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An analytical chemist prepares a lubricant sample for testing of its' protective reserve.

An analytical chemist prepares a lubricant sample for testing of its' protective reserve.

An analytical chemist prepares a lubricant sample for testing of its' protective reserve.

An analytical chemist observes the test results as they are generated

The plasma flame of the ICP elemental analyser is hotter than the surface of the sun

Setting fire to lubricant samples to determine ash content

A NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) machine used for the analysis of samples from field trials

Analytical chemist selects lubricant samples to be tested for cold temperature flow properties

In the oxidation laboratory, lubricants are evaluated for their ability to resist the rigours of an engine

Setting up a motorcycle camshaft for a post-test wear measurement

Picture of the stylus used to measure the wear step on a cam lobe

A motorcycle's crankshaft is checked by surface profilometry.

Castrolâ��s internationally recognised rater examines an end of test motorcycle piston for deposits

Castrolâ��s engine test laboratory where lubricants are put through their paces in a variety of engines

A technologist and an engineer discuss the parameters of an engine test of a lubricant

Rig testing of a lubricant for screening wear and friction performance

Single cylinder, air cooled engine mounted in a test cell ready to be used for lubricant evaluation

Modern, sports bike engine installed in a test cell to be used for power testing

One of Castrolsâ�� product performance personnel examining an engine prior to a lubricant test

Even the temperature and pressure of the air being fed to the engine during a lubricant test is carefully controlled

The installation back plate where the engine is hooked up to various feeds and logging devices

Flossie, Castrolsâ�� robot rider is set up for another round of engine lubricant performance testing

Castrolâ��s robot rider is designed to operate the bikesâ�� controls just like a human

Flossieâ��s left foot rests ready to accelerate through the gears

BLENDING AND ANALYTICAL TESTING

DIFFERENTIATION TESTS