Refrigerant and compressor lubricant services are useful in equipment surveys, in preventive maintenance programs, and for system conversions to R134A refrigerants . Several help ensure warranty coverage. As lubricants begin to degrade from normal operations, other testing pinpoints specific conditions and remedies. Analysts also offers complete ASTM analysis of grease to monitor contamination levels, degradation characteristics, and wear rates. Analysts is one of a select few testing organizations capable of measuring elements in absolute values.
Any lab can measure relative values.
Absolute values provide a more definitive evaluation of wear rates and physical properties. Grease samples can be submitted on a one-time basis for evaluation of specific problems or routinely over time to monitor trends. Literally thousands of ASTM procedures can be performed for specific situations and analysis. Contact Analysts, Inc. for details. The file is 122 KB and contains two pages.