Lab Advisor Alert - Trend analysis of used oil
Oil analysis packages for automotive and industrial oils
Alert is a fast, easily accessible analysis solution that is available ready-packaged for most needs within industry, marine, automotive and offshore sectors. Alert is part of a planned maintenance and a trend analysis can also be done based on the results, where the optimum oil change interval is predicted.
We perform all analyses required in order to determine the condition of the oil and the machine and you can access your analysis report and trend data online.
Different packages for different needs
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About the process - order - register sample - take samlpe - send sample - online report
Engine oils and Gas engine oils
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Available packages
Lab Advisor Alert is available in three different packages, a single bottle for just one sample or in boxes with 10 or 20 sample bottles. For trend analysis we recommend the multi bottle boxes.
| Article | Article no. |
|---|---|
| Box of 20 sample bottles | 123456789 |
| Box of 10 sample bottles | 123456789 |
| One single sample bottle | 123456789 |
| Pump for sampling | 123456789 |
| Hose | 123456789 |
Order Lab Advisor Alert easily together with your other oil products via your sales contact or by contacting customer service by phone +46 775 59 59 59 or e-mail fse-order@fuchs.com.
Engine oils and Gas engine oils
List of analysis
| Analysis | Method | Description | Engine | Gas engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Number, TAN | IP 177/ASTM D 664 | Specifies the concentration of acidic contaminants in the oil, which shows if the oil is oxidised or contaminated. | x | |
| Base number, TBN | IP 276/ASTM D 2896 | The concentration of alkaline contaminants in the oil, which can neutralise acidic products of combustion. | x | x |
| Chlorine ICP | ASTM D 5185 | Gives the chlorine content. | x | |
| Dispersancy | Blotter spot | Gives the capacity of an engine oil to keep soot particles floating, so they can be separated from the oil when it passes through the oil filter. | x | x |
| Elemental Analysis, ICP | ASTM D 5185 | Specifies the oil's content of metals from wear, contaminants and additives. | x | x |
| Flashpoint | Hot plate | This test shows whether the oil's flashpoint is higher or lower than expected. | x | |
| Fuel | GC | Gives the fuel content in the oil. | x | |
| Glycol content | IR + Na | Gives the glycol content in the oil, which can indicate coolant leakage. | x | x |
| IpH | IP 177/ASTM D 664 | Initial pH. | x | |
| Kinematic Viscosity at 100 °C | Houillon | The oil's viscosity or thickness at 100 °C. | x | x |
| Kinematic Viscosity at 40 °C | Houillon | The oil's viscosity or thickness at 40 °C. | x | x |
| Nitration | IR | The test shows the oil's degree of degradation or contamination as a result of the reaction with air. | x | x |
| Oil Condition Index, OCI | In-house | This test gives a measure of the oil's degree of contamination with respect to soot, water and metals. | x | x |
| Oxidation | IR | The test shows the oil's degree of oxidation, degradation or contamination as a result of the reaction with air. | x | x |
| Soot | IR, DIN 51452 | Gives the soot content in the oil. | x | x |
| Water content | Crackle/carbide | Specifies the oil's water content. | x | x |
Tips on how to take a representative sample
- The oil sample should be representative for the system. If possible, take the sample from the pressure side of a main pipe.
- Ideally, the oil should be in circulation at normal operating temperature and normal oil level. Otherwise, take the sample immediately after shutdown.
- Make sure that the sampling point is clean. Let a small amount of oil drain out to rinse the tap.
- Fill the sample bottle once and then pour the oil out again – this is to rinse the bottle. Fill the sample bottle again and screw the lid tightly on.
- If a suction pump is needed for taking the sample, has to be used, fill from 2/3 of the oil level in the system, not from the bottom.
- For trend analysis, it is important that the oil sample is taken from the same place and in the same way every time.
Industrial oils and gears
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Available packages
Lab Advisor Alert is available in three different packages, a single bottle for just one sample or in boxes with 10 or 20 sample bottles. For trend analysis we recommend the multi bottle boxes.
| Article | Article no. |
|---|---|
| Box of 20 sample bottles | 123456789 |
| Box of 10 sample bottles | 123456789 |
| One single sample bottle | 123456789 |
| Pump for sampling | 123456789 |
| Hose | 123456789 |
Order Lab Advisor Alert easily together with your other oil products via your sales contact or by contacting customer service by phone +46 775 59 59 59 or e-mail fse-order@fuchs.com.
