The latest generation of the new S-flow is the Houillon viscometer which builds on the solid foundation of its predecessors, like the U-Visc, to offer the ultimate in automatic viscosity testing of Newtonian samples, such as petroleum products. The S-flow IV+ offers all the tried and tested advantages of a Houillon-type tube design such as short process times, small sample volume, and low solvent consumption, but this Houillon viscometer now also includes an optional autosampler to allow for fully unattended operation. All of this is controlled from a central user interface that takes care of result storage, autosampler control, VI calculations, and much more. This Houillon viscometer complies fully with ASTM D7279. It is the ideal system for used oil analysis labs that need to test a wide range of lubricant viscosities. Tell us more about the required specifications to receive a tailor-made viscometer system.

The VTW Classic is an apparatus designed for the external and internal washing of all current types of viscometer tubes. The viscometer tubes are suspended in solvent vapors at 80°C, allowing for very fast cleaning of up to 6 tubes in just 5 to 15 minutes, with negligible solvent consumption. This ensures efficient and reliable cleaning for a range of viscosity measurement applications.

The SpectrOil 100 Rotating Disc Electrode Optical Emission Spectrometer (RDE-OES) is a reliable and precise means of determining elemental composition in various fluids, including lubricating oil, coolant, light or heavy fuels, grease, and process water. It is widely used in commercial oil laboratories, on-site or trailer labs, and supports the Joint Oil Analysis Program (JOAP) calibration with results that correlate to those from the SpectrOil MNW, the only approved spectrometer for elemental analysis of lubricating oil for US and NATO military use. The SpectrOil RDE-OES consists of three main components: an Excitation Source, an Optical System, and a Readout System. It uses a specific calibration program to eliminate the matrix effect, which enables switching from oil to fuel to coolant or water in just seconds.

LaserNet 200 Series

The LaserNet 200 Series is a particle counter and wear particle analyzer used for contamination control and predictive maintenance in commercial laboratories and industrial plants. It includes the following specifications:

• Environmental operating requirements
• Power requirements
• Mechanical specifications

T2FM 500 Ferrography Laboratory

The T2FM 500 Ferrography Laboratory is a device used for predictive maintenance by analyzing wear and contaminant particles in lubrication oils, hydraulic fluids, greases, coolants, and fuels. It has the following features:

• Separates and concentrates particles for microscopic examination
• Determines wear modes inside a machine
• Makes maintenance recommendations

The T2FM 500 Ferrography Laboratory uses a glass thistle tube to provide a constant and efficient flow of sample onto the ferrogram, achieving efficient separation of particles up to 800 μm in size. It is also compliant with ASTM D7690 standards.

The device is easy to operate and can help prevent costly machinery failures by identifying potential issues before they become major problems.

FDM 6000 - Portable Fuel Dilution Meter

The FDM 6000 is a portable fuel dilution meter designed to measure the concentration of fuel in lubricants with a range of 0.2 to 15%. The meter conforms to ASTM D8004 - "Standard Test Method for Fuel Dilution of In-Service Lubricants Using Surface Acoustic Wave Sensing" and provides direct fuel dilution measurements for quick and accurate results.

The FDM 6000 uses an innovative headspace sampling fang design to ensure excellent repeatability with a coefficient of variation of less than 5%. It also utilizes disposable FDM vials to eliminate carryover contamination and reduce the risk of measurement errors. The meter requires only 0.5ml of oil for testing, making it ideal for field use applications.

T2FM 500 Ferrography Laboratory Device

The T2FM 500 Ferrography Laboratory is a device used for predictive maintenance by analyzing wear and contaminant particles in various industrial fluids such as lubrication oils, hydraulic fluids, greases, coolants, and fuels. The device helps in determining the wear modes inside a machine and provides maintenance recommendations.

Working Principle

The device separates and concentrates the particles in a sample using a glass thistle tube. The sample is passed through a magnetized wire, which attracts the ferrous wear particles, and a constant and efficient flow of sample onto the ferrogram is provided to achieve efficient separation of particles up to 800 μm in size.

