Oil Analysis — Machine Reliability and Performance
What are oil analyses and why are they essential?
Oil analyses are laboratory tests that assess the composition, quality, and performance of lubricating oils, hydraulic oils, motor oils, and other industrial oils. At Deon Research Centre, oil analyses help monitor wear, contamination and aging, ensuring the reliability of machines and production processes. With accurate oil analysis, faults can be detected early and maintenance intervals optimized.
Why choose oil analysis at Deon Research Centre?
Do you want to extend the life of your machines and reduce maintenance costs? Our professional oil analysis services offer:
- Wear and contamination control: Identify metal particles, water, or other contaminants that affect equipment performance.
- Maintenance optimization: predict maintenance needs and prevent unexpected failures.
- Oil quality assurance: check that oils meet specifications and standards such as ISO, ASTM or API.
How do oil analyses work?
The process involves collecting oil samples and performing a series of tests:
- Viscosity measurements: determining how well the oil continues to flow at different temperatures.
- Acidity and base number: measuring chemical properties that influence corrosion and aging.
- Wear analysis: detects metal particles and contaminants using spectroscopy.
- Water and dirt detection: assessing contamination that may cause wear and reduced performance.
- Oxidation and aging tests: evaluating the life of the oil under operational conditions.
Applications of oil analysis in industry
At Deon Research Centre, we apply oil analyses in various sectors:
- Industrial machines: monitoring hydraulic systems, compressors and pumps.
- Automotive and transport: checking engine and transmission oils for performance and durability.
- Energy and turbines: monitoring lubricating oils in wind turbines, gas and steam turbines.
- Production processes: ensure optimal lubrication and extension of machine life.
What does this mean for your company?
By investing in oil analysis, you can achieve:
- Better performance and longer lifespan of machines and installations.
- Reduction of maintenance costs and unexpected downtime.
- Compliance with industry standards and guarantees for quality products.
We offer comprehensive oil analyses at Deon Research Centre!
Curious about how our oil analyses can improve your machines and production processes? Our team provides expert analyses to ensure optimal equipment performance, reliability and longevity. Contact us for more information and find out how we can support your organization with reliable oil analysis services.
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