Oil tester range extended to handle 100BN lubes

French company Geserco says that it has extended the range of its oil test instrument to be able to handle the latest generation of cylinder oils which go up to base number 100 (100BN).

Geserco’s digital oil tester can handle 100BN oils

The company says that its Digital Rapid Oil Tester is now suitable for monitoring the BN depletion of the latest generation marine cylinder oils, which are formulated with high alkalinity, i.e. high BN, in order to prevent cold corrosion within the cylinders.

The new version is claimed to feature various functions making the tester a simple and user-friendly tool for monitoring oil condition:

  • Accurate measurement within 3 minutes
  • Large digital display providing instructions and results
  • Test result pass/fail evaluation
  • Built in memory for recording up to 90 test results
  • USB communication port for downloading test results to a computer
  • Interchangeable battery

Geserco says its test kits are easy-to-use and designed to give rapid feedback on lubricant condition, allowing immediate corrective action to be taken to safeguard machinery. They are designed to be robust in the marine environment and to give reliable and repeatable results.