Compliance and Ease of Use

The T2FM 500 Ferrography Laboratory is compliant with ASTM D7690 standards. It is easy to operate and requires minimal training to get started with. With its efficient particle separation and microscopic examination capabilities, it helps in identifying and analyzing wear modes in a machine, and provides recommendations for maintenance and prevention of breakdowns.

Applications

• Analysis of wear and contaminant particles in lubrication oils
• Analysis of wear and contaminant particles in hydraulic fluids
• Analysis of wear and contaminant particles in greases
• Analysis of wear and contaminant particles in coolants
• Analysis of wear and contaminant particles in fuels

Conclusion

The T2FM 500 Ferrography Laboratory is an efficient and reliable device for analyzing wear and contaminant particles in industrial fluids. Its ability to separate and concentrate particles, and provide recommendations for maintenance and prevention, makes it an essential tool for predictive maintenance in various industries.

SpectroTrack: Optimized Information Management System for Machine Condition Monitoring

SpectroTrack is an information management system (IMS) designed to streamline and optimize oil analysis programs for machine condition monitoring. It provides a single, end-to-end view of a sample lifecycle from sample submission to results entry and all trending, imaging, numerical, and textual asset data in one secure location.

SpectroTrack is optimized for oil analysis programs and can be used for both dedicated and contract testing. It provides critical information for assessing machine condition and streamlines the workflow between equipment maintainers and testing labs. With automatic data collection from Spectro instruments and multi-lab support, SpectroTrack is a valuable tool for research and industrial applications.

Aquamax KF Plus: A Coulometric Karl Fischer Titrator

The Aquamax KF Plus is a coulometric Karl Fischer titrator used for determining water content in various substances. It is a reliable and accurate instrument that comes with several features, including:

• Simple operation
• Multi-language display and printout
• Small footprint
• 10 user programmable methods
• Integral high-speed printer
• Integral battery
• Automatically compensated errors

Aquamax KF PRO Oil

The Aquamax KF PRO Oil is a coulometric Karl Fischer titrator designed for determining water content in petroleum products, lubricating oils, and additives. It is equipped with a temperature ramping program that separates free and chemically bonded water, ensuring high accuracy results. The device also features a closed-loop carrier gas circulation system that minimizes interference side reactions caused by additives or sulfur/mercaptans.

Features

• Compact and rugged design
• True ppm accuracy without requiring a blank value
• Temperature ramping program for separating free and chemically bonded water
• Closed-loop carrier gas circulation system to minimize interference side reactions
• Can be used in the laboratory or as part of a mobile lab

AQUA 40.00 Basic Module for Water Determination

The AQUA 40.00 Basic Module is a device used for water determination in liquids and gases. It features user-friendly handling, fast and reproducible analyses, and can be used with all common Karl Fischer reagents.

Features

• User-friendly handling
• Fast and reproducible analyses
• Can be used with all common Karl Fischer reagents

AQUA 40.00 Vario

The AQUA 40.00 Basic Module can be expanded to the AQUA 40.00 Vario for water determination in all sample types using headspace technology. Additional modules are also available for different sample types.

Technical Specifications

• Measurement range: 1 μg to 5 g water
• Repeatability: 0.05%
• Sample size: 0.1 to 10 ml
• Interfaces: USB, Ethernet
• Power supply: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz

AQUA 40.00 with Vario Head Space Module

The AQUA 40.00 with Vario Head Space Module is a device used for analysis without sample preparation. It has a measuring range of 1 g - 100 mg and a resolution of 0.1 μg. The device has a reproducibility of 3 μg for 10...1000 μg and 3% for > 1 mg. It can operate in a temperature range of 35 °C to 300 °C and has a power input of 250 W.

The device comes in two versions:

• A manual version with dimensions of 300 x 450 x 240 mm and weight of 7 kg.
• An autosampler version with dimensions of 420 x 450 x 460 mm and weight of 17 kg.

