Reduce risk and maintain compliance with our specialist risk management services.
We’re proud to be a leading provider of complete life cycle risk management solutions. From ensuring asset safety and legal compliance with our thorough engineering inspections to driving operational efficiency with our specialist non-destructive testing services, (and much more in between), we’re proud of the long-lasting partnerships we have formed with our customers over the last 160 years, based on the value of our solutions.
Oil Analysis
Maintaining the serviceability of your machinery and asset portfolio
At BES Group, we’re proud to provide a whole host of services that support the daily operations of our customers. With our oil analysis service, you can improve reliability, enhance safety, and reduce the environmental impact of your assets and equipment.
Focusing on asset and machinery health, we can help to increase uptime, reduce maintenance costs, and make sure your equipment is still suitable for further servicing with our lubrication services.
Keep your machinery working at its best for longer
Looking for a way to improve the reliability, safety and environmental impact of your assets and equipment?
Oil Analysis is a solution that will help you increase your equipment uptime and reduce maintenance costs.
We offer a comprehensive oil analysis service, aimed at optimising the reliability and performance of your industrial equipment. Through advanced testing and analysis techniques, we help you monitor the condition of your lubricating oils, identify potential wear issues, and implement proactive maintenance strategies.
With our oil analysis services, you can achieve the required equipment uptime, reduce unnecessary maintenance costs, and make sure it’s still suitable for further servicing of your critical assets.
At BES Group, our oil laboratory forms part of a focused and passionate group of reliability services, provided by experienced and qualified engineers and technicians. For us, it is about the asset and the assets’ needs.
We can deploy the right approach for all situations where oil analysis offers both a planned predictive and proactive maintenance support strategy.
Discover more about our specialist Oil Analysis service
Talk to the experts Talk to the experts Talk to the expertsThe benefits of our Oil Analysis service
Identify potential failure modes early
Critical fluid analysis allows for the detection of subtle changes which will enable you to identify potential issues before they escalate into major failures.
Identify housekeeping issues
These often go un-noticed and include things such as: poor lubrication practices, filter and breather management and incorrect grade deployment, which are significant contributors to limiting machinery life.
Optimise maintenance practices
By understanding the health of your lubricants, you can optimise maintenance activities, avoiding unnecessary downtime and reducing maintenance costs.
Maintain equipment lifespan
By properly managing lubricating oils, we can help to ensure than you achieve the expected lifespan of your equipment while avoiding the deterioration that will occur if machines are not cared for appropriately.
Achieve optimal reliability
By proactively monitoring fluid condition, you will be able to optimise the reliability of your machinery, eliminate unexpected breakdowns and improve overall operational efficiency.
Identify potential failure modes early
Critical fluid analysis allows for the detection of subtle changes which will enable you to identify potential issues before they escalate into major failures.
Identify housekeeping issues
These often go un-noticed and include things such as: poor lubrication practices, filter and breather management and incorrect grade deployment, which are significant contributors to limiting machinery life.
Optimise maintenance practices
By understanding the health of your lubricants, you can optimise maintenance activities, avoiding unnecessary downtime and reducing maintenance costs.
Maintain equipment lifespan
By properly managing lubricating oils, we can help to ensure than you achieve the expected lifespan of your equipment while avoiding the deterioration that will occur if machines are not cared for appropriately.
Achieve optimal reliability
By proactively monitoring fluid condition, you will be able to optimise the reliability of your machinery, eliminate unexpected breakdowns and improve overall operational efficiency.
Interested to learn more about the types of analysis BES Group use?
Fluid Property Analysis
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We conduct detailed tests to assess many critical fluid features such as viscosity, acidity, water content, cleanliness, additive retention, performance deterioration and oxidation levels of your lubricating oils. This analysis helps to identify potential oil degradation and contamination issues, but also provide assurances of good management and ongoing reliability.
Wear Particle Analysis
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In the event of unexpected wear, our experts examine oil samples using specialised equipment to identify and analyse wear particles. This analysis of shape, size and quantity, known as morphology, assists in diagnosing wear patterns, wear rates and risks and allows us to identify the root causes, in order to assist you with planning targeted maintenance actions.
Wear and Contamination Analysis
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As part of the routine suite of tests we measure oil condition, but we also maintain a critical eye on the levels of wear and contamination that may exist. As wear is a normal but manageable aspect of system operation, we look at the materials associated with wear and contaminants and provide an assessment of the current state at every analysis.
Contamination Analysis
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We assess samples for the presence of contaminants such as dirt, fuel, coolant, and metal fines. Detecting contaminants early on helps prevent equipment damage and helps you to target improvements in overall system cleanliness.
Lubricant Condition Monitoring
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Our oil analysis services include monitoring the condition of lubricants over time, tracking changes in their properties and identifying trends that may indicate abnormal conditions or impending failures.
Trending and Deeper Analysis
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With Asset 365 – our online reporting portal, you have access to every report and can generate your own assessments using any test parameters. You will have access to all test data and can build reports from raw data to review your results in any way you like.
Would you like to learn more about our related services?
