Moisture

It is common knowledge that free and emulsified water causes problems.  Less well known is that water can increase the oxidation rate of the lubricant by more than ten times, which is why water-screening is such an integral part of oil analysis. For example water could reduce the potential service life of bearings by 75% before the oil even begins to look cloudy. Even in its dissolved state the water is at work, attacking the base stock, the additive package and the machine. Water can also carry organisms that could disable your critical hydraulic systems, which is why moisture testing - sometimes referred to as Relative Humidity - is a crucial part of any maintenance routine.

Kittiwake products for moisture testing

• Moisture Sensor – Kittiwake’s range of online moisture sensors places your oil analysis laboratory on your doorstep, continuously updating you on the moisture content of you oil.  Providing Relative Humidity (RH) as a percentage and temperature values, you can be sure that your oil is always below the saturation point before free and emulsified water starts to form.