by Greg Livingstone, Parker Johnson | Nov 13, 2026 | Articles, Current Issue, Lubricant Analysis, Lubricants, Recommended
Imagine two turbine oils that came off the same accelerated aging protocol. They used the same rig, temperature, catalysts and air flow. We then ran both through Membrane Patch Colorimetry, and the results were so close that any laboratory would call them...
by Jorge Alarcon | Nov 13, 2026 | Articles, Automotive, Current Issue, Gearboxes, Lubricant Analysis
Electric transport is changing how we design vehicles, transmissions and lubrication systems. The global electric vehicle market has grown steadily in recent years. In 2024, sales of electric cars topped 17 million units, about 25% more than in 2023. Then, in...
by Bryan Debshaw | Nov 13, 2026 | Articles, Current Issue, Lubricant Analysis, Lubricants
A new or rebuilt gearbox sends back a high iron result. Often, someone labels it break-in wear and waits for the next sample. That habit can be costly. In continuous-process plants, debris may keep circling through loaded contacts. On the other hand, an...
by Lisa Williams | Nov 13, 2026 | Articles, Current Issue, Industry News, Lubricant Analysis
The ASTM D02.CS96 Subcommittee for In-Service Lubricant Testing brings together people from many parts of the industry. Its members come from oil analysis labs, instrument makers, service providers, OEMs and end users. Together, they advance standards for...
