Accredited Lubricant & Grease Testing
AGT Labs provides Lubricant Testing Services for industrial oils and greases from our Houston laboratory. Our ISO/IEC 17025 accredited tests cover copper strip corrosion of oils (ASTM D130) and lubricating grease (IP 112), color, density and API gravity, Ramsbottom carbon residue and refractive index, helping reliability engineers verify deliveries, catch product mix-ups and check corrosiveness toward copper alloys.
Accredited Test Parameters
Every lubricant test listed below is on our PJLA ISO/IEC 17025 scope of accreditation (Certificate L25-276).
Copper Strip Corrosion
ASTM D130Copper Corrosion of Grease
IP 112Color (Tristimulus)
ASTM D6045Density & API Gravity
ASTM D5002Ramsbottom Carbon Residue
ASTM D524Refractive Index
ASTM D1218Industries We Serve
Accredited lubricant data for manufacturing, transport and marine operators.
Manufacturing Plants
Verifying oils and greases for gearboxes, pumps and compressors before they go into service.
Fleet Maintenance
Checking transmission and differential fluids for corrosiveness and product mix-ups.
Power Generation
Quality checks on lubricants for auxiliary systems, fans and cooling pumps in power plants.
Mining & Construction
Copper corrosion testing of greases and gear oils used in heavy equipment.
Marine Operators
Verifying stern tube oils, thruster fluids and general machinery lubricants before use.
Lubricant Distributors
Independent quality verification of new product batches with accredited data.
Laboratory Capabilities
Analytical Systems
Our lubricant testing uses copper strip corrosion baths for oils and greases, automatic tristimulus colorimeters, digital density meters, gravimetric carbon residue equipment and refractometers.
Advanced Technical Support
- ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Laboratory Operations
- New Product Acceptance & Reference Comparison
- Rapid Turnaround for Critical Samples
- Samples Accepted Nationwide at Our Houston Laboratory
Sampling, Handling & Chain of Custody
Reliable Lubricant Testing Services depend on consistent sampling practices. We provide technical sampling kits and clean bottles to ensure your sample represents the product being tested.
Download Chain of Custody FormContainers & Handling
- Use clean, dry plastic bottles provided in our sampling kits.
- Flush sampling ports to remove stagnant oil and debris before collection.
- Label clearly with Machine ID, product name and grade.
Transport & Logistics
- Ship promptly to our Houston laboratory.
- Ensure caps are tight to prevent leakage during transit.
- Samples tracked via LIMS from receipt to report.
Quality & Reporting
Reports from our Lubricant Testing Services give clear, defensible data for quality and maintenance records.
- COA with method references, results, and certified authorized signatory.
- Secure PDF delivery via our client portal.
- Measurement uncertainty available on request.
- Technical review of out-of-spec results.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Optimize Your Maintenance with Lubricant Testing Services
Need accredited lubricant testing for your industrial or fleet assets? Contact our Houston technical team today for a custom quote.
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