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TECHNICAL &

LABORATORY SERVICES

TriTech Lubricants boasts a world class in house technical support program with our laboratory, comprising state of the art oil
analysis equipment. Our testing procedures and record keeping systems are supported by ISO 9001: 2015 accreditation.

TriTech offer an extensive range of technical services and support programs – all designed to help our customers optimise
their lubrication programs and machine availability. For lubricants blenders with a select or limited laboratory capability, our
services can be affordably utilised without the need for your own capital investment. All services are undertaken with total
confdentiality guaranteed and outstanding value.

Laboratory –TriTech Lubricant’s laboratory is integral to our business. It provides our customers with services such as
technical advice on products and their applications and product testing and analysis. All TriTech’s products are continuously
being tested and evaluated to ensure they meet the most rigorous of standards.

COLD-CRANKING SIMULATION (CCS) Code: L 1500

Test Method: ASTM D5293, SAE J300 Sample Required: 150ml
What is it?
The Cold Cranking Simulator (CCS) measures the apparent viscosity of oils at
temperatures from –35°C to –5°C. It is a high shear method and is designed to
simulate the oil viscosity under cold starting (cranking) conditions
Why do we use it?
Low temperature cranking viscosity is one of the four basic viscosity
measurements in SAE J300 which defnes the rules around engine oil viscosity
grades.

EVAPORATION LOSS – (NOACK VOLATILITY) Code: L 1600

Test Method: ASTM 5800 Sample Required: 150ml
What is it?
Noack volatility determines the evaporative loss of engine oils. A sample of oil weighed and heated to a specifc
temperature (250°C) and maintained for 1 hour while enclosed in a crucible. At the end of the test the sample is
cooled and reweighed. The difference, reported in a percentage, represents the samples evaporation loss.
Why do we use it?
The more motor oils evaporate, the thicker and heavier they become, contributing to poor circulation, reduced
fuel economy and increased oil consumption, wear and emissions. NOACK is a critical measurement tool for
high tech synthetic and semi synthetic engine oils substantiating product performance. A lower percentage
loss generally an indication of lower oil consumption.

POUR POINT (PP) & CLOUD POINT (PP) Code: L 1700

Test Method: PP = ASTM D6749, ASTM D97, ISO 3016 Sample Required: 150ml
CP = ASTM D7683, ASTM D2500, ISO 3015
What is it?
Pour Point of a lubricant is the temperature at which it becomes semi solid and loses its fow characteristics. It is the temperature
at which the liquid ceases to pour that establishes the PP. Cloud Point refers to the temperature at which a liquid (as a petroleum
oil) begins to cloud. The presence of solidifed waxes thickens the oil and clogs fuel flters and injectors in engines.
Why do we use it?
Pour Point - The moment a lubricant loses its’ fow characteristics it loses its ability to lubricate and protect your metal
components causing accelerated wear. Knowing the PP of an oil is vital when machinery is operating at low temperatures
especially during start-up. Cloud Point - Petroleum-based lube oils contain dissolved wax. At a low enough temperature,
referred to as the cloud point, this wax will separate from the oil and form wax crystals. These crystals can clog flters and small
openings, deposit on surfaces such as heat exchangers, and increase the viscosity of the oil.

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