presence of sulphur-based additives
• Alkaline reserve (TBN measurement), etc.
• Flash point
• Type of grease thickener
• Consistency (NLGI grade)
• etc.

Our R&D laboratory will assist you to analyse performance, oxidation resistance and impacts on the environment.

More details

Example of fresh oil analysis report

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