Oil analysis is a non-destructive test used to assess the condition of lubricants and determine the type and amount of contamination present. Because of the criticality of lubrication to most industrial equipment, oil analysis trending over time is one of the most powerful predictive tools for identifying potential failures. Oil analysis looks for three basic categories of elements affecting the lubrication effectiveness: wear metals, contaminants, and additives.

Periodic monitoring may prolong lubrication life and identify elements that may indicate component or lubricant degradation. Common oil tests include: spectrography (metals analysis), viscosity, total acid number, water, soot, oxidation, nitration, particle count, shape analysis and water analysis.

Some of the benefits of the ITR oil analysis service are analysis capability, independence and data. ITR lubrication analysts look at all laboratory results to assess results, identify insights and understand the interactions of variables. Because ITR is an independent oil analysis service provider, ITR does not profit from recommendations and corresponding corrective action. Our partners (customers) are assured the advice provided will not be tainted. Because ITR treats all of its work as data, PdM reports by assets are integrated at the request of the customer. Also and as with all ITR PdM services, reporting is integrated with the internal processes of customers on demand.

Some characteristics of the ITR oil analysis service worth considering:

• ITR analysis performed by accredited laboratories and analyzed by ITR lubrication experts
• ITR is an independent oil analysis service provider
• ITR oil analysis data is integrated with all other ITR PdM services
• Oil collection kits provided to customers for collection by the customer, by ITR technicians or both

Oil Analysis Service Specification and Deliverables:

• Full PdM program review/design by asset and PdM discipline
• Asset routes created and maintained for all surveys
• Proprietary data processing and reporting technologies
• Full range of services available, including spectrochemical analysis, physical analysis and ferrography
• Grease analysis also available upon request
• Some identifiable problems explained by cause , ranked by severity, and inclusive of recommended action; identifiable problems include:

Lubricant composition and condition	Bearing and gear wear
Seal and leakage issues	Product contamination issues
Component degradation trending	Lubricant degradation trending



• Full reports completed and issued within 15 business days, expediting available upon request
• Services customized to the customer’s internal processes as requested

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