Comparison: Wear Debris Analysis Technologies

Large particle analysis is a critical element of an effective oil analysis and condition monitoring program.

ICP/AE spectrometers have a well-known lack of sensitivity to particles greater than approximately 5-10 microns. Particles >10um are effectively invisible to a spectrometry based oil analysis program.

These large particles (>10um) provide critical information about machine health, component wear and contamination and are often considered an early warning of abnormal wear, bearing fatigue and transmission failure.

Comparison of Technologies

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Additional Resources

• SEM-EDS Large Particle Analysis: Page
• Whitepaper: SEM-EDS
• Analytical Ferrography: Overview