Does QSA replace the traditional used oil analysis programs?
No, not at all. QSA combined with a solid oil analysis program will broaden the spectrum of information that the users can utilize to make the most informed decisions from their analytical test programs. QSA focuses on lubricant properties that traditional oil analysis testing methodologies do not. QSA addresses sludge and varnish build-up. Proper routine oil analysis addresses component wear, sources of contamination and changes in the physical properties of the lubricant. Both are important players in the fight for increased equipment reliability. 5) How is the information reported? Each client receives a customized report that includes the VPR, a severity scale that depicts where the result lies between normal and critical, a digital image of the separated contaminants, and a written interpretation of the laboratory results. For a first time sampler, the easy-to-understand severity scale allows the user to quickly determine their risk for developing varnish related problems. We also
