The above video covers how to correctly take a representative oil sample, correctly label and package the sample, fill out the paperwork or submit the sample information online and properly ship the sample to the fluid analysis laboratory.
(If you prefer reading instead of watching the video, please follow the script below.)
4. Sample Submission
The Oil analysis programme always starts with the understanding of the machine reliability. In other words, it provides a valuable insight in your oil lubricated equipment. The programme includes:
Not all equipment need to be part of the oil analysis programme. Focus on the critical equipment (f.i. because of high capital cost, high repair expenses, many failure problems etc.). Before taking samples you should first take a good baseline of the current oil condition of the equipment, failure rates and costs.
The last steps before taking oil samples are:
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Push and pull the vacuum plunger and pump until sample bottle is 3/4 full or to the fill line.
Step 5
Unscrew the sample bottle and seal it tightly with the lid.
Step 8
Place the corresponding label up to the sample bottle.
Once you have filled out or submitted your sample information online, it's time to ship your sample to the laboratory. If a hard or soft mailer was provided with the sample jar, place the jar inside and close it securely. The sample can be shipped in that container or protected further by placing it inside a box.
Common shipping carriers that deliver packages to the testing laboratories are f.i. DHL, FedEx, UPS, independent carriers. To receive your results back in a timely manner, use services that can track the location of your package, so you are able to track your sample if shipping errors occur.
Choosing the right reporting option for your program is an important step. We provide multiple formats,
Reporting Options:
• You either fill out a paper form, include it in the envelope and send it together with the sample to the lab location.
• The 2nd way, use the Horizon app.
• The 3rd option is to log in on www.eoilreport.com and fill out the sample info.
Have results posted on web to allow access for multiple users to go on-line and view results and data 24 hours a day.
Using the mobile app allows you to stand right next to your equipment and enter fluid time, mileage and other information directly into HORIZON®. This eliminates the need for paper submissions and the inevitable errors that come with it.
To use the Horizon-app you should first download it from the app store - "Horizon Fluid Analysis Results".
