Ferrography involves separation of solid particles from the oils and examine them under a microscope for checking the characteristics like particle size, composition, concentration, morphology and surface condition of ferrous as well as non-ferrous wear particles. The total number of particles in unit volume of oil sample is assumed as Wear Particle Concentration (WPC). It is always better to monitor the particles being generated within the oil which gets mixed up from the machine components or environment. It helps to detect the critical stage which may lead to component failure.
Spectro provide services for Ferrography testing of oils which are used in machines and equipments. It enhances the life of equipments by providing an early warning related to failure or damage. These days, Analytical Ferrography has become one of the most powerful techniques to analyze various oil samples. Although the test protocols are lengthy and demands skilled personnel, yet the technique gives excellent return. This technique provides examination at micro level and analyzing the debris present in lubricating oils. These particles may be metallic or non-metallic in nature. By employing Ferrographic Technology, we can extract, classify and visualize the size, shape and number of particles present.
This technique can also be called as Wear Particle Analysis, Wear Debris Analysis or Machine Condition Monitoring. It comprise of both, qualitative as well as quantitative studies.
After the complete analysis of oil sample, we provide a comprehensive diagnosis report by an email along with a hard copy. It includes a complete interpretation and colored picture of wear particles taken from microscope.
Our Machine Condition Monitoring (MCM) Testing services helps our customers with valuable engines and related machines for minimizing downtime and repair the problems caused by lubricants.
Oil or wear particle analysis is a combination of spectrometric, ferrographic and filter analysis which is used to detect the abnormalities in various Aviation systems, before the wear or debris causes any serious damage. It indicates when the components are near to failure which provides time to plan the maintenance. The case of flight shutdowns which occur because of failed critical components can be avoided by Wear Check Analysis. It points out the wear signatures of rolling element bearings, transmission systems, gears and other components. It helps avoiding installation errors and frequent failures. This technique makes use of the morphology of wear particles for diagnosing specific wear modes and reduces he cost of equipment components which in turn enhances the aircraft’s reliability.