Oil Analysis

OIL ANALYSIS

Powerful preventive maintenance tool that examines the physical properties and level of oil contamination, as well as machinery wear. The Oil Analysis anticipates and identifies potential problems before a major repair is necessary. Optimize the frequencies of industrial fluid changes.

At LHA, our highly qualified staff analyzes the oil sample under ASTM standards, reporting results in a trend, offering a general diagnosis of the oil and machinery, in addition to technical recommendations, helping in making maintenance decisions and reliability strategies.

FIELDS OF APPLICATION

We offer a package of analytical tests for each type of machinery and component, aimed at the following sectors:

AUTOMOTIVE

• Heavy Machinery in Mining
• Construction
• Mueve Tierra
• Busses
• Cargo Trucks
• Light vehicles

INDUSTRIAL

• Industrial gears
• Hydraulic Systems
• Bombs
• Turbines
• Compressors
• Recirculation Systems
• Machining

MARITIME

• Motors
• Hydraulic Systems
• Generators
• Gearboxes

AIRCRAFT

• Piston and Turbine Engines
• Hydraulic Systems
• Gearboxes in Rotors

WIND GENERATORS

• Gearboxes

OIL ANALYSIS DISCLOSES INFORMATION THAT WILL HELP YOU IN MAKING TIMELY DECISIONS IN 3 IMPORTANT CATEGORIES:

LUBRICANT HEALTH STATUS

It reveals if the fluid in the equipment is in a position to continue serving, or its useful life has come to an end and a lubricant change is required.

MACHINE WEAR

The detection and morphological analysis of particles help prevent machine failure due to worn components.

CONTAMINANT PARTICLES

The increase in pollutants from the surrounding environment such as dirt, water and process contamination are the main cause of degradation and machine failure.

ANALYSIS METHODS

Elemental Analysis – ASTM D6595

• Wear Metals

• Contaminants

• Additives

Oil Contamination and Degradation

• Water

• Glycol

• Soot

• Total Acid Number (TAN)

• Total Basic Number (TBN)

• Oxidation

• Sulfation

• Nitration

Physical Properties of the Oil – ASTM D8092

• Viscosity at 40ºC and 100ºC

Contaminant Particles – ASTM D7596

• Particle Counting ISO 4406

• Ferrous Particle Count and Size Distribution

• Total Ferrous Particles Content

• Particle Images, Counting and Distribution of Metallic Particles of Wear (wear mechanisms: cutting, sliding and fatigue.)

• Particle Images, Counting and Distribution of Nonmetallic Particles (fibers)

• Particle Count in the Range 4 μm- 100μm

Tests Available in the MAS Program

RESULTS REPORTS

Clarity in the diagnosis and interpretation of analytical results

Identification of potential problems in a timely manner

Technical recommendations on the state of machinery and oil

Graphs and trend results of the last 5 samples

We guarantee the delivery of results in 24 hours

We anticipate the detection of failures that compromise the operation, favoring decisions on preventive or corrective actions, maximizing the reliability and useful life of machinery and equipment.

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