Hydraulic Fluid Analysis: Testing the Oil and Additives

Today’s hydraulic oils and their additives are fairly stable, but that doesn’t mean they will stay that way forever—they still need regular testing by an oil analysis lab for a number of factors, including additive depletion. 

                There are three primary additive classes for hydraulic fluids: antiwear additives; defoamers, and anti-oxidants. Major lubricant formulators are adept at putting together a quality hydraulic fluid, but additives still deplete eventually. Once that starts to happen, hydraulic systems can develop operational issues. Eurofins TestOil can, in some cases, test the additive level and, in other cases, we can look for symptoms of additive depletion.                For hydraulic oils, we recommend the following tests:  

• Particle Count
• FTIR
• Elemental Spectroscopy
• Acid Number
• Viscosity
• Karl Fischer Water        

               Hydraulic systems work under tight tolerances and high pressure. As time goes on, hydraulic fluids are expected provide greater protection under harsher conditions. Given all this, accurate fluid testing is key to the longevity of the fluid and the equipment itself. 

For more information on partnering with Eurofins TestOil on oil analysis programs or training opportunities, fill out the form below; visit https://testoil.com/company/contact-us/; call 216-251-2510; or email sales@testoil.com.

 About Eurofins TestOil

With more than 30 years of experience in the oil analysis industry, Eurofins TestOil focuses exclusively on assisting industrial facilities with reducing maintenance costs and avoiding unexpected downtime through oil and fuel analysis program implementation. As industry experts in diagnosing oil-related issues in equipment such as turbines, hydraulics, gearboxes, pumps, compressors and diesel generators, Eurofins TestOil provides customers with same-day turnaround on routine oil analysis testing.  For more information on partnering with Eurofins TestOil on oil analysis programs or training opportunities visit https://testoil.com. Contact: Al Yates 216-251-2510; sales@testoil.com. 

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