Oil Analysis Program
Detect wear and contamination before they become costly failures. Our predictive oil analysis program, partnered with WearCheck laboratories, identifies abnormal equipment conditions hundreds of hours before failure.
QR Code Equipment Setup
We are experts in oil analysis and can set up your equipment with a QR code so taking an oil sample is as simple as taking 2 pictures. No more filling out paper forms or remembering equipment details.
- Scan QR code to auto-populate equipment info
- Photo-document sample and equipment condition
- Submit samples directly from your smartphone
- Track sample history for each piece of equipment
What Oil Analysis Reveals
Oil analysis detects wear and contamination that can reduce the useful life of your oil, or allow for major cost savings from drain interval extension.
Wear Metal Detection
ICP spectroscopy identifies microscopic wear particles from bearings, pistons, gears, and other components - often detecting problems hundreds of hours before failure.
Ring Wear
Iron, Chromium
Bearing Wear
Copper, Lead, Tin
Gear Wear
Iron, Nickel
Cylinder Wear
Iron, Aluminum
Contamination Detection
External contaminants reduce oil life and accelerate wear. Our analysis identifies dirt, coolant leaks, fuel dilution, and combustion byproducts before they cause damage.
Dirt
Silicon, Aluminum
Antifreeze
Potassium, Sodium
Soot
Carbon Buildup
Fuel Dilution
Viscosity Drop
pH & Oxidation Monitoring
Measuring pH is critical because it reveals the acidity level of your oil, which directly indicates oxidation and degradation. As oil oxidizes, it becomes more acidic, forming harmful acids that can corrode metal surfaces and reduce lubrication effectiveness.
Total Acid Number (TAN)
Rising TAN indicates oil breakdown and acid formation. High acidity leads to corrosion, varnish deposits, and accelerated wear on bearings and seals.
Total Base Number (TBN)
TBN measures the oil's remaining alkaline reserve to neutralize acids. When TBN drops too low, the oil can no longer protect against corrosion.
Fresh oil typically has a slightly alkaline pH (8-9). As oxidation occurs, pH drops toward neutral and eventually acidic, signaling the need for an oil change.
Asset Tags for Large Fleets
For fleets with many pieces of equipment, we provide durable asset tags that attach directly to your machinery. When your fleet list is uploaded to WearCheck, paper sample forms are completely eliminated.
- Durable tags withstand harsh operating conditions
- Upload your fleet list once - no more paperwork
- Each tag links to equipment history in the system
- Works with WearCheck mobile app for fast sampling
Save Money with Drain Interval Extension
When oil analysis shows your fluid is still in good condition, you can safely extend drain intervals - reducing oil costs, labor, and environmental impact while maintaining equipment protection.
- Reduce oil purchase costs by 20-50%
- Fewer oil changes = less downtime
- Early warning of developing problems
- Data-driven maintenance decisions
Ready to Protect Your Equipment?
Contact us to set up your oil analysis program and start saving.