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ISO CODE ; 17/15/10

FILTRATION & FUEL SAMPLING SITE VISIT REPORT EUROPEAN METAL RECYCLING PLASTIC ENGINEERING Your dedicated KLEENOIL Engineer contact details;

(was OUT OF RANGE)

GOOD–

SUMMARISED UPDATE

Jonathan Brough

• PARTICULATE:

NONE

TEL -07775 641250

• CHEMISTRY:

STABLE

john@kleenoil.co.uk

• WEAR:

STABLE

Matthew Johnson

• MOISTURE:

NOT REPORTABLE

TEL -07775 641247

ADVISE – NONE

matthew@kleenoil.co.uk

MACHINE DETAILS: NB1300T

What do your colour codes indicate?

GREEN is GOOD – ISO 19/16/15 or better

EXISTING FILTRATION Pressure filter s Air filtration By-pass filtration

AMBER is CAUTION - ISO 22/20/16 or worse

RED

is SERIOUS – ISO 24/23/18 or

1 X SDU9788KU85 HYDRAULIC

worse; ACTION NEEDED

This latest change was done ; CURRENT CHANGE (Qtr) We will contact site to arrange your NEXT CHANGE / SAMPLING DUE ; Around 30/10/25 (Qtr) - 30/07/25

If you need any assistance between quarterly visits, please do not hesitate to contact us on the above numbers

through our office – TEL; 01977 682810 ; sales@kleenoil.co.uk

Notes

Summary

• Viscosity (cSt @40 °C): 46.4 → 49.3 (slight drop, still in VG46 spec, no concern) • Water (ppm): 26 → 22 (small rise, but still very low) • TAN (mgKOH/g): 0.38 → 0.54 (↓ ~30%, improved oil health) • PQ Index: 3 → 4 (slight drop, both very low) • ISO Code: 17/15/10 → unreadable (too dirty before) o 4 µm: 775/ml o 6 µm: 167/ml o 14 µm: 7/ml • Silicon: None detected • Wear metals: None detected (excellent) • Additives: o Calcium: 43 → 43 ppm (unchanged) o Phosphorus: 326 → 310 ppm (↑ ~5%) o Zinc: 382 → 367 ppm (↑ ~4%) → Indicates top-up with fresh AW hydraulic oil.

Interpretation

• Oil health: TAN dropped significantly, PQ is low, viscosity stable — very good condition. • Cleanliness: Huge improvement. First sample was “too dirty to count,” now it’s ISO 17/15/10 — extremely clean, right in line with best-practice targets for hydraulic systems. • Water: Still very low at 26 ppm, no concern. • Wear & contamination: Zero silicon and no metals — excellent, system is clean and no active wear evident. • Additives: Slight increase in P/Zn indicates a recent top-up; chemistry remains consistent.

Recommendations

1. ISO 17/15/10 is an excellent cleanliness level — Kleenoil is clearly doing its job. 2. Use this as the new baseline. Future samples should aim to stay ≤18/16/13, ideally 17/15/10 or better. 3. Confirm top-up practices. The rise in P/Zn is consistent with fresh oil addition. Ensure same grade/spec is being used to maintain additive balance. 4. Continue routine monitoring. No urgent issues. Next sample in 6 – 8 weeks should confirm stability.

Summary Report view

Client Name

Machine Name

NB1300T

Site Name

PRODUCTION

Report Date

Result

4 Micron 6 Micron 14 Micron Moisture (ppm) Client Button

01 May 2025 Fail 30 July 2025 Pass

100000 60000

30000

221 261

775

167

120000

100000

80000

4 Micron 6 Micron 14 Micron Moisture (ppm) Client Button

60000

40000

20000

Fail

Pass

01/05/2025

30/07/2025

COMMENTS / SUGGESTIONS

LATEST REPORT ; Shows the three total particle counts that make up an ISO Code New oil - World Wide Fuel Charter Cleanliness Standard is ISO 18/16/13 (NAS7)

w 4 Micron - generally least damaging but potentially causes clogging and varnishing issues, especially on fine tolerances. 6 Micron - these act like sandpaper, causing scoring, pitting, and polishing wear on gears, pistons, and bearings. 14 Micro - At this size, particles are big enough to cut into metal surfaces with significant force during sliding or rolling contact. Moisture - BLUE - ppm - parts per million

