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Oil Check Practising used Oil, scheduled analysis & Testing services

 

„ Oil Analysis Test Suite

 

Tests 1 to 5 below are covered under the standard sample price.

Other services, (from 6 onwards) including particle counts to ISO 4406 standards, are available at extra cost.

 

See our Technical Information Pages for more information on some of these tests.

 

 

 

 

 

1) Full spectrographic analysis of wear metals, oil additives, contaminants by ICP (ASTM D5185).

Readings are given in ppm (parts per million).

 

2) Total ferrous debris (FW/PQ), including large particles using a 51FW meter.  Units are dimensionless.

 

3) Viscosity in centistokes at 40°C (ASTM D445). 

 

4) TIM (Total Insoluble Matter) given as '% insoluble'. Or, infrared analysis of engine samples to monitor oil condition and degradation.  Reported as '% allowable'. ‘Caterpillar method.’

 

5) Water analysis (ASTM D1744).

 

6) The following are also carried out at the discretion of the interpreter:

· Fuel contamination by closed-cup flash point (ASTM D3278)

· Anti-freeze by wet chemical analysis,

· Ferrography & Wear Debris Analysis are carried out  when necessary. 

· Photographic evidence can also be included to support/record the findings.

 

7) TAN & TBN are also available to IP417.

 

8) Particle Counting to ISO 4406 is available.

 

9) Coolant Analysis. Bespoke.

 

10) Fuel Analysis. Bespoke.

 

11) Grease Analysis. Bespoke.

 

12) Transformer Oil Analysis. Bespoke.

 

13) Thermography.

 

 

The report comes with a recommendation if required. This is based on knowledge of similar or known components, derived from many years experience in the oil analysis field.

The standard report layout (click here to see a sample report on our software page) is typically in pdf format, and is e-mailed to facilitate a fast turnaround.

 

Users of Oilcheck or Emerson software can import directly into their own databases, created automatically. This enables easy handling and management of data.

 

Expected turnaround is less than 5 working days but typically 1-2 days. An 'Urgent' service is available by arrangement.

 

Kit prices include full analysis and return postage.