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Cetane Index is a number used to denote the quality of diesel fuel. Its petrol/gasoline equivalent is an octane rating. Although they are considered equivalents, they are measuring different things. An octane rating measures how long petrol resists auto ignition, whereas in contrast, a diesel, you want it to ignite earlier in a compression setting, so you are measuring how quickly it ignites rather than resistance to ignition.
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For decades now, insurers have been using oil and fuel analysis to confirm the validity of claims. This can be confirming actions arising from oil analysis have been implemented, but also, from larger claims, has involved insurers collec...
For decades now, insurers have been using oil and fuel analysis to confirm the validity of claims. This can be confirming actions arising from oil analysis have been implemented, but also, from larger claims, has involved insurers collec...
What is Adblue / Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)?
What does Adblue / DEF do and how does it reduce NOx?
Why does Adblue need to be a pure 32.5% urea solution and why is it important to test it to ISO22241-2?
Why do I need to use a supplier that uses as independent lab to verify the Adblue quality?
What is Adblue?AdBlue or Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is a solution of 32.5% Urea in de-ionised water. It is sprayed into the exhaust system o...
They are often surprised when I tell them I agree with them. Just I have a different opinion at what point I call something broken. Is a fuel leak issue a problem when we notice a large viscosity drop at the lab, the point the car struggles to start and is making black smoke or the point the engine fails and it catches fire. Technically all 3 stages ...
Recently I was contacted by a new customer who had never conducted any oil or fuel analysis. They were working towards a very tight Easter deadline and had been inundated with machinery problems in their confectionery production lines and engine failures in their transportation and haulage vehicles. We were the last resort to stop their entire production grinding to a halt which would have resulted in billions of pounds in lost revenue, millions of disappointed customers and a massive ...
Why Oil Analysis Matters?
Oil Analysis is used by people just like you all over the world to reduce machinery downtime and improve equipment reliability. A small sample of oil from your machinery can provide as much information as a full machine strip down at a fraction of the cost and has been a proven technology for over 60 years to reduce forced shutdowns and failure repair costs. Want to understand how oil and grease analysis works and how it applies to you then watch this short video below.
How Much Can Oil Analysis Save Me?
Oil analysis is a brilliant tool that can save you money each time you sample. The returns on investment vary depending on your machinery type, so feel free to use our sister sites cost saving calculator at the bottom of their FAQ Page.
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If you have never had your oil tested before then what are you waiting for and get in contact with a lab today. There are many reputable labs all across the world that offer excellent oil analysis services you can use including our sister lab – Oil Analysis Laboratories, which is the only lab in the world to offer the LubeWear test. LubeWear identifies abnormal wear far earlier than traditional wear metal analysis techniques meaning you can catch faults earlier to keep your machine reliability at its highest. A brief video explanation of the rest can be viewed below.
