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Why Do Fluid Analysis Programs Fail to Achieve Their Full Potential?
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Why Do Fluid Analysis Programs Fail to Achieve Their Full Potential?

A 50 minute long presentation by Walt Huysman, CLS, OMA - Oil Analysis Business Development Manager, Trico Corporation

It has been proven many times over that fluids analysis can be an effective method to reduce maintenance and downtime costs. Typically, however, many fluids analysis programs do not deliver the results they could be or should be even with the best of intentions. What are some of the most common reasons why fluids analysis program do not deliver on their full potential?

Des-Case Showcases its NEW Gen4 HiVAC Vacuum Dehydrator at the 2011 Finepoint Conference

Goodlettsville, Tenn.—Des-Case Corporation, a leading manufacturer of contamination control products for industrial lubricants, showcased its new Generation 4 HiVAC Vacuum Dehydrator at Finepoint’s 18th Annual Circuit Breaker Test & Maintenance Conference in Jackson, MS, October 3-7, 2011.

Oil Sampling: Still the Foundation for a Successful Oil Analysis Program

By Jason Kopschinsky

A decade ago, I learned the true value of an oil sample.

I was working in a steel mill, sampling roll mill gearboxes and screening them onsite for ISO particle count, ferrous density, moisture and viscosity. As you can imagine, these gearboxes get pretty beat up both inside and out, so it was not uncommon to see high particle counts and associated ferrous wear in many of the samples. On one occasion in particular, one of the gearboxes had exceeded the cleanliness target by a small margin. This too was not uncommon. Contamination control, storage and handling, and relubrication practices were all in need of improvement in this facility. What was significant was that the ferrous density for the sample from this gearbox was off the charts. Clearly, this was information that I needed to pass on immediately. To my surprise, my warnings fell on deaf ears. I wrongly assumed that when I passed along this information to the maintenance foreman that alarms would sound, maintenance staff would assemble and the problem would be dealt with. Instead, nothing happened. What eventually happened was this gearbox failed catastrophically, resulting in twenty-seven hours of lost production time and a host of associated costs and lost revenue.

 

New ASTM Test Method for Sampling Greases from In-Service Machinery

MRG Labs is pleased to announce that the Grease Thief® sampling tools now give users an approved ASTM standard practice for sampling critical grease lubricated components.  In June, ASTM issued Method D7718 - 11 entitled “Standard Practice for Obtaining In-Service Samples of Lubricating Grease.”

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SFW Capital Partners Purchases Spectro Inc.

RYE, NY, - SFW Capital Partners, a private equity firm that invests in mid-sized companies providing analytical tools and related services, today announced that it has purchased Spectro Inc., the leading global provider of instrumentation and software for machine condition monitoring and preventative maintenance. SFW Capital Partners purchased Spectro from QinetiQ, a London Stock Exchange listed company (LSE: QQ.L) that operates in the US as QinetiQ North America. SFW Capital Partners is joined in this investment by CEO Suneet Chadha and current senior management of Spectro.

INSIGHT SERVICES Expands Oil Analysis Laboratory

Cleveland, Ohio - Insight Services has announced the completion of a significant expansion to its TESTOIL laboratory in Cleveland, Ohio.  This expansion added approximately 1100 square feet to the laboratory and includes the addition of several new testing stations designed to meet the increasing volume of oil samples processed daily by this independent industrial oil analysis laboratory.

Integrated Oil Analysis: The Key to Early Detection

By: Mark Barnes

When it comes to oil analysis, there are a number of options, from simple inspections to onsite instruments, and from basic test packages to full blown "forensic" lab analysis. But which one's the best? Which one will provide the earliest detection and the most information to successfully diagnose a failure? The answer is all of them!

Oil Analysis Program Upgrade (Case Study)
Asset Condition Management

Oil Analysis Program Upgrade (Case Study)

An hour long presentation by Cary Forgeron, CLS, Director of Sales, Analysts, Inc. Originally filmed at the CBM2011 Condition Based Monitoring Conference at the Reliability Performance Institute in Fort Myers, Florida.

Universal Lubricants to Recycle Thousands of Gallons of Used Oil

WICHITA, Kan.,- Universal Lubricants, America’s only true closed loop oil recycling company, today announced that Colorado on-site fueling, preventive maintenance and repair company Equipment Savers has hired them to recycle tens of thousands of used oil filters and approximately 55,000 gallons of used oil each year. The recovered oil from the filters and the used oil will be re-refined at the company’s advanced refinery in Wichita, Kansas to make its American Petroleum Institute (API) certified green motor-ECO ULTRA®. The scrap steel from the oil filters is sent to a steel mill to be melted and used to produce new products ensuring that nothing ends up in a landfill.

POLARIS Laboratories Launches New Software

INDIANAPOLIS - Fluid analysis provider POLARIS LaboratoriesTM has officially launched HORIZON® 4, its newest version of the web-based data management software application that has been the company’s comparative advantage in the marketplace for the past decade.