Industrial oils and gears
| Analysis | Method | Description | Industrial | Gears |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | In-house | A visual assessment of the oil's appearance. | x | x |
| Elemental Analysis, ICP | ASTM D 5185 | Specifies the oil's content of metals from wear, contaminants and additives. | x | x |
| Ferrous Debris | PQ | Gives the quantity of magnetic contaminants. | x | x |
| Kinematic Viscosity at 100 °C | Houillon | The oil's viscosity or thickness at 100 °C. | x | |
| Kinematic Viscosity at 40 °C | Houillon | The oil's viscosity or thickness at 40 °C. | x | x |
| Neutralisation number | IP 139/ASTM D 974 | Specifies the concentration of acidic contaminants in the oil, which shows if the oil is oxidised or contaminated. | x | x |
| Particle content | ISO 4406 | Reports a cleanliness code based on the number of solid particles. The limits for the test are set on the basis of general recommendations for machine hydraulics. | x | |
| Water content | ASTM D 6304 down to 100 ppm. | Specifies the oil's water content. | x | x |
Tips on how to take a representative sample
- The oil sample should be representative for the system. If possible, take the sample from the pressure side of a main pipe.
- Ideally, the oil should be in circulation at normal operating temperature and normal oil level. Otherwise, take the sample immediately after shutdown.
- Make sure that the sampling point is clean. Let a small amount of oil drain out to rinse the tap.
- Fill the sample bottle once and then pour the oil out again – this is to rinse the bottle. Fill the sample bottle again and screw the lid tightly on.
- If a suction pump is needed for taking the sample, has to be used, fill from 2/3 of the oil level in the system, not from the bottom.
- For trend analysis, it is important that the oil sample is taken from the same place and in the same way every time.
Grease
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Available packages
Lab Advisor Alert is available in three different packages, a single bottle for just one sample or in boxes with 10 or 20 sample bottles. For trend analysis we recommend the multi bottle boxes.
| Article | Article no. |
|---|---|
| Box of 20 sample bottles | 123456789 |
| Box of 10 sample bottles | 123456789 |
| One single sample bottle | 123456789 |
| Pump for sampling | 123456789 |
| Hose | 123456789 |
Order Lab Advisor Alert easily together with your other oil products via your sales contact or by contacting customer service by phone +46 775 59 59 59 or e-mail fse-order@fuchs.com.
Grease
| Analysis | Method | Description | Grease |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elemental Analysis, ICP | ASTM D 5185 | Specifies the oil's content of metals from wear, contaminants and additives. | x |
| Ferrous Debris | PQ | Gives the quantity of magnetic contaminants. | x |
| Water content | Crackle/carbide | Specifies the oil's water content. | x |
Tips on how to take a representative sample
- The oil sample should be representative for the system. If possible, take the sample from the pressure side of a main pipe.
- Ideally, the oil should be in circulation at normal operating temperature and normal oil level. Otherwise, take the sample immediately after shutdown.
- Make sure that the sampling point is clean. Let a small amount of oil drain out to rinse the tap.
- Fill the sample bottle once and then pour the oil out again – this is to rinse the bottle. Fill the sample bottle again and screw the lid tightly on.
- If a suction pump is needed for taking the sample, has to be used, fill from 2/3 of the oil level in the system, not from the bottom.
- For trend analysis, it is important that the oil sample is taken from the same place and in the same way every time.
Heat transfer fluids
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Available packages
Lab Advisor Alert is available in three different packages, a single bottle for just one sample or in boxes with 10 or 20 sample bottles. For trend analysis we recommend the multi bottle boxes.
| Article | Article no. |
|---|---|
| Box of 20 sample bottles | 123456789 |
| Box of 10 sample bottles | 123456789 |
| One single sample bottle | 123456789 |
| Pump for sampling | 123456789 |
| Hose | 123456789 |
Order Lab Advisor Alert easily together with your other oil products via your sales contact or by contacting customer service by phone +46 775 59 59 59 or e-mail fse-order@fuchs.com.
