Bringing Industrial Automation to Your Laboratory!
Optimise the precision, speed, and efficiency of density testing for lubricants, oils, and coolants with HF Innovation’s density measurement module. Designed for seamless integration into HF automation solutions and your laboratory workflows, this approach eliminates manual handling, ensuring accurate and repeatable results.
HF has successfully integrated density measuring instruments such as the VariDens B100R into these workflows, showcasing the flexibility and precision of the Oscillating U-Tube Method in real-world applications.
- Complete Automation
From sample preparation to final analysis, the HF density module with the Oscillating U-Tube Method ensures reliable, hands-free density measurement. - Improved Efficiency
Streamline your testing processes with faster turnaround times and reduced errors. - Versatility Across Applications
Adaptable to various sample types, including lubricants, oils, and coolants, meeting the diverse needs of modern laboratories.
Density measurements play a critical role in oil and lubricant testing. They are essential for ensuring product quality, maintaining performance and meeting regulatory requirements.
Some specific applications include:
- Quality Control: Ensuring products meet specifications for performance and consistency.
- Formulation Verification: Confirming the correct composition of lubricants and coolants to maintain optimal functionality.
- Contamination Detection: Identifying unwanted substances or impurities that may affect performance or compliance.
- Performance Evaluation: Monitoring changes in density under varying temperatures and conditions to assess product reliability.
- Regulatory Compliance: Adhering to industry standards and certifications requiring precise density data.
The HF density module measurements align with recognised standards, including:
- ASTM D4052-96: Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density of Liquids by Digital Density Meter.
- ASTM D5002-94: Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density of Crude Oils by Digital Density Analyser.
- ASTM D1250: Standard Guide for Petroleum Measurement Tables.
- ASTM D5931: Density and Relative Density of Engine Coolant Concentrates and Aqueous Engine Coolants by Digital Density Meter.
- DIN 51 757: Testing of Mineral Oils and Related Materials; Determination of Density.
- DIN ISO EN 12185: Petroleum Products – Determination of Density – Digital Density Meter Method.
- Seamless Integration with HF Solutions
Add the HF Density Determination Module to any of HF’s automation solutions where samples are dispensed automatically, enabling an end-to-end automated workflow for density measurement. - Automated Sample Handling
Precise filling and measurement processes reduce variability and enhance consistency. - Integrated Sample Preparation
Automates critical steps such as dilution and homogenization, tailored for complex samples. - Precision Temperature Control
Achieve optimal accuracy with Peltier technology maintaining temperatures between 10°C and 95°C. - Seamless Integration
Compatible with existing lab automation systems, ensuring effortless adoption and scalability. - Automated Cleaning
The HF module ensure automated cleaning between samples.
- Clinical Laboratories
For sorting blood, urine, and other body fluid samples for diagnostic testing. - Pharmaceuticals
Used in drug discovery, quality control, and pharmacokinetics for sample organization and handling. - Biotechnology
For sorting samples in genetic research, DNA sequencing, and other molecular biology applications. - Forensic Laboratories
In crime labs to handle and organize biological samples for DNA analysis and toxicology. - Environmental Testing
Sorting soil, water, and air samples for contamination analysis and environmental monitoring. - Food and Beverage Industry
In quality control labs for sorting samples to test for contamination, additives, and nutritional content. - Agriculture and Plant Research
Used for sorting plant or soil samples in crop research, soil analysis, and agricultural studies. - Chemical Industry
Sorting samples for quality control, research, and chemical synthesis processes. - Veterinary Laboratories
For sorting samples from animals for diagnostic and research purposes. - Academic and Research Institutions
In university and research labs for organising various biological, chemical, and environmental samples. - Public Health and Epidemiology
For sorting large volumes of samples during disease outbreaks for surveillance and epidemiological studies.
- Toxicology
Sorting samples in toxicological studies for poison and drug testing. - Cosmetic Industry
Sorting samples in research and quality testing of cosmetic products and ingredients. - Industrial Manufacturing
In labs that test materials and compounds to ensure quality and compliance with regulatory standards. - Military and Defense
Sorting samples for biological or chemical analysis in defense-related research. - Oil Condition Monitoring Laboratories
Sorting oil samples to monitor machinery wear, contaminants, and oil degradation in industries like automotive, aerospace, and heavy machinery. - Coolant Condition Monitoring Laboratories
Used to sort coolant samples to check for contamination, pH levels, and overall coolant quality, often in automotive and industrial applications.
Parameter | Specification |
Measurement Accuracy | ±0.0001 g/cm³ |
Measurement Range | 0 – 3 g/cm³ |
Temperature Range | 10°C to 95°C (Peltier-controlled) |
Sample Volume | 1 – 3 ml |
Widely regarded as the gold standard for density measurements, the Oscillating U-Tube Method offers several advantages over traditional mass and volume-based density calculations. The Oscillating U-Tube Method significantly improves the process of determining the API gravity of crude oil in the petroleum industry. Unlike density measurement with pycnometers or hydrometers, which involve time-consuming and complex manual steps, this method offers a streamlined approach. It reduces the reliance on cumbersome equipment, minimises handling errors, and delivers rapid, precise results. This method is not only faster and less labour-intensive but also requires very little sample material, often just 1–3 ml:
- Higher Precision: Achieves accuracy up to ±0.0001 g/cm³, far surpassing manual methods.
- Smaller Sample Requirements: Requires only 1–3 ml of sample, minimising waste and making it ideal for limited or expensive samples.
- Temperature Stability: Integrated Peltier control ensures accurate results across a wide temperature range (10°C to 95°C).
- Automation-Friendly: Seamlessly integrates with automated processes, reducing operator error and increasing throughput.
- Automated cleaning between samples: HF automation ensures thorough cleaning between samples.
In contrast, traditional methods relying on manual mass and volume measurements are labor-intensive, less precise and require larger sample volumes.
At HF Innovation, we combine cutting-edge industrial automation technology with tailored automation solutions to redefine laboratory processes. By leveraging the Oscillating U-Tube Method and integrating instruments like the VariDens B100R, we provide laboratories with tools that enhance productivity, precision and operational efficiency.
From lubricant quality control to advanced coolant analysis, our fully automated systems deliver unparalleled reliability and accuracy, making them essential for modern laboratories.
Ready to bring industrial-grade automation into your lab? Contact us today to discover how HF’s
Oscillating U-Tube Method can elevate your sample processing capabilities.
