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POLARIS Laboratories, LLC - It's not just fluid analysis. It's what we do with it.
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Oil Analysis

POLARIS Laboratories, LLC - Oil Analysis

Oil Analysis Testing, Oil Tests, Lubricant Life Extension, Synthetic Motor Oil Tests

Oil is the "lifeblood" of machines and equipment. Routine testing and analysis can show you how the condition of a particular lubricant can affect equipment performance and, ultimately, your bottom line. Oil analysis with POLARIS can:

  • Extend oil drain intervals

  • Extend equipment life

  • Identify minor problems before they become major failures

  • Maximize asset reliability

Customer Saves by Oil Analysis

Need to learn more about Oil Analysis? POLARIS offers Oil Analysis Training

TESTING TIPS


TEST PACKAGES AVAILABLE FOR


POLARIS Engine Test Packages

DIESEL ENGINES

Basic

Advanced

Basic testing monitors both the unit and the fluid for wear and contamination.

 

To safely extend oil drain intervals, Total Base Number and Oxidation / Nitration will determine if the oil is suitable for continued use.

     

Tests include:

Tests include:

  • 24 Metals by ICP

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  • 24 Metals by ICP

  • Viscosity @ 100° C

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  • Viscosity @ 100° C

  • Fuel Dilution %

  •  
  • Fuel Dilution %

  • Soot %

  •  
  • Soot %

  • Water by Crackle %

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  • Water by Crackle %

  •    
  • Total Base Number

  • Spectrometric Metals Guide

     
  • Oxidation / Nitration



  • NATURAL GAS ENGINES

    Basic

    Advanced

    Basic testing monitors both the unit and the fluid for wear and contamination.

     

    To safely extend oil drain intervals, Total Base Number and Oxidation / Nitration will determine if the oil is suitable for continued use.

         

    Tests include:

    Tests include:

  • 24 Metals by ICP

  •  
  • 24 Metals by ICP

  • Viscosity @ 100° C

  •  
  • Viscosity @ 100° C

  • Water by Crackle %

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  • Water by Crackle %

  •    
  • Total Acid Number

  •    
  • Oxidation / Nitration


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    POLARIS Transmissions Test Packages

    Basic

    Advanced

    Basic testing monitors both the unit and the fluid for wear and contamination.

     

    To safely extend oil drain intervals, Total Base Number and Oxidation / Nitration will determine if the oil is suitable for continued use.

         

    Tests include:

    Tests include:

  • 24 Metals by ICP

  •  
  • 24 Metals by ICP

  • Viscosity @ 100° C

  •  
  • Viscosity @ 100° C

  • Water by Crackle %

  •  
  • Fuel Dilution %

  •    
  • Soot %

  •    
  • Water by Crackle %

  •    
  • Total Base Number

  •    
  • Oxidation / Nitration


  • POLARIS Hydraulic Test Packages

    Basic

    Advanced

     

    Monitors condition of fluid and unit to determine wear and contamination levels.

     

    Basic condition monitoring is made truly predictive with the addition of Particle Count.

           

    Tests include:

    Tests include:

     
  • ICP Metals

  •  
  • ICP Metals

  •  
  • Water by Crackle

  •  
  • Water by Crackle

  •  
  • Viscosity @ 40° C

  •  
  • Viscosity @ 40° C

  •  
  • Acid Number

  •  
  • Acid Number

  •  
  • Oxidation

  •  
  • Oxidation

  •      
  • Particle Count


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    POLARIS Compressor Test Packages

    Basic

    Advanced

     

    Monitors condition of fluid and unit to determine wear and contamination levels.

     

    Basic condition monitoring is made truly predictive with the addition of Particle Count.

           

    Tests include:

    Tests include:

     
  • ICP Metals

  •  
  • ICP Metals

  •  
  • Water by Crackle

  •  
  • Water by Crackle

  •  
  • Viscosity @ 40° C

  •  
  • Viscosity @ 40° C

  •  
  • Acid Number

  •  
  • Acid Number

  •  
  • Oxidation

  •  
  • Oxidation

  •      
  • Particle Count


  • POLARIS Gear Systems Test Packages

    Basic

    Advanced

     

    Monitors condition of fluid and unit to determine wear and contamination levels.

     

    Basic condition monitoring is made truly predictive with the addition of Particle Count.

           

    Tests include:

    Tests include:

     
  • ICP Metals

  •  
  • ICP Metals

  •  
  • Water by Crackle

  •  
  • Water by Crackle

  •  
  • Viscosity @ 40° C

  •  
  • Viscosity @ 40° C

  •  
  • Acid Number

  •  
  • Acid Number

  •  
  • Oxidation

  •  
  • Oxidation

  •      
  • Particle Count


  • POLARIS Turbines Test Packages

    Basic

    Advanced

     

    Monitors condition fluid and unit to determine wear and contamination levels.

     

    Basic condition monitoring is made truly predictive with the addition of a Particle Count.

           

    Tests include:

    Tests include:

     
  • ICP Metals

  •  
  • ICP Metals

  •  
  • Water by Crackle

  •  
  • Water by Crackle

  •  
  • Viscosity @ 40° C

  •  
  • Viscosity @ 40° C

  •  
  • Acid Number

  •  
  • Acid Number

  •  
  • Oxidation

  •  
  • Oxidation

  •      
  • Particle Count



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