Maintaining A Lubricated System Better With Oil Analysis Kit

| Wednesday, August 8, 2012
By Anthon B. Negron


It is important to know the needs for an oil analysis kit before investing in one. Understanding these in a little detail will help when selecting a system that will pinpoint issues in the machinery the moment they occur. It may seem clear with the right engineers giving advice, but checking all these factors will rule out the chance of problems. A number of factors will make it clearer to tell what is right.

Normally oil analysis kits are used to draw attention to inconsistencies in machine grease. Unlike with household appliances or even small production lines, commercial engine and turbine mechanisms cannot simply be looked at or listened to as maintenance checks. Getting familiar with the health of the device requires heavy scrutiny of several factors within the lubricant or grease, and this can be hard to obtain. Using an oil analysis kit is the most effective to make sure it is being done correctly.

There are many things that can go wrong with an engine. The parts can misalign and come loose or splinter, contamination can creep in to the moving joints and gradually wear them down or the lubricant can thicken and need replacing. A person given a task of only visually checking them will be liable to miss much of what is going on. Without an oil analysis kit, an engineer is seriously endangering the permanent health of the machine.

A kit can look at all aspects of lubrication to inspect for problems, from oil thickening to PH increases. These can occur at any time, and some of them can prove fatal to the machine if not treated quickly. There is the option of using a continual monitoring sensor for real-time tracking. This is often only used in higher end, critical performance machines, as the sensor systems are expensive to buy, and require more observation.

Someone who knows the subject is in the best position to give advice on the matter. Some devices will have service manuals dedicated to explaining levels of testing needed, and will also recommend suitable timeframes for which to do it. Those providing the monitoring equipment sometimes know enough to give additional advice at the point of sale. Because of this, companies really have no excuse not to take the necessary maintenance precautions to look after their systems.




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