• Using Oil Analysis to Monitor the Depletion of Defoamant Additives

    Using Oil Analysis to Monitor the Depletion of Defoamant Additives

    The defoamant (also known as antifoam agents and foam inhibitors) is a common additive in many types of lubricating oils and hydraulic fluids. As the name implies, the purpose of the defoamant is to retard the formation of stable foam on the surface of the oil in the sump, gearbox, or reservoir. Read More