The AQUA 40.00 with Vario Head Space Module is manufactured by ECH Elektrochemie Halle GmbH in Germany and is suitable for use in the laboratory, mobile, on-line, and process applications.

Volumetric KF Titrator

Karl Fischer (KF) titration, as well as the reagents and equipment needed for the procedure. However, it does not specifically mention the Volumetric KF Titrator.

A Volumetric KF Titrator is a type of titration instrument used for determining the water content in a sample. It works by adding a known amount of KF reagent to the sample, which reacts with any water present. The amount of KF reagent needed to fully react with the water is then measured, and the water content of the sample can be calculated.

Volumetric KF Titrators typically consist of:

Technical Specifications of Titramax VT TAN/TBN Volumetric Titrator

the Titramax VT TAN/TBN, an automatic volumetric titrator used for the determination of TAN/TBN value in oil samples.

• Device components include:
  • Dosing unit
  • Stand rod
  • Titration tip
  • Glass beaker
  • Amber bottle for titration solution
  • Stirrer unit
  • pH electrode

DCAT 8 & 9 Measuring Instruments

DCAT 8 & 9 are weight-based measuring instruments used for determining the surface and interfacial tension and the density of liquids and solids.

• Fast and precise actuation
• Automatic crash protection
• Intuitive operation via the TP 50 control panel
• DCAT 8T/9T model features an integrated digital thermometer and a liquid temperature control unit TV 70 for measuring temperature-dependent properties
• Weighing range for DCAT 8: 100 μg to 220 g
• Weighing range for DCAT 9: 1 μg to 10 g
• Measuring value rate for DCAT 8: up to 10 values/s
• Measuring value rate for DCAT 9: up to 50 values/s

DCAT 15 Weight-based Measuring Instrument

DCAT 15 is a versatile instrument used for determining the surface and interfacial tension, surface energy of solids, and sedimentation and penetration properties of liquids and solids. It offers additional measuring methods compared to other DCAT models, such as dynamic contact angle determination and automated critical micelle concentration (CMC) determination using a liquid dosing unit.

The DCAT 15 can be extended with a liquid dosing unit LDU 25 to create sequential concentration series of surfactant solutions. It features an integrated digital thermometer and a liquid temperature control unit TV 70 for measuring temperature-dependent properties.

The weighing range for DCAT 15 is 10 μg to 210 g, and the measuring value rate is up to 100 values/s. This instrument offers fast and precise actuation, automatic crash protection, and intuitive operation via the TP 50 control panel.

DCAT 25: A Versatile Weight-Based Measuring Instrument

The DCAT 25 is a weight-based measuring instrument that offers a highly precise weighing system with a resolution of 0.1 μg, making it suitable for measuring even on single fibers. It is used for determining the surface and interfacial tension, the surface energy of solids, and the adhesion properties of liquids and solids.

Features

• Completely closed sample chamber
• Peltier temperature control unit TV 50-P and a temperature controller TCU
• Langmuir trough module for investigating surface pressure and interfacial rheology of monolayers
• Upgrade video system for recording video-sequences during force of adhesion measurements and evaluating contact angle, contact area, etc. in addition to the force
• Optional TP 50 control panel with touch screen and precision control wheel for intuitive and fast device control even during complex measurements

DCAT 25SF Measuring Instrument

The DCAT 25SF is a weight-based measuring instrument used for determining the surface and interfacial tension, the surface energy of solids, and the adhesion properties of liquids and solids. It is highly precise, with a resolution of 0.1 μg, making it suitable for measuring even on single fibers.

Features

• Completely closed sample chamber
• Measurements under inert gas or ionized atmosphere
• Controlled relative humidity
• Peltier temperature control unit TV 50-P and a temperature controller TCU for measuring temperature-dependent properties
• Optional TP 50 control panel with touch screen and precision control wheel ensures an intuitive and fast device control even during complex measurements