Over the course of their lifetime, lubricant oils undergo a variety of chemical changes. This begins with small adjustments like dilution of the fuel or absorption of soot (ASTM E2412) from combustion ...

Oil Check Laboratory Services Limited (OCLS), a fluid analysis laboratory business based in South Yorkshire, has been acquired by a US group. Indiana-headquartered Polari ...

Through periodic sampling, JG Lubricant Services is able to determine coolant and oil condition and the condition of the host equipment, which includes the refrigeration unit, engine, transmission, ...

Yuma Test Center (YTC)’s Combat and Automotive Systems Division test engineers have seen combat vehicles like the JLTV, AMPV, Bradley, Paladin, Abrams and many more come through for testing. The ...

Here, the RADIAN ASAP System was utilized for the fast analysis of lubricant oil, with little sample preparation needed and the deployment of a thermal gradient to help deconvolute the complex sample.

It’s getting harder to secure new—and even used—trucks as supply chain problems and other ripples from the COVID-19 pandemic slow down new vehicle production. Some industry analysts warn that a new ...

Engine oil drains should be extended gradually, driven by the results of oil samples taken at regular intervals. Brian Humphrey, OEM technical liaison for Petro-Canada Lubricants, says this ensures ...

Turbines are by far the single most-costly piece of equipment for many energy businesses, which highlights the importance of lubrication for these assets. Although turbine oil could last for more than ...

This is the first of a three-part series discussing the phases of an effective lubricant cleanliness program: Start Clean, Monitor and Stay Clean. Particle contamination is the number-one cause of ...