Lube Oil Filtration & Rotating Equipment Protection
Fairtex Lube Oil Filtration Services are designed to maintain oil cleanliness within closed-loop lubrication systems used in gas turbines, compressors, and gear-driven equipment. Lubrication oil quality is a critical factor in bearing health, thermal stability, and overall equipment reliability.
Our service ensures continuous removal of wear particles, oxidation by-products, and system-generated debris that accumulate during operation. Fairtex applies industry-recognised engineering standards including API 614, API 617, API 618, and API 619 to ensure lubrication system integrity across demanding offshore and onshore environments.
Typical applications: gas turbines, centrifugal compressors, reciprocating compressors, gearboxes, offshore production units, power generation turbines
What this service covers
Lubrication System Contamination Control
Removal of particulate contamination generated from mechanical wear, oxidation, and system degradation to maintain oil cleanliness within OEM acceptable limits.
High-Efficiency Fine Filtration
Deployment of filtration systems capable of removing particles down to 10 microns and below, ensuring protection of bearings, gears, and hydraulic control systems.
Closed-Loop Lube Oil System Support
Support for full lubrication circuit integrity including tanks, pumps, heat exchangers, transfer valves, and filtration units to ensure continuous clean oil delivery.
System Conditioning & Lifecycle Protection
Improvement of oil condition through continuous filtration cycles designed to extend lubricant life and reduce maintenance-driven downtime.
Key Takeaways
- Protects bearings and gears from premature wear and failure
- Maintains oil cleanliness down to ≤10 micron particle removal
- Improves reliability of turbines, compressors, and rotating systems
- Reduces maintenance intervals and unplanned downtime exposure