If you are looking for a way to improve the reliability, safety and environmental impact of your assets and equipment, Oil Analysis is a solution that will help you increase your equipment uptime and reduce maintenance costs. Learn more about Lubrication Services and Lubrication Surveys below.
Lubrication Services
Lubrication Surveys
Why choose us
Nationwide presence
With a nationwide network of engineers, testing labs and training centres, we're always there to support your unique needs, no matter your location or industry. Our extensive reach ensures that we can quickly respond to any issues, minimising downtime and maximising productivity.
Industry-accredited services
We adhere to the highest industry standards and certifications, ensuring that our services meet the rigorous demands of your specific sector. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our accreditations from leading organisations like ISO 9001 and NOMS.
35,000 satisfied customers
We've built a strong reputation for providing exceptional service to over 35,000 satisfied customers from diverse industries. Our unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction has resulted in long-standing partnerships and unwavering trust.
800+ expert engineers
Our team of over 800 skilled engineers possesses a wealth of knowledge and expertise in a range of disciplines. Their deep understanding of your equipment and operating conditions ensures that they deliver proactive solutions that optimise asset performance and minimise downtime
A legacy of 160+ years of experience
With over 160 years of experience in the industry, we've witnessed the evolution of industry practices and have adapted our approach to meet the ever-changing needs of our customers. Our deep understanding of asset management, compliance and predictive technologies enables us to deliver cutting-edge solutions that drive operational excellence.
Hear what our customers have to say
We care about the journey we take our customers on, but it’s not our word you should be taking, see what our customers think of the service we provided!
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BES Group has demonstrated exceptional service, earning our commendation. We extend our appreciation for the meticulous vibration analysis conducted and the invaluable on-board work and advice provided by Simon. Simon’s responsiveness at short notice is particularly noteworthy, and we express our sincere gratitude for the commitment to excellence displayed by the entire BES Group team.
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Michael Wilkinson
Vessel Manager
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The BES inspectors are way more technically competent and diligent compared to other providers. BES definitely stands out due to their strong technical competence and strong back office support.
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Customer
Project Operations Manager
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BES is a really disruptive force in the market, they are able to provide a variety of necessary services to their customers and none of the other big players are able to provide that breadth of services.
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Industry statistics
30%
reduction in maintenance costs through use of Oil Analysis as shown in a study UK government’s Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy.
62%
of UK businesses use oil analysis to monitor the condition of their equipment, according to a 2022 survey by the UK Lubricants Association.
50%
extension to the life of equipment as shown in another study by the UK government’s Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy.
Our credentials
View all our accreditationsAlcumus ISOQAR
British Engineering Services Limited - British Engineering Services Asset Reliability Ltd. - BES Group Electrical Ltd.
Alcumus ISO 9001
BES Group Testing Ltd. - British Engineering Services Asset Reliability Ltd. - Notus Heavy Lift Solutions Ltd. - XEIAD - British Engineering Services Asset Reliability Mimic Ltd.
Alcumus ISO 14001
BES Group Testing Ltd. - British Engineering Services Asset Reliability Ltd. - Notus Heavy Lift Solutions Ltd. - XEIAD
Alcumus ISOQAR 45001
Notus Heavy Lift Solutions Ltd. - XEIAD - British Engineering Services Asset Reliability Ltd.
Achilles
British Engineering Services Limited
American Bureau of Shipping
British Engineering Services Asset Reliability Ltd.
Avetta
British Engineering Services Asset Reliability Ltd. - BES Group Electrical Ltd.
RISQS
XEIAD Ltd - British Engineering Services Asset Reliability Ltd - British Engineering Services Asset Reliability Strainstall Ltd - Inspired Access Ltd - Inspire Structures Ltd
BINDT
British Engineering Services Asset Reliability Ltd.
MOBIUS Institute
British Engineering Services Group Asset Reliability Ltd.
Alcumus ISOQAR
British Engineering Services Limited - British Engineering Services Asset Reliability Ltd. - BES Group Electrical Ltd.
Alcumus ISO 9001
BES Group Testing Ltd. - British Engineering Services Asset Reliability Ltd. - Notus Heavy Lift Solutions Ltd. - XEIAD - British Engineering Services Asset Reliability Mimic Ltd.
Alcumus ISO 14001
BES Group Testing Ltd. - British Engineering Services Asset Reliability Ltd. - Notus Heavy Lift Solutions Ltd. - XEIAD
Alcumus ISOQAR 45001
Notus Heavy Lift Solutions Ltd. - XEIAD - British Engineering Services Asset Reliability Ltd.
Achilles
British Engineering Services Limited
American Bureau of Shipping
British Engineering Services Asset Reliability Ltd.
Avetta
British Engineering Services Asset Reliability Ltd. - BES Group Electrical Ltd.
RISQS
XEIAD Ltd - British Engineering Services Asset Reliability Ltd - British Engineering Services Asset Reliability Strainstall Ltd - Inspired Access Ltd - Inspire Structures Ltd
BINDT
British Engineering Services Asset Reliability Ltd.
MOBIUS Institute
British Engineering Services Group Asset Reliability Ltd.
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