Particle counting in hydraulic and lubricating oils
Continuous monitoring of hydraulic and lubrication systems is needed to help prevent the damage caused by particulate contamination. Contamination of the fluid can be caused by:
• Dirt and dust entering the system • Component wear of failure • Particles generated by ageing and breakdown of the oil e.g. sludge
Particulates can be highly abrasive and shorten the life of mechanical parts.
Monitoring the particle content of hydraulic and lubricating oils helps reduce machinery downtime and repair costs. Preventative maintenance can be accurately targeted based on particulate contamination so that contaminated fluids can be changed before they cause irreversible system damage. By basing maintenance on a condition rather than a fixed schedule, significant cost savings
can be achieved. Monitoring the particle content of hydraulic and lubricating oils also gives an insight into the condition of the system as a whole.
Whether checking in-service lubricants, hydraulic fluids or insulating oils, AvCount Lube provides a flexible and cost effective solution for testing oils with a viscosity up to 200 mm2/s. AvCount Lube comprises two modules; the Sample Delivery System (SDS) and the Particle Counter Module (PCM). The PCM can be used independently from the SDS as a compact portable instrument for testing light lubricants and oils with a viscosity up to 64 mm2/s. The instrument is fitted with FFKM seals throughout for resistance to synthetic oils.
AvCount Lube can be used within the distribution network or in the laboratory and is pre-programmed with three embedded test methods:
New partnership for
Founded in 1987, SIP has established a reputation as a key supplier of speciality base oils and fluids, suitable for use in a wide range of applications. SIP’s ability to independently source from global manufacturers, combined with a product development programme, has enabled SIP to develop a comprehensive product portfolio of both mineral and synthetically derived basestocks which meet our customers’ evolving requirements. Where required, SIP also develops and blends customised products to meet specific needs.
The SIP approach to customer service is based firmly on our reputation for reliability and flexibility. Our business today is focused on adding value through long-term strategic partnerships with our customers and suppliers, built on trust to generate loyalty.
To this end, SIP have partnered with Nanotech Industrial Solutions; the manufacturer of NanoLub®
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fullerene-like tungsten disulfide particles. These revolutionary particles were first developed in 1992 by Prof. Reshef Tenne who was nominated for a Nobel Prize. The technology is exclusively licensed to Nanotech Industrial Solutions for commercialization Worldwide. NIS has attracted the best minds in the fields of nano technology, chemistry, and various targeted industry applications like lubricating oils, greases, coatings, metal working fluids, polymers and composites, and is the premier manufacturer of nano sized particles of Inorganic Fullerene-like Tungsten Disulfide. Using this cutting edge technology in their expanding product line of additives and greases NIS continues to define themselves as the leaders of this technology.
, an innovative nano lubricants and additives based on LUBE MAGAZINE NO.139 JUNE 2017
After meeting at an industry leading conference, SIP was impressed with the advancements being made with NIS’s nano technology. “We see a strategic fit with NIS products with potential across our customer base,” says Kerry Larkin, SIP Commercial Director. “We are
excited to be working with NIS because we believe their technology will help our customers’ meet their performance and environmental targets given the reduction in wear and improved frictional characteristics achieved when formulating with NIS nano material,” Kerry Larkin continues, “The NIS partnership forms an important part of our growth strategy which is focussed on providing service driven solutions to niche markets, where performance advantages are valued.”
Todd Cawley, Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing, commented; “SIP is a globally recognized company who has the ability to grow the European Market for us in ways we couldn’t before. With the additional offering of our nanotechnology, their product portfolio is now one of the most comprehensive in Europe.”
LINK
www.sip.com
http://nisusacorp.com
• ASTM D7647 (lubricants) • ISO 60970 (insulating oils) • ISO 4406 (hydraulic oils)
When connected to a personal computer, AvCount Lube can be operated via the supplied ProTrend software. ProTrend is programmed with a number of standard test methods for oils and lubricants, including SAE 4059 and NAS 1638. It also allows the user to create custom test methods, edit the test methods embedded in the PCM and download results that have been stored in the PCM memory.
Jess Lakin Stanhope-Seta
Jessl@stanhope-seta.co.uk www.stanhope-seta.co.uk
LINK
http://stanhope-seta.co.uk/ AvCount_Particle_Counting.asp
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