An Invaluable Resource for Effective Maintenance

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Knowledge, experience and real solutions

Kinectrics Inc. offers in depth knowledge and extensive experience in petroleum products testing for lubricants and related materials. The broad-based nature of Kinectrics’ laboratories means efficient, rapid response for the testing of lubricants, hydraulic fluids and liquid fuels. Our services range from routine testing through complex analysis and large-scale projects.

Our expertise includes preventive maintenance testing and problem solving in support of mechanical equipment operation. Kinectrics’ PPG provides an invaluable resource for specifications, product data, compatibility testing, materials property information and training. Kinectrics gives clients real solutions—not just more data.

Comprehensive testing services 

Kinectrics’ PPG provides a comprehensive range of testing services, including:

Routine oil monitoring

• Approximately 50 bench scale, ASTM & industry standard tests supported
• Custom condition monitoring packages available

Wear testing

• Wear and load capability testing (Timken load, four-ball, Vicker’s vane pump, pin on disk)
• In house dynamic bearing test stand for bearing/lubricant life studies

• Standard grease testing methods
• Small volume, micro sample testing techniques for predictive maintenance applications
• Accelerated aging

Environmental testing and consulting for waste management

• Radioactive oils – spill cleanup
• Fluid reclaiming/recycling/re-inhibiting
• Environmentally friendly lubricants
• Evaluation of energy efficient lubricants

Radioactive materials

• Radioactive sample testing (common lubricant tests and project services)
• Nuclear service capability of lubricants can be assessed in radiation exposure studies

Special testing

• Filter evaluations
• High temperature autoclave tests of bolting lubricants
• Kinetics by pressure DSC
• Fuel stability assessments
• Analysis of deposits and materials
• Compatibility testing
• Oil/fuel monitoring program consultation
• Novel and advanced lubricating materials

Complete laboratory facilities 

Kinectrics laboratories are new facilities fully equipped for petroleum product analysis. Adaptable workstations and specifically segregated areas for different work activities ensure efficiency and prevent cross contamination.

Qualified staff

Kinectrics laboratory personnel consist of a number of scientists and technicians. Scientists typically hold doctoral degrees in chemistry, along with 20 years experience in chemical measurements relating to utilities and other industries. In addition to specific relevant experience, all technical staff hold university degrees or community college diplomas.

ISO certification

Kinectrics Inc. is registered to the ISO 9001 Quality system.

For more information, contact

Husain Mehdi, 416.207.6000 x6987, husain.mehdi@kinectrics.com