Fluid Analysis Services
Specialist Products
Hastings Deering understands sometimes a wider range of
options may be required to accommodate different needs.
Hastings Deering- Laboratory Services offers you the choice
of standard fluid analysis or specialist services to cater for
the astute Condition Monitoring Technician. All analysis
is completed at Hastings Deering in-house by trained and
qualified professionals.
Standard Oil Analysis - SOS3
The SOS3 offers you vital protection for your equipment; any
abnormal conditions are highlighted early to ensure corrective
action is applied before problems occur.
Number Testing - SOS3ANBN
If you’re looking to optimise your oil change intervals or
determine if your oil is lasting the distance, the SOS3ANBN will
be for you. This analysis offers all the testing of the SOS3 and
includes Total Acid Number and Total Base Number.
Premium Oil Analysis - SOS3PREM
Our premium reports offer the maintenance specialist all the
information required to make an informed decision on your
equipment. Comprehensive analysis in the Premium service includes
all testing of the SOS3ANBN and includes moisture content in ppm
(Karl Fisher), Additive Depletion and Wear Debris Analysis.
Wear Debris Analysis - SOS4
The Filtergram analysis is a specialist procedure used to monitor
your machines compartment condition. Microscopic examination
of sample debris determines particle identification, size and most
importantly, the wear mechanisms. A comprehensive report details
any abnormal conditions and is an excellent diagnostic tool.
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Coolant Analysis - SOS6
Monitoring the condition of your cooling system is critical in
modern equipment. Too often a failure could have been prevented
by simply carrying out scheduled coolant analysis. You can be
sure that with our comprehensive analysis, your equipment will
be in experienced hands.
Diesel Analysis - SOS8
Modern fuel system requirements dictate that the diesel we put
in our machines can play a major part in determining performance
and reliability of your investment. Full diesel analysis is available
to ensure costly repairs are avoided.
RULER Analysis - SOS13
Remaining Useful Life Evaluation Routine (RULER) is an analytical
tool to assist maintenance staff in determining the expected
remaining service life of fluids. By the use of Linear Sweep
Voltammetry, the content of the Antioxidants (Hindered phenols
and cyclic amines) are measured and reported as a percentage
(%) of remaining useful life.
Grease Analysis - SOS011
Incorrect grease selection can lead to costly downtime and
repairs. Analysis of the grease ensures the product is suitable
for application and in good condition. Contamination and wear
levels are easily identified and reported along with a photograph
of the debris and a wear severity graph to highlight compartment
condition.
Automotive Transmission with Glycol Test - SOS16
Many transmission failures or shuddering events occur due to
coolers allowing coolant to leak into transmissions. If you are
looking to identify Glycol or Water in transmissions this is the test
for you. This analysis includes all the testing of SOS3.
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Element SOS3 SOS3 SOS3 SOS6 SOS8 SOS011 SOS4 SOS013 SOS16 Element SOS3 SOS3 SOS3 SOS6 SOS8 SOS011 SOS4 SOS013 SOS16
ANBN PREM ANBN PREM
Copper X, 4 X X X X X X X Colour ASTM D1500 X 4 8
Iron X, 4 X X X X X X X Appearance ASTM D4176 X
Chromium X X X 1,5,6 X X API Gravity 4 X 4
Lead X X X X 1,5,6 X X Density g/10L@15°C Density g/10L@15oC X 4
Aluminium X, 4 X X X x X X X Total Hardness as CaCO3 X
Silicon X, 4 X X X X X X X Micro-organisms X 1,4
Tin X X X X 1,5,6 X X Additive depletion 1020-930/cm X X
Nickel X X X 1,5,6 X X Flash Point oCFlash Point °C 4 X 4
Sodium X, 4 X X X X X X X PCT >4 micron X X X x 4 X X
Potassium X X X X X X X PCT >6 micron X X X x 4 X X
Molybdenum X X X X 1,5,6 X X PCT >10 micron X X X 4 X X
Calcium X, 4 X X X X X X X PCT >14 micron X X X x 4 X X
Magnesium X, 4 X X X X X X X PCT >18 micron X X X 4 X X
Phosphorus X, 4 X X X X X X X PCT >21 micron X X X 4 X X
Zinc X, 4 X X X X X X X PCT >38 micron X X X x 4 X X
Titanium X X X 5,6 X X PCT >50 micron X X X x 4 X X
Antimony X X X 1,5,6 X X Conductivity X 1
Vanadium X X X X X X X H+ Concentration X 1
Boron X X X X 1,5,6 X X Precipitate X
Sulfur X X X X X X X Solution X
Sulfur % 4 X 4 Nitrite X
Silver X X X 5,6 X X Nitrate X
Manganese X X X 5,6 X X Glycolate X
Cadmium X X X 5,6 X X Coolant Odour X
Barium X X X 5,6 X X Chloride X
Viscosity @ 40°C X, 4 X X X 5 X X Olfactory X
Viscosity @ 100°C X X X X Appearance X
Fuel Dilution X X X X X Sulphate X
Water X X 6 % GLYCOL X
Water by Karl Fisher Coulometer X x 1,4,6 X X Particle Wear Factor % X
Soot (2) X X X X Particle Distribution % X
Oxidation (2) X X X X Particle Identification % X
Sulfation (2) X X X Scaled Primary Photograph X X
Nitration (2) X X X X Scaled Secondary Photograph X
PQ Index X, 4 X X X 4,6 X X Scaled Primary Photograph with Embedded ISO Code 5
Visible Dep. X, 4 X X X 4,6 X Filter Patch X 1,6
ISO 4406.2 X, 4 X X X 4 X X ISO Code (S.E.M) 7
Total Acid Number X X X Wear Severity Graph X 1,6
Total Base Number X X Pentane/ Toluene Insolubles 8
Temp 10% Distillation X Glycol X
Temp 50% Distillation X Hydroxyl group X
Temp 90% Distillation X Remaining Useful Life Analysis Routine X
Temp 95% Distillation X Lithium 6
Lubricity X Drop Point 6
Cetane Index X Cone Penetration 6
Refractive Index % Brix X 1 Consistency Number 6
Cloud Point (°C) x

NOTES 1. Emulsion samples 2. Unsubstracted FTIR 3. Not included with emulsion samples 4. Diesel samples 5. Oil sample only and will include SOS3 analysis 6. Grease samples 7. Diesel Engine Oils (requiring particle count) 8. Hydraulic oils