OCM and Lubricant Quality Testing

Oil Condition Monitoring:

Protecting valuable client assets with global testing and consultancy expertise

Avoid expensive, catastrophic machinery failures and reduce the risk of unplanned down-time and costly repairs. Interteks Oil Conditioning Monitoring (OCM) testing and evaluation services offer full, independent, quality and engineering interpretation of the state of lubricant fluids in your mission-critical, expensive machinery. By tracking changes in machinery lubricant quality, Interteks OCM program provides vital early-warning of impending problems, helping protect equipment from damage. Interteks OCM services help support smooth and reliable machinery operations.

Oil Condition Monitoring (OCM), is also described as Equipment Condition Monitoring (ECM). Intertek performs both OCM and ECM program testing and monitoring on a global basis. From routine analysis to detailed consultancy and failure investigations, many of the worlds leading companies entrust their oil and grease analysis to Intertek.

Global Support, Where and When You Need It:

Using the Intertek OCM program is easy and cost-effective. By using Intertek to routinely test and check the condition of your machinery lubricating oils, you receive valuable comprehensive reports on both the condition of the lubricating oils their machinery. We develop individual testing programs to meet your needs and ensure sample collection, shipping, testing and reporting is seamless, efficient, and cost-effective.

Why Oil Condition Monitoring Works:

Operation problems in machines, engines and other components are often reflected in quality condition of the lubricant oil being used. Regularly scheduled lubricant analysis can identify mechanical problems before they impact the efficient running of machinery, avoiding costly headaches later on. Lubricants have to work under demanding conditions, exposed to constant high pressures, temperatures and other harmful factors, including water contamination, corrosion, raw fuel, and air ingested particles. Scheduled lubricant quality testing and expert advice can avoid and mitigate costly component or system failures and unscheduled maintenance.

Confidence through expertise

Oil Condition Monitoring Services:

Interteks Oil Condition Monitoring service will assess your lubricating oil for problems and report these issues quickly and efficiently.

Intertek OCM Benefits include:

World-class OCM testing facilities Easy-to-use Sample Shipment Program Independent and Impartial Specialists Global Service Coverage In-depth Oil Analysis Ferrography & Tribology Expertise Litigation & Dispute Support Additional Expert Consultancy

Expert Lubricant Analysis:

Tests are performed in state-of-the-art Intertek laboratories by fully qualified chemists. The OCM analysis results are reviewed by experienced analytical data specialists to indicate oil and machinery health. High levels of wear particles give advance warning of possible machinery malfunction, allowing early remedial action to be taken. Where analytical results suggest no undue wearing is taking place, the operator may extend undue wearing is taking place and the operator may extend the interval between services or the life of the oil charge. Interteks OCM service offers full engineering interpretation of lubricant test data, providing the client with a comprehensive report on the condition of the lubricating oil and the operating health of their machinery. Lubricant Tests Include: Viscosity Insolubles Flashpoint Water Content Oxidation Acid Number & Base Numbers Wear-Metal Elements PQ Index Foam Test RPVOT Fibre Count Grease Analysis Contamination Detection Oil Cleanliness Trace Analysis Unknowns Detection Nitration Sulfation Air Release Demulsification Test

Protect your financial interests by ensuring that the lubricating oils in your expensive component systems are in good condition. Interteks OCM program is independent and free of potential conflictsof-interest. Intertek is not involved in the manufacture, distribution, or selling of lubricant products, we are able to provide true impartial, 3rd party, OCM testing and consultancy services.

Intertek Oil Condition Monitoring Laboratory Locations: Americas: Europe: USA Netherlands +1 888 400 0084 +31 10 490 2702 +1 281 971 5600 United Kingdom Panama +44 1325 390180 +507 232 9100 Email: ocmglobal@intertek.com Global ShipCare Tel: +44 1325 390180 Email: shipcare@intertek.com Singapore / APAC: China +86 21 5899 6377 Singapore +65 6322 8228 India + 91 22 42450181 Middle East: United Arab Emirates +971 9 2228 124

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