Understanding the condition of your lubricants is key to preventing equipment failure. At Lubretec, we make it easy to monitor oil health without guesswork.
We provide high-quality oil sampling tools and offer access to professional oil analysis services through our trusted laboratory partner. You get fast, accurate results—and the confidence to make the right maintenance decisions.
No, and that’s a good thing.
Rather than setting up our own lab, we’ve partnered with a renowned, ISO-accredited laboratory that specialises in oil and lubricant analysis. This ensures:
Fully standardised, traceable testing
Independent, objective results
Access to advanced diagnostic methods
Lubretec manages the full process and helps you, if necessary, interpret the results so you get more than just numbers - you get insights.
Collect the right sample
Reliable results start with a proper sample. That’s why we offer a complete range of professional sampling equipment, including:
Vacuum pumps
Sampling bottles
Valve adapters
Sampling tubes
Clean, sealed kits for contamination-free testing
All tools are designed for safe, repeatable and standard-compliant sampling.
Through our lab partner, Lubretec offers a wide range of lubricant condition tests:
Particle count analysis (ISO 4406)
Spectrometric wear metal analysis
Viscosity measurement
Water and fuel contamination
Total acid number (TAN) / Total base number (TBN)
Oxidation, nitration and sulphation tests
Soot and glycol content
Whether for gear oils, hydraulics, compressors or diesel engines, these tests help you:
Predict failures before they happen
Optimise oil change intervals
Track wear trends over time
Extend equipment life
Reduce unplanned downtime
Explore available test packages:
👉 Oil Analysis Tests – View Options
Not with the right tools.
Lubretec's sampling kits are easy to use, even in demanding environments. And we’re here to advise on:
Where to take the sample
How to avoid contamination
How often to test
How to ship the sample to the lab
Once the lab processes your sample, you’ll receive a detailed report.
Taking an oil sample is just the beginning. Behind the scenes, a precise and methodical process turns that small vial into vital insights about your equipment’s health.
1. Seal & Label
Immediately after sampling, the vial is securely sealed to prevent contamination. A clear, unique label is added, including machine ID, location, date and time.
2. Packaging & Dispatch
The sealed sample is placed into a protective, insulated pouch or box. It’s then dispatched - typically via courier - to the designated laboratory.
3. Lab Reception & Logging
Upon arrival, the lab logs the sample into their tracking system and matches it with any online submission forms you’ve completed, confirming receipt and accuracy.
4. Filtration & Preparation
The lab technician prepares the oil: filters out particulates, brings the sample to correct temperature, and divides it for multiple analytical tests.
5. Analytical Testing
A tailored suite of tests is performed, such as: • Viscosity measurement • Particle and wear-metal counts • Contaminant analysis • Additive package evaluation
6. Data Review & Interpretation
Technicians review the lab data, compare it against benchmarks, and assess trends. This helps identify issues like excessive wear, degradation or contamination.
7. Comprehensive Report Generation
A detailed report is generated, typically including: • Summary of findings • Graphs or trending charts • Condition scores or alerts • Recommendations for action (e.g. top-up, oil change, maintenance check-up)
8. Customer Delivery
The final report is sent to you—via PDF, email, or through an online portal—usually within a few days, depending on your service agreement.
9. Maintenance Action
Based on the report, your maintenance team decides the next steps: schedule servicing, inspect equipment, order parts or continue normal operation.
10. Trend Monitoring & Follow‑up
Results are archived and compared over time to monitor lubricant wear trends. Any follow-up sampling may be scheduled automatically or triggered by abnormal results.
💡 Keep in mind:
This process ensures that what starts as a simple oil sample becomes a powerful diagnostic tool, feeding back essential information to improve equipment reliability, optimise maintenance schedules, and prevent breakdowns.
These three short videos are essential viewing for anyone involved in fluid sampling and analysis. They walk you through mobile and online sample submission, and proper sampling techniques, helping ensure accuracy, reduce errors, and save valuable time. Whether you're in the field or at a lab bench, these guides make the entire process faster, easier, and more reliable.
A thorough tutorial demonstrating how to collect a precise fluid sample and submit it online, ensuring representative results. Ideal for technicians focused on accuracy and efficient reporting in fluid analysis labs.
A quick walkthrough showcasing the benefits of submitting sample details online to reduce errors and save time compared to traditional paper forms. Perfect for lab users aiming to streamline data entry and boost accuracy.
A step‑by‑step guide on how to submit and update laboratory sample details quickly using the HORIZON® mobile app. Ideal for lab technicians and field personnel seeking a seamless, on‑the‑go sample management solution.
What should be tested? (Components)
Every critical component in your equipment deserves tailored lubrication analysis to prevent unexpected breakdowns:
Where should be tested? (Industries)
Lubretec delivers oil sampling and analysis solutions across key operational sectors:
Download the "What testing?" brochure
Download the "Where testing?" brochure
Applying component‑focused analysis within these industries supports proactive maintenance -slashing downtime, extending equipment life, and reducing total cost of ownership. When you pair this approach with our tailored brochures, operators get both the "what" and the "why" behind each test.