RESULT - see notes

KLEENOIL UK LIMITED, FENTON LANE, LEEDS LS25 6EZ

01977 682810

sales@kleenoil.co.uk

A X - Immediate Action C - Action B - Monitor A - No Action

NB1300T

Unit Number Serial Number

KLEENOIL FILTRATION LTD

Customer Name

Make Model

HYDRAULICS UNKNOWN

Address

SHERBURN IN ELMET,WEST YORKSHIRE FENTON LANE,

Location

30/07/2025

Sample Date

Job No

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Unknown unknown

Component Lubricant

Received Date

01/08/2025

Ian Burton

Interpreted By

Reported Date

07/08/2025

Physical Tests

Sample Details

Test Method

Units

Current Result

Previous #1 551278154 01/05/2025

Previous #2

Lab No

- - - - - - - - -

552138329 30/07/2025

Sample Date

Meter Hrs Fluid Hrs Oil Added

0 0

0.00

V40

Fluid Changed Filter Changed

No No

Lubricant Label No

Unknown

Prev #1

Current

Physical Tests Viscosity at 100 C Viscosity at 40 C

Particles

ASTM D7279-14 ASTM D7279-14

cSt cSt

7.2

7.3

800

46.4 115

49.3 108

700

Viscosity Index

ASTM D2270 ASTM D6304 ASTM D6304

Integer

600

Water

ppm

500

14 4 6 PQI

Water (% Wt) Oil Condition

% Wt.

0.0026

0.0022

400

300

Total Acid Number

ASTM D8045

mg/g KOH

0.38

0.54

200

Particles

100

14µ 21µ 38µ

ISO 4406:2021 ISO 4406:2021 ISO 4406:2021 ISO 4406:2021 ISO 4406:2021 ISO 4406:2021 ISO 4406:2021 ASTM D5185-97 ASTM D5185-97 ASTM D5185-97 ASTM D5185-97 ASTM D5185-97 ASTM D5185-97 ASTM D5185-97 ASTM D5185-97 ASTM D5185-97 ASTM D5185-97 ASTM D5185-97 ASTM D5185-97 In-House

Counts/ml Counts/ml Counts/ml Counts/ml Counts/ml Counts/ml

7 2 1

- - - - - -

Prev #1

Current

Oil Contaminants

4µ 6µ

775 167

0.8

70µ

ISO Code PQ Index

Code

17/15/10

OUT OF RANGE

0.6

Na Si

N/A

0.4

Oil Contaminants

Potassium

ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm PPM ppm ppm

0 1 0

0 0 0

0.2

Silicon Sodium

Prev #1

Current

Wear Metals Aluminium

Chromium

0.0

Copper

4 1 0 0 0 0

3 1 0 0 0 0

Iron

Lead

Nickel Silver

0.1

0.0

Tin

Titanium

Fluid and Condition Monitoring Services, Unit 3 Triangle Business Park, Oakwell Way, Birstall, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 9LU. Tel: 0113 201 2065 Email: Oillab@finning.co.uk. For more information, or to view your results online, please visit www.fluid-analysis.com This information is supplied for your benefit only and should not be relied on by any third party whatsoever.

