LUBRIPLATE’S OIL ANALYSIS PROGRAM

NO-CHARGE OIL / FLUID & GREASE ANALYSIS

COMPLEMENTARY PROGRAM FOR LUBRIPLATE CUSTOMERS

A SOLID FOUNDATION FOR ANY 
LUBRICATION PROGRAM 
WHEN PAIRED WITH

LUBRIPLATE’S COMPLEMENTARY
COLOUR TAGGING PROGRAM

OIL ANALYSIS PROVIDES YOU WITH
A CLEAR INDICATION OF THE OPERATING STATE OF YOUR EQUIPMENT

COMMON LUBRIPLATE LUBRICANTS

WHICH ARE INCLUDED IN LUBRIPLATE’S NO-CHARGE OIL ANALYSIS PROGRAM

BLOWER OIL

Food Grade
Industrial

GEAR OIL

Food Grade
Eco-Responsible
Extreme Pressure

COMPRESSOR OIL

Food Grade
Biodegradable
Refrigeration
Natural Gas

HYDRAULIC OIL

Food Grade
Biodegradable
VGP Compliant
Fire Resistant

OIL ANALYSIS CAN EXTEND OIL CHANGE INTERVALS
& WILL INCREASE THE RELIABILITY OF YOUR EQUIPMENT

TESTS PERFORMED AT LUBRIPLATE LABS

WHAT YOU CAN LEARN ABOUT YOUR LUBRICANTS AND EQUIPMENT FROM THESE TESTS

VISCOSITY

 An Increase could indicate
OXIDATION or THERMAL DEGREDATION

A Decrease could indicate
the presence of CONTAMINATION
or that your OIL IS SHEARING

ACIDITY

This, among other things
provides an indication of your
LUBRICANTS SERVICE LIFE

Factors which can affect Acidity include
EXCESSIVE
HEAT, AIR, & WATER

CONTAMINATION

Our Technicians are measuring
% SEDIMENT
% MOISTURE

Too much contamination can lead to
RUST AND CORROSION of
your components

SPECTROCHEMICAL

Elemental Analysis shows
PPM of WEAR MATERIALS
& ADDITIVE METALS

This can indicate
UNDESIRED COMPONENT WEAR
& PERFORMANCE OF ADDITIVES

OIL ANALYSIS FORMS THE FOUNDATION FOR
A SOLID LUBRICATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

HOW TO READ YOUR REPORT

PAGE 1 OF YOUR REPORT

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1. SEVERITY SCALE

A colour coded scale ranging in severity from 0-4. The overall report severity is based on comments, and not just individual test results.

Information about the account, component, sample, filter, lubricant, and additional (optional) information which can include the time at which the sample was taken of the initials of the person taking the sample.

An analysis of the test reults, including maintenance recommendations & feedback from our data analysis team.

OIL ANALYSIS IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF ANY
CONDITION BASED MONITORING PROGRAM

HOW TO READ YOUR REPORT

PAGE 2 OF YOUR REPORT

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4. ELEMENTAL ANALYSIS

Detects wear particles, contaminants, multi-source melals, & additive metals.

Information about the sample which is considered by the data analyst; Date Sampled, Date Receieved, Lube Time, Unit Time, Lube Change, Lube Added, & filter Change.

Additional tests will be performed based on the fluid type and test package ordered.

Results with a coloured background that coordinates with the severity scale located on the first page.

Test fields with blue font contain a hyperlink to a description with additional information about the test, including possible sources.

OIL ANALYSIS MONITORS OIL FILTRATION EFFECTIVENESS
& IMPROVES / MAINTAINS OIL CLEANLINESS

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR SAMPLE

AFTER REGISTERING YOUR ACCOUNT VIA YOUR LOCAL LUBRIPLATE REPRESENTATIVE

A This portion must be logged online and must be completed each time you submit a sample. More detail provided = A more accurate and detailed analysis of your component

B Component registration only needs to be completed once, usually the first time you submit a sample for each component.

C Attach one barcode to the sample jar and retain the other for your records. If you logged your sample online, the barcode will contain all required sample information needed for processing.

D Place the Edmonton, AB address label on the (black) mailer bottle and send your package off to our lab. Remember to always use a trackable shipping service when sending us samples!

LUBRICATION IS THE LIFE BLOOD
OF THE EQUIPMENT IN YOUR PLANT

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR SAMPLE

FILL, LABEL, PACK, AND SHIP

REMOVE SAMPLE BOTTLE FROM MAIL BOTTLE

PROPERLY TAKE A REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE

PLACE BARCODE STICKER ON THE  SAMPLE BOTTLE

PLACE ADRESS STICKER ON MAILER BOTTLE

A COMMON MISTAKE IS THINKING THAT 
SAMPLING METHOD & PROCEDURE WILL NOT AFFECT YOUR LAB RESULTS

WE’RE HERE TO DISCUSS OIL ANALYSIS IN MORE DEPTH WITH YOU

YOUR WESTERN CANADIAN LUBRIPLATE REPRESENTATIVES ARE HERE TO FOR YOU

WHY IS IT CALLED A
REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE?

If you take your sample from:
1. A dirty port
2. You don’t flush your lines
3. You introduce contaminants from
the surrounding area

Is the sample still
A Good Representation
of the oil in the component
Which you want to analyze?

THE VARIOUS
SAMPLING METHODS

Want to dicuss:
Drain Valve/Plug Method
vs
Drop Tube Method
vs
MiniMess Method

Or how about the appropriate
volume to flush before sampling

THE VARIOUS LOCATIONS
TO PULL A SAMPLE FROM

The location on your
component or system will
provide you with different data

Do you want an analysis on
the service life of your oil
or the acceleration of wear
for you components

Primary vs Secondary locations

WHAT ARE SOME
COMMON GOALS?

Defining your goals ahead of time
will determine the location
you pull a sample from
as well as other factors

Knowing what your goals are
means you’ll be able to gather
useful data which can help build
A solid Lubrication Program

LUBRIPLATE MAKES IT EASY FOR YOU TO MONITOR THE CONDITION OF YOUR ASSETS
WITH THEIR NO-CHARGE OIL ANALYSIS PROGRAM!