Fluid Metrics

09/01/2026

PuroLube PLUS is guaranteed to increase oil drain intervals, reduce oil purchases and waste disposal, prevent varnish (and remove existing varnish), improve heat transfer, and maintain viscosity over temperature. That's not marketing language — that's the guarantee. fluidmetrics.com

08/27/2026

Think compressor oil additives are at risk during acid removal? They're not.
Fluid Metrics' COP is designed to selectively remove harmful acidic contaminants while preserving your lubricant's additive package—helping extend oil life without compromising performance.
Learn more at fluidmetrics.com

08/25/2026

Low oil level under load can destroy bearings within minutes. This checklist is a reminder that lubrication failures aren't just a maintenance issue in the compressor room — they're a safety one. https://oxmaint.com/industries/manufacturing-plant/compressor-room-safety-checklist-industrial-plant

Download our industrial compressor room safety checklist covering pressure relief valves, ventilation, oil levels, belt drives & emergency procedures for plant ops

08/20/2026

Not every compressor lives in a clean environment. PuroLube XD was formulated specifically for screw compressors exposed to acid gases — a POE/synthetic-hydrocarbon blend that outperforms standard PAG fluids in the harshest atmospheres. Learn more: https://fluidmetrics.com/solutions-old/rotary-screw-compressor-oils

08/18/2026

Water in a compressor oil sample isn't always what it seems — it can point to rapid cycling that never lets the system exceed its dew point. Oil sampling tells you as much about how your compressor is running as it does about the oil itself. https://www.plantengineering.com/six-ways-to-boost-compressor-performance-with-oil-sampling/

Users of oil-flooded rotary screw air compressors can unlock significant benefits by implementing the recommendations in their manufacturer-required oil sampling.

08/13/2026

Would you throw away 99% of something that's still usable?

That's what can happen with compressor fluid when maintenance is based solely on time instead of oil analysis.

How does your facility decide when it's time for an oil change?

08/11/2026

Most OEM full-flow oil filters only remove solids down to 20 microns — leaving the smaller "clearance-size" solids that do the real damage still circulating. Studies show improving filtration down to 3 microns can extend bearing life up to 4 times over standard coarse filtration. https://fluidmetrics.com/compressor-lubrication-products/ultra-fine-compressor-oil-filtration

Trust the ultra fine air compressor filter system in our Compressor Oil Purifier to remove minuscule solids found in compressor oil.

08/06/2026

Compressor oil isn't cheap — and neither is the labor to change it. We’re curious to see how teams are making the call on timing. Vote below!

08/04/2026

A typical 100 HP rotary screw compressor can ingest up to 200 gallons of water a day during hot, humid months — and every drop gets pumped straight into the oil. One of the world's leading compressor manufacturers calls water the most common, most damaging contaminant these machines face. https://fluidmetrics.com/water-the-scourge-of-air-compressor-oils-part-1 WaterContamination

Learn how water affects air compressor oils in different states, oils, and impacts.

07/28/2026

The compressor oil purifier (COP) is the most cost-effective investment a facility running rotary screw air compressors can make. Real-world results across automotive, chemical processing, and fiber extrusion have proven it. See how.
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