Application Notes: Atomic Spectroscopy

SPEX CertiPrep, Inc.

Retsch, Inc.

Varian, Inc.

PANalytical B.V.

SPEX CertiPrep, Inc.

Horiba Jobin Yvon, Inc.

Amptek, Inc.

SPEX CertPrep, Inc.

Amptek, Inc.

EDAX, Inc.

Simple, fast, and reliable on-site hydraulic oil analysis should be an integral part of any preventative maintenance program. Since the majority of machine failures are contamination related, it is important to analyze the hydraulic fluid to monitor equipment condition and identify machine wear. Significant cost savings can result from early identification of machine failure, oil quality, handling and other problems. Oil analysis can detect changes in oil quality, contamination, wear and chemical differences. Benefits of this information include prolonged equipment life, reduced equipment downtime, and reduced overall maintenance costs. In addition, plants can increase intervals between oil changes, thus reducing waste oil, maintenance, and oil purchase costs.

The RoHS/WEEE directive requires the electronics industry to certify that products comply with maximum concentration amounts of particular elements and compounds (Cr VI, Pb, Cd, Hg, Br PBB/PBDE) by July 2006. Instrumentation must be developed to perform the certification.

Ralph H. Obenauf and Nimi Kocherlakota, Spex CertiPrep, Inc.

Jordan Valley AR, Inc.

Thanos Pantazis, Amptek, Inc.

PANalytical