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What Is a Lubrication Site Assessment & Do You Need One?
Rob King, B2B solution capability analyst at Shell Lubricants, discusses lubrication site assessments and solutions to help you maximize savings for your construction business.
February 9, 2024
The service expands on its existing Oil Analysis program and now encompasses lubricants, diesel fuels, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and coolants.
Volvo CE Introduces Fluid Analysis Program for Fleets
September 20, 2023
For engine efficiency and fuel economy, selecting the correct engine oil is fundamental in helping to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions, as well as reducing unplanned maintenance.
How to Master Your Oil Selection
December 6, 2022
The program provides insight into the performance trends of equipment, as fluids analysis explains the engine’s performance level over time.
Ridgeline Lubricants Showcases Fluids Analysis Program
July 21, 2022
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How Your Engine Oil Specification Can Help Achieve Sustainability Goals
August 2, 2021
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TBN vs TAN for Used Engine Oil Analysis
January 6, 2021
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Nominations Now Open for the Equipment Today Contractors’ Top 50 New Products
The 2024 award will highlight the best new product introductions and enhancements in the construction industry. Submissions close May 24.
March 4, 2024
Jobs that can rack up 10,000 hours on a diesel machine might add 6,000 hours or 7,000 hours to a comparable electric machine.
Challenges & Benefits of Moving to Electric Equipment
As emission regulations tighten, construction equipment power sources will evolve, but adoption will be gradual.
February 28, 2024
Avoiding Data Chaos in Reconstruction Projects with SERVPRO
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SERVPRO Team Wilson, a leader in restoration, relies on Quickbase to streamline disaster response. Learn why Excel falls short for complex tasks and discover how SERVPRO Team Wilson efficiently manages critical information, enabling seamless communication between field crews and the back-office. Join the webinar to explore effective strategies for handling construction projects and disaster recovery.
March 1, 2024
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Good analysis programs should help discipline maintenance practices, so be sure to get a good handle on what preventive maintenance means to you first.
Tips to Set Up Oil Analysis Program for Successful Predictive Maintenance
Set oil analysis goals and work with a trusted vendor to tailor the program to achieve these goals.
November 5, 2019
The key to any oil analysis and condition monitoring program is consistency on properly pulling of samples as well as trending of the data.
Simple Solutions for Meeting Oil Cleanliness Specifications - Monitor
This is the second of a three-part series discussing the phases of an effective lubricant cleanliness program: start clean, monitor and stay clean
September 2, 2019
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10 Questions to Evaluate Fluid Analysis Program Effectiveness
If you don’t have an answer for each of those questions, you are most likely not getting what you could out of your fluid analysis program
July 31, 2019
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How to Safely Extend Preventive Maintenance Intervals
Risks associated with extending PM intervals can be mitigated somewhat with careful planning and a solid oil analysis program
December 3, 2018
Spectro Scientific Next Gen Fluid Scan
Spectro Scientific Next-generation FluidScan Portable Oil Analyzers
Oil analyzer includes upgraded electronics, software, memory and ergonomics
November 9, 2018
There are three important inspection zones in common oil reservoirs and sumps.
How Lubricant Zone Inspections Benefit Early Problem Detection
There are three important inspection zones in common oil reservoirs and sumps, and each has a story to tell about your oil and machine
June 1, 2018
SANY: Fully Loaded is the New Standard
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March 6, 2024
Collecting oil samples is not as easy as it sounds, and construction companies need to recognize the importance of good sampling practices.
