Oil analysis provides a detailed view of what is happening within machine components during operation. For decades, oil analysis has helped diagnose the internal conditions of oil-wetted components and their lubricants in virtually every industry that involves heavy duty machinery or stationary industrial equipment. Any company that operates equipment using oil, fuel or coolant can realize substantial returns from a minimal investment in this type of testing. While early oil analysis test methods were shockingly simple, present-day processes employ the most advanced analytical tools and technologies. Commercial oil analysis uses a combination of physical and chemical tests to monitor lubricant and component conditions
