AUGUST 2007 E-NEWSLETTER          
In This Issue…

Analytical Ferrography Tells “the Rest of the Story”

Overcooling as Detrimental as Overheating

Reduced Lubricity Increases Fuel Pump, Injector Wear

Design Your Account to Optimize Sample Processing

Sampling Tips

Save of the Month

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Vital Signs 
Analytical Ferrography Tells “the Rest of the Story”
When testing confirms the presence of large ferrous wear, Analytical Ferrography is an excellent test for qualifying the type of wear occurring and identifying possible sources.
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The Low Down on Cool Down  

Overcooling as Detrimental as Overheating
Monitor adequate SCA and inhibitor levels using coolant test strips at every preventive maintenance (PM) interval. Level 2 or 3 laboratory coolant analysis should then be done quarterly. Click below to learn how they work and what their limitations are.
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Flash Point  
Reduced Lubricity Increases Fuel Pump, Injector Wear
Testing a fuel's thermal stability can determine its potential for asphaltene dropout, one of the most common causes of fuel filter plugging. Find out what testing you should be doing to extend fuel filter life and ensure that your bulk deliveries met supplier specifications.
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At Your Service 
Design Your Account to Optimize Sample Processing
As a POLARIS customer, you have many account set-up options available for ensuring accurate and efficient sample processing. Find out how you can save time and avoid unnecessary confusion by designating these options as part of your account set-up.
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Sampling Tips  
Avoid Sample Contamination
When sampling with a vacuum pump, follow these simple tips to avoid sample contamination:
  • After measuring the length or depth of the fill port tube, reservoir or dipstick retaining tube, add six inches and mark the measurement on the tubing. Cut the tubing 12 inches beyond this mark, insert it into the pump and tighten the lock ring.
  • To avoid drawing settled debris into the sample, insert the tubing into the fill port, reservoir or dipstick retaining tube only to the mark on the tubing. Do not allow contact between the tubing and the bottom of the sump.

  • Activate plunger until sample jar is only ¾ full. Avoid filling sample jar completely. Fluid can back up into pump and contaminate future samples.

  • Remove filled jar from pump and replace the jar lid before wiping sample jar clean.

  • Discard tubing after taking each sample to avoid contaminating next sample.

SAMPLING EQUIPMENT


 
Save of the Month 
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Each month, POLARIS Laboratories would like to feature your latest “save” by oil analysis. Whether you've avoided equipment failure, significantly extended oil drain intervals or extended time between rebuilds, we want to hear about it. Submit your save today and if chosen for publication in The Condition Monitor, we'll send you $100! SUBMIT YOUR SAVE-OF-THE-MONTH

 
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