Lubricants & Coolants
When it comes to in-service analyzers, like most things, when they run smoothly, everybody wins. That’s why we’ve created simple and reliable analytical solutions for lubricants and coolants. From instruments and accessories to software, service and support – all help you minimize downtime and maximize lab efficiency.
For more than 60 years, PerkinElmer has provided robust, easy-to-use solutions. And that promise continues. Whether you’re researching and developing tribology innovations, analyzing physical characteristics or chemical profile, detecting wear and contaminants, or testing for fluid additives; our trusted solutions help you to increase your laboratory throughput and accelerate results for your customers. The various testing solutions in use are atomic spectroscopy (ICP-OES), infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), UV/Vis spectroscopy (UV/Vis) gas chromatography (GC) as well as automation options.
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Lubricants

Analysis of Oil Additives Following ASTM D4951 with the Avio 220 Max ICP-OES
When blending base oils and additives for use as lubricants, it is important to know and control the concentrations of certain elements for optimal performance ...
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A Novel Approach to Analysis of In-Service Lubricants for Particle Size/Count and Metal Content
Particle counting is becoming a more routine tool for lubricant condition monitoring and maintenance programs to better identify particles of certain sizes and ...
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Industrial Equipment Failure Analysis Using FT-IR Microscopic Techniques
Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) Spectroscopy is used routinely in the analysis of both new and in-service lubricants to determine chemical attributes such as ...
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Determination of DBPC and DBP in Transformer Insulating Oil According to ASTM D2668 and IEC 60666
Transformer insulating oil is often exposed to high temperatures due to the high voltage electrical applications for which it is commonly used. As a result, ins ...

Raising the bar in FT-IR: Getting the most out of On-site Oil Condition Monitoring
Oil inevitably degrades with use and is exposed to various sources of contamination. The benefits of oil condition monitoring can be further increased by comple ...
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CAT Dealer Improves Workflow Thanks to PerkinElmer’s LPC 500 Liquid Particle Counter
Read this case study to learn how a Caterpillar dealer, with 39 years of experience in the lubricants industry, improved test result accuracy and increased turn ...
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Lubricant Testing Solutions Interactive Brochure
Increasing demands for efficiency, productivity, data quality, and profitability pose ongoing challenges for lubricant testing labs, like yours. Whether you nee ...
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Analysis of In-Service Oils Following ASTM D5185 with the Avio 550 Max ICP-OES
Globally, heavy machinery is used in construction, mining, and a variety of other areas. As the scale of the operations increase, the size, complexity, and cost ...
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This short animated video walks you through lubricant testing challenges and analytical testing solutions
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Coolant Chemistry Analysis
From sample preparation to results, you need reliable and versatile systems to perform your in-service testing of coolant properties. Get fast and accurate data ...
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Wear & Additive Metals
Lubricant Additive Analysis Hydraulics, transmission fluid, and gear and engine oils are all key components for keeping heavy machinery up and running smoothly. ...
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Particle Count & Elemental Analysis
In-service oil and lubricant testing labs, like yours, are challenged with fast turnaround and analytical accuracy, while at the same time controlling operating ...
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Lubricant Chemistry
Analyzing lubricants, like hydraulics, transmission fluid, and gear and engine oils, is paramount in making sure they meet safety and quality standards. As lead ...
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Contamination Testing
Contamination Testing and Analysis for Lubricating Oils Monitoring oil condition for contamination's such as soot, water, glycol, unburned fuel, chemical degrad ...
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Analytical Layout of an In-Service Fluids Testing Lab
This infographic details how an analytical laboratory might be laid out for optimal performance of in-service fluids testing.
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