New oil lab focuses on saving money, time for businesses

Business

A NEW used oil analysis facility was opened last Thursday in Lae Morobe.
Oil Laboratories PNG is the initiative of Tyres PNG Ltd trading as Dunlop PNG.
The laboratory is set up to Australian and international standards, at a cost of K1 million.
Director James Green said the aim was to speed up the process of testing oil samples.
“The laboratory is open to any brand of oil and to any customer,” he said.
“We are 100 per cent independent and not tied to any brand (of lubricating oil) or any company, and can tailor a testing package to a customer’s requirements.”
Green said the main reason to test oil was to check for foreign contaminants, to check if a machinery was wearing out, and if so, what components, and also to help customers reduce overall spend on oils.
“With this laboratory, customers can save money, save time and are supporting a long time PNG business.”
Technical consultant Alan Messenger said laboratory analysis could help customers know if engines of cars, ships were in good condition.
“Some machinery use more oil. Just from the sample, we can tell which part of the machinery is wearing, and how long before it won’t work,” he said.
“We can check if the oil has dust in it, or getting water in it, and so forth.”