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News Release from: A2 Technologies | Subject: Spectrometer
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 07 June 2007
FT-IR spectrometer for real-time oil
analysis
A2 Technologies has announced a portable Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectrometer for obtaining real-time information about the condition of lubricating fluids in the field.
A2 Technologies, the manufacturer of portable Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectrometers has announced Real-time Oil Analysis and Reporting (ROARTM) for its portable Mobility FT-IR spectrometer series The combination of A2 Technologies' ROAR software and the diamond-based oil sample measurement Mobility FT-IR spectrometers, allows users of mining equipment, fleet trucking, earth moving equipment and power stations to get accurate real-time information about the condition of lubricating fluids directly, in the field
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 28 Apr 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Portable, rugged FT-IR spectrometers
A2 Technologies has introduced the portable, rugged Mobility Series of Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectrometers designed for use in the field.
Traditionally, virtually all analytical testing is carried out by taking lubricant fluids from the machinery and sending them to a commercial laboratory for testing, thus resulting in the analysis of samples being carried out hours or even days later.
During this testing period, it is possible for additional oil breakdown to occur, potentially causing increased wear on expensive equipment.
These lubricating fluids can be chemically complex and very expensive so, as the efficiency of the fluid changes with use, it is important for users to know whether to replace or to recharge them.
This prevents malfunction and wear but also ensures an increase in lifetime of the fluids.
Featuring A2 Technologies' innovative ROAR capability, the novel spectrometers inform users of the types of samples being analysed, the results, any trends of the analyses, as well as a comparison on earlier analysis.
The report is also capable of distinguishing and recommending steps to take following the analysis.
ROAR is a great advance in the proactive maintenance approach of high value machinery, addressing problems before they occur.
In addition, by analysing the samples in real-time, the wear on machinery caused by oil breakdown is held to a minimum.
By tracking key indicators, such as the levels of water, soot, glycol, oxidation, sulfation oxidation and nitration in real-time, users are able to ascertain the condition of lubricating fluids, on-the-spot.
This provides users with a real insight into the status of the oil sample and identifies machinery requiring monitoring more frequently, thus reducing the amount of wear on the machinery.
In addition, this solution provides users with the necessary information to know when they need replacing or refreshing.
This significantly reduces downtime and results in increased efficiency, reducing costs. Request a free brochure from A2 Technologies ...
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