The diagnostic analysis of an oil sample from a machine that uses oil-lubricated components could predict the unit’s breakdown before it occurs, asserts lubricant analysis company WearCheck MD Neil Robinson.
Oil analysis is used to assess the health of the machine, gauge the condition of the oil as well as to monitor the potential levels of contamination.
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Elevated metallurgical levels are also identified through the diagnostic process, as increased volumes of aluminium in an engine, for example, would indicate abnormal piston wear, and may require remedial action.
In addition to mining, this service is widely used by industries, including construction, automotive, industrial, electrical, petrochemical, aviation and maritime.
Robinson points out that there is a critical need for sophisticated oil analysis facilities to service key mining areas throughout Africa, and cites this as a reason for the establishment of a WearCheck laboratory in Kitwe, in Zambia, in January.
“Infrastructure development in Zambia is being driven by the government through mine privatisation and a reasonable investment environment, which has attracted a number of major mining houses to the area, and has created the need for a reliable oil analysis service in the region,” he says.