service technician filling oil on XAS 58 compressor

Proactive Oil Sampling

By analyzing oil samples, we can detect signs of potential system failure and identify trends that signal equipment degradation before unexpected downtime occurs.

Best Air Quality and Machine Performance

Genuine Atlas Copco oils are engineered in-house for maximum uptime, top fuel efficiency, peak performance, and an extended lifetime. These high-quality oils are not only crucial to maintain your warranty but essential to keep the air quality of your portable compressor superior.

 

The quality of your compressed air can be affected by your working environment and the machine’s maintenance. While we can’t control the environment, we can preventively service the machine. Over time, oil carryover could compromise the performance and lifecycle of your air compressor. That’s why we recommend taking a proactive stance: conduct an oil sampling test either 500 hours or 6 months after each oil change – whichever comes first. Send over your sample to receive a report. Additionally, you can request tailor-made recommendations based on your specific report.

 

What can you expect?

  • Detection of signs of possible system failure in the future.
  • Identification of trends that warn you of equipment degradation before unexpected downtime.
  • Tailor-made expert advice and maintenance recommendations (as an add-on service).

 

 

What does our oil test include?

Our oil test is performed by an independent laboratory and includes the following checks:

Viscosity

  • Is your compressor oil contaminated?
  • Is your oil’s viscosity correct for optimal performance?

Additives

  • Check for additive concentration depletion

Water Content

  • Detection of high moisture content and address emulsification issues

Total Acid Number (TAN)

Proactive checks for:    

  • Oil oxidation
  • Corrosive acid contamination
  • Potential mechanical problems

Wear Metals

  • Evaluation of the health of your equipment
  • Scheduling of routine maintenance before any potential failures occur

 

 

Submitting an oil sample is easy!

  • Take a representative sample in the bottle provided.
  • Go to Power Connect via powerconnect.atlascopco.com. In Power Connect, you will have to:

1) Scan the machine serial number via the QR code or enter it manually.

2) Click the Oil Sampling icon and fill in all details (including Sample Number, Oil Information, and your contact details).

 

  • When you have completed the form successfully, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. If you do not receive the e-mail, contact your nearest dealer or Atlas Copco Customer Service Representative.
  • Send the sample immediately to the laboratory via a traceable delivery or courier service. You can use the pre-addressed shipping label included in your package.
  • An Atlas Copco representative will contact you with the test results.

How to take a sample:

 

 

Instructions Manual

Proactive Oil Sampling

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