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Looking after your car is a classic father son pass time. Oil analysis just takes that one step further.



If your disorganized and forgetful about birthdays and anniversaries like I am (just ask my wife), this is a helpful reminder that Father’s Day is fast approaching this June 19th.



For most this might be an obscure connection to make connecting this day with oil analysis. However, for me, oil analysis and Father's Day strangely go hand in hand as it was my father who with his 50+ years ...
What to get that car enthusiast Dad this Father's Day?
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We all get old - right? Part of the reason we age is down to oxidative processes and their effects on our cells. You may have seen news articles about superfoods and their antioxidant properties to help slow down the oxidation processes and boost a healthier life. However, you may not be aware these same problems occur in your oil.

This article will answer the following questions


What is an antioxidant in my oil?


What are phenols and amines in my oil doing?


Why do oils need changing...
Oxidation - the battle vs antioxidants occuring in your lube oil.
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What is a viscosity Index (VI)?

All oils thicken with decreasing temperature & thin when increase it. Thin oil takes little energy to move, but gives minimal separation of surfaces, whilst thick oil gives good separation but uses energy to move shafts through the lube meaning machinery operating temperatures have a big impact on wear rates & energy efficiency, hence why lube oil manufacturers try to work towards a perfect oil that stays the same thickness (viscosity) with temperature....
Viscosity index - how does your oil cope when it feels the burn
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Oil is the lifeblood of machinery, but fluctuating temperatures can quickly turn this vital fluid against you. Monitoring oil temperature is not just good practice—it's a necessity if you want to maintain both optimal machinery performance and lifespan. With rising energy costs and the increasing complexity of mechanical systems, the need for effective lubrication strategies has never been more pressing. By harnessing the power of oil analysis, you'll gain crucial insights into how temperature a...
Does temperature of my machinery matter? Will it cause a failure if it's too hot or cold?
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Think of interfacial tension as a way for your oil to show off its skills at holding onto a hoop as you lift it up through a layer of oil and water. The more it holds on the better condition it's in. If it gives up straight away there isn't much life left in the oil. Read on for more of these examples.



This article will introduce you to the interfacial tension test commonly used on transformer and insulating fluids to establish their condition.



The world of transformer maintenance might ...
Interfacial tension (IFT) - who's oil can hold on longer?
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The wear process of abrasive materials in your oil is an important one to understand if you are to protect your components.







Another interesting case study today. This is one is from an injection moulding machine. Now for those who don’t know about this industry these are hydraulic systems in plastics manufacturing, and they have exceptionally strict cleanliness requirements. By strict I mean in some cases 8 times cleaner than is required for aircraft hydraulic systems for some manufactur...
Ouch! The problem with cutting wear...
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Have you heard statements that esters don't form varnish? If so is this an oil that lasts forever?



Why the question?



I have had over a dozen questions in the last couple months about synthetic polyol esters and whether they form varnish or not. A couple examples of these questions below:



Hi Adam, I have had varnish issues in the past. My oil supplier is suggesting I switch to a POE to prevent this in future, is this correct, if so why isn't everyone switching to these?Question from UK

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Do esters form varnish and if not does that mean they last forever?
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