Predictable maintenance, emergency call-outs, and routine filter and oil changes represent the largest controllable expenditure for operators of plant and machinery. The Micron Finer extended oil life system offers a simple and reliable solution to managing these controllable costs as well as reducing waste disposal costs and ultimately, total cost of ownership.
Typically, around 80% of engine failures are related to oil contamination, with indigenous full-flow filters unable to remove small particles of soot (carbon), liquid and gaseous contaminants below 10 microns. With higher levels of oil contamination, wear and tear on the engine increases with physical damage to even the hardest metal surfaces alongside chemical wear caused by reduction in lubricity and an increased rate of oxidation within the oil. When installed in parallel with the existing full-flow filter, the Micron Finer extended oil life system can significantly reduce costs by extending oil service intervals and lowering oil usage. The system is suitable for engine, hydraulic, and compressor oil applications and is highly effective at preventing the accumulation of harmful contamination below 1 micron by filtering solid particles, significantly reducing acid formation and evaporating liquid and gases. Combining the dual-action of filtration and evaporation in a single system, the Micron Finer extended oil life system is capable of reducing all contaminant groups and delivering significant cost savings for operators by: ? ? ? ? ? Extending oil change intervals by at least 4 times Reducing wear and damage to the engine Reducing oil usage and escalating disposal cost Minimizing filter replacement and ongoing consumable costs Limiting the likelihood of unpredictable maintenance
Typical Oil Contaminants
Solid Contaminants: Liquid Contaminants: Gaseous Contaminants: Acidic Contaminants: Wear metals, soot (carbon), dirt (silicon), and sludge Water and fuel (NB light hydrocarbons) Sulphur dioxide, sulphur trioxide, and nitrous oxide Sulphur and nitric acid