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.
