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Oil Analysis
Oil is the “lifeblood” of machines and equipment. Routine testing and analysis can show you how the condition of a particular lubricant can affect equipment performance and, ultimately, your bottom line. Oil analysis with POLARIS can:
- Extend oil drain intervals
- Extend equipment life
- Identify minor problems before they become major failures
- Maximize asset reliability
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Additional Resources
- How to Read an Oil Analysis Report
- How to Take an Oil Sample
- Related Technical Bulletin
- Wear Metals Guide
- Training
- FAQ's
Test Packages Available For
Diesel Engine Test Packages
Basic
Basic testing monitors both the unit and the fluid for wear and contamination.
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Advanced
To safely extend oil drain intervals, Total Base Number and Oxidation / Nitration will determine if the oil is suitable for continued use.
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Natural Gas Engine Test Packages
Basic
Basic testing monitors both the unit and the fluid for wear and contamination.
Tests include:
Advanced
To safely extend oil drain intervals, Total Acid Number and Oxidation / Nitration will determine if the oil is suitable for continued use.
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Transmissions Test Packages
Basic
Basic testing monitors both the unit and the fluid for wear and contamination.
Tests include:
Advanced
To safely extend oil drain intervals, Total Acid Number and Oxidation / Nitration will determine if the oil is suitable for continued use.
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Hydraulic Test Packages
Basic
Basic testing monitors both the unit and the fluid for wear and contamination.
Tests include:
Advanced
To safely extend oil drain intervals, Total Acid Number and Oxidation will determine if the oil is suitable for continued use.
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Compressor Test Packages
Basic
Basic testing monitors both the unit and the fluid for wear and contamination.
Tests include:
Advanced
To safely extend oil drain intervals, Total Acid Number and Oxidation will determine if the oil is suitable for continued use.
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Gear Systems Test Packages
Basic
Basic testing monitors both the unit and the fluid for wear and contamination.
Tests include:
Advanced
To safely extend oil drain intervals, Total Acid Number and Oxidation will determine if the oil is suitable for continued use.
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Turbine Test Packages
Basic
Basic testing monitors both the unit and the fluid for wear and contamination.
Tests include:
Advanced
To safely extend oil drain intervals, Total Base Number and Oxidation will determine if the oil is suitable for continued use.
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.
Training
Salt Lake City
Practicing Oil Analysis
March 30-31, 2010Houston
Practicing Oil Analysis
June 22-23, 2010Indianapolis
Cooling Systems Maintenance
July 20, 2010
Tradeshows & Conferences
AEMP
Dallas, TX
March 14-16, 2010Truck World
Toronto, ON
April 15-17, 2010
