Posted on 2/16/2021
Cleanliness classifications, such as ISO 4406 or DIN 51455 for hydraulic and lubricating fluids, provide important information about product quality. The demands on the performance and reliability of these high-quality fluids will increase. State of the art analysis methods, such as visual microscopic examination combined with “laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy” (LIBS) used with a seamless workflow and a single system can help users meet the requirements of ever-stricter quality standards.
Article written by Bernhard Schroth, James DeRose (PhD), Dr. Kay Scheffler, Dr. Konstantin Kartaschew
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