Oil Analysis Service

NCH’s oil analysis program is designed to equip your business with visibility and control over your industrial equipment and machine oil usage.

By monitoring conditional factors including the viscosity, volume of contaminants, and concentration of additives in industrial oils, the frequency and timing of oil changes can be optimized. Our analysis and reporting program is designed to directly minimize costs and disruptions to your productivity.

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Increasing your oil condition visibility

Industrial oils and lubricants are essential to the operation of equipment and machinery; the use of lubricants is integral to businesses in industrial sectors to minimize component wear and equipment failure and ensure the performance of machinery as intended.

Over time, oils and lubricants can degrade resulting in reduced lubrication performance. As a result, many businesses consider oil and lubricant consumption to be a fundamental cost of operation, particularly in demanding, heavy-duty environments, with oil replacements an imperative part of regular maintenance.

Replacing oils without accurate monitoring, however, can result in costly expenses to your operations and bottom line. Studies show that only 20% of oil changes happen at the right time; 40% of oil changes occur too late, with 40% of oil changes occurring before they are necessary.

How the timing of oil changes can cost your business

Changing oils too late:

Accelerated Wear and Tear: Increased repair and maintenance costs.
Contaminant build-up: Contaminants such as dirt and dust from operating environments can accumulate in oils, leading to more severe equipment damage.
Production Downtime: poor oil maintenance can lead to significant downtime, reducing output and profitability.

Changing oils too early:

Wasted Resources: Unnecessary oil changes lead to the wasteful consumption of a valuable resource.
Increased Maintenance Costs: Frequent oil changes require additional labor and disposal costs.

Take the guesswork out of your oil changes; our oil analysis services are designed to identify the optimal time for oil and lubricant replacements with the aim of increasing the percentage of on-time changes to 100%.

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Lubricant & Oil Analysis Program

Whether you require oil analysis for a single machine or a complete manufacturing plant, we support businesses across the world to maximize the potential of their equipment through thorough oil monitoring and analysis.

Our reporting service delivers fast, easy-to-understand results with recommendations you can action within 48 hours of sample receipt.

Our oil monitoring reports examine the quality and properties of oil samples directly from your equipment, providing detailed data-centric advice in 4 critical areas:

External contamination: identification of water, dirt, anti-freeze, and other contaminants present in the oil.
Wear metals: measurement of 15 different metals that wear and show up within the oil.
Oil condition: assessment of oil viscosity, oxidation (TBN, TAN), and other relevant factors.
Loss of oil additives: identification of any depletion of additives that may reduce the oil’s performance.

With over 100 years of technical innovation, we can deliver a tailored blend of oil analysis and industrial lubricants. Our lubricants and analytical services have been developed in conjunction with the needs of industrial businesses, and are trusted in a wide range of industries across the world, including:

Mining
Manufacturing
Metalworking
Food and beverage manufacturing
Agriculture
Aerospace
Automotive

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Benefits of NCH Oil Analysis

Our oil analysis program is designed to deliver tangible results for your business, solving issues related to oil usage and lubrication of industrial machinery.

Here are just some of the results we can achieve, and problems we can solve, through our oil analysis service:

Extend equipment life: By providing detailed oil analysis and high-quality industrial oils, extended component and machinery life may be achieved.
Reduced downtime: Through extended component life and oil drainage intervals can result in minimized downtime for greater productivity potential.
Improve equipment reliability: Scheduled oil analysis can help ensure that equipment is operating at peak performance and reduce the risk of unexpected breakdowns or failures.

Increase energy efficiency: Clean and well-maintained equipment through effective oil analysis can operate more efficiently, reducing energy consumption and costs.
Ensure compliance with regulations: Many industries have regulations and standards that require regular equipment maintenance and monitoring. NCH’s Oil Analysis Program can help businesses ensure compliance with these regulations.
Identify contamination: Oil analysis can detect contamination from sources such as water, dirt, and metal particles, helping businesses identify and address the source of contamination.

Sustainability

Our oil analysis program supports the sustainability objectives of businesses, helping to promote equipment longevity, energy efficiency, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance.

Businesses can benefit from world-class support and solutions for the monitoring of equipment health and reliability.

Results are completed within 48 hours of sample receipt are clear and concise with specific recommendations and trend data, and are supported by our sales team which can help interrupt results and simplify what those results actually mean.

To learn more about our Oil Analysis Program and how it can benefit your business, please contact us today.