iCount bottle sampler gives clear results for laboratory services provider

Petrolab, based in Balikpapan, Indonesia, provides laboratory testing services and consultancy to clients in the mining and refinery industries among others. The information provided by Petrolab plays a vital role in its clients’ preventative maintenance strategies, making them aware of the contamination levels present in their industrial fluids and alerting them to problems before equipment performance is affected or failures occur.

Before using Parker’s particle counting technology, the Petrolab laboratory had to send samples away to be tested for contamination. This reliance on external suppliers was time consuming, costly, and resulted in a lack of control over Petrolab’s processes. To solve these issues, the company approached Parker for a solution that would allow it to analyse samples on site.

Parker suggested Petrolab try its innovative iCount BS bottle sampler, which incorporates proven on-board laser-based technology developed from in-the-field systems. The iCountBS would allow Petrolab to analyse 10ml and larger sample bottles in as little as 15 seconds. With repeatable and reproducible results in line with international standards, Petrolab could also be sure of the accuracy of its on-site testing.

Parker visited the laboratory to demonstrate to Petrolab how simple the iCountBS was to use. The laboratory technicians were quickly using the portable system’s touch screen control panel with ease, and printing results using the internal thermal printer. The company purchased the iCountBS and is now using it to test samples on a daily basis.

A Petrolab spokesperson commented, “We’re finding the iCountBS really easy to operate and we’re very pleased with the consistent results obtained from engine oil, hydraulic oil, and kerosene samples. The ability to test samples on-site is extremely important as it allows us to provide our customers with accurate results much faster than before. We’re so happy with the iCountBS that we intend to place an order for a second unit for our new laboratory, where we’ll be testing 300 samples per day.”