5/6/2013

One of the disadvantages of oil sampling is the margin of error that can occur during the sampling process.  There are several sources of sampling errors*, including:

•        Leaving sample bottles open too long

•        Using previously contaminated bottles

•        Failure to properly flush sampling ports and lines

Be sure to follow oil sampling instructions precisely to secure the most accurate reading. The wrong oil sample can lead you to use the wrong filtration for your machinery.  Quality Filtration can help you with all these opportunities.

*Sampling errors can present higher contamination readings than actual.

There is an old saying, “the proof is in the Pudding.”  What does this mean?  This is an old proverb that has joined the microwave generation!  It has been clipped down from the original phrase which was: ‘The proof of the eating is in the eating.”  It means that the true value or quality of something can only be judged when it’s put to use or in this case, tried and tested.  The meaning is often summed up as: “Results are what counts…it’s not how you start, but how you finish.”

For years hydraulic users have known that the number one cause of hydraulic component failure is contamination.  It has been reported that anywhere from 75%-90% of failures are related to contamination.  It has also been proven that 85% of those failures can be solved with proper filtration.

QMedia offers superior protection from contaminants that can cause costly component failures.  Its microglass fibers are smaller in diameter than those in typical cellulose media to provide much lower restriction.  QMedia also has greater efficiency and higher capacity.  You can always rely on QMedia to protect your valuable equipment from contamination.