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Oil Analysis

Oil Analysis Testing

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

Test List with Explanations

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Test Packages Available For


Diesel 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 Base Number and Oxidation / Nitration will determine if the oil is suitable for continued use.

Tests include:

Coolant Analysis for Diesel Engines

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.

Tests include:

Coolant Analysis for Natural Gas Engines

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.

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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.

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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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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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

  • AEMP
    Dallas, TX
    March 14-16, 2010

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

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