Oil Analysis
Oil analysis is a proven means of testing oil to ensure its usability to prolong the life of heavy machinery. By implementing oil analysis, a company can trust that its equipment remains reliable and well maintained.
Additionally, the results from testing will verify that lubricants are protecting the equipment. The tests will detect foreign materials in the oil that could become problematic if left unnoticed.
Determining the Oil's Condition
Oil analysis determines the oil's condition. Over time, airborne materials can enter the oil. These contaminants can cause a breakdown in the equipment.
Through spectrochemical analysis (the concentration of engine metals in oil), engine failure can be avoided. Testing viscosity and the presence of dirt and water also help reduce complications. These tests allow problems such as corrosion to be detected in its early stages.
Analysis can also enable a company to extend the periods between oil changes for equipment. Oil analysis can pinpoint such problems as airborne dirt, component wear and contamination.
Individual Attention
Sixty-five percent of heavy-duty mobile equipment operators and 79 percent of large industrial plants in the United States use oil analysis. Although many companies analyze oils, Universal Oil Inc. gives clients the individual attention that larger companies cannot provide.
Universal Oil Inc. offers specialized packages for each customer's needs. Such services include BBS Personal Software, a computer program available for a client's personal record of sampling. This program allows a client to print analysis reports on-site and reduce paperwork and turnaround.
The program also offers features to display data trending and equipment summary reports. These features assist Universal Oil Inc. in continuing the close relationships with clients that it prides itself in having.
Overall, Universal Oil's method of oil analysis will benefit your company by decreasing costly downtime, lowering maintenance costs and reducing failures. These benefits in turn will enable your company to save money.
