Oil is the lifeblood of the equipment and testing of the oil helps in monitoring the health and performance of the equipment. By regularly testing the oil samples the benefit is three-fold, it can enhance equipment life, optimize oil drain intervals, help understand and monitor the ever-changing environment inside the equipment. This knowledge helps in the accurate and precise scheduling of maintenance of the equipment and machinery avoiding unscheduled downtime and maintenance and eliminating the risk of catastrophic failure. In short “Maintenance of the Oil is the key to Maintenance of the Machinery”.
Atlas Lab provides a comprehensive state-of-the-art Lube Oil testing and analysis service. We conduct the following tests as per International standards like ASTM, IS, JASCO standards: Appearance, Viscosity @ 40 Deg, Viscosity @ 100 Deg, Total Base Number, Wear Metals, Oxidation, Nitration etc. We at Atlas Lab provide an extremely quick turnaround time for the testing and reporting for your samples. We cater to clients of various industries on a global scale at a cost-effective price.
Atlas Lab tests all types of lubricants including Engine oils, Gear oils, Transmission oils, Hydraulic oils, Turbine oils, Compressor oils, Heat transfer oils, Quench oils, Production oils, neat cutting oils, soluble oils, Process oils, Aviation oils, Marine oils, Transformer Oils, Automotive and Industrial Greases etc.
What are the benefits of Lube Oil Testing?
Stop costly abrasion and wear
Spot coolant leaks
Detect and measure fuel dilution
Verify warranty problems
Spot operator abuse
Spot oil degradation
Monitor air filtration systems
Determine your best oil change intervals
Extend equipment life
Increase equipment trade-in value
Stop progressive damage and breakdowns
The Four Main Components of Oil Condition Monitoring are :
Analysis for wear metals to provide an indication of the mechanical condition of the unit and allow early detection of faults
Physical testing to detect the presence of contaminations which can indicate problems (eg. Fuel or water in engine oil and/or cross contamination of lubricants) Test cleanliness of oils to oils ISO 4406 and NAS 1638
Assessment of the condition of the oil to estimate its remaining service life and allow cost effective top up rather than an unnessary oil change
Analysis of the oil to ensure that the correct type and grade have been used and that the appropriate additives are present
Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) for Lube Oil :
Heavy machinery and industrial equipment operate under extreme pressures, temperatures, and contamination risks such as water ingress, corrosion, fuel dilution, soot, glycol, and airborne particles.
Atlas Lab’s Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) oil analysis program helps detect early signs of wear and contamination before they lead to failures.
Routine oil and lubricant testing minimises unplanned downtime, protects critical assets, and reduces costly repairs or shutdowns
Atlas Lab offers customized testing programs with efficient sample handling, fast turnaround times, comprehensive test reports on the condition of your lube oil and the health of your machinery, at a cost-effective price.
Standard Tests conducted for Lube Oil as per ASTM:
Appearance
Acid Number
API Gravity
Ash
Colour
Copper Strip Corrision
Cloud Point
Density
Flash Point - Abel
Flash Point - COC
Flash Point - PMCC
Foaming Characteristics
Precipitation Number
Nitration
Insolubles - Benzene Insolubles
NAS Value - 1638
Particle Count
Pour Point
Ramsbottom Carbon Residue
Relative Density
Soot
Specific Gravity
Sulphation
Sulphur
Refractive Index
Total Acid Number (TAN)
Total Base Number (TBN)
Viscosity @ 40° C
Viscosity @ 100° C
Wear Metals
Water Content- By Karl Fisher
Water & Sediments
Aniline Point° C
What is the process of collection of Lube Oil for Testing?
You can directly send your Lube Oil to us or ask for our
Lube Oil Sampling Kits.
Collect the samples.
Courier the samples.
On receiving the samples in our laboratory, we will commence testing.
Results will be provided in 12 to 24 hours.
Technical advice will be provided on testing the samples and assessment of Test Report.
