Petroleum Technologies Oil Analysis Program
For Engines, Transmissions & Hydraulic Systems
A superior program of oil analysis is a vital part of today's good maintenance.
Analysis to
detect internal engine parts that are wearing at abnormal rates.
Analysis to
determine whether oil additive packages are breaking down.
Analysis to
measure the physical condition of the oil and the levels of contamination.
All are vital to a strong preventative maintenance program.
WHAT DOES OIL ANALYSIS MEASURE?
Petrotech oil analysis tests a sample of oil taken from your equipment just after shut down. Three different types of testing are done on this sample:
- Physical and chemical testing -- measures problems such as the percentage of water or fuel dilution; the presence of coolant, carbon build up, or silica dirt; and a measurement of viscosity.
- Atomic Absorption analysis -- measures the presence of even the most microscopic particles of metals, can determine whether engine component wear rates are taking place at an abnormal rate.
- Infra-Red testing -- determines the condition of the oil additive package. This test can help in determining if the oil drain intervals are at the proper length for the equipment and conditions of usage.
WHY USE OIL ANALYSIS ?
Oil analysis makes it possible to literally look inside an engine, transmission or hydraulic system. By monitoring the oil - its condition and the presence of contaminates - an oil analysis user can anticipate problems, monitor system wear, and repair before problems become catastrophic.
Some of the specific uses of oil analysis include:
- Noting progressive wear in order to repair damaged parts before they become emergency breakdowns.
- Detection of corrosive acids, coolant, fuel dilution and other oil conditions which are caused by engine problems that could become major failures.
- Planning of needed repairs based upon the noted progression of an abnormal wear pattern, which can lead to more effective equipment utilization and fewer emergency repairs.
- Oil analysis provides useful records when dealing with warranty problems, resale of equipment, detection of abuse, and evaluation of new oils, oil filters and air filters.
WHY PETROTECH ANALYSIS ?
There are many oil analysis products on the market, from free oil company analysis to elaborate and expensive testing. Petrotech analysis is designed to meet both the normal and special analysis requirements of engines, transmissions and hydraulic systems. With our help, a full service oil analysis program can round out and make your preventive maintenance program complete. We can custom tailor our services to meet your particular needs. Our customized approach produces better results than a mere mail order business offered in the industry today.
The services we provide are competitively priced. Price has never been an issue. We make a profit for the services we perform but that is how businesses continue to survive and grow. We do not lower our standards to meet price. Our goal has always been to provide the best for a fair price. And we have done both.
PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGIES OFFERS
State of the art, fully computerized analytical equipment.
24 hour turnaround time from receipt of the sample.
Immediate phone call if the results indicate abnormal conditions.
Computerized reports giving the previous four analysis.
All of the results are reviewed by qualified technicians who have years of mechanical background.
We not only test engines but also transmissions, rear ends, hydraulic systems.
Competitive pricing.
INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS
How do I interpret the data? This is a question frequently asked by customers. Normally a customer should not have to interpret test data as the function of a laboratory is to provide this. The data is presented primarily to let the customer know which of the values triggered the maintenance recommendations. Customers can and will eventually become competent at evaluating reports for his own operation. But analyzing trends is a complicated process and involves the interplay of all the test data, not just wear metals or contaminates separately. This is why it is best to leave the primary interpretation to the laboratory. Our experience has allowed us to become familiar with trends and related factors. The customers help is needed in providing us with a current evaluation of a troubled unit. They may have information that can help us pinpoint the problem.
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Grand Rapids, MI 49501
Ph: 616-698-9399 or 800-262-3817