Stay Ahead of Equipment Failures
Lube-Tech offers Advanced Fluid Analysis to monitor lubricant and equipment performance for on- and off-road heavy-duty fleets. Routine sample testing on a quarterly or annual basis allows for better tracking of equipment performance and helps extend lubricant life.
- Decreases oil consumption
- Reduces downtime
- Saves money
- Offers critical insights into equipment health
Common Modes of Failure
Heavy-duty trucks and construction equipment can experience extreme operating conditions that ultimately affect performance and longevity. With fluid analysis, the failure mechanism can be predicted, and routine maintenance can take place before major equipment failures occur.
Water Contamination
Water does not interact well with oil and can cause harm to equipment parts. Exposure to water can cause the oil to oxidize and break down, causing a build-up of acids in the oil reservoir. This ultimately can cause corrosion and wear on internal machine equipment as it is continuously being used.
Dirt Ingression and Deposit Formation
With exposure to dusty work environments, dirt and various particulates can become suspended in the lubricating oil over time. This causes inadequate lubrication between interacting surfaces and destructive pitting and wear can occur. Fluid analysis paired with adequate filtration can help detect and maintain oil cleanliness.
Temperature Extremes
Hot and cold temperatures can cause the oil to behave ineffectively and ultimately degrade at a faster rate. In cold environments, the oil can sludge up and shear, causing start-up failures and poor equipment lubrication. In hot environments, the oil thins out and cannot provide proper lubrication between surfaces, which causes wear and the equipment to overheat. With advances in oil technology, synthetic lubricants can better withstand changes in temperature.
Lube-Tech Fluid Analysis Lab
Troubleshooting an equipment problem relies on harnessing quick and accurate results. The Lube-Tech Fluid Analysis Lab located in Golden Valley, MN ensures a fast 3-day turnaround time. Once received, the samples are tested, analyzed, and diagnosed by trained oil analysis chemists. Lube-Tech offers a variety of lab test packages depending on the oil type to help determine the mode of failure.
