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As a premier independent testing laboratory, we are at the forefront of revolutionizing lubricant testing and tribology across diverse industries. With a global reputation for excellence, we specialize in testing high-performance turbine lubricants, hydraulic fluids, heat transfer fluids, military-grade lubricants, greases, and various other lubricants critical to aerospace, industrial applications, and military specifications.
Our expertise supports R&D and quality control for base oil, additive, and lubricant manufacturers. We collaborate with turbine engine manufacturers, exploring lubricant interactions with new materials. Our services extend to CCGT power plants, airlines, airframe manufacturers, and various industrial clients concerned about turbine lubricant quality. We offer a diverse range of tests for turbine oils, catering to different applications, from full specification certification to in-service monitoring and single parameter testing.
We conduct quality testing on a wide variety of hydraulic fluids, including both aviation and industrial types, catering to fluid and lubricant manufacturers, equipment makers, the US military, and heavy equipment users. Our tests cover a comprehensive range of hydraulic fluid properties crucial for R&D and manufacturing quality programs, such as flammability, viscosity, wear, foaming, corrosion prevention, oxidation, thermal stability, and rubber seal compatibility. Testing hydraulic fluid can help pinpoint contamination.
We offer a comprehensive range of quality and conformance tests for both heat transfer fluid manufacturers. These fluids are crucial for heating process equipment, such as in plastics molding. Selecting the right fluid depends on the system’s operating temperature range. We conduct various tests, including ASTM D6743 for thermal stability at temperatures exceeding 450°C. We also test viscosity and density at temperatures up to 350°C and true vapor pressure at temperatures up to 380°C. Reach out to us today to get started!
Our laboratory in Arlington, Texas regularly performs an expansive range of tests related to military specifications. This includes testing lubricants, hydraulic oils, corrosion inhibitors, grease, aviation jet fuel, and many other fluids. Due to our wide range of capabilities, we are one of the best equipped laboratories in the world for testing to military specification for lubricants and other hydrocarbon matrices. We offer customized and tailored testing to fit your desired specifications. Reach out to SPL today to discuss your specific needs.
Our highly specialized laboratories conduct comprehensive testing on various lubricating greases. We serve a wide range of manufacturers in aviation, industry, and grease production. Greases, used for hard-to-reach bearings and corrosion prevention, come in a diverse range of grades and chemistries. We test water-resistant, low-temperature, gear, anti-corrosion, and extreme pressure greases, including ‘food-grade’ options. For specific needs not listed, contact us; we continuously expand capabilities and collaborate with a wide network of labs.
Lubricants vary widely in characteristics based on applications, with common specifications including low temperature stability, viscosity, lubricity, corrosion protection, oxidation resistance, high-temperature stability, and compatibility with elastomer seal materials. Our extensive experience allows us to test nearly any lubricant type, even without an existing specification. While we routinely perform a wide range of tests and specify them on our site, we can also conduct tests according to specialized lubricant specifications.
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