The problem. The work.
The result.
Explore how oil treatment and machinery reliability problems were addressed, with the measurements and project roles behind each case.
Motor and pump faultsSeparating motor and pump faults on a critical pump set
Warnings on both units led to two diagnoses. Lubrication brought the motor back to normal, and the removed pump bearing confirmed inner-ring damage.
Alignment and vibrationLower paper-mill vibration after alignment and tightening
Temporary monitoring identified misalignment and structural looseness. Alignment and bolt tightening were followed by a lower vibration reading.
Pump cavitationTracing a deep-well pump warning to cavitation
A cavitation warning led to pump dismantling and confirmation of blade pitting. MCM warnings stopped after maintenance.
Marine camshaft oil filtrationCleaner oil for a marine engine's camshaft system
A tanker operator added offline filtration to its camshaft oil system. Three successive samples showed lower particle counts in every reported size band.
Governor-valve reliabilityRestoring governor-valve response without stopping production
A sticking governor valve repeatedly tripped a fertilizer compressor train. In-service DECON™ treatment restored response and reduced varnish potential.
Turbine oil life extensionKeeping refinery turbine oil in service
Low antioxidants and rising varnish potential threatened an oil change. DECON™ AO restored the antioxidant reserve while the refinery kept operating.
Forging press performanceRestoring forging press speed and productivity
Deposits slowed a hydraulic radial forging press. Treating the in-service oil restored ram speed and valve movement, with an 8% productivity increase.
Injection moulding reliabilityFaster start-ups and cooler oil in injection moulding
Varnish was seizing servo valves and blocking heat transfer. In-service oil treatment restored start-ups, cooled the reservoir and recovered production time.
Hydraulic press valve stickingStopping valve sticking on automotive presses
Deposit treatment and oil testing stopped recurring valve sticking on automotive steel presses.
Turbine oil life extensionTurbine oil kept in service for over a decade
Varnish control, antioxidant replenishment and routine testing kept a power utility’s turbine oil in service for over a decade.
Compressor trip recoveryStopping offshore compressor trips within hours
Varnish deposits were driving bearing temperatures up and interrupting compressor operation. In-service treatment restored stable running.
Turbine oil life extensionKeeping offshore turbine oil in service
An offshore operator retained the existing turbine oil, followed its condition through quarterly testing and approved continued DECON™ use across the platform’s turbines.
Gearbox manufacturingFiltering gearbox oil before a tunnel-boring machine enters service
A manufacturer needed to handle contaminated ISO VG 320 oil in cool warehouse conditions. A mobile system combined magnetic separation, a suitable pump and fine filtration.
Gearbox oil cleanupWind-turbine gearbox oil cleanup
A flush and refill left fresh oil visibly dirty within 19 days. Offline filtration then reduced visible contamination over 51 days.
Particle-count accuracyReliable particle counts in aerated gearbox oil
A gearbox test bench needed reliable cleanliness readings in bubbly oil. An integrated OilWear S sensor separated bubbles from the particle count.
Compressor varnish treatmentCompressor varnish treatment ahead of shutdown
High compressor bearing temperatures threatened the maintenance plan. Targeted treatment reduced varnish potential while the existing oil remained in service.
Workshop oil recoveryHydraulic oil recovery. Built into machine servicing.
A modified DFC-3000 brought collection, filtration and refilling into one portable system for a construction-machinery service customer.
Hydraulic oil cleanupCleaner hydraulic oil. The same 900 litres.
Particle and water contamination in Commonwealth Steel's hydraulic oil. A documented HIPPO filtration case.
Heat-transfer efficiencyLess fuel. More consistent process heat.
Heat-transfer oil treatment restored thermal balance at an asphalt plant. The 2024 partner paper reports operating benefits after more than six months.