Heat transfer fluid
| Analysis | Method | Description | Heat transfer fluid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Number, TAN | IP 177/ASTM D 664 | Specifies the concentration of acidic contaminants in the oil, which shows if the oil is oxidised or contaminated. | x |
| Conradson Carbon Residue | ASTM D 189 | Gives the carbon residues remaining after the sample has been heated vigorously. | x |
| Elemental Analysis, ICP | ASTM D 5185 | Specifies the oil's content of metals from wear, contaminants and additives. | x |
| Flashpoint | Grabner | This test shows whether the oil's flashpoint is higher or lower than expected. | x |
| Kinematic Viscosity at 40 °C | Houillon | The oil's viscosity or thickness at 40 °C. | x |
Tips on how to take a representative sample
- The oil sample should be representative for the system. If possible, take the sample from the pressure side of a main pipe.
- Ideally, the oil should be in circulation at normal operating temperature and normal oil level. Otherwise, take the sample immediately after shutdown.
- Make sure that the sampling point is clean. Let a small amount of oil drain out to rinse the tap.
- Fill the sample bottle once and then pour the oil out again – this is to rinse the bottle. Fill the sample bottle again and screw the lid tightly on.
- If a suction pump is needed for taking the sample, has to be used, fill from 2/3 of the oil level in the system, not from the bottom.
- For trend analysis, it is important that the oil sample is taken from the same place and in the same way every time.
Coolants
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Available packages
Lab Advisor Alert is available in three different packages, a single bottle for just one sample or in boxes with 10 or 20 sample bottles. For trend analysis we recommend the multi bottle boxes.
| Article | Article no. |
|---|---|
| Box of 20 sample bottles | 123456789 |
| Box of 10 sample bottles | 123456789 |
| One single sample bottle | 123456789 |
| Pump for sampling | 123456789 |
| Hose | 123456789 |
Order Lab Advisor Alert easily together with your other oil products via your sales contact or by contacting customer service by phone +46 775 59 59 59 or e-mail fse-order@fuchs.com.
Coolants
| Analysis | Method | Description | Coolants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | In-house | A visual assessment of the oil's appearance. | x |
| Elemental Analysis, ICP | ASTM D 5185 | Specifies the oil's content of metals from wear, contaminants and additives. | x |
| Freezing point | Calculated by refractive index | The temperature at which a liquid changes state to the solid phase. | x |
| Glycol content, % | Calculated by refractive index | Gives the glycol content for coolants. | x |
| Particle content | ISO 4406 | Reports a cleanliness code based on the number of solid particles. The limits for the test are set on the basis of general recommendations for machine hydraulics. | x |
| pH | IP 177/ASTM D 664 | Gives the pH value, where 7 is neutral. | x |
| Refractive index | In-house | The refractive index gives the relationship between the speed of light in a vacuum compared with that in the sample, which is used to determine the glycol content in coolants. | x |
| Reserve alkalinity | ASTM D 1121 | Gives a measure of the coolant's resistance to corrosion. | x |
Tips on how to take a representative sample
- The oil sample should be representative for the system. If possible, take the sample from the pressure side of a main pipe.
- Ideally, the oil should be in circulation at normal operating temperature and normal oil level. Otherwise, take the sample immediately after shutdown.
- Make sure that the sampling point is clean. Let a small amount of oil drain out to rinse the tap.
- Fill the sample bottle once and then pour the oil out again – this is to rinse the bottle. Fill the sample bottle again and screw the lid tightly on.
- If a suction pump is needed for taking the sample, has to be used, fill from 2/3 of the oil level in the system, not from the bottom.
- For trend analysis, it is important that the oil sample is taken from the same place and in the same way every time.
Turbine oils
Within the scope of our service Lab Advisor Alert, we offer a complete analysis package for turbine oils. Alert Turbine Test is part of a systematic maintenance allowing you to quickly get an indication if something is not right in your system.
Available packages
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| Article | Article no. |
|---|---|
| Box of 3 sample bottles | 123456789 |
| Pump for sampling | 123456789 |
| Hose | 123456789 |
Order Lab Advisor Alert easily together with your other oil products via your sales contact or by contacting customer service by phone +46 775 59 59 59 or e-mail fse-order@fuchs.com.
