Oil Sampling Bottles

What’s Lurking in Your Lubricant?

Maybe it’s just a few specks of dust. Or a couple droplets of moisture. These sneaky undesirables can get into your lubricants and quickly compromise your assets.

Too Little Oil Sample Volume

Proper sampling procedures are the foundation of an effective oil analysis program. However, an important factor that is often overlooked, is the oil sample volume being submitted to the lab.

Collecting the Best Samples

Taking oil samples is commonly compared to getting your blood drawn before you see your doctor. Lubricant samples, like your blood, holds a great deal of information about the health condition of the lubricant itself but also the health of your equipment. Because this information is so critical, it is important to know the best way to take an oil sample and what tools to use. This article is intended to serve as an oil sampling guide for those getting started with oil sampling for analysis.