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Lube Oil Testing
Maritec offers the complete
range of tests for lubricating oils to give vital
information on the condition of the oil helping to
improve safety, eliminate unnecessary oil changes
and avoiding costly repairs due to machinery
failures.
Maritec tests the oil for both physical and chemical characteristics.
Information on wear metals and additives are obtained including:
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Kinematic Viscosity
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Dispersancy of solids and insolubles
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Flash Point
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Fuel Dilution
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Particulate Cleanliness
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Water Content
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Analytical Ferrography
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TAN / SAN / TBN
A typical lube oil analysis conducted by Maritec would
consist of the following tests:
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Test Item |
Test Method Used |
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Viscosity @ 100 deg C |
ASTM D445 |
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Water by Distillation |
ASTM D95 |
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Flash Point |
ASTM D3828 |
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Total Base Number |
ASTM D2896 |
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Pentane Insolubles |
ASTM D893 |
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Aluminium, Al |
By ICP-AES |
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Silver, Ag |
By ICP-AES |
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Chromium, Cr |
By ICP-AES |
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Copper, Cu |
By ICP-AES |
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Iron, Fe |
By ICP-AES |
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Lead, Pb |
By ICP-AES |
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Iron, Fe |
By ICP-AES |
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Magnesium, Mg |
By ICP-AES |
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Silicon, Na |
By ICP-AES |
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Sodium, Na |
By ICP-AES |
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Tin, Sn |
By ICP-AES |
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Zinc, Zn |
By ICP-AES |
Samples can be sent to us for
analysis from any worldwide location
using our global courier service. We also
provide analysis services for greases
and hydraulic fluids.
For more information and
quotations, please contact our
Marketing
Department.
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