Tubrine oils
| Analysis | Method | Turbine B |
|---|---|---|
| Air Release @ 50°C | ASTM D3427 | x |
| Appearance | In-house | x |
| Water Separation @ 54°C | ASTM D 1401 | x |
| Ferrous Debris by PQ Particle Quantifier | In-house | x |
| Foaming Characteristics @ 24° C (Seq I) | IP146 | x |
| ISO Particle Counting* | ISO 4406 | x |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 40 and 100°C* | ASTM D 7279 | x |
| Rotating Pressure Vessel Oxidation Test (RPVOT) | ASTM D 2272 | x |
| RULER | ASTM D6971 | x |
| Rust Prevention | IP135A | x |
| Neutralization number* | IP 139/ASTM D 974 | x |
| Varnish Potential by MPC | ASTM D 7843-12 | x |
| Water Content by Karl Fischer* | ASTM D 6304 | x |
| Wear Metals And Contamination Elements by ICP* | ASTM D5185 | x |
*Accredited to UKAS ISO 17025
Tips on how to take a representative sample
- The oil sample should be representative for the system. If possible, take the sample from the pressure side of a main pipe.
- Ideally, the oil should be in circulation at normal operating temperature and normal oil level. Otherwise, take the sample immediately after shutdown.
- Make sure that the sampling point is clean. Let a small amount of oil drain out to rinse the tap.
- Fill the sample bottle once and then pour the oil out again – this is to rinse the bottle. Fill the sample bottle again and screw the lid tightly on.
- If a suction pump is needed for taking the sample, has to be used, fill from 2/3 of the oil level in the system, not from the bottom.
- For trend analysis, it is important that the oil sample is taken from the same place and in the same way every time.
Wind Power Gear
Within the scope of our service Lab Advisor Alert, we offer a complete analysis package for wind power gear oils. Alert Wind Power Gear Test is part of a systematic maintenance allowing you to quickly get an indication if something is not right in your system.
Available packages
Lab Advisor Alert is available in three different packages, a single bottle for just one sample or in boxes with 10 or 20 sample bottles. For trend analysis we recommend the multi bottle boxes.
| Article | Article no. |
|---|---|
| Box of 20 sample bottles | 123456789 |
| Box of 10 sample bottles | 123456789 |
| One single sample bottle | 123456789 |
| Pump for sampling | 123456789 |
| Hose | 123456789 |
Order Lab Advisor Alert easily together with your other oil products via your sales contact or by contacting customer service by phone +46 775 59 59 59 or e-mail fse-order@fuchs.com.
List of analysis - Wind power gear
| Analysis | Method | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | In-house | A visual assessment of the oil's appearance. |
| Elemental Analysis, ICP | ASTM D 5185 | Specifies the oil's content of metals from wear, contaminants and additives. |
| Ferrous Debris | PQ | Gives the quantity of magnetic contaminants. |
| Kinematic Viscosity at 100°C | Houillon | The oil's viscosity or thickness at 100°C. |
| Kinematic Viscosity at 40°C | Houillon | The oil's viscosity or thickness at 40°C. |
| Neutralisation number | IP 139/ASTM D 974 | Specifies the concentration of acidic contaminants in the oil, which shows if the oil is oxidised or contaminated. |
| Particle content | ISO 4406 | Reports a cleanliness code based on the number of solid particles. The limits for the test are set on the basis of general recommendations for machine hydraulics. |
| Water content | ASTM D 6304 down to 100 ppm | Specifies the oil's water content. |
Tips on how to take a representative sample
- The oil sample should be representative for the system. If possible, take the sample from the pressure side of a main pipe.
- Ideally, the oil should be in circulation at normal operating temperature and normal oil level. Otherwise, take the sample immediately after shutdown.
- Make sure that the sampling point is clean. Let a small amount of oil drain out to rinse the tap.
- Fill the sample bottle once and then pour the oil out again – this is to rinse the bottle. Fill the sample bottle again and screw the lid tightly on.
- If a suction pump is needed for taking the sample, has to be used, fill from 2/3 of the oil level in the system, not from the bottom.
- For trend analysis, it is important that the oil sample is taken from the same place and in the same way every time.
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