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What is Fluid
Analysis?
Fluid analysis is a way to measure the physical properties of a
fluid. It can give valuable information about the condition of not
only the fluid itself through the particles contained in the
sample, but also about the status of the system as well. Contact
Behringer for more technical information.
Why Use
Fluid Analysis?
Fluid analysis is the only sure way to determine the
condition of a fluid. Period. Visual analysis cannot give an
accurate measure of the fluid cleanliness or the system status.
Studies show that over 75% of most hydraulic system failures are
contamination related.
When
Should I Test My Fluid?
There are many misconceptions about when the right time to
test fluid may be. Many people test their fluid when they suspect
that there may be a problem. At this point it is usually too late.
Another common mistake is "spot checking" which is usually once a
year or at random intervals. The best program to institute is
regularly scheduled or "Trendline" analysis. The interval then will
be determined by the sensitivity of the equipment and the severity
of their function to the system. Also to take into consideration
would be the number of hours of operation and environment that the
equipment is in.
Standard
Tests Performed:
The standard test which is sufficient in many cases consists
of a particle count. The particle count will tell you the number of
particles present in a fluid at various micron sizes as well as the
resulting ISO cleanliness code. The patch test pictorial analysis
is a "snapshot" of the fluid. This helps to determine average
particle composition and shape, and is available as an adder to be
used in conjunction with any test.
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Additional Analysis
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| Hydraulic: |
Hydraulic Plus: |
Coolant: |
Organic Coolant: |
- total acid number
- viscosity @ 40°C
- water/glycol (crackle)
- metal content (spectro chemical)
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- total acid number
- viscosity @ 40°C
- water/glycol (crackle)
- metal content (spectro chemical)
- ferrography/micropatch
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- antifreeze percentage
- freeze point
- SCA #
- metal content (spectro chemical)
- nitrates
- total dissolved solids
- pH
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- antifreeze percentage
- nitrates
- pH
- metal content (spectro chemical)
- carboxylic acid
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| Sample
Report |
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Contact the Heneveld Group to
find out how Behringer's Fluid Analysis can
improve the quality of your product.
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