Low Lubricity Aircraft Fuel Testing Services

Element deliver complete ASTM D5001 compliance testing to support Low Lubricity Aircraft Fuel Testing, using Ball on Cylinder Lubricity Evaluator (BOCLE) technology. Our testing programs include operational cycling, performance monitoring, and detailed component breakdown analysis. We conduct comprehensive wear pattern analysis and performance degradation studies under various operational conditions, providing reliable predictions about how well your products will survive under the most taxing conditions. 

• ASTM D5001 standardized BOCLE testing 

• Operational cycling with specially conditioned fluids 

• Performance monitoring throughout testing lifecycle 

• Detailed component breakdown and failure analysis 

• Wear pattern identification and assessment 

• Degradation progression monitoring 

Your aviation components undergo comprehensive testing in our custom-built facilities. We specialize in testing engine parts, fuel system components, and critical moving components that require precise lubricity evaluation. Our expertise extends to all types of aircraft mechanical systems where fuel interaction affects component performance and longevity. As lubricating fluids are cycled over time, they become less effective at reducing friction, and our testing identifies exactly how this impacts your specific components. 

• Aircraft engine components including pumps and actuators 

• Fuel system components such as valves and regulators 

• Moving parts in aviation systems requiring lubrication 

• Mechanical wear components in high-stress environments 

• Operational fluid systems with extended service requirements 

• High-temperature environment components

Your components receive thorough evaluation through custom-designed clay filtration systems that remove a variety of compounds from the test fluids. We employ controlled temperature environments and automated long-duration testing capabilities that can run for thousands of hours. Our sophisticated monitoring systems track performance metrics throughout the testing cycle, providing detailed insights into component behavior and identifying the most susceptible features before costly issues arise in real-world operations. 

• Custom clay filtration systems for precise lubricity control 

• Controlled high-temperature environments for accelerated testing 

• Automated long-duration testing for thousands of operational hours 

• Real-time performance monitoring and data collection 

• Comprehensive breakdown analysis after testing completion 

• Early identification of susceptible component features

Our in-house built systems include advanced BOCLE technology for quantifying the lubricity value of test fluids, custom clay filters for precise lubricity control, and automated test stands capable of extreme temperature and power conditions. We utilize state-of-the-art monitoring equipment and custom-designed testing apparatus to ensure accurate and reliable results across all test parameters, even for the largest and most complex projects. 

• Ball on Cylinder Lubricity Evaluator (BOCLE) systems 

• Custom-designed clay filtration systems 

• Automated test stands for extended duration testing 

• High-temperature environmental simulation chambers 

• Advanced performance monitoring equipment 

• Specialized breakdown and analysis tools 

Our team operates from Product Qualification Testing hubs across the world, providing global access to our expert capabilities. Find out where your nearest Product Qualification Testing hub is on our Locations Page.