Continuing introduction of the key oil analysis tests offered at the lab we would like to draw your attention to this 7 minute video on Elemental Analysis of Industrial Lubricants. It covers the basic principles of elemental analysis and introduces the two types of instruments that are most commonly used. We have recently switched from using a rot-rode spectrometer to a new ICP, although the rot-rode is still used for grease and aqueous samples and as back up.
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New Density Meter purchased
We are pleased to announce that as part of our continued investment programme we have purchased a Mettler Toledo DM40 density meter. As well as sporting a touch screen this instrument can report density and specific gravity readings to 4 decimal places at a range of temperatures.
Continue reading November 6th 2015 -
Bottle Cleanliness
I came across this article on bottle cleanliness while catching up with the latest articles. Our standard issue bottles have repeatedly tested as satisfactory for cleanliness levels, and our ability to repeatedly generate consistently clean results on monthly samples from clean systems confirms it. The Patch Test Method used also offers another line of defence
Continue reading May 12th 2014 -
TriboUK 2016
We are proud to continue our involvement in supporting Tribology research by sponsoring the 2016 TriboUK student conference hosted this year by Leeds University.
Continue reading March 30th 2016
