In order to properly maintain and ensure the proper function of many types of machinery, it is crucial to analyze additives or wear metals in lubricating oils and the contaminants in fuel. There are ...

Here, the RADIAN ASAP System was utilized for the fast analysis of lubricant oil, with little sample preparation needed and the deployment of a thermal gradient to help deconvolute the complex sample.

When one deepwater operator was having quality control issues, Clariant developed a means of providing more quantitative answers about inhibitor chemistries. “We devised an advancement of the ...

Oil additives play an essential role in maintaining car engine health. They provide additional lubrication, protect against wear and tear, and help remove impurities and build-up from your engine.

As additive manufacturing (AM) parts become more complex, so does the testing. To accommodate the testing of AM metal parts, Plastometrex uses profilometry-based indentation plastometry (PIP). PIP can ...

Q: I have a couple of friends: one swears by oil additives – especially the brand Lucas – and another claims an oil additive ruined his truck engine. What is your take on oil additives? A: Some oil ...