Oil Testing Kit Oil Patch Testing

Kit content-suitcase/bag, vacuum pump. With non-collapsible hose, conical flask, funnel, sintered glass membrane holder, clamp holder,500ml benzene bottle spare plastic bottle,0.8micron membrane filter paper 47 mm (100 pcs), forceps for handling membrane paper. Instructions card.

Oil Testing Kit-(Oil patch Testing) is an onsite tool to determine quality and changes in oil conditions.

Oil Patch Testing Kit is an oil analysis equipment. Now a days, oil analysis is not just important for the oil and lubricant industry, but also used in other industries like automotive, aerospace, energy supply etc. Previous studies shows that nearly 80% of all machine failures are related to oil contamination.

This is like an engineer’s stethoscope that checks the pulse of the machine by visually analyzing the condition of machine oil.

A comparison chart with standard NAS/ISO levels gives a good approximation of oil cleanliness level.

You can minimize your downtime and maximize your uptime with oil contamination control.

Oil Testing Kit Oil patch Testing Procedure

This kit enables the determination of the oil cleanliness level before and after its filtration. The contamination level can be clearly seen from the color of the oil patch created on the sub-micronic membrane produced by passing the oil through the membrane.
Oil Testing Kit Oil patch Testing test-steps:

Clean glass/assembly with Benzene.
Assemble the glass / Assembly over Filtering Flask
Take 30 ml of Oil sample in graduated glass tube
Add 30 ml Benzene in oil and stir for dilution
Pore this diluted oil in the glass assembly
Switch on the vacuum pump and wait for few seconds till the total quantity of oil sample passes through the membrane filter
Switch off the vacuum pump
Pick the membrane filter by using the picker only
Paste this membrane (Patch) on test report using transparent tape
Thus one patch of the oil sample is obtained. The number of patches to be obtained will depend upon the contamination level of the oil/rate of filtration.
In order to determine the cleanliness of the oil, the color of the patches is compared. The patch at the beginning of the cleaning cycle will be brownish-yellow and tends to get lighter in subsequent patches. The oil is totally cleaned when you get the patch almost as same as the original membrane color filter color.
The comparison of the patches can be done with naked eyes. To know the maximum size of the particle/contaminant, the patch can be observed under a Microscope.

Checking the moisture content of the oil

Moisture/Bubbling Test Crackle test
Take about 10 cc oil sample(moisture tester with a spoon) and heat it. The presence of water or moisture is indicated by the cracking sound of water bubbles in the sample.

ADVANTAGES OIL TESTING KIT (OIL PATCH TESTING)

Oil testing kits include their ability to quickly and accurately evaluate the quality of oil, their portability, and their ability to be used in a variety of settings. They can also help to identify potential problems with oil, such as contamination or degradation, that may lead to equipment failure or other issues.

DISADVANTAGES

Disadvantages include the need for skilled personnel to operate and interpret the results of the tests, and the cost of the equipment and the associated consumables. Additionally, oil testing kits may not be able to detect certain types of contamination or other issues with the oil.

TERMS OF MAINTENANCE

In terms of maintenance, oil testing kits require regular calibration and cleaning to ensure accurate results. It’s important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for maintaining and calibrating the equipment. Additionally, it’s important to properly store the equipment and the consumables to avoid damage or contamination.

It is also important to note that oil testing kits should be used with appropriate safety measures in place. The equipment should be handled with care to prevent accidents or injuries, and all necessary precautions should be taken when working with flammable liquids such as oil.

Item Description	Qty.
Glass Funnel	1
Glass Porous Base	1
Metal Clamp	1
0.8 Micron Membrane Filter Paper	1Box(100Nos.)
Filtering Flask	1
Filtering Assembly	1
Vacuum Pump	1
Moisture Tester with Spoon	1
Measuring cylinder	1

The tests included in an oil testing kit can vary depending on the specific application and the types of oil being tested. Some common tests that may be included are:

Viscosity test, which measures the thickness of the oil and its ability to flow.
Acidity test, which measures the level of acidity in the oil.
Flash point test, which measures the temperature at which the oil will ignite.
Pour point test, which measures the lowest temperature at which the oil will flow.
Water content test, which measures the amount of water present in the oil.
Solids content test, which measures the amount of particulate matter present in the oil.