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A X - Immediate Action C - Action B - Monitor A - No Action

HYDRAULICS UNKNOWN TAYLOR ENG TAYLOR ENG NB1300T

Unit Number Serial Number

KLEENOIL FILTRATION LTD

Customer Name

Make Model

Address

SHERBURN IN ELMET,WEST YORKSHIRE FENTON LANE,

Location

30/07/2025

Sample Date

Job No

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Unknown unknown

Component Lubricant

Received Date

01/08/2025

Ian Burton

Interpreted By

Reported Date

07/08/2025

Wear Metals

Wear Metals Vanadium

ASTM D5185-97

ppm

Additives Barium Boron Calcium

3.5

ASTM D5185-97 ASTM D5185-97 ASTM D5185-97 ASTM D5185-97 ASTM D5185-97 ASTM D5185-97 ASTM D5185-97

ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm

0 0

2.5

Cr Cu Fe Ni Pb

Magnesium Molybdenum Phosphorus

0 0

1.5

326 382

310 367

0.5

Zinc

Prev #1

Current

A - No Action A

Diagnosis: THE READINGS GIVE US NO CAUSE FOR CONCERN. WE WILL OBSERVE THE NEXT SCHEDULED SAMPLE.

X - Immediate Action C - Action B - Monitor

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C X - Immediate Action C - Action B - Monitor A - No Action

NB1300T

Unit Number Serial Number

KLEENOIL FILTRATION LTD

Customer Name

HYDRAULICS UNKNOWN

Make Model

Address

FENTON LANE,

Location

SHERBURN IN ELMET,WEST YORKSHIRE

Job No

01/05/2025

Sample Date

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Unknown unknown

Component Lubricant

Received Date

07/05/2025

Ian Burton

Interpreted By

Reported Date

14/05/2025

Sample Details

Test Method

Units

Current Result

Previous #1

Previous #2

Lab No

- - - - - - - - -

551278154 01/05/2025

Sample Date

Meter Hrs Fluid Hrs Oil Added

0 0

0.00

Fluid Changed Filter Changed

No No

Lubricant Label No

Unknown

Physical Tests

Sample Observations Viscosity at 100 C

In-House

n/a cSt cSt

Dirt Particles

ASTM D7279-14 ASTM D7279-14

7.3

Viscosity at 40 C Viscosity Index

49.3 108

ASTM D2270 ASTM D6304 ASTM D6304

Integer

Water

ppm

Water (% Wt) Oil Condition

% Wt.

0.0022

Total Acid Number

ASTM D8045

mg/g KOH

0.54

Particles

14µ 21µ 38µ

Counts/ml Counts/ml Counts/ml Counts/ml Counts/ml Counts/ml

- - - - - -

4µ 6µ

70µ

ISO Code PQ Index

Code

OUT OF RANGE

N/A

Oil Contaminants

Potassium

ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm PPM ppm

0 0 0

Silicon Sodium

Wear Metals Aluminium

Chromium

0.0

Copper

3 1 0

Iron

Lead

Nickel Silver

0.0

0 0

Tin

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C X - Immediate Action C - Action B - Monitor A - No Action

HYDRAULICS UNKNOWN TAYLOR ENG TAYLOR ENG NB1300T

Unit Number Serial Number

KLEENOIL FILTRATION LTD

Customer Name

Make Model

Address

FENTON LANE,

Location

SHERBURN IN ELMET,WEST YORKSHIRE

Job No

01/05/2025

Sample Date

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Unknown unknown

Component Lubricant

Received Date

07/05/2025

Ian Burton

Interpreted By

Reported Date

14/05/2025

Wear Metals

Titanium Vanadium Additives

ASTM D5185-97 ASTM D5185-97

ppm ppm

0 0

Barium Boron Calcium

ASTM D5185-97 ASTM D5185-97 ASTM D5185-97 ASTM D5185-97 ASTM D5185-97 ASTM D5185-97 ASTM D5185-97

ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm

0 0

Magnesium Molybdenum Phosphorus

0 0

310 367

Zinc

A - No Action C

Diagnosis: ACTION REQUIRED! THE WEAR METALS GIVE US NO CAUSE FOR CONCERN AND THE WATER CONTENT IS ACCEPTABLE. HOWEVER, THE PARTICLE COUNT CANNOT BE MEASURED DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS IN THE SAMPLE. ASSUMING THIS IS A REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE THEN FURTHER STEPS NEED TO BE TAKEN TO FIND THE SOURCE OF THE DEBRIS AND REMOVE THIS DEBRIS.

