Forestry & Timber
Logging or timber harvesting places immense strain on forestry equipment, demanding consistent maintenance to prevent costly downtime. Tribology-informed Predictive Maintenance Programs (PMP) are essential for optimizing reliability and efficiency in these rugged environments.
Services Provided
Engine oil testing is a key component of a Predictive Maintenance Program (PMP) for lumber companies and forestry equipment owners.
Particulate contamination is the leading cause of machinery failure. Uncontaminated hydraulic fluid will ensure continuous operation and help to avoid schedule interruptions
Diesel fuel testing is critical for ensuring quality control, specification validation and regulatory compliance.
The condition of an engine is largely determined by the cleanliness of the engine oil in the crankcase, however another critical characteristic for engine operation is associated with the engine coolant
Manual and automatic transmission fluids are affected by thermal conditions, gear loads and operating variables.
Moisture, corrosion and oxidation are common contaminants that will affect the functionality of brake fluid and braking systems.