Case Study
Analyzing Lubricant and Machinery Condition Using Q5800 Portable Oil Analysis Lab
Overview The United States Marine Corps (USMC) maintains a fleet of thousands of mechanized vehicles consisting of heavy equipment ranging from bulldozers to transport vehicles and armored vehicles. A decade ago, they participated in an oil analysis program as a means to determine lubricant and machinery condition with emphasis on reducing operating costs and improved equipment readiness. Five years ago, they cancelled their participation in t