Analytical Ferrography (A-Fer)

Morphological analysis of equipment’s wear mode

The Analytical Ferrography technique is in use since 1970. It provides Microscopic Examination and Analysis of Debris (particles) found in lubricating oils. These particles consist of metallic and non-metallic matter.

The metallic particle is a wear condition that separates different size and shapes of metallic dust from components like all type of bearings, gears or couplings (if lubricated in path).

Analytical Ferrography reveals both the wear mode(s) present as well as the alloy compositions of the wear particles present. A clear picture is given of the component(s) that are wearing in the system. Often Analytical Ferrography identifies catastrophic wear modes, when typical ppm wear metal does not show any sign of the wear condition.