| When should I test my fluid? |
| There are many misconceptions about when the right time to test fluid may be. Many people test their fluid when they suspect that there may be a problem. At this point it is usually too late. Another common mistake is “spot checking” which is usually once a year or at random intervals. The best program to institute is regularly scheduled or “Trendline” analysis. The interval then will be determined by the sensitivity of the equipment and the severity of their function to the system. Also to take into consideration would be the number of hours of operation and environment that the equipment is in. |
| Standard Tests Performed: |
| The standard test which is sufficient in many cases consists of a particle count. The particle count will tell you the number of particles present in a fluid at various micron sizes as well as the resulting ISO cleanliness code. The patch test pictorial analysis is a “snapshot” of the fluid. This helps to determine average particle composition and shape, and is available as an adder to be used in conjunction with any test. |
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| Additional Analysis: |
| Hydraulic: |
Hydraulic Plus: |
Coolant: |
Organic Coolant: |
total acid number
viscosity @ 40°C
Water / glycol(crackle)
metal content
(spectro chemical)
total acid number
viscosity @ 40°C
Water / glycol (crackle)
metal content(spectro chemical)
ferrography / micropatch |
Antifreeze percentage
freeze point
SCA #
nitrates
pH
total dissolved solids
metal content (spectro chemical) |
Antifreeze percentage
nitrates
pH
metal content (spectro chemical)
Carboxylic Acid |
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