Techenomics Australia

29/10/2026

Dr. Gopal Kumar (Mechanical Engineer at Techenomics) explains the best oil sampling practices ✅

Contamination on the sampling pump can impact oil analysis results ✅

To avoid contamination:

1. Cut the pump tube
2. Unscrew the top section of the pump
3. Remove the tube from the bottom

This way you avoid contamination and ensure oil analysis results are accurate 🎯

28/10/2026

On-site training by Techenomics helps manage asset health

Expertise shared so operators can do it themselves...
The remit of Techenomics is to ensure equipment operators get maximum benefit from their lubricants in order to minimise equipment downtime and optimise productivity.

The fully integrated service, which incorporates rapid turnaround times, is not restricted to Techenomics’ laboratory network, it also includes managing asset health on-site.

Whether it be equipment at a mine site, processing facility, industrial operation, power station or in a transport situation, the company’s total fluid management services are aimed at benefiting clients.

This is always achieved using the company’s proven, independent methods.

While the service is carried out by expert, fully trained staff, using state-of-the-art equipment and generally in Techenomics’ accredited laboratories, it also incorporates on-site training.

Techenomics CEO Chris Adsett said this ensured equipment operators at mines or other sites, especially those in remote locations, can carry out their own sampling and maintenance programs.

More here - https://www.techenomics.net/2026/10/28/industrial-equipment-onsite-training/

On-site training by Techenomics helps manage asset health - Expertise shared so operators can do it themselves

20/10/2026

What does oil analysis actually find? 🤔 Here's a deep dive into the most important findings:

1. Wear Metals 📌

These are tiny particles made up of metals such as iron, nickel and aluminium. Different metals help identify where problems may be developing.

2. Viscosity 🔬

Viscosity is a lubricants resistance to flow. This can either increase or decrease depending on a problem that is occurring such as coolant ingress or fuel dilution. A significant change in viscosity may result in reduced lubrication and increased wear.

3. Contaminants 🔍

Contaminants can include dirt and dust, indicated by finding silicone and sodium, and coolant, indicated by potassium. These contaminants are abrasive causing wear to machinery whilst reducing lubricant effectiveness.

Oil analysis can identify these findings early, helping maintenance teams monitor trends and extend equipment life.

19/10/2026

Techenomics to Sponsor the UNSW Redback Racing Team Providing Vital Oil Analysis...

Techenomics is proud to announce a sponsorship of Redback Racing, a student engineering team from the University of New South Wales competing in the largest annual engineering event this December.

FSAE-A is the largest student engineering competition that involves university teams building, designing and racing their own unique formula vehicles. Hundreds of dedicated students across the Australasia region gather in December to compete in technical inspections, presentations and on track events.
More here -

Techenomics is proud to announce a sponsorship of Redback Racing, a student engineering team from the University of New South Wales.

28/09/2026

The path to equipment reliability begins well before oil analysis 🔍 ✅.

Dr Gopal Kumar highlights the importance of lubricant practices such as storage and handling, presenting at Aeris Resources.

26/09/2026

An increase in ferrous debris was observed compared with previous samples.

Changes in ferrous wear debris can provide useful information about equipment condition, but the significance depends on the component, operating conditions and overall analysis results.

Following the trend over successive samples helps provide a clearer picture.

19/09/2026

A lower flash point was identified during laboratory testing.

Depending on the lubricant and application, a change in flash point may be associated with the presence of volatile contaminants or changes in lubricant condition.

The result should be considered together with other test data and operating information before drawing conclusions.

18/09/2026

What Happens to Your Oil Sample in the Lab? 🤔

Once a sample is collected from your equipment, Techenomics carefully analyses it for early warning signs such as wear debris. This allows for you to make better maintenance decisions.

15/09/2026

Total Fluid Management Analysis Faster than ever before, says Techenomics.

Total Fluid Analysis at Techenomics is at its fastest, assisting the mining industry.

Techenomics is at the forefront of the fluid management industry providing rapid oil, fuel, coolant and grease analysis to the mining Industry.

Fast and responsive oil analysis provided by Techenomics minimises equipment downtime whilst identifying critical early warning signs to prevent costly component breakdowns.

“We often receive enquiries from mine sites with very poor laboratory turnaround times of up to 11 days. We can offer a routine service with laboratory turnaround times of 24 hours,” says Techenomics CEO Chris Adsett.

Through Techenomic’s new laboratory in Gunnedah, urgent oil analysis and condition monitoring can be comfortably completed in four hours by a skilled team of chemists.

Read more here -
https://www.techenomics.net/2026/09/15/total-fluid-management-analysis/

Techenomics is at the forefront of the fluid management industry providing rapid oil, fuel, coolant and grease analysis to the mining Industry.

12/09/2026

A reduction in Total Base Number (TBN) was observed during laboratory testing.

For applications where TBN is relevant, a declining trend can indicate that the lubricant's alkaline reserve is being consumed during service.

Trend monitoring helps assess this change in the context of oil condition, operating conditions and the lubricant in use.