8 Tips for Good Used Oil Sampling and More Reliable Results
Regular used oil analysis can help extend equipment life and optimize lubricant life, avoid unforeseen breakdowns and reduce maintenance costs
April 3, 2018
MicroLab 43 Companion Kit
Spectro Scientific MicroLab Version 11 Software and MicroLab Companion Kits
Version 11 software brings improved oil analysis performance through new signal processing methods and features that provide additional capabilities and flexibility
March 21, 2018
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Spectro Scientific FieldLab 58 Portable Fluid Analysis System
Battery-powered, integrated oil analysis system that provides quick and comprehensive oil analysis in the field
March 14, 2018
Regular Oil Analysis Can Save Costs, Reduce Chances of Catastrophic Failure
One common maintenance schedule across your fleet, and eliminating oil analysis, may be raising material and labor costs and increasing risk of catastrophic failure
January 9, 2018
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How Used Oil Filter Analysis Can Unlock Equipment Reliability Problems
Used oil filter analysis may provide your best evidence of machine degradation, tracing a history of machine particles created and contaminants ingested over a period of time
January 9, 2018
Engine Maintenance
Use Oil Analysis to Prove Equipment Engine Performance
With the newest engine oils now a year old, data from your oil analysis program can help contractors see just how well the new oils are working in their engines
December 6, 2017
Varnish is the product of a chemical reaction within oil which leads to a new chemistry being created that is different from both the oil and its additives.
Top Strategies to Manage Varnish in Construction Equipment
A no-tolerance approach to varnish is the best method to ensure varnish accumulation does not harm your oil or operating equipment
October 4, 2017
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POLARIS Customer Summit 2017
The 2017 POLARIS Customer Summit (Nov. 1-3) is a 3-day conference featuring practical advice on building and maintaining an impactful fluid analysis program
The energy saved is measured in terms of what is utilized to move or operate the machine. For example, for a combustion engine, the reduction in fuel consumption would be measured. For an electric motor and/or gearbox, the reduction of electric energy (voltage, current and power factor) would be measured.
How to Determine an Oil's Energy Efficiency
What type of data should be collected to determine an oil's energy efficiency
May 3, 2017
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How Oil Analysis Can Promote Cost-effective Fleet Oil Change Management
Oil analysis can take the guesswork out of determining the "right" change intervals for your vehicle fleet.
March 21, 2017
Type your barcode number or take a picture of a barcode/QR code with your mobile device to send fluid samples from the field.
[APP] Submit Fluid Samples from the Field with HORIZON Mobile App
Using the HORIZON app, contractors can submit fluid analysis samples from the field, eliminating unnecessary paperwork helping ensure sample information is submitted immediately and accurately
March 21, 2017
Tips to Protect Your Portable Compressor Year Round
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Now is a great time to evaluate your compressor’s maintenance routine. Learn how service needs may be affected by changes in seasonal climate.
March 1, 2024
There are several fundamentals that must be performed correctly to get the maximum value from an oil analysis program.
Five Key Considerations to Ensure Oil Analysis is Done Correctly
If oil analysis is not done correctly, it becomes a waste of time, money and energy
October 25, 2016
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Case 4-in-1 Systemgard Fluid Testing Kit
Systemgard kits provide advanced diagnostic, preventative maintenance testing designed to evaluate fluid condition, component wear and contamination
May 16, 2016
Video: Easy Field Tests for Onsite Oil Analysis
Video: Easy Field Tests for Onsite Oil Analysis
In this video, Noria’s Jeremy Wright describes three useful tests that you can perform in the field to evaluate the health of your lubricant
December 18, 2014
Video: The Truth About Additive Depletion
Video: The Truth About Additive Depletion
Noria expert Jim Fitch explains the two main types of additive depletion and why it is important for additives to deplete in order to save the oil, the machine or both
December 17, 2014
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FluidScan Q1100 Infrared Oil Analyzer
June 17, 2013
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SpectroTrack V2.0 Software
January 30, 2013
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Integrated Lubricant Analyzer
November 14, 2012
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Instant Oil Analysis Kit
February 1, 2012
Sophisticated lab equipment, such as this Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrophotometer, is highly sensitive and capable of determining trace amounts of wear metals and contaminants in used oil.
Early Detection Saves Equipment Lives
How oil analysis identifies problems early to cut repair bills, reduce downtime and increase equipment life
December 15, 2011
POLARIS Laboratories Named to Inc. 5000 List Third Year in a Row
Oil analysis service provider increases revenue by 55+% from 2007 to 2010
November 16, 2011
HORIZON 4 Data Management Software
May 6, 2011