The oil circulating within hydraulic systems often takes a backset until equipment failure occurs. Despite playing vital roles, such as providing lubrication and transferring heat to enable maximum performance hydraulic oils operate under immense pressure and within extremely close tolerances.
In this demanding environment, particulate and water contamination are the primary culprits behind hydraulic system failures. These contaminants can lead to increased scouring on rams and escalate component wear, resulting in critical failures and undesired downtime. Implementing a scheduled oil analysis on hydraulic systems is crucial; it aids in identifying issues before they escalate, allowing for proactive maintenance and the potential prevention of component replacement.
To have your hydraulic oils analysed by FA-ST, all you need is one of our PRE-PAID hydraulic oil sampling & analysis kits. This comprehensive kit includes everything necessary for extracting samples. If sampling directly from tanks, a vacuum sample pump or individual use sampling syringe will be additionally required. Once the samples are collected, you can send them to our independents ISO accredited laboratory. After analysis at the lab, we will email you a PDF report within 2-3 days of receiving the sample.
The report includes details on wear, contamination, and the chemical makeup of the oil, along with comments and recommended actions from our laboratory technicians if necessary. This streamlined process ensure efficient oil analysis and provides valuable insights for proactive maintenance and decision-making.
Contaminants entering oils can compromise lubricity, preventing the oil from reaching its full potential. In hydraulic systems, where oils operate under extreme pressure, any reduction in performance can lead to significant issues. To ensure the quality of hydraulic oils, our laboratory will identify various contaminants, including:
By identifying and addressing these contaminants, our lab analysis provides valuable insights into the health and performance of hydraulic oils, enabling proactive maintenance and preventing potential system issues.
From viscosity to the additive package, ensuring that hydraulic oil is suitable for its intended purpose is crucial for optimal performance. Our lab conducts comprehensive testing on hydraulic oil, focusing on the following parameters:
All hydraulic oil samples undergo a comprehensive elemental analysis, providing insights into various factors occurring within a hydraulic system. Through this analysis, assessments of the following are completed:
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Chesterfield
Derbyshire
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United Kingdom
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