How oil analysis is the essential condition monitoring tool
11 June 2025
The webinar is FREE to attend and registration is required in advance at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Xm9zDZ2ITKOx4a5c0_I7QQ.
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| Programme | ||
| 14.00-14.05 | Welcome and introductions | Danny Shorten John Crane Ltd, UK |
| 14.05-14.25 | Benefits of integrating oil analysis results into CMMS/ERP systems | Gwyn Simmonds Polaris Laboratories, UK Gwyn has 25 years experience in the fluid analysis industry. He currently manages global sales & marketing teams supporting international lubricant manufacturers and global OEMs. He has experience in laboratory testing, data interpretation, technical support and global sales & marketing. Gwyn has managed some of the largest fluid analysis programme’s globally and regularly speaks at high level industry events. |
| 14.25-14.45 | OCM – Oil condition and more! |  Bob CutlerOil Analysis Laboratories, UK Bob is a graduate chemist, who worked in the oil analysis business for 60 years. He built up a large OCM laboratory servicing OEMS and major oil companies. On behalf of BINDT, he trained staff, clients and competitors in oil condition monitoring. After retiring, together with his son, he opened a new OCM laboratory, Oil Analysis Laboratories (OAL), and developed new techniques to accurately measure true wear metal levels and varnish oil samples. |
| 14.45-15.05 | The merits of condition-based lubrication |  Danny ShortenJohn Crane Ltd, UK Danny has been present in the fields of lubrication, lubrication management, condition monitoring and asset management for over 45 years. Having a practical focus on the delivery of optimised asset condition management outcomes, he is highly motivated to see companies experience working solutions that add value. He is truly passionate about helping companies and individuals achieve reliable operations, the elimination of defects and in reducing unnecessary costs. He holds AM certification, ICML MLE, VPR and VIM certification and is also certificated to ISO 18436 – LA3. |
| 15.05-15.15 | Comfort break | |
| 15.15-15.35 | How just one oil sample saved an entire industry |  Adam CutlerOil Analysis Laboratories, UK Adam is widely known as a lubrication analysis expert in the industry. Having managed lubrication analysis, technical and diagnostics at two of Europe's largest laboratories, in 2018, he founded Oil Analysis Laboratories to test fluids beyond industry norms. In addition, Adam operates LearnOilAnalysis.com and its associated YouTube channel, delivering free training material to students in over 100 countries on lubrication analysis. |
| 15.35-15.45 | Panel session with Q&A | |
Organised by the BINDT Lubrication Analysis Working Group.
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