Tribotech provides customized filtration services for its clients. In this regard, Tribotech provides a unique service to the industry.
Quite often we simply read a laboratory test report that says, “High particulate contamination – filter oil”. In many instances, the provider of this type of analysis also provides the oil filtration service. In this environment there is no objectivity into exploring the causes that lead to the high particulate contamination. Therefore, contamination issues never ends and filtration is a continuous process. This approach is costly and provides no solution.
At Tribotech our approach is different – we work with our clients in understanding the problems then designing a solution that is unique to their environment.
- Analysis report – High level of particulate contamination
- Investigate possible causes – equipment and lubrication practices review
- Solution development – filtration, equipment modification, improvement in lubrication practices
- Implementation of a contamination control procedure in keeping with OEM recommendations
We have the manpower and equipment to provide turnkey oil filtration and flushing services for the following equipment:
- Hydraulic systems
- Turbines/compressors
- Particle contamination control on oils and fuels of various viscosities
Our main objective is to bring all fluids to a suitable ISO 4406 standard as dictated by the OEM for our customers
Routine filtration is an important part of a reliability centered preventive maintenance program. The damaging effect of high levels of particulate contamination in oils is very well documented.
It is recognised that the benefits of oil analysis can develop exponentially depending on the level of staff and management’s commitment to the application of this science.
Implementing an effective oil analysis program has been a challenge for several users. In several instances there were failures – which should have been picked up by oil analysis – but were not, resulting in a misrepresentation of the science. On closer examination however, it was recognised that misapplication of the basics was the reason behind the perceived failures. This lack of structure in the application of oil analysis as a condition monitoring tool persists in this country.
At Tribotech oil analysis is not simply an add-on service. It is a partnership with the client encompassing implementation, analysis, report interpretation and technical training, with each element being an integral part of the whole.
Tribotech’s holistic approach to oil analysis demands the highest technological standards and the highest calibre of suitably qualified and experienced staff. This quest for excellence is reflected in our approach to implementing an effective oil analysis program:
- Obtain Equipment list and OEM specifications for lubricant and contamination limits
- Identify critical equipment – these will be placed on the oil analysis program schedule
- Determine frequency of sampling
- Establish appropriate sample points location to maximize data density
- Installation of sample ports and valves to aid sample collection
- Develop standard operation procedures to ensure consistency in drawing of samples
- Implement an effective oil analysis package of tests for each specific equipment type
- Establish alarms and maximum and minimum limits for various tests
- Interpretation of analytical data for client – as opposed to computer generated comments
- Technical training to understand the details inherent in ALL the above steps and specifically – how to interpret the results
