Why use RULER?
With enhanced processing, higher resolution, RULER® V provides critical information on the health of your lubricant. Discover oxidation earlier than with any other technologies. The RULER V provides the full picture of a fluid’s antioxidant health – it’s a window into the health of your lubricant. This technology is a critical part of an effective condition monitoring program.
In the past, indirect measurements of the fluid’s antioxidants were taken. Tests such as RPVOT (ASTM D2272) measure the oxidative stability of the fluid inferring antioxidant levels. This technology has been shown to be less effective in today’s complex formulations employing hydro-treated mineral oils and new antioxidant technologies.
Other techniques to directly measure antioxidants such as infrared analysis (FTIR) often cannot provide the full picture. FTIR interpretation is complex and some additive components mask the critical antioxidant region.
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Field Tested. Industry Supported.
Be comfortable that your RULER V investment is supported by industry, the RULER technology has received strong industry support over the last 15 years. There are four ASTM standards written around it (D7590, D6971, D6810 and D7527) as well as industry guidelines (DASTM4378 D6224 and DIN – VGB M416). Major equipment OEMs such as Siemens and GE recommend RULER as part of a condition monitoring program. Furthermore, most oil and additive manufacturers use the RULER technology as both a condition monitoring and research tool to gain further insights into their lubricant formulations.
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The RULER V has a Brilliant 7″ display works in full sunlight and comes with an assortment of value-enhancing features such as:
- a microphone that allows you to dictate relevant sample data rather than having to type it in,
- a built-in 8-megapixel camera that can take a picture of your MPC patch (Membrane Patch Colorimetry, ASTM D7843) for measuring varnish potential,
- and a built-in report template that provides space for integration of the MPC patch picture and comments.
All of this elegance and durability, yet it weighs less than 1.5lbs (0.7kg)
Why use MPC?
The Membrane Patch Colorimetry (MPC) test is a quick, cost-effective way of assessing your oil’s varnish potential. MPC Color allows real time on- site determination of present condition of your rotating equipment through the use of color range testing of solid surfaces and liquids. The technology has been customized for Fluitec to provide lubricant varnish potential testing, when used in combination with the MPC Patch or suitable laboratory equipment. Data results are captured and stored in text and audio captions for quick analysis. The MPC Color packs tremendous science into an unassuming, convenient and extremely accurate package.
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Some of the features of the MPC Color include:
- A surface preview capability with built-in calibration tile
- Produces results in 1.8 seconds
- Enough memory to store data for up to 350 samples and 20 standards
- Connects to your PC via USB connection for ease of data transfer and charging
- Reports color values in CIE, the same scale used in ASTM D7843
- Includes trend results software called CapSure©
- It provides repeatable and stable measurements that are not affected by surface irregularities
- A light weight hand held device making the MPC Color as comfortable in the laboratory or in the plant
- Employs independent tri-directional 25 LED light source with 8 different visible illuminations
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