Oil Analysis - MOB2 Kit

 Oil Analysis Kits - CCECO

24hr Emailed Report from the Date Receive by Lab

·       24 Metals by ICP (Inductively-Coupled Plasma). ASTM D5185. This test measures 24 metals in oil. Measuring these metals help determine the type and severity of wear occurring within the unit. This test also measures some oil additives.

·       Soot by percent of mass, ASTM E4212. Soot is a byproduct of combustion. High concentrations of soot in engine oil cause the oil to thicken. This causes cold start problems and an increased risk of oil starvation.

·       Water by crackle percent, Y2K & CCECO testing method. Water ruins the lubricating properties of oil, increases wear and damages the vehicle or equipment.

·       Viscosity at 40C or 100C ASTM D445. The most important property of oil is viscosity. This test ensures the oil has retained its lubricating properties.

·       TAN (Total Acid Number), ASTM D664. This
test measures the acid content in hydraulic oil. Increased acid concentration in oil causes many problems including corrosion.

·       TBN (Total Base Number), ASTM D4739. Used for engine oils, this test measures the oil’s ability to neutralize acid.

·       Oxidation, ASTM E2412. Oxidation measures the breakdown of oil caused by operating conditions and age. If left unchecked oxidation leads to the buildup of sludge, varnish and the formation of acids.

·       Nitration ASTM E2412. Nitration in engines is usually caused by excessive “blow by” from cylinder walls and piston rings. It is an indicator of nitric acid and accelerates oxidation.

·       Particle Count, ISO 4406:99. The particle count
is the best way to measure overall oil cleanliness.
An ISO code of three numbers is given based on
the number of particles larger than 4 um, 6 um
and 14 um.