Hi
Which is the best new bench top Particle counter? Currently We have a 2500 Met One bench top model. It is out dated in several ways, mainly the old ISO code 2-5-15 micron sizes. It can not be updated to the new 4-6-14 micron sizes.
I want a bench top model - no pods. Which would be the best for a Factory on site testing particle counter. Would use for both hydraulic and gear oils. Looking at a Pamas SBSS-C and a
Hiac 8011. Interested in Any pros or cons.

This message has been edited. Last edited by: rklink,

Check out LaserNet Fines for next generation system at www.spectroinc.com. We have been using it since 2004. It exceeds the normal particle counters as it can identify the type of particles.

Mr Hughes,

I was very interested in your reply to rklink on LaserNet fines. I have recently come across a lab in our state that can perform lasernet fines - which has some really good features including combining ISO cleanliness with partway towards ferrography - good images and reports. However, I was told that the speed of analysis is limited by the ISO VG grade of the oil ie the heavier the oil the slower the analysis time. I am told around 3 to 4 mins for an ISO VG46 oil but 30 mins or more for an ISO VG320 oil. I am hoping you can shed some light on this and pass on some of your experience particularly with heavier oils.
Thanking you
ReneWA

Mr. Hughes

Yes, I too would be interested in cycle times and ease of use. Thanks, for the replies.

rklink

Hello gentlemen.

ISO VG 150 takes around 3-4 minutes in room temperature when sample volume is set at 1 ml. When prehetating the sample to 40°c it goes a bit faster.

Hydraulic oils is done in a couple of minutes.

You can ejust the sampling volume in the software. I do belive higher sample volume increases time per sample.