Sunday, 28 October 2012

Ensuring Whole Control Of Machinery With TAN Testing Kits

By Alberto J. Thrush


The point of a TAN testing kit is to check measured samples of oil for acidic changes. The benefits of doing this are numerous, and help decide whether the machinery is at risk of failure or damage. Performing this kind of test is important to a business that values its uptime or has an obligation to provide service round the clock. In the past, samples would need to be sent off to be analyzed for their Total Acid Number, but there are now kits that allow for this to be done on site.

Unlike the restricted options a decade ago, TAN testing can now be done easily and quickly from the location of the gear. In a similar style to viscosity testing, an oil sample is simply removed from the outlet on the machine and run through a testing system. The result will be displayed as a number which will create the TAN value. This simplified data is better to use in reporting purposes, as well as making it easier to spot a problem and act on it before it gets any worse.

Lubrication may contain some naturally-occurring acidity, but too much can disintegrate metals within engines, turbines and motors. This may only cause minor damage in some cases, but in the worst situations it can be an expensive repair task or even a replacement. If there is permanent harm to the part, this can have a negative effect on the budget. Some industries cannot afford to have downtime for maintenance, and so TAN testing is crucial.

TAN testing kits can be found online fairly easily. Even for those who are not yet at a buying stage, web pages can be a good source of information about the system. For those who have very exact requests and requirements, the internet provides a good platform for asking about them. It may also give a company the opportunity to find out additional best practices for their equipment and maintenance schedules.

As well as TAN there are several other things that can be checked for with machinery. Depending on the type and size of the equipment, the machinery being used and the budget of the company, there are options that can help. Manufacturers of testing labs might be able to send companies in the right direction for suitable test schedules. With the right monitoring hardware a company can ensure a longer life for their equipment and a better return on their money.




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