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Hydraulics

These systems operate under extremely close tolerances demanding regular monitoring for fluid cleanliness.

Hydraulic oil analysis
  • Particle Count can detect potential wear-causing dirt and contaminants early enough to take action.

  • Water is biggest concern - it accelerates acid formation, increases oxidation and reduced lubricity - all lead to system failure.

  • Water % by Karl Fischer provides a precise measurement of how much water is present in fluid.

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Hydraulics Test Packages

Basic

Monitors condition of fluid and unit to determine wear and contamination levels.

Tests include:

Advanced

Advanced testing takes basic condition monitoring to a truly predictive level with the addition of Particle Count.

Tests include:

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POLARIS Laboratories™ to provide fluid analysis for AES Defence Early Failure Detection Centre

POLARIS Laboratories™, an innovative leader in fluid analysis services in North America, announced today their partnership with UK-based AES Defence who provides oil analysis services for more than 1,500 British military vehicles.

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Protecting the environment is of fundamental importance to POLARIS Laboratories™ as it is to their employees and customers. POLARIS announces their goals, commitments and accomplishments with their new recycling and energy-saving techniques.

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Training

  • Salt Lake City
    Practicing Oil Analysis
    March 30-31, 2010

  • Houston
    Practicing Oil Analysis
    June 22-23, 2010

  • Indianapolis
    Cooling Systems Maintenance
    July 20, 2010

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Tradeshows & Conferences

  • Truck World
    Toronto, ON
    April 15-17, 2010

  • CIM
    Vancouver, Canada
    May 9-12, 2010

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