Lubricating (Lube) Oil Analysis Service

Our lubricating (lube) oil analysis service will test your oil for: levels of contamination, chemical composition & additives. These tests (detailed below) are performed in laboratory conditions and the findings, along with any recommendations or required actions. This will be detailed and sent to you in a comprehensive report.

The Lube Oil Analysis & Sampling Kit (LUBEKIT1) - featured below - is the kit for you to submit your lubrication oil samples to us. This kit can be used with engine, transmission, turbine, gearbox and hydraulic oils. It comes with a pre-paid jiffy bag and return address label, and is inclusive of the oil analysis service - so once the kit is purchased, there is nothing else to pay.

Please note the pre-paid Jiffy bag and return label are not included in our International Lube Oil Analysis & Sampling Kit (LUBEOMK).

Lube Oil Analysis Kit

Kit Contents

60ml PETG sample bottle, sample tubing, equipment ID labels, re-sealable plastic bag and a pre-paid, addressed postal jiffy bag to return your sample.

All-inclusive oil analysis service

Price is inclusive of the laboratory oil analysis, recommendations and comprehensive report, which will be issued to you in PDF format via an e-mail.

Fast Service Turnaround

Turnaround time from receipt of the sample in our laboratory, to the return of your report via email with any recommendations is 2-3 working days.

Lubrication Oil Analysis Tests Performed

Contaminants in oils pose a significant concern, especially given the challenging conditions under which oils must operate to ensure necessary lubricity and protection. Monitoring the levels of potential harmful contaminants is imperative. Our lubrication oil contamination testing suite encompasses the following key aspects:

Elemental analysis for contaminants - Identifies elements that may have entered the oil, such as boron, silicon, and sodium, which can contribute to increased wear in internal components, increasing tolerances and reducing efficiencies.
Lubricity impact assessment - Addresses potential issues arising from the entry of water into the oil. Such intrusion can impact oil viscosity whilst also significantly diminishing the lubricity properties of the oil.
Running problem detection - Examines the engineering process. This can lead to the formation of Carbon deposits.

The chemical composition of oil plays a pivotal role in the functionality of any equipment, given the diverse applications that demand oils to deliver heat transfer, lubrication, and protection. With a myriad of available blends, ensuring the correct oil is used in your asset is critical. Our laboratory conduct a comprehensive set of tests on the oils chemical composition, focusing on the following key aspects:

Elemental analysis for additive package - Determines the level of additives that may have been depleted over time.
Oil viscosity - Ensure that the oil maintains the necessary viscosity to provide lubrication and heat transfer properties, delivering the required protection to components.
Oil oxidation - Monitors the potential oxidation of oil throughout its lifespan, as oxidation can lead to an increase in viscosity and a decrease in lubricity.

Detecting wear debris in oil samples play a crucial role in pre-emptively identifying potential internal component issues, averting critical failures. Regarding engine oil analysis for e.g. when implemented correctly, this provides users with a detailed trend line of the engine's history. This facilitates the easy identification of increased wear levels, as a sharp rise between sampling points can indicate impending failures. Additionally, element analysis conducted on oil samples can unveil the root cause of any issues. Specific tests are performed when assessing wear levels in oil samples:

Elemental analysis - Evaluates the presence of particles in the oil, measuring particles up to >4 to >56 microns in size.
Ferrous wear index - Offers insights into the quality of magnetic debris particles in the oil, regardless of their size.