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For as long as insurance companies have existed they have been looking at new and innovative ways to determine risks of a claim when setting insurance rates. In recent years this has even extended to apps on your mobile devices to track your car driving habits.
For decades now, insurers have been using oil and fuel analysis to confirm the validity of claims. This can be confirming actions arising from oil analysis have been implemented, but also, from larger claims, has involved insurers collec...
Could your marine insurance claims be too high or rejected through not testing your oil?
After years maintaining machinery you start to develop a 6th sense to know when something is not right. There is not really a 6th sense, but the other 5 play a crucial role of on sight inspections. Well maybe only 4 as I wouldn't advocate tasting your machine fluids. You do however, listen for abnormal noises, use your eyes to inspect damage, deposits or contamination, and touch to feel vibration etc. The final one is smell. Smell is an extremely sensitive sense and is a fundamental diagnostic t...
Take a whiff, why if your oil doesn’t smell right you should get it tested.
We often talk about dirty oil or wet oil. We measure these contaminants routinely on your oil analysis and nobody questions it as necessary. However, did you know there is a 3rd contaminant that labs hardly ever measure. It's just as ubiquitous as dirt and water and you can find it everywhere. In fact I know you are surrounded by it right at this moment whilst reading this. That substance is air.
Air as far as your lubricant is concerned is a contaminant just like dirt or water. It can cause...
In the world of lubrication, the Viscosity Index (VI) is a pivotal metric, often misunderstood and sometimes undervalued. At our Oil Analysis Lab (OAL), we've seen how a nuanced understanding of VI can significantly impact machinery maintenance and lubricant selection. Let me share a memorable incident that underscores this.
A Lab Anecdote: The Case of the Misjudged Oil
A sub client of ours who was a customer of one of our lube supplier customers was convinced high VI was the only metric o...
How dirty is my lube oil and how do I check my lubrcating oil cleanliness?
What are ISO 4406 and NAS SAE 4059 particle counts?
Everyone loves an underdog, but this is one example where you don't want them to win.
Dirt particles smaller than can be seen with the naked eye may appear small when compared to towering machinery. However dirt particles are one of the number one causes of premature machinery failures. Although the particles may ...
David vs Goliath. Why you want Goliath to win? How dirt can destroy your machinery and oil sampling can detect this early to prevent a failure.
Attention all motorists of Wales! As of this September 17th, a new 20mph speed limit is going into effect on many roads. While lower speeds can improve safety, what does this mean for your engine's health? Let's take a look under the hood…
The Hidden Risks of Low Speed Lovin'
When an engine runs at lower RPMs, components like pistons, valves, and bearings are under less stress. This is good news for longevity!
However, increased idling puts it own strains on ...
Putting the Brakes on Engine Wear: How Slower Driving Will Impact Oil Analysis
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In May 2018 the UK law surrounding the vehicle inspection on cars termed the MOT changed.
One of the more publicised points in the media was that if your vehicle is shown to have a serious mechanical fault you run the risk of being fined or receiving points on your licence eve...
Scared MOT new rules will leave you helpless? Then sample your oil before your MOT is due.
Oil Analysis is used by people just like you all over the world to reduce machinery downtime and improve equipment reliability. A small sample of oil from your machinery can provide as much information as a full machine strip down at a fraction of the cost and has been a proven technology for over 60 years to reduce forced shutdowns and failure repair costs. Want to understand how oil and grease analysis works and how it applies to you then watch this short video below.
Oil analysis is a brilliant tool that can save you money each time you sample. The returns on investment vary depending on your machinery type, so feel free to use our sister sites cost saving calculator at the bottom of their FAQ Page.
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If you have never had your oil tested before then what are you waiting for and get in contact with a lab today. There are many reputable labs all across the world that offer excellent oil analysis services you can use including our sister lab – Oil Analysis Laboratories, which is the only lab in the world to offer the LubeWear test. LubeWear identifies abnormal wear far earlier than traditional wear metal analysis techniques meaning you can catch faults earlier to keep your machine reliability at its highest. A brief video explanation of the rest can be viewed below.
