Oil analysis for more accurate predictive maintenance
Oil analysis enables technical teams and industrial operations to identify wear, contamination and changes in lubricant condition, supporting more confident maintenance decisions.
When preventive maintenance is no longer enough
Many operations still rely on:
What oil analysis reveals about equipment condition
Condition of the lubricant in use
Contamination by particles, water or other agents
Signs of internal wear
Oil
degradation
Trends in asset behaviour over time
How oil analysis strengthens predictive maintenance
Predictive maintenance relies on the ability to identify changes before they turn into failures, performance losses or operational disruptions. In this context, oil analysis serves as a valuable source of data, enabling more technical and reliable decision-making.
A technical foundation for more confident decisions
International standards
Consistent technical methodology
Clear, actionable reports
Specialist support
Analytical depth for demanding industrial environments
Types of oil analysis
Lubricant condition
Contamination
Metal wear
Oil degradation
Trend analysis
Greater technical depth to support decisions based on the actual condition of the asset.
With oil analysis, your operation gains:
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Where oil analysis delivers the most value
Automotive
Metallurgy and machining
Energy and utilities
Logistics and heavy transport
Chemical industry
Why ALS is a trusted partner in oil analysis
The difference lies in the ability to deliver analytical depth, methodological consistency, and results that genuinely support industrial decision-making.
ALS supports companies that need:
Global expertise in fluid analysis
- Technical and actionable reports
- Specialist support for complex industrial environments
- Practical insight into reliability and performance
- A data-driven approach focused on predictability and decision-making
Sustainability as an operational result
Turn maintenance efficiency into measurable environmental gains.
Case Study
Early diagnosis prevented critical failure in a Komatsu 930E engine
Through predictive monitoring, it was possible to detect the passage of diesel to the crankcase. Through fluid analysis, ALS promotes predictive maintenance to prevent damage and inconvenience to your equipment.
Cost avoided:
80%
Savings:
€ 158.472
Issue detected before failure
Monitoring identified diesel ingress into the crankcase.
Want to achieve similar savings in your operation?
Greater predictability, more control and more precise technical decisions
If your company is looking for greater analytical depth, improved predictability and better use of maintenance data, oil analysis could be the next step.
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