Techtrol services
In addition to products, Techtrol supports our customers with online catalog lookup, technical services, and promotional items.
Our dedicated team assists you throughout the entire process, from equipment assessment and recommending suitable products to optimizing operating costs based on test results.
Technical services
Routine Oil Analysis
The oil circulating in the machine is a record of the machine's condition. Used oil analysis reflects the condition of the machine. Routine analysis helps detect wear and contamination early and determine the appropriate oil change timing before failure occurs.
Typical Parameters for Reference
| Parameter | Indicates | Reference Warning Threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Viscosity at 40°C and 100°C | Oil has become abnormally thin or thick | Deviates by more than ±10% from new oil |
| TBN Alkalinity | Remaining acid neutralization capacity | Below 50% of the initial value |
| TAN Acidity | Oil oxidation level | Increases by more than 2 mgKOH/g compared to new oil |
| Water Content | Coolant leaks, condensation | Above 0.1% for hydraulic oil |
| Wear Metals (Fe, Cu, Al, Cr) | Machine parts that are wearing | Depending on the machine type, compared against trends |
| Mechanical Impurities | Filtration efficiency, dust entering the system | According to ISO 4406 cleanliness requirements |
Laboratory
Samples are analyzed at the factory laboratory, which is accredited by AOSC and compliant with ISO/IEC 17025:2017. Results are delivered quickly, timely serving the customer's maintenance plan, accompanied by technical comments rather than just a table of data.
Process
- A technical staff member collects the sample on-site, recording the machine hours and operating conditions at the time of collection.
- Analysis at the laboratory.
- Send a report with recommendations: continue use, shorten the cycle, or inspect suspected worn parts.
- Repeat every 3-6 months to read trends rather than isolated readings.
Suitable for
- Factories with equipment running continuously, where sudden downtime causes significant losses.
- Fleet operators who want to extend oil change intervals while still controlling risks.
- Businesses suspecting that the current oil is unsuitable for the equipment,...
Routine technical service is free for customers using Techtrol products under a long-term usage contract.
Optimizing Oil Change Intervals
Most factories change oil based on the hours specified in the equipment manual. That figure is provided by the machine manufacturer for average operating conditions, not your actual conditions. The result is often changing oil earlier than necessary—wasting oil, labor, and machine downtime.
How Techtrol Determines the Optimal Operating Method
The change interval is determined using actual oil analysis data from the equipment itself, monitored over multiple sampling points to identify trends.
Results are for reference only
| Equipment Type | Manual Interval | Optimized Interval |
|---|---|---|
| Screw Air Compressor | 2,000 hours | 3,000–4,000 hours |
| Press Hydraulic System | 2,000 hours | 3,000–4,000 hours |
| Gearbox | 4,000 hours | 6,000 hours |
The figures above are illustrative; actual assessments are based on the evaluation of technical parameters for each piece of equipment.
Techtrol's Process
- List the equipment and the oil change intervals currently in use.
- Collect oil samples at the midpoint and end of the current interval.
- Determine when the oil truly loses its ability to perform.
- Propose a new interval with verification sampling points.
- Monitor the first 2–3 intervals before finalizing the procedure.
Included
- A ready-to-use lubrication maintenance schedule for each piece of equipment.
- Instructions for operators on how to drain and refill oil correctly.
- Early warnings when sample data indicates that the interval needs to be shortened.
Optimizing Operating Costs
Many factories use a wide range of different lubricant products, largely due to historical purchasing practices rather than technical requirements. The longer the product list, the higher the inventory, the greater the risk of using the wrong product, and the harder it is to assess operational efficiency.
Product List Review
Techtrol technicians compare each lubricant currently in use with the actual requirements of the equipment, then consolidate equivalent products into a single product.
Product Consolidation Example
| Before | After | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 different brands of ISO VG 68 hydraulic oil | 1 Techtrol oil with ISO VG 68, ISO HM | Same viscosity grade and anti-wear requirements |
| 3 brands of VG 220 gear oil | 1 Techtrol oil with ISO VG 220 | Consolidated due to the same EP requirements |
| 2 brands of ISO VG 46 compressor oil | 1 Techtrol oil with ISO VG 46 | Excluding machines with specific manufacturer requirements |
Where do the cost savings come from?
- Purchase price: consolidating volume into fewer products enables better price negotiations.
- Inventory: fewer products mean less capital tied up in stock and less expired oil.
- Downtime: more appropriate replacement cycles reduce the number of shutdowns.
- Breakdowns: reduced risk of using the wrong lubricant, a common cause of equipment failure.
Factories that have standardized their product lists with Techtrol have reported annual operating cost reductions of 10–20%.
Deliverables
- A streamlined lubricant list clearly showing which products replace which.
- An annual lubrication cost estimate based on the new product list.
- A transition plan organized by equipment group to avoid changing everything at once.
Try Before You Switch
Changing the oil for an entire factory is an irreversible decision. Techtrol does not ask customers to switch based on a catalog, but on actual operating data from the customer's own equipment.
Trial Product List
Based on an actual survey and product conversion roadmap, Techtrol develops trial options tailored to each piece of equipment. The results are objectively evaluated, providing customers with sufficient grounds for their decision.
Trial Procedure
- Select one piece of equipment to represent the group of machines to be converted.
- Collect a sample of the old oil as a baseline, and record the operating hours and operating conditions.
- Techtrol provides trial oil in the correct quantity for actual operation, not just a small sample.
- Run for one full oil change cycle, collecting samples at the midpoint and the end.
- Provide a before-and-after comparison report, including data for both types of oil.
Terms
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Trial oil cost | Free for one representative piece of equipment |
| Sample analysis cost | Free, including the old oil baseline sample |
| Monitoring period | One full oil change cycle, usually 30–90 days |
| Post-trial commitment | Purchase commitment if the usage results meet requirements |
The handover report includes
- A comparison table of the old oil and Techtrol oil parameters at the same operating hours.
- Technical comments on the results achieved and a joint evaluation with the customer.
- Recommended oil change cycle if converted, along with an estimated periodic usage cost.
Custom Manufacturing
For special requirements regarding technical standards and equipment operating conditions, Techtrol is ready to conduct on-site surveys and manufacture according to custom formulations, precisely meeting customers' usage needs.
Factory and Capacity
The factory operates under the ISO 9001:2015 quality management system. Samples from each production batch are retained for 12 months as a reference for traceability when needed, based on test results and published internal standards.
Manufacturing Offerings
- Custom formulations: Custom formulations are developed based on the technical specifications required by the customer, ensuring they meet the technical characteristics and operating conditions of the equipment.
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Custom specifications: according to the customer's specific requirements with the goal of optimizing costs.
- Accompanying documentation: COA for each batch, TDS, SDS, and other product-related documents.
Minimum Order Quantity and Lead Time
After the custom-formulated product has been inspected and accepted, Techtrol will supply the quantity required by the customer within a maximum of 10 days.
Process
- Discuss the technical requirements and operating conditions of the target equipment.
- The technical department proposes a formulation and prepares a sample.
- The customer tests the sample and confirms acceptance.
- Approve the required quantity and packaging specifications.
- Produce the first batch and deliver it with the COA, TDS, and product documentation.
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Promotional items (POSM)
Techtrol provides a complete set of promotional items for agents and points of sale: shirts, hats, pens, raincoats, sweaters — pre-printed with brand identity.
Agents who meet quarterly targets will be provided with packages free of charge. Contact your regional representative to register for the quantity.
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