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Widely regarded as the single most important advanced test for oil analysis, it is undeniable that a wide array of historical and potential problems can quickly be determined by monitoring the
number and size-distribution of wear particles and contaminants in a used oil sample.
Fluid cleanliness is critical to a lubricating system’s success. When setting goals for keeping your industrial fluids clean,
routine particle counting is a crucial step in achieving the cleanest fluid possible.
The ISO (International Organization for Standardization) particle count determines size ranges and concentrations of solid particulate
found in industrial fluids. Fluid Life reports the ISO Code cleanliness in the latest >4/6/14 micron format.
A particle count can be an early indicator of an array of potential problems that may exist
and so is often an essential part of a proactive extra testing program. Detailed scale photographs are
available which can assist the maintenance expert in determining the nature and quantity of particulate matter
within the system.
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