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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.
Tests include:
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.
Tests include:
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.
Tests include:
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.
Tests include:
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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New Fuel Test Packages Will Reduce Fleet Expenses and Downtime
POLARIS has developed an extensive range of fuel troubleshooting test packages that can confirm the quality of bulk deliveries and resolve what might be causing costly repairs and fleet downtime. Fleet managers spend more money on fuel than any other operating expense, so this is an area of great importance.
POLARIS Named Fluid Analysis Provider for Industry's Largest International Oil Distributor Group
The Association of Independent Oil Distributors (AIOD) announced this month its launch of the Purus Assurance System, a fluid analysis program administered by POLARIS Laboratories™ to support AIOD's newest brand, Purus.
Training
Salt Lake City
Cooling Systems Maintenance
September 20, 2010Salt Lake City
Practicing Oil Analysis
September 21-22, 2010Edmonton, AB
Cooling Systems Maintenance
October 26, 2010
Tradeshows & Conferences
Oil Sands Show
Ft. McMurry, Alberta
September 15-17, 2010Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show
Lloydminster, SK
September 15-16, 2010
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