Based at our state-of-the-art laboratory based in the UK we test lubricating oils, greases, cutting oils, engine coolants, AdBlue diesel exhaust fluids, diesels, biodiesels, elastomers, filters and deposits. The following explains a little more about what we test. It truly is the full spectrum of testing…

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Oil Analysis has proven returns on investment all over the world for over 60 years. Typically ROIs are ~150% over 3 years, but can be as high as 1000% .

We all know we must brush our teeth and visit the dentist regularly to have a healthy smile. Oil Analysis and good maintenance will put a grin on your face when your improved productivity, reliability and profits.

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We can organise safe collection of your sample with specialist hazardous and flammable substances couriers and perform testing of your fuel for evidence of diesel, water, particulates and other common contaminants as well as determination of the ethanol content and other physical properties of the fuel. Our solution for these fuels is a complete one stop solution in that all you have to do is get your sample into a fuel safe container that we can also provide if you don't have them and we will organise collection and testing of your sample.

We regularly test engine coolants for signs of incorrect concentration, topups with poor quality water, freeze protection and vapour phase corrosion inhibition.

... And catch them earlier so they can be repaired early which can cost you up to 60% less than repairing after a failure. What's more the true benefits comes in that you have less machinery downtime which can reduce downtime costs by up to 90%.

The number 1 cause of accidental vehicle fires is fuel dilution. That is why it's included as standard in our engine oil analysis.

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Want to find out more about Oil Analysis Laboratories and how it will help you click above to watch a short video, click why OAL at the top of this page, or if you already are aware of the benefits take a look below at what we can offer you in terms of analysis, training and advice. Also, if you have an oil analysis report that has highlighted a problem you are unsure how to solve and you want to find the solution then check through our list of solution providers to help put your oil analysis findings into practice.

We test full components to aid customers identifying the source of failure or faults including bearings, water pumps, opened injectors etc.

Select what you are looking to buy whether it be sampling bottles with full analysis included, sampling equipment including vacuum pumps and tubing, online and classroom training courses or something a little different such as investigative work or consultancy.

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Customers when changing their oil often don't realise the magnetic drain plugs collect a lot of material that never reaches filters or fluid samples. By using our mag plug upload service customers can send regular photographs for trending inspection and any that highlight problems the material can be scraped off into a sample container and sent to the lab for full wear debris analysis.

Our thermal oil suites are designed with safety in mind to help you in identifying potential fire risks and thermal oil degradation. That is why our safety thermal analysis testing includes tests such as:

Our filter tests service can identify the cause of blockages, early bypass and causes of failure including ferrography testing.

For battery and other electric vehicle (EV) fluids we test the electrical resistivity properties and confirm the product is free from water in both condition monitoring and new production of fluids.

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We can test fuels to road diesel DERV (EN590), red diesel (BS2869), marine diesel (ISO8217) and identify common problems including fuel bugs, Dirty fuel tanks and Poor quality fuel.

Our services are the future of machinery reliability where failure is not an option. If you lie awake at night worrying about high machinery running and maintenance costs, or you feel there is not enough time in the day to fix all your machinery problems then you have come to the right place. Oil Analysis Laboratories (OAL) gives you back two of life’s key commodities; namely, Time and Money! Equally, with our exclusive and exceptionally accurate LubeWear analysis we can detect wear that traditional fluid analysis would miss meaning there has never been a better time to start sampling.

Independent advisers to help manufacturers of filtration equipment and lubricants in achieving technical goals as well as investigators to aid customers identify a failure mechanism on a particular site.

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Sampling requires only the highest quality materials to take a sample correctly. Check for the quality seal cog mark on all our bottles as proof of authenticity.

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We can test new lubricants to confirm they meet new oil specifications including testing of sulphated ash, elemental additives such as Sulphur, Phosphurus, Calcium, Molybdenum, Magnesium and Zinc (both by XRF and ICP) and check for contaminants such as Chlorine.

Sampling requires only the highest quality materials to take a sample correctly. Check for the quality seal cog mark on all our bottles as proof of authenticity.

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Unknown deposits, powders, fluids found on, in or around machinery can be identified to aid clients in finding their source.

We can perform complete ISO 22241 specification testing for New product testing for manufacturers as well as common contamination testing found in vehicles such as tap water, screen wash, coolant, fuel and a full suite of known catalyst poisons.

With Oil Analysis Laboratories you have a team who truly love what they do. With our state of the art facilities and passion

We test all grease soap types and NLGI grades of grease. Our LubeWear technology excels in grease soap and wear metal detection. We can detect problems such as:

We believe in delivering ultra-precision. That is why we barcode all samples & ensure the highest cleanliness in all our testing

including diesel engines, petrol/gasoline engines, crosshead engines, methane gas engines, cylinder oils, stern tubes, hydraulic oils, air compressors, fridge compressors, gearbox/transmissions, axles, differential, final drives, tandem drives, swing machinery, bearings, paper machine fluids, gas turbines, steam turbines, wind turbines, circulating system fluids, rolling oils, cutting fluids, fire resistant fluids, sealing oils and food grade lubes to name but a few. Using lube oil analysis we can detect and prevent problems such as

IMPORTANT: All international orders are subject to customs and duty fees as defined by the country of import. Customs and duty fees are not included in your TME order and/or shipping total. TME is not responsible for fees associated with import. All fees must be paid by the parcel recipient. Orders shipped and unclaimed or refused by customers will be managed under the TME protocol.