The traditional reactive maintenance model is being replaced by a proactive approach—preventing issues before they arise. Oil Recycling Technologies™ (ORT) reduces long-term maintenance costs and offers immediate savings on oil, filters, downtime, and waste oil disposal. This ensures a quick return on investment while improving efficiency and asset lifespan. Additionally, the ORT element’s condition provides diagnostic insights for early detection of common issues, supporting preventative maintenance and optimizing performance.
A Normal Element – Changed at proper intervals, preventing contamination build-up, obtaining good system hygiene.
B Contaminated Oil – Element is light black in color indicating a ‘higher than normal’ concentration of ultra-fine contamination is present in the oil.
B Contaminated Oil – Element is light black in color indicating a ‘higher than normal’ concentration of ultra-fine contamination is present in the oil.
C Metal Dust Particles Present – High concentration of metal dust – abnormal abrasion among sliding parts. Change element and sample oil to investigate source of wear.
D Overdue Element Change – Element is completely saturated with contamination, the media implodes, indicating the element is overdue for changing. Increase frequency of element change and monitor.
D Overdue Element Change – Element is completely saturated with contamination, the media implodes, indicating the element is overdue for changing. Increase frequency of element change and monitor.
E Excessive Water Contamination – Element is spongy and shrunken, indicating water is present in the oil.