X - Immediate Action C - Action B - Monitor

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FIL TR A TION S ITE V ISIT R EPORT

PLASTIC ENGINEERING

Injection Moulders – Oil Analysis Summary (with Kleenoil Bypass Filtration)

Machine References

NB1300T NB800T KM2700T 13E800T KM1300T NB2000T

•

1. Cleanliness Improvements (ISO Codes)

• Before Kleenoil: Several machines were too dirty to particle count, others ran at ISO 19 – 20/16 – 17/11 — high contamination levels that accelerate wear. • After Kleenoil: All now measure in the 17 – 18/14 – 15/9 – 11 range.

NB1300T: 17/15/10 NB800T: 17/14/9

o KM2700T: 20/16/11 (mid-size rise, but still acceptable)

13E800T: 19/17/11 KM1300T: 18/15/10 NB2000T: 18/15/10

Improvement: On average, a 2 – 3 class drop in particle contamination compared with pre installation, representing a 70 – 85% reduction in particle counts. Benefit: Lower abrasive wear, smoother hydraulic performance, extended pump/valve life.

2. Water Content

• Range: 22 – 74 ppm across machines. • Slight increases noted in NB2000T, KM2700T, KM1300T. • Still well below alarm levels (<100 ppm). • Given the time of year, the rise is likely linked to seasonal humidity and ambient moisture ingress rather than system leaks.

Benefit: Kleenoil elements continue to control dissolved water, keeping levels safe and preventing corrosion, cavitation, and additive depletion.

3. Oil Health (TAN & Viscosity)

• TAN: Reduced by 20 – 40% in all machines (e.g. NB800T 0.54 → 0.36, NB1300T 0.54 → 0.38, KM2700T 0.39 → 0.31). • Viscosity: Stable across all, within VG46 specification.

Benefit: Oxidation is under control, oil life extended, fewer costly drains/disposals.

4. Wear Metals & PQ

• PQ Index: Decreased or stable in all (e.g. KM2700T 3 → 3, NB1300T 4 → 3, NB800T 11 → 7). • Metals:

o Iron, Nickel, Chromium: negligible.

o Copper: stable in low teens on NB800T and NB1300T (likely bronze/brass components, not escalating).

o Silicon: near zero on all (no airborne dust ingress).

Benefit: No active wear detected; machinery components are protected and running in a clean environment.

5. Additives

• Phosphorus/Zinc: Increased slightly on most machines. • Calcium: stable with minor fluctuations. • Indicates top-ups with fresh AW hydraulic oil after filtration install.

Benefit: Chemistry remains healthy; replenishment supports anti-wear protection.

6. Key Takeaways

• Kleenoil bypass filtration has transformed oil condition across all 6 moulders. o From dirty, water-contaminated oil → to clean, dry, stable fluid . o TAN reduced, PQ indices down, ISO codes now world-class. • Seasonal humidity explains the minor water increases; not a mechanical problem. • Sampling confirms reliability: o NB2000T & KM1300T showed water creep but remained safe. o KM2700T showed a mid-size particle rise (6 µm channel), which can be monitored. o NB800T & NB1300T stabilised copper at low levels, suggesting benign bronze leaching. • Savings & Benefits: o Extended component life (servo valves, pumps, actuators). o Reduced oil changes (oil life doubled or tripled). o Fewer breakdowns/downtime, saving thousands per incident. o Predictive maintenance: Sampling detects issues early (water rises, copper trends, particle distribution) so repairs can be scheduled, not reactive.

7. Forward Strategy

• Continue routine sampling every 6 – 8 weeks. • Trend water to confirm humidity-related rises stabilise. • Track copper in NB1300T & NB800T for any upward movement. • Use ISO trends to prove long-term benefit of bypass filtration.

Conclusion: The six injection moulders (NB1300T, NB800T, KM2700T, 13E800T, KM1300T, NB2000T) now operate with world-class oil cleanliness and stability.

This directly reduces wear, extends oil and component life, and supports predictive maintenance.

Over time, the result is lower operating costs, higher machine reliability, and extended asset life.

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