Melco laboratory is fully equipped to perform analyses and provide credible results for the following tests:

Elemental Analysis by Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectroscopy
X-Ray Spectroscopy
A.A.S.
FT-IR
Sulfur Content
Kinematic Viscosity
Dynamic Viscosity
Viscosity Index
C.C.S.
Density
Pour Point
Cloud Point
Flash Point (COC)
Flash Point (PMFP)
Water by Karl Fischer

Water Content (Distillation)
Foaming Characteristics
TOST & TOO
Demulsibility
Base Number
Acid Number
Ash Content
T.S.P.
T.S.A.
C.C.A.I.
Carbon Residue
Spot Test
Distillation
Cetane Index
Color
Visual Appearance

Analyses - Analyses packages

Depending on the application and/or the condition of the samples, we offer specific analyses for fresh lubricants, specially designed used oils analyses packages for marine, industrial, automotive (PCMO and Heavy Duty) or off-road equipment

(details here) and marine fuels i.a.w. ISO 8217 (details here).

Sample Kits

Melco labs provide the customers with sample kits which contain all necessary means of a proper sampling:

Sample bottles
Bottle labels
Sampling instructions
Sampling report card

See here.

Sampling

Sampling is performed by the customer, according to the instructions provided in the sample kits. The samples must be sent to the lab as soon as possible. Melco Labs can also offer sampling services, upon request.

Receiving of samples

Upon arrival, samples are given a unique ID number and entered into the lab's database, thus securing traceability and retrieval of data concerning the maintenance history of the equipment.

Results

The results of the analyses are indicative of both the lubricants and the equipment condition. Subsequent evaluation, using also the historical analysis data of the same equipmnent, may identify possible wear trends and prevent otherwise catastrophic failures.

Lab reports

Complete and easy-to-read lab reports are produced within 2-3 days after receipt of the samples and sent to the customers by email or fax. See a draft report here.