Oil Analysis + Wear Particle
Case Studies and Stories
Point of Care Oil Analysis Makes Sense
The 2020 calendar year has certainly brought with it many challenges for a variety of industries. The medical field, pulp and paper industry and food supply chain have all been significantly impacted by the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. At the grocery store, people experienced (or are still experiencing) empty shelves, limited food supply and less variety when doing weekly shopping. In March 2020, grocery and supply sales increased 29% from the previous year (3).
- Spectro Scientific
- Spectro Scientific
Five Minute Facts
Ask the Expert: Compressor Oil Analysis
What is a compressor? Ask the expert explains how different compressors work. 45% of compressors sold in the industry are primarily for compressed air...
- Spectro Scientific
- Spectro Scientific
Interviews
Preview the 2021 SMRP Annual Conference!
The Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP) is preparing to welcome attendees for its 29th Annual Conference. Hear from SMRP Executive Director Erin Erickson about what's in store for attendees at this year's event.
- SMRP
Five Minute Facts
Could You Benefit from Precision Sampling?
Did you know that changing sampling methods to best practice valve sampling can have a significant impact on corporate profitability? That's because the success of an oil analysis program begins with the oil sample sent into the lab. Incorporating condition monitoring alongside valve sampling has shown to contribute to more compliance, better oil analysis results, and increased program savings. Discover the ways you could benefit from best practice oil sampling.
- Bernie Hall
- Checkfluid
Interviews
Gear Oils
In this SME interview, we talk with Casey Budd, a Research and Development Chemist for Lubrication Engineers. Inc. Casey discusses the functions of gear oils and what they protect.
- Casey Budd
- Lubrication Engineers, Inc.
Five Minute Facts
Get Sampling Compact Gearboxes & Gearmotors
Many small gearboxes are considered to be replaceable but the downtime they cause cannot be replaced. Oftentimes these gearboxes, though small, are critical to an operation. For example, a breakdown in a conveyor gearbox, burnt out the conveyor belt and brought a large mining site to a halt at a cost of $21,000,000 USD. Learn what tools you can use to perform 2-minute visual checks and oil analysis that can give you information to stay on top of your equipment reliability and manage risk.
- Bernie Hall
- Checkfluid
Two Minute Tips
Improving Oil Cleanliness – Your 2021 Maintenance Resolution – Part 2
Maintaining oil cleanliness is critical to the success of machine performance. Here are three things to consider for ensuring oil cleanliness in 2021.
- Bernie Hall
- Checkfluid
Five Minute Facts
Improving Oil Cleanliness – Your 2021 Maintenance Resolution – Part 1
Is increasing oil cleanliness on your 2021 to-do list? Oil contamination continues to be one of the biggest causes of component failure and productivity declines. Oil cleanliness starts at the beginning with inspecting and filtering your new and incoming oil.
- Bernie Hall
- Checkfluid
Two Minute Tips
Testing for Water Content
Water is one of the most destructive contaminants faced by industrial maintenance departments. Some systems may be more tolerant to water, while others can be more sensitive. Some manufacturers have set limits as low as 30 ppm. Best practice would tend to indicate that it is beneficial to keep water contamination at the lowest level possible..
- Heather Vercillo
- TestOil