Combining In-House and Outside Laboratory Oil Analysis

By Garry Sands

Most companies rely on outside laboratories to analyze there time-based oil samples. Every six months, or perhaps once per year, oil samples are gathered and sent out for routine time-based analysis. So, for instance, we will be able to say a certain hydraulic reservoir has been sampled every six months, or once yearly, and then we at least know the condition of the oil at that point in time.

How to Read Your Oil Analysis Report
Asset Condition Management

How to Read Your Oil Analysis Report

A 60 minute On Demand Webinar Workshop by Russ Loede, Manager Oil Services, Trico Corp.

Oil Analysis is a vital part of every Predictive Maintenance Program. There are many factors that contribute to a successful Oil Analysis Program, one of them being the interpretation of the data you receive. Comprehending test results and exactly what they mean is extremely important in allowing the end user to determine if, when, and what appropriate corrective action may be required. This presentation will explain how to understand your reports and assist you in making your Oil Analysis Program a success.

Contamination Control
Asset Condition Management

Contamination Control

A 60 minute On Demand Webinar Workshop by Kristopher B. Sonne, CLS, Senior Reliability Technician, Trico Corp

In order to keep our machines running reliably, sound lubrication and contamination control techniques are required. This presentation will introduce the listener to the basics of contamination control in both new and in-service lubricants.


Participate to learn:

1) The proper storage and handling of lubricating oils

2) How to effectively close off pumps and other sumps from outside contaminants

3) The importance of filtering both new and in-use hydraulic and lubricating fluids

Please fill out your contact information below to access this free iPresentation tutorial series. A copy will be sent to Trico Corp.

 

Asset Condition Management

Communication is Key

The most successful oil analysis programs have defined goals and objectives that are communicated clearly to everyone involved, including your vendors (such as your oil analysis laboratory or oil

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Asset Condition Management

Ensuring Cleanliness of Oil from the Start

Even if new oil is pre-filtered, it can still be easily contaminated during the application process if the equipment is not fitted with the right fluid couplers. If fill ports or hatches must be

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GOOD Oil Analysis Starts With GOOD Sampling Practices

By Jarrod Potteiger

Proper sampling methods are an essential part of an effective oil analysis program. In many cases, the quality of oil analysis results and the subsequent decisions that are made are no better than the quality of sampling practices. Poor sampling methods can lead to incorrect diagnoses which can initiate unnecessary corrective actions, or, they may prevent abnormal conditions from being observed.

Constant Level Oilers Types and Installation
Asset Condition Management

Constant Level Oilers Types and Installation

An 8 minute iPresentation Tutorial by Kelly Wollschlager, Sr Field Services/Reliability Tech, Trico Corp

In this short presentation you will learn the different types of constant level oilers available and the proper installation methods of each.

POLARIS LaboratoriesTM Expands - Adds Atlanta as 5th Location

Atlanta, GA - November 2010 - POLARIS LaboratoriesTM - one of the largest fluid analysis companies in North America - is again expanding business operations in the United States with a new 6,000 square foot facility just north of Atlanta. The laboratory is the company’s fifth to open since its headquarters began operations in Indianapolis in 1999. It opened laboratories in Houston in 2003, in Salt Lake City in 2006 and in Edmonton, AB, in 2008.

How to Effectively use Oil Analysis Data
Asset Condition Management

How to Effectively use Oil Analysis Data

An hour long workshop by Jarrod Potteiger, Product & Educational Services Mgr., Des-Case Corporation

Used oil analysis is one of the most effective, yet under-utilized condition monitoring tools available to maintenance and reliability professionals. The primary reasons for this are a lack of knowledge and an over-dependence on third party data analysis. In this session, you will learn what the data actually means and what it can tell us about a machine's condition. Once you learn how to interpret and manage oil analysis data effectively you will begin to easily identify lubrication problems and the likely solutions.

View this tutorial to learn:

1) How to determine if the right oil is in a machine

2) How to identify abnormal contamination

3) How to assess the condition of a lubricant

Oil Analysis Strategies for Problem Investigation

We have all seen the CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) TV shows, and marvel at the technology used to bring the guilty to justice. I get a chuckle when I see a gas chromatograph spit out a report for the forensic investigators which are incredibly detailed- such as the time they took a swab of oily material, and identified it as a motor oil used in a 2005 Harley Davidson bike, complete with detail on where you could find it in the Florida area. Whereas much of this is make believe, it is fact based. Oil analysis is an incredible effective condition monitoring tool. Applying a little of the CSI investigative techniques to an oil sample, particularly from a suspect piece of machinery, can provide a wealth of information, and most importantly, a direction to pursue. We can apply this type of problem solving matrix when evaluating oil samples for problem solving. We will outline an approach to investigating an oil sample, used by our laboratories, and then give a few case study of problem identified by a good analysis investigation.

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